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Monday, February 27, 2006 FALL 2006: THE REVIEWS Volume and Luxury - Versace, Gianfranco Ferre, Missoni, Roberto Cavalli In a moment of change in fashion, some designers were thinking big, literally, with looser shapes, while others explored the drama of opulence. Sophisticated Sports - Moschino, Dsquared, Sportmax, Roberto Menichetti, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Borbonese, Giuliana Teso Luxuriously sporty looks inspired by the Scottish Highlands or an English country estate and those ideal for the streets of any cosmopolitan city were among the winning looks in the Italian fashion collections. Diversity Training - Trend Les Copains, Iceberg, Cividini, Ermanno Scervino, Trussardi There were plenty of appealing looks in the Italian fashion capital - fabulous coats, luxe cashmere knits, city denim and stylish fur hats among them. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Associate Technical Designer Los Angeles based manufacturer of branded and private label apparel is seeking a designer to work with sales team to develop relevant product for high end client base. The designer will create and present concepts, forecast fashion trends, shop the market and execute design packages for product development. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years knit tops/embellished apparel design experience and will demonstrate a proven knowledge of all aspects of the technical process. Photoshop and Illustrator a must! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES PVH's Calvin Challenge: Growing Collection Biz Under Designer Costa Designer succession is an issue that just gets stickier and stickier. A slew of fashion brands have experienced the pitfalls in a name designer stepping aside, to be replaced by either an individual or a team. Tom Ford Said Near Deal With Zegna After months of speculation, Tom Ford is expected to announce this week, possibly as early as today, that he has signed a manufacturing deal for his signature men's collection with Ermenegildo Zegna, according to sources in Europe. Polo Lines Up Luxottica Polo Ralph Lauren has signed a 10-year licensing deal with the Luxottica Group, SpA for the design production and worldwide distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses under the Polo Ralph Lauren name. ACCESSORIES REPORT Andrew Marc Cozies Up to Handbags Andrew Marc wants to expand its women's and men's outerwear business into a lifestyle brand, and the first step is to tap into the lucrative handbag market. Eagle Brings John Hardy Back to Basics Terri Eagle is getting down to work at John Hardy, with new ads and retail stores high on her agenda. Le Sportsac to Model Line on 'The O.C.' LeSportsac, known for collaborating with Diane von Furstenberg and Gwen Stefani, is turning its efforts to TV with a collection called LeSportsac for The O.C. _________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________ INNERWEAR REPORT Galliano in Deal With SIL John Galliano is expanding his innerwear business through a two-year license with the French SIL Group. Educating China's Bra Designers Designs for bras sold in China remain solidly underwired by unyielding stiff designs and heavy padding, but graduates of the new ACE Style Institute of Intimate Apparel at the Institute of Textiles and Clothing of Hong Kong Polytechnic University are poised to transform the field. Bedtime Stories Marilyn Monroe said she wore nothing but a dash of Chanel No.5 to bed, but that may not be every women's choice, especially on frosty nights. FASHION A Distinctive Dash After a launch last season at the Ritz in Paris, Tod's presented Derek Lam's capsule Soft and Rich Adept at working with quality yarns, Italian knitwear firms have spun them into whisper-fine knits and super-luxe outerwear for fall. Buyers Praise Milan's Dance Through the Ages The Italian collections bid "arrivederci" to ruffles and excessive bling, while saying "buongiorno" to everything from austerity to disco glam. Fashion Scoops: Design Academy ... One-way Ticket ... Points East ... Miuccia Prada is keeping a tight lid on details about her Miu Miu show on Sunday at the climax of Paris Fashion Week. The Night Approaches Dark romance, moody mystery and even exotic destinations are part of what's inspiring Paris designers this season. GENERAL Lawmakers Seek Compromise Over Port Deal Senate Republican leaders, the Bush administration and a Middle Eastern company caught in a political firestorm over an impending takeover of six U.S. ports were working on a compromise Sunday to head off the filing of anticipated bipartisan legislation early this week to force a new investigation of the deal in light of national security issues. FINANCIAL Avon to Spend $500M on Revamp A scant three months into its three-year restructuring plan, Avon is operating under a "constant turnaround mentality," chairman and chief executive officer Andrea Jung told analysts Friday. WWD Stock Index SLIPS 0.5% After a shaky start early last week, stock prices staggered in the retail and vendor sectors as earnings reports came in better than expected, but investors fretted over the impact of rising inflation on consumer spending. Wal-Mart's CEO Talks Health Care, Airs Global Competition Concerns Wal-Mart's chief executive officer H. Lee Scott unveiled details of the company's expanded health care coverage, acknowledging the company can do better and that challenges lie ahead. RETAIL Kors Ready for Dallas Debut Michael Kors is taking his spin on luxury to Dallas, where he plans to open a 2,000-square-foot store at the NorthPark Center mall in August. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Absolutely Finished ... Heady Room Employees of the luxury magazine Absolute know the generosity of the very rich is sometimes subject to caprice. Smell of Success "This is too sharp for you," Frederic Malle told Ione Skye of the scent he chose blindly for her at a dinner Barneys New York co-hosted in his honor Thursday night at the Tower Bar inside the Sunset Tower Hotel. Standard Treatment Sick of the city? Andre Balazs thinks he has the answer. The hotelier has taken over the former Lido Spa Hotel here to create the new Standard Spa - a do-it-yourself wellness center on tiny Belle Isle. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT USTR Urged for CAFTA Changes The presidents of three U.S. trade groups are urging U.S. Trade Rep-resentative Rob Portman and Com-merce Sec-retary Carlos Gutierrez to make changes to the Central American Free Trade Agreement because of uncertainties tied to the government's staggered phase-in of the pact. | |||||||||||||||||
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