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Monday, June 19, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Riding a Rising Tide: Buyers, Press Struggle With Boom in Resort Consensus? Not yet. But there is near-unison on one matter: the status quo has to go. Dior, Slimane Said at Stalemate Christian Dior is said to have reached an impasse in negotiations to renew Hedi Slimane's contract as the designer of Dior Homme. Gold Doesn't Cool Under Price Pressure Gold is hot, but price volatility doesn't seem to have stymied the desire for it. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY PR Manager Well regarded Los Angeles apparel company needs a self motivated and well connected Public Relations professional to manage its publicity, communications and public relations programs. This position will be responsible for celebrity outreach, editorial placement, event planning and all related needs. Existing contacts in fashion marketplace a must. Great opportunity! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Aeropostale Gets High Grades for B-T-S Aeropostale's back-to-school preview won over analysts, who say its shift to a more sophisticated look may draw an older customer. GENERAL Obituary: Luca Ragonese, 37, Bally Design Director Luca Ragonese, a design director at Bally, has died, the Switzerland-based company confirmed on Friday. He was 37. EYE Woman on the Verge Yohana Cobo may have been an actress for almost two decades, but she considers "Volver" her lucky break. That Lovin' Feeling Paris' coolest new place to stay, Hotel Amour, is about as insider as it gets, essentially a hideaway for friends of its three high-profile owners. Soy Anything The capital of foie gras is suddenly on a sushi roll with a rash of trendy Japanese eateries. _________________________________________________ Check out what's new on WWD.com Get exclusive access to the latest news from WWD Scoop, The Magazine, Beauty Biz and more! www.wwd.com/wwd/scoop www.wwd.com/wwd/themagazine www.wwd.com/wwd/beautybiz www.wwd.com/wwd/accessories www.wwd.com/wwd/salon www.wwd.com/wwd/beautyreport www.wwd.com/wwd/fast _________________________________________________ INNERWEAR REPORT Eileen West Heads Into Accessories Eileen West has signed her first licensing agreement for accessories with Arlington, Tex.-based Tandy Brands Accessories. Boutique Show: Tight and Targeted The Boutique Lingerie trade show sponsored by designer Samantha Chang, in its second installment at the Gerry Building here, proved to be a small but potent crowd-pleaser in the late fall-holiday market. Intimate Notes: Flying Trapeze ... Solomon Remembrance Maidenform Inc. came up with a novel marketing strategy to promote the launch of its new Lite Bra Collection. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Calvin Klein's New-Look Advertising for Fall Fall advertising is taking a stark turn at Calvin Klein. FINANCIAL WWD Stock Index Ends Week Up 0.9% Another bumpy week of trading on Wall Street left stocks mixed by Friday. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Old England Makes Bigger Beauty Splash Old England has put a new face on its beauty department. FASHION Fall and Holiday Styles Lead Mix at Dallas FIG Fashion Industry Gallery courted buyers with a mix of immediate, fall and holiday styles. | |||||||||||||||||
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