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Monday, July 17, 2006

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Monday, July 17, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
A Big Deal in the Bag: Lambertson Truex Finds Partner in Samsonite
Lambertson Truex, one of the most sought-after independent luxury accessories firms, is entering the big time.
Showdown Time at CFDA
Members from Ralph Lauren to Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang and Carolina Herrera will take their seats in one of the private dining rooms on the fourth floor for a lunch and a meeting to discuss the Council's current issues.
Dolce & Gabbana's Long-Term China Plan
Dolce & Gabbana, the latest designer brand to discover the possibilities of China, is being patient about expansion there.

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FINANCIAL
Banca Intesa Said Closing In on Prada Stake
Prada is about to get a new shareholder.
WWD Stock Index Dives 4.7%
A surge in oil prices and the growing conflict in the Middle East contributed to a chill in trading on Friday.
Rising Interest Rates, Fuel Costs Hurt Retail Sales
Fashion retailers showed mixed sales results last month, as department stores lost ground and specialty stores gained, according to the monthly Commerce Department report.

GENERAL
Coming This Week
A look at the coming week's events.
In Brief: Gap Exec Move
A brief look at some of the day's stories.

EYE
Painted Ladies
The Hollywood social scene has been rather sleepy so far this summer, but on Thursday night, Prada shook things up.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Spotting The Fake ... Grove's Roots ... Cargo Missing
The man who has been impersonating Jane fashion director Kusum Lynn and various other Conde Nast employees has been found!

LYON PREVIEW
Mode City Show Gets in the Mood
Well-being and the feel-good factor will be the theme of the next edition of Lyon Mode City, running Sept. 2-4.
Pushing the Feel-Good Factor
An all-encompassing handle for innerwear that is intended to make customers feel good is among the industry's fastest-growing trends and categories.

ACCESSORIES REPORT
Findings: Mirror Image ... Pomellato's New Chief ... The Legend Lives ...
Cesare Paciotti has a new advertising campaign that is returning it to its provocative past.

BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Kilgore to Launch New Bath Line
After blissfully shaking up the spa industry with her irreverent sense of humor, Marcia Kilgore is about to unveil the funny side of the bath-and-body category with a new venture, Soap & Glory.

FASHION
Fashion Scoops: Uma's "Super" Looks ... Mary And Max ... Getting Her Kicks
The budget for her last comedy, "Prime," was so small that Uma Thurman ended up wearing pieces from her own closet.

RETAIL
Napapijri Showcases Italian Flair in First U.S. Store
Napapijri, the intricately detailed and colorful Italian casual sportswear brand, is to open its first U.S. store today in SoHo.
Kors Bedding Collection Set for Bloomingdale's
Saying that he's always had an interest in home, Michael Kors is launching his first collection of bedding.

DENIM REPORT
Barcelona's Bread & Butter: Beyond Denim
The Barcelona edition of Bread & Butter is not just about jeans.

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