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_________________________________________________ Subscribe now to WWD.com and save 20%! For a limited time you can subscribe to WWD.com for ONLY $79. You must click here for this special offer. Subscribe NOW and save! https://www.pubservice.com/fcarchive.aspx?pc=wo&pk=462NEWS _________________________________________________ Thursday, March 23, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES The Selling of Jones: TPG, Cerberus Said Jockeying for Position Private equity firms Texas Pacific Group and Cerberus Capital Management are said to be in sale discussions with Jones Apparel Group. Sean by Sean Combs Exiting Women's Sean by Sean Combs, Sean "Diddy" Combs' highly anticipated contemporary women's line that launched at retail last holiday, has closed. Premium Keeping Pace in '06 The expected downturn in the premium denim market hasn't occurred and the jeans pyramid below it has maintained its strength. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Production Coordinator, Sweaters Hip Apparel Company seeks an experienced Production Coordinator to contribute to their growing team. The right candidate will understand all aspects of sweater and knitwear construction, including gages, yarns and weaves. 3-5 years experience a must, overseas production experience a plus! Salary commensurate with experience, to $60k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL In Brief: Mulberry On Bleecker ... VF Appointments ... Living Like The Stars A brief look at some of the day's stories. Vuitton North America Appoints President Louis Vuitton North America is about to welcome a new president. Prada's Cup Hopes Runneth Over Prada chief Patrizio Bertelli and wife Miuccia Prada launched the new Luna Rossa yacht in Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday. RETAIL Forth & Towne Sets Expansion Gap Inc. said it plans to open 10 Forth & Towne stores in five new areas: Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco/San Jose and Seattle. Yuta Powell's Refined Retail Approach Powell, who owned the Givenchy boutique on Madison Avenue and 75th Street, knows how to create a mise-en-scene. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Black Marks ... Personnel Business Fashion memoirist Emily Davies' claim that her uncredited use of previously published material was an accident is seeming less credible. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Bond No. 9 to Give 'Peace' a Chance ... Stila Said Drawing Interest Down Under Fragrance marketer Bond No. 9, which is known for its scents inspired by Man?hattan neighborhoods, is set to launch a unisex fragrance called The Scent of Peace. FINANCIAL Ruffo Said Closing Plant, 80 to Lose Jobs Ruffo, the Italian leather goods manufacturer, is said to be set to shut down its production plant outside Pisa and lay off its 80 employees. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Customs Seizes Chinese Goods U.S. Customs & Border Protection said Wednesday it has made 26 seizures of Chinese apparel and textile imports valued at $6 million that violated a special import restraint agreement between the two nations. Dates in Flux at Milan Trade Fair An earlier date did not boost visitor numbers at MilanoVendeModa as its organizers had hoped, though most executives exhibiting reported increased sales. DENIM REPORT Jackets Get Designer Touch at DIFFA Benefit J.C. Penney isn't known for high-ticket fashion, but it broke into the upper strata Saturday when a jacket created by the chain's design director, Geoffrey Henning, sold for $35,000 at the annual Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS auction here. THE BEAT Shecky's Shop: A Rotating Menu of Designers Shecky's Shop on Broome Street in SoHo isn't a typical store -- it leases floor space and display cases to a variety of vendors. FASHION Fashion Showcase Set for Brooklyn Brooklyn has become a haven for budding designers, and now the borough will have its first fashion weekend, a three-day event to spotlight local talent. ACTIVE LIFESTYLE Style Serve for Sharapova The look hits on a key fashion trend for spring, as black-and-white looks are just beginning to hit stores. Stella Hits the Slopes Stella McCartney presented her new fall line of Adidas by Stella McCartney on Monday, using scenic Aspen as a backdrop. THE WWD LIST Shopping the Globe The most expensive downtown retail markets worldwide ranked by highest quoted rents per square foot. EYE Birds Of A Feather Cate Blanchett was toasted by husband Andrew Upton and friends at a dinner in her honor at the Country restaurant hosted by Gucci. Almost Famous Oh, the struggles of a starlet. "It's challenging to find the right thing," says Nora Zehetner, 25. WWD Postcard Friends are plentiful as pine trees: Day one on Ajax, Tim cruised in knee-deep powder right into uber-art director Doug Lloyd and photographer Kelly Klein. | |||||||||||||||||
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