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Monday, March 27, 2006
FALL 2006: THE REVIEWS
On the Darker Side - David Meister, Collection Bebe, Louis Verdad, Bradley Bayou, Juan Carlos Obando
The L.A. runways were awash in cool sophistication this season as designers worked both the simple and the edgy, from structured suits to chic gowns.
Heavy Metal
The Eighties are back.
Rockin' the House
Meanwhile, in Partyland, the scene was relatively tame, with just a few random bursts of energy, echoing the mood at the Smashbox tents.
Scene Around Town
A look at some of the names at L.A. Fashion Week.

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JOB OF THE DAY
Senior Designer, Womenswear
Prestigious English apparel company is seeking an organized and motivated Senior Designer to create and develop a comprehensive womenswear collection, including knitwear and denim. This position will drive the creative direction of the collection, work closely with Far East buying office to manage sampling process and work with factories to develop hardware, trims, and treatments. A minimum of 4 years related experience is required. This position is based in the United Kingdom- great salary and relocation package.
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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
In Wal-Mart's Fashion: Store Revamps Juniors, Plans Additional Brands
After successes with Metro 7 and George, Wal-Mart is now taking aim at the junior category with No Boundaries.
Luxury and Comfort Grab the Action
The aesthetics of the product were the main ingredient for getting orders at this month's fall-transitional market.
You've come a long way, baby
In 1976, Liz Claiborne founded a company that in many ways reflected the women's movement of that era and planted the seeds of what was to become a top apparel resource.

ACCESSORIES REPORT
Diesel's Riveting Jewelry
The Italian premium denim house is unveiling its jewelry collection at this week's Baselworld Watch & Jewellery show in Basel, Switzerland.
Designer Looks Propel Solstice to Double Doors
Buyers of designer shades will have more places to get their fashion fix now that Solstice Sunglass Boutiques is expanding.
Zenith Courts Women With Haute Watches
Traditionally, Swiss manufacturers have considered women to be uninterested in complicated mechanical creations.
Findings: A Super Spectacle ... Rare Finds
Vogue Eyewear is looking to boost its reputation for sunglasses in the U.S. and has called on Gisele Bundchen to help with the task.

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MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: At Home With Hamish ... Pez Dispensed ... Wranglers Head West
Vogue Living is a go for November, with Vogue's European editor at large, Hamish Bowles, at the helm.

GENERAL
Coming This Week
A look at the coming week's events.
In Brief: Come Together ... Gove Exits Zale
A brief look at some of the day's stories.
Priscilla of Boston Taps Sweet as Design Head
Priscilla of Boston has named Melissa Sweet as design director of the Priscilla of Boston bridal collection.
Claude Arpels Exits Redwall Post
Claude Arpels, the executive who helped shape the Redwall Group and spearheaded the expansion of the company that controls Borbonese, has left his post.

EYE
Art of Shopping
Ralph Lauren's flagship was the site Tuesday night of a fund-raiser for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
Vive La DiffErence
When rioting erupted in the suburbs here late last year, the world was shocked to see television images of burning cars and violent confrontations between youth and police.

FASHION
Fashion Scoops: All of Helmut's Men ... Kate The Great ... Moving On ...
Less than two weeks after Link-Theory Holdings Co. agreed to buy Helmut Lang from Prada, sources in Italy say executives are targeting ex-Helmut Lang assistants to take on the job of creative director.

BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Simpson and Paves Doing Hair ... J&J's French Unit Buys Vendome ... L'Oreal Raises Stake in Body Shop
Jessica Simpson and her hairstylist, Ken Paves, have partnered with Hair U Wear, which makes and distributes wigs and hair extensions, to create a line of extensions slated to hit salons this fall.

INNERWEAR REPORT
Intimate Notes: Watering Hole
Villa Berulia, the oldest remaining Manhattan restaurant catering to what innerwear executives call Lingerie Lane clientele, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.

RETAIL
Supercenter: From Fashion to Truffles
Sales associates wear khakis and navy polo shirts and the public announcements have been silenced.
Trina Turk Leases Meatpacking Site
Trina Turk's two-year search for a store in Manhattan has ended with the designer signing a lease for a 2,500-square-foot space in the Meatpacking District.

FINANCIAL
WWD Stock Index Stays On Track
Government housing data that suggests a cooling market took the steam out of earlier broader stock gains last week, but merger and acquisition speculation bolstered components within the WWD Composite Stock Index.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
U.S. Tariffs Cited in WTO Trade Review
The international trading community Friday lauded the openness of the U.S. economy and trade regime.

WWD MILESTONES
The Liz Line
A chronology of key events in the history of Liz Claiborne Inc.
The Change Agent
As if transforming a $2 billion apparel company into a multi-channel, $4.85 billion conglomerate in 12 years weren't enough, Paul Charron still needs some reassurance that he is doing a good job.
The Start of Something Big
Some people approaching their 50th birthday might flirt with the idea of winding down their careers and buying a retirement home in Florida.
Seeds of a Giant
When Jerome Chazen's grandson recently asked whether he was ever on the cover of Fortune, the answer was a resounding "yes."
Retail Strategy Takes Off
With no end to department store consolidation in sight and the venue losing market share to mass merchants and luxury retailers, Liz Claiborne is ramping up its direct-to-consumer business, which encompasses outlet and full-price stores and the Internet, with a goal of 1,400 stores worldwide.
Claiborne Program Fights Domestic Violence
When it comes to giving money to charity, some companies prefer spreading the wealth across different organizations.
The International Angle
Since Liz Claiborne Inc. purchased Mexx Group BV in 2001, the American firm has used the Amsterdam apparel and accessories business as a platform to launch its stable of American brands in the European market.
Retailers Weigh In
After years of collaboration, retailers describe Liz Claiborne Inc. as a top-notch supplier, innovator and business partner.
Tracking the Stock
If an investor's mantra is holding onto shares for the long term, then Liz Claiborne has been a solid performer in the past 25 years.
Buchman's Path
Sitting in her Broadway showroom this month, Dana Buchman reminisced about her first encounter with Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg in 1982.
The Tracy Transition
Liz Claiborne's acquisition of Ellen Tracy in 2002 for $180 million was a trophy for Claiborne chief Paul Charron.
Olsen's Arts and Crafts Movement
Sigrid Olsen is celebrating a milestone of her own this year -- 20 years in business.
On the Right Track
In the beginning, there was the tracksuit.
C&C: Charging Ahead in Growth Mode
A little more than a year into being part of the Liz Claiborne Inc. family, the founders of C&C California are finally grasping just how far they can stretch out.
Scoring in Moderate
Low prices mean high volume at Liz Claiborne.
Expanding the Hip Quotient
In little more than a decade, Liz Claiborne has engineered a huge portfolio, bringing the conglomerate to 46 brands.
A Diversified Beauty Plan
Twenty years after launching its first fragrance, the cosmetics arm of Liz Claiborne Inc. continues to evolve.
Multicategory Master
Fashion is, by nature, all about change, and nowhere is that more true than in the accessories category, according to Dina Battipaglia, president of the Liz Claiborne brand and contemporary accessories at Liz Claiborne Inc.
It's a Man's World, Too
When Liz Claiborne introduced Claiborne men's wear in 1985, the aim was to create a sportswear collection that was smart, comfortable and wearable.
In Their Own Words
Never at a loss for words, Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg always spoke their minds, on topics ranging from design, global sourcing and domestic production to their successors.

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