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Wednesday, March 01, 2006 FALL 2006: THE REVIEWS Revival Meeting - Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier The Paris runways featured divergent tacks for fall, from brooding, romantic tales from the dark side to sharp, clean retro fare from the archives. On Their Marks - Ann Demeulemeester, Undercover, Vivienne Westwood, Marithe & Francois Girbaud Designers kept true to their signature styles, whether dark or punky, curious or cowboy. Goth On By - Loulou de la Falaise "It's a bit Gothic, with dark and muted colors," explained Loulou de la Falaise as she presented her fall collection in her Left Bank boutique. Quick Picks - Bernhard Willhelm, Cher Michel Klein, Nicolas Andreas Taralis, Lutz Forget commercial; German designer Bernhard Willhelm's presentation was downright comical. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Regional Manager West Coast contemporary retailer seeks experienced Regional Manager to oversee 40 stores in California, Washington, Utah and Texas. This position will supervise 10 District Managers as well as a multi-person visual merchandising team. The right candidate must have prior regional or divisional management experience and will work closely with Customer Service, Operations, and Loss Prevention teams to insure company's continued retail success. Contemporary or Junior's experience a plus! Salary commensurate with experience, around $125k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES Attacking Counterfeits: Major Ring Broken Up By Polo and North Face The North Face and Polo Ralph Lauren have smashed an alleged counterfeit ring that generated $8 million a year and copied a slew of brands. Dundas Ready for Ungaro Spotlight Peter Dundas will take a bow on Thursday as the new designer at Emanuel Ungaro, where he plans to evoke "mid-Eighties Paris." Calvin Klein Creates a Better Plan The better department will get to know the iconic Calvin Klein brand once again come fall. FINANCIAL Long-Term Outlook Weighs on Confidence The Consumer Confidence Index fell to 101.7 from 106.8 in January, which was the highest level of the index since June 2002. PacSun Has Record-Setting 4th Quarter Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. turned in record profits for the holiday fourth quarter, meeting Wall Street's expectations, helped by a 12 percent increase in revenues. _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ GENERAL FASHION Fashion Scoops: Smells Like Team Spirit ... Shining Star ... Blue Note ... Aerin Lauder took in the Balenciaga show on Tuesday morning, saying she is a big fan of designer Nicolas Ghesquiere. ACCESSORIES REPORT RETAIL Martin + Osa Mall Bound: Signs First Four Leases American Eagle Outfitters' new Martin + Osa division has signed leases for its first four stores. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Challenge and Change in Focus at AAFA Meeting Executives at the AAFA meeting in Florida said the consumer's desire for quality at a price is the impetus for changes in sourcing and retailing. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Goodbye Stuff, Hello Things ... Emap France On The Block ... Selfridges Goes Pop Martha Stewart's company may be back in growth mode but that doesn't mean all of its properties are gaining ground. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: L'Oreal Acquires Skin Tissue Producer ... Hochman to Exit Claiborne ... Beiersdorf May Shut Sites The French beauty giant bought SkinEthic through its Epi?skin subsidiary, which develops reconstructed skin. WWD WEST MAGIC Features Old Reliables and a Dash of Newness The pool of retailers attending WWDMAGIC solidified the show's reputation as a marketplace that lures small retailers in droves. | |||||||||||||||||
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