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Tuesday, February 21, 2006 FALL 2006: THE REVIEWS Turn Up the Heat - Giorgio Armani, D&G, Salvatore Ferragamo Designers raised the temperature in more ways than one for fall, showing tailored looks that had a steamy undercurrent or cozy knits just right for a snow day. Those Who Think Young - Blugirl, Mila Schon, Byblos, Debora Sinibaldi Designers were playing with young ideas and looks for fall -- at their best when rendered with a fresh sophistication. The Power of Color - Giles, Jonathan Saunders, Nicole Farhi As the London collections continued, certain designers were using jewel tones, sometimes in bold combinations, while others relied on the force of neutrals, such as pairings of black and gray, to make an impact. The Illustrated News Designers both fledgling and established stretched their creative wings with well-crafted fare that's about dressing up, not down. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY PDM/PLM Implementation Specialist NYC Apparel Company seeks experienced Design Technology professional to consult on PDM/PLM Implementations. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management skills and a proven knowledge of entire product lifecycle including: Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Production and QA. This position acts as a liaison between these areas to streamline processes, identify organizational needs and responsibilities, and make recommendations on industry best practices to ensure successful execution of new system. A minimum of 8 years industry experience is required. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES Gucci Group Growth: Bottega Veneta Leaps Into a Starring Role Bottega Veneta, once a second-tier brand at Gucci Group, has emerged as a point of strategic focus with forays into fine jewelry and home goods. Chanel Executive Changes Continue Realignment at Chanel Inc. beauty division has resulted in the elimination of two vice president posts, the latest upper management shift. Mervyns Back in Growth Mode Mervyns has undergone sweeping changes since it was sold 18 months ago, resulting in eight straight months of comp-store sales gains. GENERAL Marie Holman-Rao Exits Limited Marie Holman-Rao, president of Limited Design Services, a unit of Limited Brands Inc., since 1997, will resign March 1 to start her own design and creative firm here. EYE Scent of A Woman For those in a social frame of mind, last Wednesday night offered not one, but two excuses to party in New York. FINANCIAL NPD: Apparel Strong in '05 While sales of women's apparel rose 3 percent from a year ago to $101 billion, it was accessories that led the way in terms of gains for 2005. Nike Sues Adidas Nike filed a lawsuit against Adidas alleging patent infringement of its SHOX cushion technology in federal court in Texas on Thursday. Wholesale Prices Dip 0.3% The textile area generally had price increases for January; greige fabrics rose 4.5 percent, yarns were up 1.7 percent and synthetic fibers were ahead 4.8 percent. Strong Demand Drives De Beers Net For the year ended Dec. 31, net earnings rose 11.2 percent to $554 million from $498 million as rough diamond prices were bumped up twice for a total 9.5 percent increase over 2004. D.C. Retail Site Receives $89M In Bank Funding D.C. USA, a 500,000-square-foot retail complex slated for the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, took a major stride forward last week when it received $89 million in construction financing. Federated Sells 15 Stores, More Disposals Ahead Federated Department Stores will sell 15 units to The Westfield Group, the Australian shopping center developer, as part of the divestiture resulting from its acquisition of May Department Stores last year. Macy's Union OKs Strike if Needed A union spokeswoman said sticking points involve a "pay for performance" increase proposal instead of a general across-the-board wage hike. FASHION That's Amore Anna Wintour and Alexandra Shulman feted British designers Friday night in London to the tunes of Perry Como and Frank Sinatra. RETAIL Mardi Gras: Retail Resilience and Fragility On Canal Street in the Central Business District here, Rubenstein's, the iconic luxury retailer that has been selling classic apparel since 1924, plans to enlarge its women's department and add designer lines. Boss Orange Adds Juice to Berlin Hugo Boss opened its first Orange concept store on Friday in the trendy area of Hackescher Markt in Mitte here. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Stores Seek Seasonless Items at Hotel Shows A blizzard dented traffic at two New York hotel shows, but buyers who weathered the storm picked up slimming dresses and suits. NM Direct Gets Expectant The luxury merchant today plans to begin selling maternity clothing on its Web site, a first for the direct marketer as it continues to develop its special sizes business. Dallas Market Yields Orders for All Seasons Buyers shopped with a multiseasonal approach at last month's market at FashionCenterDallas, ordering spring immediates, summer fill-ins and early fall styles. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Italian Mills Experience Rebound at Pitti Filati Textile executives celebrated a market rebound at the 58th edition of Pitti Filati. Unica Sees Growth in Second Show After an impressive debut last September, the Milano Unica trade show made an even stronger showing in its second edition. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Graydon, Greenie ... Gawk Talk ... McQueen's Fairy Tale Elle apparently isn't the only magazine to have the idea of publishing a "green" issue to coincide with Earth Day. WWD MAGIC SCENE Sense of Urgency As more and more retailers come to WWDMAGIC looking for immediates, vendors are learning that timing is everything. Trend Spotting Fast action on the latest looks is a necessity in a market where seasons are taking on less importance. Walk the Line Designers entice buyers with looks that showcase the latest trends while keeping prices reined in. Outer Reaches Coat makers aim to maintain quality and speed while looking overseas for production and materials. Climate Control Trends toward casual looks mean opportunity for resort and swimwear vendors, even during this typically slow time of year. Child Cares Falling prices and an increased interest in fashion looks are perking up children's wear sales. | |||||||||||||||||
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