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Thursday, October 19, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES The Midterm Elections: Industry Mulls Impact Of Possible Power Shift There's a lot at stake for the fashion industry in the upcoming Congressional midterm elections and the outcome could dictate how companies operate. Armani Said Dressing TomKat Nuptials The nuptials of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes appear to be getting nearer, and Giorgio Armani is said to be whipping up the celebrity duo's wedding wear. Pilot Exits as Martin + Osa President Ken Pilot has resigned as president of Martin + Osa, the American Eagle Outfitters division launched in September to appeal to 25- to 40-year-old men and women. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Vice President of Sales LA based contemporary apparel manufacturer is seeking a dynamic VP of Sales to oversee national wholesale accounts for its Juniors and Missy brands. This position requires extensive managerial experience as well as strong relationships with both East Coast and West Coast retailers. Great opportunity! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Apparel Prices Higher in Sept., Led by Suits and Separates Retailers benefited from some increased pricing power last month, especially in women's clothing, which drove overall apparel prices up a seasonally adjusted 0.6 percent, the largest September boost since 1990. Ullman's Next Move at J.C. Penney: Growth J.C. Penney Co. Inc. is moving from a turnaround story to one of growth. GENERAL In Brief: Safilo in South Korea... Browne Diamonds... Muller Wins Judgement Eyewear maker Safilo Group said Wednesday that it has a new subsidiary in South Korea. Hermes: A Celebration in Venice "Well, now you can say Hermes financed the restoration of a copy," Patrick Thomas, chief executive officer of Hermes International, joked Monday at the unveiling of the company's first wholly owned boutique here. William Rast on the Runway Singer Justin Timberlake brought sexy back to streetwear in the first runway show for his denim brand William Rast on Tuesday night with the help of 10 racy dancers on the catwalk and a 75-minute all-star concert at the after party. Lululemon Expansion Plan Sees 240 Units in 5 Years A healthy dose of Zen just arrived in Beverly Hills. Congressional Leadership in Play The outcome of the Congressional elections could significantly impact the leadership in the House and Senate, as well as key committee chairs. Art & People: Frieze: Art of the Deal This city is emerging from deep Frieze, with thousands of contemporary art works sold, gallons of Champagne consumed - Ruinart was a favorite with party hosts - and some very happy dealers. With Branson's Aid, Blakely Foundation Raises $600,000 Sara Blakely, who founded the Spanx hosiery line in 2000, is expanding into philanthropy with the help of pal and billionaire Richard Branson. _________________________________________________ WWD.com Get instant access to everything you need to know about the fashion and retailing business. Subscribe to the online home of Women's Wear Daily and get all the day's news as well as up-to-the-minute breaking news, web exclusives, complete classified listings and more. http://www.wwd.com/subscribe _________________________________________________ FASHION Fashion Scoops: Loafing Around... Stroller Style... Capture the Flag If there's ever a place for a party on a drizzly day, it's Tod's: home of rain-ready rubber-soled, patent leather loafers and pumps. Olah Hosts L.A. Show Olah Inc., a U.S. agent for foreign contract manufacturers and textile and hardware vendors targeting denim designers, staged its first Kingpins trade show in Los Angeles last week to generate more business with premium jeans firms. Deesh Serves Up Full Sportswear Line Stacy Morgenstern started her contemporary T-shirt line, Deesh, about five years ago, and had a plan to eventually grow the brand beyond tops. Now that vision is becoming a reality. EYE Visual Feast Any doubt the art and fashion worlds make perfect dance partners was put to rest Tuesday night at PaceWildenstein's Chelsea gallery, where creators and designers of every description gathered to fete W magazine's first art issue. _________________________________________________ Only A Few Spots Left! WWD/DNR CEO Summit: Nov 1-3, Ritz Carlton, NYC : Where CEOs Do Business. Don't get shut out of the apparel event of the year. Join Terry Lundgren, Donatella Versace, Steven Sadove, Maureen Chiquet, Ross Levinsohn, Elie Tahari and more than 150 apparel CEOs for two days of thought leadership, high-powered networking and practical intelligence that will move your business forward. Email ceoapparel@fairchildpub.com for program details. _________________________________________________ DENIM REPORT Levi's New Cadence A new designer will unveil her first - and likely last - pair of Levi's jeans tonight at the company's recently opened store on 14th Street in Manhattan. THE BEAT A|X Armani Exchange Pushes Global Expansion A|X Armani Exchange is picking up the pace when it comes to international expansion. BEAUTY REPORT MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Reloading... More Elle... Reel Time... Ellegirl is getting a new lease on life - just not in print. THE WWD LIST The WWD List: Dressing Milan The top 20 spring collections from Milan based on the number of Style.com page views during the first 12 days they were posted online. | |||||||||||||||||
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