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Thursday, May 04, 2006

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Thursday, May 04, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Versace's Latest View: Lower Losses in 2005 Reignite Talk About IPO
Gianni Versace drastically narrowed operating losses and debt in 2005, setting the firm on the right track to go public down the road.
Etro in Growth Mode
Etro is clocking double-digit growth as it embarks on a retail expansion plan to roll out at lease 20 stores over the next few years.
Fortunoff Taps Orlick For Chief Exec Post
Fortunoff has named Arnold Orlick, a veteran of Federated Department Stores, chief executive officer.

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GENERAL
Betsey Johnson, Bobbi Brown to Highlight Mother's Day Luncheon
The National Mother's Day Council annual luncheon will have an illustrious lineup of honorees.
Liz Claiborne Taps Sigrid Olsen Prez
Liz Claiborne Inc. has named Lydia Gollner to be president of Sigrid Olsen and City Unltd.

RETAIL
Marc by Marc Jacobs Opens in S.F.
Marc Jacobs' love of surfboards has come full circle with the opening today of the first Marc by Marc Jacobs store in San Francisco.

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FASHION
Fashion Scoops: Clothing Kate ... Missoni Moment ... Table-Hopping ...
Those rumors about Kate Moss launching her own clothing collection when she hangs up her modeling hat just won't die.

EYE
Golden Boy
An hour before the Scissor Sisters were due to hit the stage to close out the Coachella Music and Arts Festival Sunday night, the band's trailer vibrated with energy.

READY-TO-WEAR REPORT
Contemporary Trade Shows Give Immediate Satisfaction
Buyers scope out the latest offerings from contemporary brands at the Intermezzo Collections and D&A Annex shows in New York.
Buyers Cautious at Nouveau, Atelier Shows
The squeeze from rising gas costs is starting to impact apparel vendors.

DENIM REPORT
Denim Dish: Isaacs Hits Turning Point ... Guess Delays 1Q Results ... True Religion Mulls Going Private as Earnings Rise ...
Higher margins and lower costs helped I.C. Isaacs overcome sales declines and eke out a rise in earnings for the first quarter.

ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
Victoria's Secret Shows Its Sporty Side
Victoria's Secret is extending its reach to the gym with Sexy Sport, a sports bra and activewear collection that bows May 15.
Sidelines: Jivamukti's New Shop ... New Nike VP ... Champion At Disney ...
Jivamukti Yoga Center in Manhattan has expanded into a new location that has a large boutique featuring a wide selection of apparel and other products.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
House Democrats Ask Bush To Investigate Jordan Abuse
House Democratic leaders are urging the Bush administration to investigate allegations of labor abuses in textile and apparel factories in Jordan that are used by many U.S. companies.

BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Max Mara in 'Selective' Scent Deal ... Strong Sales Boost Henkel's 1Q Net ... P&G Promotes Rebecca Masson ...
Selective Beauty signed a worldwide licensing agreement on Wednesday to produce and distribute prestige fragrances for the Italian fashion house Max Mara.

THE WWD LIST
Girl Power
The top 10 female athletes ranked by their "likability."

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Tuna Burger, Hold The Rumors ... Budget Living Bones
What did Chuck Townsend and Steven Murphy have to talk about over their lunch at Patroon on Monday?

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