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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, June 21, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Europe's Latest Giant: La Rinascente Parent To Buy PPR's Printemps Consolidation has hit the European department store sector. Isetan to Sell Barneys Japan Barneys and Isetan are winding down a long and sometimes anguished relationship. Derek Lam Signs Licensing Deals With Tod's, Moda Derek Lam is moving full steam ahead with accessories and building his executive team. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Technical Designer - Accessories Fashion forward NYC accessories brand needs a talented Accessories Designer to contribute to its team. The right candidate will be aware of current market direction but ahead of the trends, as well as extremely computer literate and technically skilled. $70k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ FASHION Dior Preps for Possible Slimane Departure Kris Van Assche is among the designers contacted to take over Dior Homme should negotiations over a new contract with Hedi Slimane fail, WWD has learned. Tommy Bahama Sharpens Women's Bold floral prints are what the Tommy Bahama brand is known for, but for women, those prints are becoming few and far between. Fashion Scoops: Lauder's Lifestyle Tips ... Rossi Redux ... Mulberry On Melrose Lauder, in London Tuesday to promote her upcoming book of healthy recipes, sent shock waves through the crowd of beauty editors who gathered for afternoon tea in the library of the Soho Hotel. ACCESSORIES REPORT Oakley Unifies Mall Stores as Sunglass Icon Oakley Inc. said on Tuesday that it will consolidate its 110 mall-based stores to create the second-largest specialty sunglass chain in the U.S. GENERAL In Brief: Nike Buyback ... Bulova Promotion ... Swiss Army Moves A brief look at some of the day's stories. Aeffe Retools Sales, P.R. Aeffe USA has restructured its organization that handles sales and public relations for all of the Aeffe brands in North America. Benedict Exits C&C, Munoz Named Cheyann Benedict, co-founder and co-president of C&C California, has left the company, and its parent, Liz Claiborne Inc., has appointed Liz Munoz as president of the C&C California brand. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Makeup Artist Strand Brings Some Pop ... Marionnaud's Charitable Boost Strand, makeup artist and creator of the Pop Beauty makeup line, feels like she's living in an airplane. MARKETING Consumers Demand More -- for Less Apparel brands are losing traction on the slippery slope of customer loyalty as consumers grow ever more demanding. RETAIL Barneys Co-op Heads to L.A., Texas Barneys New York said Tuesday that it will open Co-op stores in Los Angeles and Austin, Tex., next spring. Dolce & Gabbana, Issey Miyake Grow on Madison Two longtime Madison Avenue denizens are expanding their square footage on the tony thoroughfare. Marni to Open Online Store Marni plans to open its first online store in the fall with the help of e-tailer Yoox. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Minimum Wage Proposal Falls Flat A proposal by Democrats to increase the federal hourly minimum wage to $7.25 from $5.15 appeared headed for defeat on Tuesday. Fur Fashion Week Goes Casual Still trying to convey a more cohesive and updated image among furriers, the Fur Information Council of America held Fur fashion week in a variety of showrooms last week. FINANCIAL Hot Retail Real Estate Creates Worries in East Hampton With the summer season in full swing, retail real estate in tony East Hampton has never been more sought after or expensive, creating a foundation for conflict. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: The Most Unhappy Fellas ... Measuring Up David Zinczenko isn't the only editor in chief of a Rodale men's magazine writing a book about the inner lives of men. WWD WEST L.A.'s Kitson Spins Glitz Into New Brand Kitson adroitly harnessed the power of celebrity to build buzz. Now the Los Angeles specialty store wants to parlay that aura to become its own brand. WWD DOMESTIC TRADE SHOWS The Whole Package The Dallas Market Center is promoting itself as an international wholesale destination. Preparing for Greatness With new showrooms, events and expanded space, the Los Angeles marts get ready for showtime. Lifestyle Center With simultaneous shows at multiple Las Vegas venues, organizers expand beyond apparel offerings. Material Evidence Fabric fairs point to growing numbers as a sign of a strong domestic textile market. Scene At the Atlanta Botanical Garden this summer and fall, "Niki in the Garden," the world's largest exhibition of Niki de Saint Phalle's massive sculptures, is a magical, enchanting experience, especially on Thursdays, during Niki Nights, when the whimsical forms come alive with shimmering lights. | |||||||||||||||||
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