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Tuesday, March 14, 2006

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Tuesday, March 14, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Handicapping the Stars: Which Young Designer Will Prosper in Future?
Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler and Richard Chai could be the next big designers if they don't succumb to the industry's pitfalls.
Neiman Marcus Names Downing Fashion Head
Ending months of speculation, Neiman Marcus Stores on Monday named Ken Downing senior vice president and fashion director.
Changes Sweeping Global Manufacturing
Sourcing executives and government officials address key issues shaping the supply chain at the first WWD Sourcing Leadership Forum.

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BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Dsquared Signs Scent Deal With ICR
Dsquared added another brick to the foundation of its growing brand with a licensing agreement with Italian fragrance manufacturer ICR.

FINANCIAL
Coles Myer Sells Myer for $1.02B
Coles Myer Ltd. has sold its Myer business to a consortium led by Newbridge Capital, the Asian Pacific investment arm of Texas Pacific Group, for $1.02 billion, the company said on Monday.
Golden Gate Buys Norm Thompson
Golden Gate Capital on Monday said it has acquired women's specialty catalogue firm Norm Thompson Outfitters for an undisclosed sum.
Adidas, Nike Awarded Damages
The recommendation by Magi?strate Ronald Ellis was handed down on Feb. 27, but was not immediately available.
Yoox Sales Rise 47% in '05
The company said Monday that online revenues had reached $63 million in 2005, an increase of 47 percent over the year before.

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GENERAL
Americana Manhasset Marks 50th
Americana Manhasset has created its first pop-up store, called Distinctly Modern, to mark its 50th anniversary.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Hiding In Plain Sight ... Fan Morrison ... Mea Culpa
Gawker.com's reason for being is to poke fun at the overhyped people, places and things of the media universe, be it Lindsay Lohan, Bungalow 8 or Radar magazine.

RETAIL
Barneys Fetes Boston Flagship
Barneys New York celebrated its Copley Place Boston opening, the luxury retailer's first flagship in 13 years, at a party last Thursday that was the talk of Beantown.

EYE
Mountain Mamas
London may have been dripping with rain last week, but the skies were clear at Annabel's, and the snow babes were out in force.
Hynde Sight
In 1980, Sire Records released the self-titled debut by the Pretenders, a band that blended everything from punk to reggae and rhythm and blues.

READY-TO-WEAR REPORT
They Are Wearing: All Chilled Out
Stylish Slovenians brace for the winter chill by layering up with an unexpected mix of lightweight pieces.

IN TRANSIT
Port Security Remains in Spotlight
The aborted Dubai Ports World deal triggered a national debate and generated broader port security initiatives that are likely to preoccupy Capitol Hill.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
Colombiatex Scores $33M, Enhances Image
The Colombiatex fair included models parading the latest offerings from Bra?zilian and Colombian designers as spectators watched with caipirinha cocktails in hand.
Singapore Gives $6.7M to Sector
As China continues to dominate the post-quota industry, Asia's other textile players are working to bolster their presence and stay competitive.

FASHION
Patricia Field on the Move
Patricia Field is moving her long-running party from West Broadway in SoHo to the Bowery on the Lower East Side.
Fashion Scoops: Blondie Snapshot
Marc Jacobs and Debbie Harry have been close friends for close to two decades.

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