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Thursday, June 01, 2006

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Thursday, June 01, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Private Label Redux: SFA Plans to Roll Out Three Women's Lines
Saks Fifth Avenue is getting back into the private label business in a big way by launching three lines, one in August and two in November.
Tiffany 1Q Profits Rise 8%
Buoyed by robust international sales and higher margins, Tiffany posted an 8 percent profit gain, as sales rose 6 percent in the first quarter.
Galliano Unveils Name of New Line
John Galliano said his new rtw line, Galliano, will be priced 40 percent below his signature range, but with the same design sensibility.

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GENERAL
In Brief: Eddie's Sales Fall ... Vernon Sold
A brief look at some of the day's stories.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Down To Business ... Spinning Out?
Nine months and one week after Joanne Lipman was hired away from The Wall Street Journal to edit the fledgling Conde Nast business magazine, the company has finally decided on a name for it.

FINANCIAL
Paris Court Keeps Vuitton Shut on Sundays
It's against the law to buy Louis Vuitton on Sunday.
Bon-Ton Loss Grows in 1st Quarter
The company reaffirmed its earnings per share guidance for 2006 to be in a range between $2.15 to $2.35.

DENIM REPORT
Denim Dish: Odyn Goes Custom for Fall ... Polo Heats Up Bronx ... Replay Creates Foundation ...
The premium denim line Odyn, which draws its inspiration from Scandinavian folklore, will be offering bespoke denim for fall.

THE BEAT
Cacharel Refines Its Look
After a few years restructuring, Cacharel, the French fashion house known for its spirited, contemporary sportswear, is stepping on the accelerator.
Osklen Opens in Milan, Sets Sights on New York
Osklen, one of Brazil's most famous beach and casualwear brands, will soon be landing in New York.
Ecko Hosting Concert to Save Rhinos
Tickets are $36 in advance and $40 the day of the event. They can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
U.S., Vietnam Trade Pact Official
The U.S. formally signed a trade deal with Vietnam, clearing a major hurdle in the Southeast Asian country's effort to join the WTO.

FASHION
Fashion Scoops: Child's Play ... His Turn ... Royal Show
Forget crocodile, ostrich or ponyskin: Handbags scrawled with kids' doodles are drawing big bucks.
SCAD Gala Kicks Off Style Week
The Savannah College of Art and Design goes for the big statement and Etoile Gala, the glittery benefit kickoff to its SCAD Style week, was no exception.
Dallas Fashion Award Finalists Set
The Dallas Market Center has announced 24 finalists in the 31st annual Dallas Fashion Awards competition.

THE WWD LIST
Far East Fashion-Forward
Top fashion brands consumers in China and India would buy in the future if money were no object.

BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Jane Cosmetics Gets Cash Infusion ... Roberts to Avon Reports Unfounded ... Cameron in PureBeauty Buyout ...
Jane Cosmetics wants to up its standing in the mass market with the help of a cash infusion from two private equity groups.

EYE
Sky High
Stan Herman was the star at the party thrown in his honor, but he had to outshine the venue, Donna Karan's Central Park West apartment.
Press Pass
Puffing on a cigarette in a floaty Miu Miu dress and star-spangled platforms, actress Nathalie Press could pass for a modern-day Alice in Wonderland.

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