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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, July 06, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Neiman Marcus to Launch Contemporary Format Cusp Neiman Marcus Group is on the cusp of a bold expansion move. Arden Acquires Riviera Portfolio Elizabeth Arden has acquired the brand licenses and certain assets of Toronto-based fragrance firm Riviera Concepts Inc. Luxe Rush: Saint-Tropez Retail Buzzing Luxury brands are flocking to Saint-Tropez, as the Mediterranean paradise evolves into more of a year-round resort for the rich and famous. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Planner New York retailer in need of a strategic planner to oversee inventory management, merchandise analysis, and monitor item plans, budgets, and projections. A minimum of 3 years prior retail planning experience is required. Great opportunity for the right professional! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL In Brief: Arnault Appointment ... Factory Closure ... Behnaz's Next Target A brief look at some of the day's stories. Obituary: Fashion Ribbon's Jeffrey Rosenzweig Jeffrey Rosenzweig, president of Fashion Ribbon Co., a ribbon manufacturer and distributor, died June 12 at the Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Conn. He was 50. RETAIL Casino Shutdown Takes Toll On Retailers in Atlantic City Atlantic City retailers were down on their luck Wednesday. Crawford's New Retail Venture: Sophia Eugene on Cornelia St. Christopher Crawford is flirting with singlehood. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: And Baby Makes Six Cookie editor in chief Pilar Guzman now has two reasons to scour the children's market looking for the best in baby accoutrements. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Shanghai Counterfeit Haven Closed The infamous Xiangyang Fashion and Gifts Market here has finally closed. PARIS COUTURE Extravagant Ideas - Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani Prive Bejeweled draped dresses, airy silk organdy numbers and wildly dramatic accessories were among the notions in play. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Galliano's Galaxy ... For Kicks ... Fast Train ... John Galliano, known for donning eye-popping getups to take his runway bow, topped himself Wednesday at the Christian Dior couture show when he shuffled out in a space suit. EYE Au Naturel In New York, the weather held up despite thunderous threats of rain for the opening night of "Macbeth" in Central Park. Back To School Think leaving your poverty-stricken family in South America at the tender age of 17 to embark on an international modeling career is tough? Try auditioning for your first theater role in front of Philip Seymour Hoffman. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Sweaters, New Shapes Get Attention in Atlanta Buyers at AmericasMart bought new proportions for fall, holiday and early spring, predicting that the looks would propel sales. DENIM REPORT Denim Dish: A Solo Flight for Jet ... Zarubica Takes Virtuous Path to New Line ... Grey Ant Launching First Full Denim Collection Denim of Virtue is betting on clean, classic jeans, while the rest of the premium market focuses on skinnier legs and elaborate stitching. Americans Abroad Some American brands are tailoring their lines to compete with European brands, but others tout their difference to appeal in the market. Apple Bottoms Aims for Lifestyle Status Apple Bottoms, the brainchild of rapper Nelly, aims to turn itself into a full-fledged lifestyle brand come fall. THE BEAT Red Lemon Drops in L.A. Hip-hop executives and musicians who have shopped The Red Lemon can now stop into the company's first freestanding boutique. THE WWD LIST | |||||||||||||||||
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