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Thursday, February 16, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Jones' Growth Strategy: As Earnings Rise 63%, More Stores on Agenda Jones Apparel Group posted a 63.3 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit and said retail consolidation is moving it to open more of its own stores. Trailblazing Deal for Polo With 17-Year-Old Golfer Polo Ralph Lauren is upping the stakes in sports sponsorship by signing 17-year-old golfer Morgan Pressel, the first time the fashion giant has endorsed an American female athlete. J. Crew Shrinks Down to New Market J. Crew's children's collection, Crewcuts, will be introduced in earnest this spring for boys and girls after a short-lived run in the Nineties. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Senior Industrial Designer New Jersey based luxury travel brand seeks highly creative industrial designer to oversee brand expansion. This position interacts closely with Marketing and Product Management teams and will be responsible for leading in-house and international staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional conceptual and hand sketching skills along with 3D CAD and/or 2D program experience. Minimum of 5 to 10 years related consumer product design experience a must, high end or performance product experience a plus! $85-100k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL In Brief: SEC Notice ... From Tommy To Kenneth ... Mix Debut In Milan A brief look at some of the day's stories. FINANCIAL Cole Haan Appoints James Seuss CEO Cole Haan has named Harry Winston president James Seuss as its new ceo, filling a post vacant since the departure in July of Matthew Rubel. BCBG Receives Approval on G&G Buy BCBG outbid The Wet Seal Inc. for G&G at a bankruptcy court auction held Tuesday night. RETAIL Uniqlo to Open First U.S. Flagship Uniqlo, the Japanese retailer often compared with the Gap for its well-priced basics, will open its first U.S. flagship this fall in SoHo. Chico's Charts Multibrand Expansion With the recent acquisition of Fitigues, Chico's is positioning itself as a multibrand retailer, seeking to broaden its customer base and continue aggressive growth. EYE Snow Angels Neither snow nor slush could prevent almost every New York society fixture worth her Louboutins from making her way to the Museum of the City of New York on Monday night for its annual winter ball. Sunshine Boy Talking with Patrick Wilson, star of the Broadway revival of "Barefoot in the Park," who brought new meaning to the phrase "life imitates art." _________________________________________________ New on WWD.Com! Exclusive News When You Need It: Now In addition to the industry's top fashion and retail news, WWD.com now features more breaking and updated news as well as sneak peaks and previews of upcoming stories. Don't miss our exclusive "At Work With" interviews. _________________________________________________ FASHION Fashion Scoops: Mansion On The Hill ... Sam's New Gig ... Sir Paul In Soho ... Soho House's Los Angeles outpost, the temporary private club that has become an Oscar week institution, will be back in full force this year, with none other than Naked Chef Jamie Oliver in the kitchen. DENIM REPORT Denim Dish: Torbati Branches Out ... Arizona Gets Electric ... RWD Plants Roots in Paris Electric Ladyland Denim opened its doors four months later than owner Penny Long anticipated, thanks in part to a lighting problem. THE BEAT LaRok Gains Momentum In just over a year, contemporary brand LaRok has increased distribution, raised its volume and welcomed two new designers. Retro Brand Keeps It Cool CB Sports, the popular outerwear brand of the Eighties, has been revived by new owners and a new, but familiar, creative director and design team. Snow Doesn't Set Back the Train The Train trade show collided with the Blizzard of '06, which blanketed sections of the Northeast with more than two feet of snow. ACTIVE LIFESTYLE Olympic Skate Designer Ready for Her Close-up Olympic figure skater Emily Hughes will be displaying her fashion flair as well as her athletic skill when she competes next week at the Winter Games. Substance and Style Rule at ISPO Fair Spectators at the Winter Games who want to look like Olympic athletes will have plenty of opportunities come next winter. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT ACCESSORIES REPORT WWD PROJECT PREVIEW A Wider Niche Under new ownership, Project Las Vegas grows to include a broader range of men's and women's contemporary brands. Pilgrimage of the Faithful Buyers return to Project Las Vegas to scout the latest in contemporary denim and sportswear. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Cheney Fools ... French Kisses After Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot a friend on a ranch in Texas last weekend, he revealed himself to be a rather dangerous quail-hunting companion. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Brazil, China Strike Trade Deal China and Brazil have reached an agreement to limit imports of Chinese textiles and apparel through 2008, similar to the U.S.-Sino pact. MILAN FASHION WEEK PREVIEW Allegri's Dutch Treat The way Viktor & Rolf see it, Allegri should exude a fashion aura rather than just concentrate on single pieces. Williamson: Moving Pucci Forward In the three months Matthew Williamson spent in Florence designing his first Emilio Pucci collection, it should come as no surprise that he extensively mined the legendary house's archives. Strong Pre-fall Orders Raise Season's Hopes Italians may not be favored for a medals-sweep at the Turin Winter Olympics, but they are gearing up for another season of double-digit sales growth in the fashion games. Italian Vogue Highlights New Talent For the second season, Italian Vogue is supporting emerging designers with a fashion show called "Spotlight on New Styles." Show Calendar Schedule is accurate as of press time. Attendees are encouraged to confirm times and locations. Ortiz Makes Debut As Brioni Designer When Christina Ortiz presents her first collection for sartorial powerhouse Brioni next week, the striking redhead hopes to convey a new message for the Italian brand that's as precise as one of its legendary handmade suits. THE WWD LIST New York's Home Team The largest apparel, accessories and cosmetics companies headquartered in Manhattan ranked by market capitalization. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Tommy Bahama and Revlon Key for Gemini Cosmetics While the beauty marketer signed hard-rock band KISS to a fragrance deal last week, Gemini also has twin projects in the works. | |||||||||||||||||
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