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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 _________________________________________________ Wednesday, May 31, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Developers Buzzing Over Asian Promise, Mixed-Use Centers Developers at the International Council of Shopping Centers conference in Las Vegas were betting on new mall formats, retail concepts and the Far East. Consumer Confidence Sees Sharp Drop Economic worries and job concerns, as well as higher gas prices, helped drive down the Consumer Confidence Index in May. Street Life: Hip Retail Rolls Into Venice Venice and its main street, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, have been transformed from undesirable to destination for high-end boutiques. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Sr. Graphic Tee Designer San Francisco based retailer is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer with a thorough knowledge of graphics production (e.g., silk screen color separation; camera ready art, heat transfers, etc.). This Designer will develop themes and concepts using inspiration & samples in trend presentations to establish seasonal graphics direction. The right candidate will also be adept at working with logos, illustrations, photographs, tags, labels, etc. as they pertain to soft and/or hard goods. Great salary and benefits package. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Bush Nominates Paulson to Head Treasury Goldman Sachs chief Henry Paulson was tapped as Treasury Secretary, as pressure over China's currency and trade policy has intensified. GENERAL _________________________________________________ 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! _________________________________________________ FASHION Summa Cum Laude Now that graduation day has come and gone, student designers are preparing to enter the real world of fashion. High Class Think global. That was the sentiment at last week's graduation ceremony for the Academy of Art University's School of Fashion. The Textiles That Bind On a rare West Coast trip, designer Alexander McQueen not only showed up to receive an honorary doctorate degree, but caught up with an old friend, Simon Ungless. Top Draw Gladys Perint Palmer, executive director of the Academy of Art University's School of Fashion, admits to being impatient when students or faculty aren't giving their best. IN THE MAINSTREAM Hampshire's Multibrand Strategy For a company that began in 1977 selling acrylic sweaters to a mass consumer base, Hampshire Group Ltd. has come a long way. J. Lindeberg Sets U.S. Growth Plan J. Lindeberg, the edgy ready-to-wear brand that favors rock 'n' roll crooners like Juliette Lewis and The Kills for its ad campaigns, is ready to tackle the U.S. market head-on. MARKETING Provenance: Solving Luxe Riddle The founders of Provenance, a new London ad agency, feel luxury brands prosper when their special needs are served. Aeropostale Files Trademark Suit Aeropostale Inc. and Aeropostale West Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against California Offprice Inc. and individuals associated with the company for the sale of alleged counterfeit shirts. Crawford Signs Deal With IMG Cindy Crawford, the beholder of one of modeling's most famous faces, has signed a deal with IMG to represent her in all areas of fashion and marketing. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Round Robin ... Oops Babies After getting knocked off the career ladder at Wenner Media, former Rolling Stone publisher Steve DeLuca has climbed back on, albeit at a lower rung than before. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Aveda Talks Indigenous Sourcing at U.N. ... Boss Skin Makes U.S. Debut Aveda met with leaders from around the world at the United Nations last week, hosting its second annual forum on business partnerships with indigenous communities. | |||||||||||||||||
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