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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 _________________________________________________ Tuesday, June 20, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Splitting Alberto-Culver: Beauty Giant to Spin Off Consumer Products Unit Nearly three months after its deal to merge Sally Beauty Co. with Regis Corp. collapsed, Alberto-Culver has decided to split itself into two pieces. Asprey Appoints Creative Director Asprey has a new creative director, and he comes straight from the design studio of Sir Paul Smith. Saks' About-Face: Return to Petites Saks Fifth Avenue is doing another about-face and returning to selling petites, after dropping the size range completely in January. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Director of Sales National contemporary brand, headquartered in New York, is seeking a strategic Director of Sales to manage its sales team and oversee the growth of department store accounts. The position requires extensive experience with both wholesale and retail doors and the ability to motivate and manage by example. Salary to $150k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Blue Holdings Buys Up Against the Wall Premium denim manufacturer Blue Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire Long Rap Inc., owner of the Up Against the Wall specialty retail chain, in a deal worth $32 million in cash and stock. GENERAL In Brief: Federated Update ... Barrato To Polo ... L'Oreal Gets Interactive A brief look at some of the day's stories. Perry Ellis Taps Licensing Head Perry Ellis International Inc. has appointed Mary Gleason president of licensing. ACCESSORIES REPORT Luna Rossa in Watch Deal Prada is expanding its Luna Rossa line through a licensing deal with Swiss company Hublot to produce and distribute a branded watch line. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Nicky Hilton to Design Tweety Line Warner Bros. is banking on celebrity designer Nicky Hilton to help its Tweety property take flight at retail. San Francisco's Bridal Hideaways Apparel manufacturing in San Francisco has withered, as it has in many cities, but the bridal sector continues to thrive. EYE Gone Fishing Donna Karan swept into San Francisco to present her Nordstrom-sponsored fall collection runway show at the remodeled de Young Museum. Bringing Up Baby Expectant mothers beware: viewing Diana Son's new play, "Satellites," may induce symptoms of intense panic and apprehension. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Jordan's Minister Addresses Labor Abuse Jordan's Minister of Trade & Industry, Sharif Ali Zu'bi, said the country is taking steps to curb labor abuses in its apparel industry. U.S., EU Join Forces Against Counterfeits U.S. and European Union officials are slated to announce in Vienna today a joint-action program to combat counterfeiting, including luxury goods, and intellectual property theft worldwide. Denim Upfront at China Textile Trade Show China's rising share of the denim manufacturing market was evident at the seventh edition of the China Textile & Apparel trade show here last week. RETAIL Jagger's Chelsea Passage Jade Jagger plans this afternoon to be zipping around the Jade, the sleek Chelsea condominium she helped design, greeting real estate brokers and showing them her chic take on compartmentalized luxe living. Georg Jensen Plays It Cool on Rodeo Drive Georg Jensen unveiled its new Rodeo Drive boutique here last Thursday minutes after the final coat of pale blue paint had been applied. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Rado, Nobu Cook Up New U.S. Promotion Rado, the Swiss watchmaker, is tapping the culinary world to promote the brand. Memo Pad: Unpacking The Male Mind Editing a men's magazine is, one might think, a pretty good way to learn what makes men tick. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Printemps Sale? ... Fashion Credits ... Garden Fete ... PPR, the French conglomerate that owns Gucci Group, could announce as early as today that it will sell its Printemps department store chain, according to sources in Paris. | |||||||||||||||||
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