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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, July 05, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Minor Becomes Major: Brands Speed Growth Of Secondary Lines Fashion's biggest names no longer are having second thoughts about their second lines. Lamy Set to Deal With Doha Crisis Pascal Lamy, director general of the World Trade Organization, kicks off a month of "shuttle" diplomacy, meeting Japan's Prime Minister, Junichiro Koizumi, in Tokyo today to try to get the Doha trade liberalization talks back on track. Cristol Ball The first Balenciaga retrospective in Paris opened on Tuesday, showcasing dramatic sculptural shapes and surprisingly vivid colors. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Regional HR Director International Retailer based in Miami seeks Regional HR Director for Southeast US region to oversee all HR functions covering a 15+ store territory, including staffing & recruiting, coaching & training, overseeing store planning, scheduling, benefits, compliance, and general HR and managerial functions. Frequent travel in the Southeast US is required. Successful candidate will have 5+ years of HR management experience, specifically within fashion retail. Must be able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic retail environment. Great salary and benefits! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Guy Laroche, Leroux Split Guy Laroche has parted ways with its designer of two years, Herve L. Leroux -- formerly known as Herve Leger. ACCESSORIES REPORT Furla in Watch Deal With Citizen Furla is expanding the firm's product offering with its first watch license. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Florio's Next Act ... Calvin-Ish Monks ... Top Shot Steve Florio is interviewing. With less than six months to go on his contract with Conde Nast, the former chief executive officer and current vice chairman has begun talking to prospective future employers in earnest. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ RETAIL Dries Van Noten To Open in Paris Dries Van Noten, whose atmospheric Antwerp, Belgium, flagship has been his biggest retail statement to date, is about to plant his flag in Paris. Lepore Lands in Notting Hill Nanette Lepore has opened her first European unit on London's hip Westbourne Grove, next door to Nicole Farhi's 202, and across the street from jeweler Solange Azagury-Partridge and innerwear store Agent Provocateur. FASHION For Klimt Fashion and art often make for glorious companions, and that is certainly the case when the artist is Gustav Klimt. The Colorful Fernando Sanchez Fernando Sanchez, the designer who established the concept of luxurious at-homewear that could be worn as eveningwear, was remembered as having as colorful a personality and way of life as the clothes he created. Fashion Scoops: Ladies First ... Sophia's Choice ... Stars Come Out ... Rising men's wear star Kris Van Assche, considered a possible successor to Hedi Slimane should talks to renew Slimane's contract at Dior Homme fail, had a surprise up his sleeve on Saturday. Shanghai Tang Sponsors Design Students Shanghai Tang sponsored the final project for the first-ever graduating class from Beijing's Central Academy of Fine Arts' newly established Fashion Design Division. WWD EXECTECH WWD Forum: Apparel Companies Restyle With Systems Getting product to market faster, understanding the customer and switching to new software and systems gracefully were the main themes of a one-day WWD Technology Leadership Forum held here June 22. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Korean Economic Ties Debated As officials prepare for the second round of talks on the U.S.-Korean Free Trade Agreement, representatives and business leaders of both countries met here last week to discuss investing in South Korea. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Azzaro, Porsche Sign Deal Parfums Azzaro has signed a long-term partnership agreement with The Porsche Design Group. WWD WEST The Grove Is SetFor A&F Flagship After almost a year of construction, the building-size advertisements in front of Abercrombie & Fitch's flagship at The Grove here have finally come down. Retail Expansion At Rockies' Resort The Broadmoor, a five-star hotel and resort at the foot of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, Colo., sees opportunity in retail. Scottsdale Mixes It Up With Boutiques The Mix, a fashion emporium housing about 25 small boutiques, is to open in February near downtown Scottsdale, Ariz. West Watch: Merrick's Move Nicole Richie and actresses Cheryl Hines, Jennie Garth and Julie Bowen helped famed Los Angeles retailer Diane Merrick mark the relocation and expansion of her eponymous store last month. | |||||||||||||||||
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