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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 _________________________________________________ Monday, June 26, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Rebound at Ann Taylor: CEO Kay Krill Fashions Retailer's New Career AnnTaylor Stores Corp. is beginning to find its groove again, logging stronger earnings and eight straight months of same-store sales gains. Parisian, Eddie Bauer Deals on Deck Federated Department Stores Inc. is believed to be entertaining interest from private equity players for its Bridal Group, which has over 700 stores. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Controller Upscale independent Lower East Side boutique with over 200 wholesale accounts, seeks a candidate to strategically expand and manage thriving business. Min. of 5 years experience in retail environment is required. Degree in Finance or Acctg preferred with a demonstrated knowledge of Quickbooks, Word and Excel. GREAT working environment! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Chanel Chief in Lap of Luxury Francoise Montenay, president of Chanel SA, will soon be wearing another hat, as well. Obituary: Arthur Wood, Former Sears Chairman, CEO Arthur Wood, a former chairman and chief executive officer of Sears, Roebuck & Co., died June 18 at his home in Lake Forest, Ill. He was 93. EYE Play Mates Tennis was on everyone's mind at palatial Spencer House at a dinner to celebrate the debut of the Polo Ralph Lauren uniforms at Wimbledon. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Kate Moss Comes Home to Calvin Klein Jeans Calvin Klein Jeans and Kate Moss have picked up almost where they left off 14 years ago -- she stars in the brand's fall ad campaign. Fresh Tommy in New Ads In the past, Hilfiger has done various campaigns for different product categories and markets, leading to a sometimes-fragmented brand message. A Galaxy of Brits for Burberry's 150th Burberry has gone for another all-star cast of Brits for its fall ads, marking the firm's 150th anniversary. Memo Pad: Coop Is Flying ... Lat Pulled ... More For Morrison The first major loss for newly installed Time managing editor Rick Stengel came on Thursday night, when Matt Cooper turned in his resignation to take a job as Washington editor of Conde Nast Portfolio. _________________________________________________ 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 Experts Seek Sustained Performance ?After floundering for years, AnnTaylor Stores Corp. appears to have found its way again. WWD Stock Index Drops 0.5% It was another down week in trading on Wall Street, in part due to continued jitters from those on inflation watch. INNERWEAR REPORT Lingerie Highlights Fashion DNA Show La Perla is the first Italian lingerie line to participate in the Fashion DNA exhibit at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Intimate Notes: Street Skivvies ... Neuberger Licensees Freshpair.com, an Internet retailer of women's and men's underwear, will stage its fourth annual National Underwear Day Aug. 9 in New York. ACCESSORIES REPORT Disney Seeks Bounty With 'Pirates' Product tie-ins for Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequel will go beyond the usual fare to include more luxe choices. Steve Madden Hires Vestal for Timepieces Steve Madden has turned its attention toward women's and men's watches. Cartier Brings in the Light at Chicago Store Cartier is letting the sun shine in at its remodeled and expanded Michigan Avenue store here. BEAUTY REPORT Givenchy Sets Ange Ou Demon Launch Parfums Givenchy combined naughty with nice for its latest fragrance for women, dubbed Ange Ou Demon, Angel or Demon in English. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT USTR Creates China Trade Chief U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab is stepping up efforts to cooperate with Congress. ARTS & PEOPLE Caron's Couture Adieu "Only myself and Audrey Hepburn wore French couture in Hollywood at the time," French actress Leslie Caron says, sitting in her art-filled apartment. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Kidman's Sense And Sensibility For wedding number one to Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman married in a hush-hush ceremony, into a church few understand and a long way from home. | |||||||||||||||||
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