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Thursday, June 08, 2006

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Thursday, June 08, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Prescription for Saks: Sadove Shifts Focus To the Core Customer
Saks Fifth Avenue will focus on older customers, adding more accessible luxury product and growing new private label lines.
Puma Makes Women's Push
Puma wants to accentuate its feminine side as a major growth vehicle for the $2.2 billion brand.
M Missoni Takes Manhattan
M Missoni opened its first worldwide boutique on West Broadway in New York's SoHo neighborhood last week in a casual way.

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GENERAL
Dior Taps Regional President
Christian Dior continues to juggle its regional management, WWD has learned.
Tanner Krolle Names Creative Director
Tanner Krolle has appointed a creative director, its first major move under new management.
AJC Honors Robert Mettler and William Lauder
Robert Mettler, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy's West, believes America has a lot of learning to do.

BEAUTY REPORT

FASHION
Fashion Scoops: Second Homecoming ... Swinging Away ... Pucci Flying High
Oscar de la Renta, who did a home fragrance collection five years ago with Slatkin & Co., is said to be putting the finishing touches on a new version of the line.

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ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
Sidelines: PEI Adds To Swim Team
Perry Ellis International has made two executive management appointments in its women's swim division.

DENIM REPORT
Denim Dish: Wearing It Raw ... Meltin' Pot Gets Pure ... In the Model's Eye
DKNY Jeans is experimenting with a line of raw denim jeans, skirts and jackets, all made from the fabric's original dark indigo state.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
House Democrats Offer Mariana Labor Bill
Legislation was introduced in the House to reform labor laws in the Northern Marianas, a U.S. territory cited for poor working conditions.
Schumer Clears Way for Schwab Vote
Sen. Charles Schumer lifted his hold on Susan Schwab's nomination as USTR after meeting with her, clearing the way for Senate confirmation.

FINANCIAL
Aether Holdings Buys UCC Capital
Mortgaged-backed securities firm Aether Holdings Inc. said on Tuesday that it acquired UCC Capital Corp., a firm that has been at the forefront of structured finance vehicles based on intellectual property for many fashion firms.

THE BEAT
British Designers Tap Into Fred Perry Archives
Edgy designers here are taking inspiration from Fred Perry, the 54-year-old brand whose heritage runs from tennis whites to Mods on motorcycles.

ARTS & PEOPLE
New York Artist Brings OriginalFake to Tokyo
The opening last month coincided with the nation's "Golden Week," a collection of four national holidays celebrated within seven days.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Out Editor's Straight Talk
How gay is the new editor of Out? Not gay enough to avoid being mistaken for a heterosexual.

THE WWD LIST
Oh, the Places They'll Go
America's most expensive states for vacations ranked by average daily food and lodging prices.

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