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Monday, April 24, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Dissecting Asprey: What Went Wrong in Building Luxury Brand? On a balmy evening in May 2004, Bond Street was abuzz with a party to fete the reopening of the Asprey flagship. Lawrence Stroll, Asprey's shareholder of reference, and his partner, Silas Chou, gave their guests a night to remember. Eddie Bauer on the Block Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. appears to be on a fast track to be sold. The specialty retailer has hired Goldman Sachs as financial adviser to help it explore options for a sale. Global Competition Intensifies Industry Lobbying Days before the Central American Free Trade Agreement went to a House vote, lobbyists _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Merchandise Inventory Planner Merchandise Inventory Planner needed for dynamic San Francisco-based online and catalog retailer. This position will be responsible for planning, forecasting, and replenishment of product for catalog and web channels to achieve objectives for sales, margin, inventory and in-stock for selected departments. Successful candidate will a minimum of 3 years experience in online and/or catalog merchandise planning. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Poll Finds Aguilera Main Fashion Influence Mirroring the unpredictability of fashion itself, a survey has found that the celebrity most likely to influence Americans' purchases of apparel is Christina Aguilera -- despite her hiatus from the fashion ad scene. L'Oreal Luxury Products Unit Appoints Manager L'Oreal's Luxury Products division has named Charles de Montalivet manager of prestige and collections fragrances for its travel retail Europe, Middle East and Africa division. Legal Briefs: Cartier ... Chanel Inc. ... Barbarian Rugby Wear Inc. ... Cartier, a division of Richemont North America Inc., and Cartier International Private Equity Funds Get Taste for Fashion An entrepreneurial spirit, plenty of capital, connections galore and a real sense of urgency. Figueredo Exits Liz Jorge Figueredo, president of Liz Claiborne International, will exit the company on April 30 to pursue new opportunities. Haggar Strikes Partnership The new owners and management team of Haggar Clothing Co. have formed a strategic GENERAL Obituary: Lee Angel's Alan Firestone, 45 Alan Firestone, chief executive officer of jewelry firm Lee Angel, died of a heart attack April 13 at his home in Montclair, N.J., a company spokesman said. He was 45. New York State Legislature Gets Tough on Sweatshops Legislation intended to strengthen the authority of New York State labor officials to crack down on illegal sweatshops has passed both houses of the legislature. _________________________________________________ Only on WWD.com Don't miss our web exclusives: Executive Moves At Work With Research Fashion Dictionary Education Dictionary _________________________________________________ EYE Around the House What with the peonies and the gelato and the ties on the cute waiters passing around pink cocktails, Allison Sarofim's New York backyard was bathed in hues of blush and bashful for a Ferragamo-sponsored party Wednesday honoring Plum Sykes' new book, "The Debutante Divorcee." RETAIL Sir Paul Smith Eyes China Expansion "It will not be your typical fashion show," Sir Paul Smith promised before his show and party at the gallery 798 Space here. Apparel Chain Laying Seeds for Growth Specialty retailer Appleseed's is banking on a "big bang" that economists have predicted for years: the coming together of Baby Boomers and fashion. MEDIA/ADVERTISING ALL OVER... "What could be sexier?" asked Fabiola Beracasa, one of three hosts at the 10th anniversary party for Alessandro Dell'Acqua's business, held at his Madison Avenue store Thursday night. BEAUTY REPORT FGI Panel Explores Nature vs. Science When it comes to beauty products, is all-natural or high-tech the ideal? That was the question pondered by five beauty industry executives at a Fash-ion Group Internation-al luncheon called "Beau-ty's New Balance, Sci-ence-Na-ture," held at the New York Hilton Thursday. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Chains and Trains ... French Twist Karl Lagerfeld always thinks big, and he's always on the move. So is it any wonder ACCESSORIES REPORT China Steals the Show Hong Kong welcomed its first major trade show dedicated to accessories when China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories premiered at Asia World Expo, the city's mammoth new exhibition center. Findings: Moving Images, Eye on the Future, Bagging It ... Van Cleef and Arpels turned 100 this year, but the jewelry firm has proved that it is young at heart -- and has an indie spirit. | |||||||||||||||||
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