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_________________________________________________ Need A Companion? WWD.com Is Available. Travelling on business? WWD.com helps you keep in touch with industry news wherever you are. Click below to subscribe: https://www.pubservice.com/fcarchive.aspx?PC=WO&PK=26399MW _________________________________________________ Monday, April 03, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Seizing the Moment: Belgian Designers Chart Growth Plans Belgian designers are proving that persevering with a business strategy that's often the opposite of the luxury giants is not the height of folly. Esmerian Buys Fred Leighton Fred Leighton, purveyor of estate jewels to the rich and famous, has been acquired by Ralph Esmerian, a fine jewelry dealer. Despite Split, Simmonses Say Business as Usual How will Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons manage to work together now that they've split? _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Web Designers- E commerce Los Angeles based company is seeking qualified and creative Designers to manage design of e-commerce portal. The ideal candidates will be proficient in Photoshop and Flash with a working knowledge of HTML. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ ACCESSORIES REPORT Time for Tourneau in Asia Watch retailer Tourneau has formed an Asian joint venture to open stores in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan within five years. Global Interest Reignites Mipel Italian leather goods firms got good action from U.S., Japanese and Russian buyers for fall at the Mipel trade fair. Pomellato's Jewels Take America Pomellato is riding its strong performance onto U.S. shores, with store openings and two new collections. Designers Head Home A string of fashion designers are launching collections and staging elaborate sets at the Salone del Mobile furniture exhibition in Milan. GENERAL In Brief: Extra Credit ... A Cassini Salute ... Glam For A Cause A brief look at some of the day's stories. _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Bazaar Hubbub ... Dismantling Cargo ... Dazed In Australia As Harper's Bazaar editor in chief Glenda Bailey's contract heads toward its expiration date later this year, speculation naturally is growing about her future with the magazine. INNERWEAR REPORT New Biflex Has Aggressive Plans The Biflex Intimates Group is poised to grow in the next few years with a two-tiered strategy: acquisitions and licensing ventures. FINANCIAL Lagerfeld, Rosa Clara Sign Licensing Deal Karl Lagerfeld has inked a licensing deal with Spanish bridal manufacturer Rosa Clara to produce and distribute a minimum of 25 styles on a twice-yearly basis under the label Lagerfeld Collection. Acquisitions Aid G-III Net in '05 Even though sales jumped 80 percent, sportswear manufacturer G-III Apparel Group Ltd. posted a fourth-quarter net loss on Thursday that was flat with the prior year's loss. Tarrant Apparel Group Sees Improved 4th Qtr. Tarrant Apparel Group reported a significantly narrowed fourth-quarter loss on Thursday, and for the full year swung to a profit from a loss a year ago. Carole Hochman Acquires On Gossamer The Carole Hochman Design Group signed an agreement Friday to acquire the assets of Miami-based On Gossamer, a maker of contemporary foundations. Court Sets Decision Date In Morgan Stanley Appeal The appeals court here set June 30 as the date it will deliver its decision as Morgan Stanley seeks to fend off a January 2004 ruling of "gross misconduct" and a 30 million euro, or $36 million, penalty. New Software at Casual Male To Speed Up Development Casual Male Retail Group expects to slash by half the time it takes to develop merchandise and get it into stores once the retailer has fully deployed software that tracks activity every step of the way. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: All the World's a 'Stage' at Cosmoprof Cosmoprof will inject a bit of entertainment into this year's cosmetics trade show with Beauty On Stage, a theater-like space where at least 10 selective beauty companies will host events. HUMAN RESOURCES Managing the Transition The apparel and retail industries are expert at outsourcing products, but they still haven't gotten the knack of importing top management. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Honduras, Nicaragua Set to Enact CAFTA Honduras and Nicaragua were expected to fully enact the Central American Free Trade Agreement over the weekend, according to U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman. Report: Apparel Trade Lifts Asian Economy The liberalization of global trade in textiles and apparel helped spur economic growth and exports last year across Asia. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Barbara K's Fashion Fix Barbara K has a solution for the woman who is handy around the house and wants to look good wielding a hammer. | |||||||||||||||||
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