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Tuesday, April 11, 2006

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Tuesday, April 11, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Crossed by a Star? Tarrant Sues Jessica For $100M No-Show
Over what was once touted by its owner as a celebrity fashion label with the potential to hit $1 billion to $2 billion, there's now a legal war between a major licensee and Simpson.
Chanel to Open First Shop in Russia
The French fashion house plans to open its first freestanding boutique in Russia this summer, a 3,200-square-foot unit at 14 Stolechnikov Pereoulok in central Moscow.
Immigration Reform Has Industry on Edge
The red-hot debate on immigration isn't new to U.S. apparel manufacturing, which has dealt with the issue of undocumented workers for years.

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GENERAL
Michael Crotty Exits Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Good?man's senior vice president of marketing and advertising, Michael Crotty, is leaving the luxury retailer to become chief executive officer of Fotolog, a photo blogging service.
Wet Seal's White Named Chief Operating Officer
The Wet Seal Inc. said on Monday that Gary White has been promoted to chief operating officer.
Harve Benard Takes Reins Of Garfield Marks Brand
GarfieldMarks, formerly called GM Design Group, has been sold with its trademarks to Harve Benard Ltd. by GMAC Commercial Finance.
Francois Damide Signs On as New President of Lela Rose
He replaces Erin Ferrara, who left the company at the end of March.

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Royal Connections
When it comes to Washington action heroes, Rima Al-Sabah of Kuwait is the Xena Warrior Princess of the capital's social scene.

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FINANCIAL
Wal-Mart Defends Bank Bid
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. went before federal regulators on Monday to defend its bid to start a bank, saying it did not intend to open bank branches and would limit the scope of the operation.

READY-TO-WEAR REPORT
Cassini's Wife Steps Up to Carry on His Company
Oleg Cassini's widow, Marianne Nestor-Cassini, succeeded him as president of his firm and wants to give the brand more global appeal.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
Chinese Mills Set Sights on Europe, North America
Chinese textile and apparel manufacturers exhibiting at Intertextile Beijing looked to capture more U.S. and European business.

FASHION
Crisp Style Leads at White Fair
The show, held here from Feb. 23 to 26, has grown steadily in the hands of its new Floren?tine organizers, Pitti Immagine.
Translating Celebrity Into Profits
In the world of celebrity fashion brands, if the celebrity doesn't wear his or her own merchandise, will the consumer?

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Stern Und Drang
With the journalism world in a lather over the alleged misdeeds of Jared Paul Stern, perhaps it's a good time to quote Michael Kinsley.

BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Sexy Sunwear Marks Pout's 5th Year ... Bravo's New Style
Pout founders Emily Cohen, Chantal Laren and Anna Singh are preparing to blow out the five candles on their brand's birthday cake.

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