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_________________________________________________ Fashion Education at WWD.com WWD.com offers a comprehensive online directory of accredited fashion programs. With the ability to search for schools by location and degree, it's easy to find the fashion school that's right for you. To learn more, visit the Education Directory: http://www.wwd.com/education _________________________________________________ Monday, May 08, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES The Price of a Store: Federated Puts $1.2B Value on Lord & Taylor Federated Department Stores' $1.2 billion tag for Lord & Taylor is within Wall Street's range, but some feel the price may be too high. Juicy Couture Keeps Growing With Time Juicy Couture is expanding its product array with the launch of fashion watches, produced under license by Movado Group. Patagonia to Open 'Ocean-Based' Store in Calif. Patagonia, the action sportswear company that entered the apparel market in 1973 by outfitting mountain climbers, is hitting the beach. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Technical Designer Big 10 Fashion Company needs an experienced technical designer with a patternmaking background. The ideal candidate will be able to scan sketches into Photoshop, flat sketch in Illustrator & work on Web PDM. Experience in denim for both men's & women's required. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Massimo Ferragamo Exits USA Unit Massimo Ferragamo is once again stepping down as president of Ferragamo USA Inc., a position he's held on an interim basis for about two years. Obituary: Gianpaolo Tarabini Castellani, Co-Founder of Blumarine, 67 Gianpaolo Tarabini Castellani, co-founder of Blumarine, died Friday while on safari in Africa. FINANCIAL PPR's Redcats Buys Sportsman's Guide Francois-Henri Pinault fulfilled his wish to make an acquisition in the U.S. for PPR's mail-order giant, Redcats. WWD Stock Index Rebounds Stocks rallied on Friday on the hope that the Federal Reserve might end its series of interest rate hikes after the Labor Department reported a slowdown in job growth in April. Taking Measured Steps to Bolster Luxury Brands Careful and controlled brand extension is the best way for luxury houses to further leverage brand equity, executives from several such companies told their potential successors. Luxe Conference Looks at 'New Direction' The luxury industry may have to adapt to a new moral compass point, industry executives said. _________________________________________________ Subscribe to WWD.com Get same-day delivery at a great rate! Subscribe to WWD.com and receive the latest issue starting as early as 12:01 EST. Plus, you'll have access to the last 14 days of Women's Wear Daily. Start your subscription now! _________________________________________________ EYE Graffiti Artist To some, the idea might seem a little strange: Go to Barneys New York, spend $600 on a new pair of summer sandals and have them graffitied along the sides with magic markers. The Thrill of Brazil Located at the southwest corner of Lexington Avenue and 73rd Street, the two-story Buzina Pop is the latest venture from veteran restaurateur Patrick Laurent. Cherry On Top To speak to Cherry Jones, winner of two Tonys for best actress, about her latest role, in "Faith Healer," is to witness an exercise in modesty. ACCESSORIES REPORT Tory Burch Gets Serious About Accessories Tory Burch has made a name for herself in the last two years with her contemporary sportswear that has a preppy and bohemian flair. Findings: Step Up ... Lane Change ... Name Game ... Luxury hosiery maker Wolford unveiled an updated interior design concept for its boutiques last summer and has already remodeled 21 locations, including sites in Zurich, Cologne, Milan and Moscow. Leviev Lands on Old Bond Street Diamond firm Leviev, which does everything from mining to jewelry design, has made its London retail debut with a shop on Old Bond Street. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Apparel, Textiles Lose Jobs, While U.S. Gains Overall Department and specialty stores, along with apparel and textile producers, shed jobs last month, according to a Labor Department report. RETAIL MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Under The Influence ... The Oscars Of Print New York magazine is looking to start some arguments this week with its package of 246 of the most "Influential" New Yorkers. FASHION Ralph Rucci Feted For Couture Honor Friends and admirers of Ralph Rucci met Thursday night at Charlotte Moss' Upper East Side town house to toast his winning the first Couture Council Award. Fashion Scoops: Adam Does Oprah ... So Sari ... Wedding Belle An appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" is apparently worth its weight in gold. INNERWEAR REPORT Serving the Needs of the Well-Endowed Foundations firms are addressing a growing demand for an underserved area: fashion bras with DDD to G cups. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Judge Delays Perricone Prez From Taking Job ... Body Shop Net Gains 1% in 2005 ... L'Oreal Paris Signs Jane Fonda ... N.V. Perricone will have to wait a few more months for its new president to assume his management duties. WWD ICSC PREVIEW In Vegas, Caviar, Beer and Beatles Tunes Sin City has recreation and relaxation options for every taste and budget. The General Talks Growth John Bucksbaum, chief executive officer of General Growth Properties Inc. and the next chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers, sees a new frontier for retailers and developers. A Return to Fundamentals The nation's largest developers focus on operations and redevelopment opportunities. Stores With Designs on the Future Three retailers in different parts of the world are taking store design to a higher plane. Nkstore Expansion Maintains Essence Expanding Nkstore, a micro shop for young, upscale women in Sao Paulo, Brazil's fashionable Jardins shopping district, was a delicate task. Blanc de Chine Mixes Tradition, Modernity on Fifth The Fifth Avenue flagship of Blanc de Chine, a Hong Kong fashion company, is dramatic. Downtown Retail: Promise and Challenge Almost five years after 9/11, lower Manhattan retailing is a profile in possibilities and challenges. Fine-tuning Manhattan Mall The owners of Manhattan Mall in Herald Square, after several reinventions, hundreds of millions of dollars in renovations and dozens of changes to the tenant roster, think they finally have the formula right. Growing the East Bay, One Boutique at a Time A fashion and arts scene is blooming in the warehouse district that connects Berkeley and Oakland. A Little Mall Music Some malls seeking a more sophisticated ambience are turning on the music -- and it's not Muzak. | |||||||||||||||||
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