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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 _________________________________________________ Friday, May 26, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Multiculturalism Key to Celebrity Formula Passion is one of the most important qualities for a successful product, noted Benny Medina, a partner in Handprint Entertainment, who helped match Jennifer Lopez with Coty. Tech Revamp Hits Burberry Profits Profits at Burberry Group dipped 4.9 percent last year as a result of costs related to the brand's technology overhaul, Project Atlas. Polo Profits Get a Boost Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. was at full gallop in the fourth quarter, as profits more than doubled and beat Wall Street estimates by a penny. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Swimwear Designer Hot Los Angeles swimwear brand is looking for a talented and innovative designer who embraces the California lifestyle and can translate that spirit into a commercially viable aesthetic. Ideal candidate will have swim experience; however, we are also open to sportswear designers with an interest to move into swim. Must have strong CAD Skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Salary commensurate with experience, to $90k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Quote of The Week "Tommy will continue to play an important role in determining the DNA of the brand." Joe Boxer Head Steps Down William Sweedler, head of the Joe Boxer division of Iconix Brand Group, is leaving after less than a year. FASHION Emporio Armani To Exit Milan Shows There's going to be another empty slot in Milan's Fashion Week calendar in September. Fashion Scoops: Sarne Gives Up Ghost ... Coming Up Roses ... Jet Set After selling a controlling stake in her London fashion label Ghost last December, Tanya Sarne will be leaving the company she founded in 1984. Hamptonites Get Glimpse Of Lure of African Fashion From Savile Row to the Serengeti, Andrew Bolton, associate curator at the Costume Institute, was into transitions at the Parrish Art Museum. _________________________________________________ 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! _________________________________________________ WWD BEAUTY CEO SUMMIT Leslie H. Wexner: Shopkeeper's View Leslie H. Wexner, one of the giants of contemporary retailing, predicted that the "best is yet to come" in the beauty business. Ford's Call to Action: Renew the Spark Tom Ford opened the WWD Beauty CEO Summit by giving the industry some simple yet stirring advice: Trust your instincts. Fiske Charts Beauty's New World To grow in the evolving beauty landscape, it's necessary to look at the competitive field in an entirely new way, says Neil Fiske, chief executive officer of Bath & Body Works. Lauder's New Persona: The 'Humble Brand Keeper' Regardless of the country or territory, Lauder said, "the consumer has all of the power." Menesguen's Formula for Prestige To illustrate his second point, the importance of service, Menesguen discussed Kiehl's. Andrea Jung's Call to Break the Mold Old habits die hard. But for the chief executive of a multibillion-dollar beauty firm, complacency means losing ground to a growing circle of competitors. Wexler's Prescription: Healthy Skin Is Beautiful Skin Keeping true to her profession as a dermatologist, Dr. Patricia Wexler began her lecture to the beauty industry by asking if anyone was wearing sunscreen. Lane Crawford Head Touts 'Core DNA' David Riddiford, president of Lane Crawford, has overseen tremendous changes in the beauty business at this 156-year-old specialty department store chain. Espa Founder Colors Spa Biz as Tricky, Yet Profitable Susan Harmsworth has had her finger on the pulse of the spa business for nearly 35 years. Beauty's Brave New (Media) World It's beauty's top commandment: Know thy consumer, and communicate with her effectively. Rechelbacher's Green Approach, Naturally Horst Rechelbacher, chief executive officer of Intelligent Nutrients and founder of Aveda, is a green marketer supreme. John Jay: Cultural Info Critical to Success John Jay has an unusual monthly commute: As executive creative director and partner of Wieden + Kennedy, he divides his time between offices in Portland, Ore., Tokyo and Shanghai. Shiseido Builds a Market From the Ground Up In the last quarter century, Shiseido's fortunes in China have multiplied from doing business in Beijing with only 60 stockkeeping units to a broad-based presence. Wray Shines Light on Beauty When Judy Wray, category manager for Rite Aid Corp., envisions her customers, she sees them as the architects of a new beauty skyline. Macy's West Keeps Up With Retail Shift Even better, in Morello's view, is the fact that consumers are willing to pay the price for products they love. Cohen Details Art of 'Power Branding' Marshal Cohen sounded a wake-up call for the beauty industry, challenging attendees at the conference to "grab the bull by the horns." Liebmann Outlines How to Succeed in 'Never Normal World' During her presentation, Liebmann discussed the societal changes that have led to a transformation in the shopping habits of consumers. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Congress Set for Immigration Battle The Senate was poised to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill late Thursday that sets the stage for a showdown with the House. ACCESSORIES REPORT Feds Seize Alleged Counterfeit Jewelry Federal marshals in raids on Thursday confiscated more than 100 allegedly counterfeit Judith Ripka jewelry pieces from four companies. FINANCIAL Chico's 1Q Net Gains, but Forecast Cut Chico's FAS Inc. posted first-quarter results on Thursday that included gains in profits and revenues, but the company lowered full-year earnings-per-share guidance. Sales of Gold Jewelry Up in '05 John Calnon, the World Gold Council's managing director in the U.S., attributed the increase to the trend in fashion for yellow gold, as well as the introduction of a broader range of jewelry design in the U.S. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Publishers Peer Ahead to Second Half Unforgiving. In a word, that is the nature of the advertising market magazine publishers are facing heading into the second half. Memo Pad: New Head Of House ... Chop Shop ... Hitching Posts Not every editor in chief gets to handpick their successor, but then, how often does an editor lure Oprah Winfrey to their parent company to start a hugely profitable joint venture? EYE Royal Moment The Plage des Palmes was transformed into a Versailles parlor for the "Marie-Antoinette" after party Wednesday night, complete with sky blue tents, abundant roses and tufted ottomans. Queen Kirsten Plage des Palmes was transformed into a Versailles parlor for the "Marie-Antoinette" party, with sky blue tents, abundant roses and ottomans. Heroine Chic It's a day before the premiere here of "X-Men: The Last Stand," and the ladies are lounging in a villa in the hills above Cannes, comparing war wounds. DESIGN All Dressed Up With No Place to Go The International Contemporary Furniture Fair has come and gone, but not without leaving some indelible impressions on visitors. WWD EXECTECH RFID Aids Inventory Control at Wal-Mart Wal-Mart reduced out-of-stocks by 62 percent in some product categories through the use of radio frequency identification technology, according to Randy Salley, vice president, supply chain. | |||||||||||||||||
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