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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 30, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Denim's Latest Wave: Superskinny Styles Feed Boom in Sales The denim pendulum has swung back and stores around the world are kicking out boot-cut styles in favor of superskinny jeans. Inditex Income Up 26% for Year Spanish retailer Inditex, which runs Zara, said it's ramping up expansion in Asia and Europe as it reported a 26 percent gain in 2005 net income. Newcomers Break Into the Game A fresh crop of brands is looking for space in the $16.2 billion women's activewear arena dominated by a few global players. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Design Director Well known and highly-regarded junior apparel company is seeking a Design Director to manage entire design team, direct merchandising standards, and oversee prototype/sample development. The successful candidate will possess strong project management capabilities and exceptional communication and organizational skills. A minimum of 5 years design or product development experience is required as well as proficiency with Mac and Illustrator software. Great opportunity for the right individual! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL In Brief: Back At Cartier ... Hudson's Bay Closings ... Federated Closing Facility ... A brief look at some of the day's stories. Obituary: Walter Singer, 76, Apparel Executive Walter Singer, 76, an apparel executive whose career path was ever-changing, died Friday at his son Mark's home in Westport, Conn. Obituary: Luigi d'Urso Dies at 52 Luigi d'Urso, the stylish Italian businessman and art historian who was married to French designer and model Ines de la Fressange, died Thursday of cardiac arrest, sources close to the family said Monday. FINANCIAL H&M Profits Rise, U.S. Sales Robust Sweden's Hennes & Mauritz on Wednesday said profits increased 16 percent in the first quarter, but warned that cold March weather in Europe meant a soft start to spring. IT Holding Losses Expand to $23.4M IT Holding SpA widened its losses in 2005, but the company said it is optimistic for 2006. Bulgari's Trapani Touts 32.3% Uptick in 4Q Net Bulgari fell a bit short of its 2005 profitability target, but chief executive Francesco Trapani said he's upbeat about a 32.3 percent surge in fourth-quarter net profits and a good start to the current year. Belk Profits Leap 10.3% in '05 Proffitt's and McRae's stores opened as Belk on March 8. The $620 million deal was completed in July. _________________________________________________ Manhattan Dental Spa - Free Teeth Whitening Nothing is more fashionable than your smile and Manhattan Dental Spa will help your smile become your best accessory. The atmosphere is friendly, the accommodations are comfortable and technical services are exceptional. We will provide you with dental care that can enhance the quality of your life. And for WWD readers, we are offering "Free Professional Whitening" for new patients receiving dental cleaning, x-rays & exams. www.manhattandentalspa.com 800-WHITE01 _________________________________________________ FASHION Fashion Scoops: Nicky's Bedtime ... Bye-Bye, Diego ... Screen Test ... Nicky Hilton turned up at AmericasMart in Atlanta last Friday to promote her Nicky Hilton Worldwide line with a fashion show. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Analysts Bullish on Clarins ... Imperial Chemical in Deal for Shaw Mudge ... Israeli Cosmetics' Sales Surpass $200M in '05 Financial analysts were upbeat about Groupe Clarins' turnout for 2005. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Everyone's A Critic ... Look Alive The Pulitzer Prize, in theory at least, is supposed to be a pure expression of journalistic merit. THE BEAT An Animation Invasion Animated characters from Tom and Jerry to Snoopy are flying high and entering a more sophisticated orbit with a modern luxury spin. Walter Goes on the Air Walter Baker has sought to make shopping for his brand as easy as flipping on the TV set. THE WWD LIST Fashion Takes Paris Top collections for fall in the City of Light based on Style.com page views during the first 12 days they were posted online. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Right Partner Key To Sourcing Plans Manufacturing, like marriage, comes down to finding the right partner. Treasury Warns on China Currency U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Timothy Adams sent a strong warning to China Wednesday that it has not done enough to allow its currency to appreciate against the dollar. EYE Killing Time Sex, murder and insanity aren't usual ingredients for a charity event, but Sharon Stone proved otherwise at the "Basic Instinct 2" premiere. Skinny Minis If there's any doubt that spring has sprung, check out the thigh-grazing hemlines being paraded around the party circuit these days. 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