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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 _________________________________________________ Thursday, June 22, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES H&M's Growing Empire: Retailer Plans Launch Of New Format in '07 Hennes & Mauritz is moving out of its box once again. Lauren in the Centre Polo Ralph Lauren landed in one of its ideal spots on Wednesday -- on Wimbledon's Centre Court. The Future for Printemps Maurizio Borletti, chairman of Italy's La Rinascente department stores, aims to propel France's Printemps to the fore of European luxury retailing. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Art Director NY based agency needs a talented art director to create and edit graphics for direct to consumer mail pieces. This position will be responsible for all aspects of art direction, from concept to layout design. Must be proficient in Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop. Minimum 2 years experience! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Obituary: Evy Dubrow, Garment Worker Advocate Evy Dubrow, a longtime advocate for garment workers who retired as political director of UNITE in 1997, died here Tuesday night. She was 95. Joseph Taps Buddenhagen For Creative Director Post Joseph, one of the U.K.'s leading designer-label retailers and a wholesaler of its own private label, has plucked its new creative director from the Burberry design studio. Neiman's Taps VP of P.R. Neiman Marcus has named Gabrielle De Papp vice president of public relations and fashion presentation, effective July 10. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Shifting Fortunes ... Studio City Fortune managing editor Eric Pooley is still recovering from losing senior writer Katrina Brooker to Portfolio last week, but he has narrowly avoided a potentially more damaging loss to his masthead. EYE Getty Up Some pitching and cooing went on at Tara Getty's Buckinghamshire estate, home to De Beers LV's cricket match to aid the Africa Foundation. The Kurban Jungle Only a homegrown celebrity circus could take the eyes of this sports-fanatic country off the World Cup in Germany. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Senate Votes Down Minimum Wage Increase The Senate defeated two proposals to raise the federal minimum wage Wednesday as Democrats and Republicans battled over "flex time," the size of the increase and the impact on small businesses. Gildan to Acquire Socks Maker in $45M Deal Gildan Activewear has struck a deal to purchase socks manufacturer Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co. for $45 million. RETAIL Forth & Towne Headed to L.A. Gap Inc. has announced plans to open three Forth & Towne stores in the Los Angeles area this fall. DENIM REPORT Denim Dish: Radcliffe's Low-Key Luxe ... Diesel Gets Into the Swing of Things ... Replay Celebrates Its 25th With Limited-Edition Line ... Indigo Palms has tapped Kelly Rowan, one of the stars of teen melodrama "The O.C," to be the face of its first advertising campaign. Forgiving Looks Trump Trends At Chicago Apparel Market Although skinny jeans are the latest look in denim, Midwestern retailers approached the trend with caution, seeking more forgiving styles while shopping the women's and children's apparel market at Chicago's Apparel Center. THE BEAT ASR Taps Into Top Holiday Trends Underscoring the growing importance of the year-end shopping season in the multibillion-dollar boardsports market, Action Sports Retailer staged its first holiday-focused trade show. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Cavalli's Big Show ... Gainfully Employed Just driving through the winding streets of Florence is enough to give anyone a headache, but a man like Roberto Cavalli wasn't easily deterred by logistical challenges when he decided to stage an elaborate fashion show for his spring 2007 men's collection Wednesday night on the historic Ponte Vecchio. THE WWD LIST Students' Summer Wardrobes Top apparel items considered to be "must-haves" this summer for working high school and college students. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Azzaro's Fragrance Hopes Take Flight ... Alberto-Culver Unit Buys U.K. Firm Parfums Azzaro wants travelers to have jet lag on their minds. | |||||||||||||||||
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