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_________________________________________________ advertisement Don't miss the most talked about New York fashion event, The TrainTM International Designer Collections, September 16 - 18 at Terminal Stores, spotlighting more than 100 up-market creative fashion and accessories brands. And introducing Platform 2 International Bridge and Contemporary Collections featuring the same level of creativity, at Roseland Ballroom, September 18 - 20. www.thetrainnewyork.com _________________________________________________ Friday, September 15, 2006 SPRING 2007: THE REVIEWS The Age of Elegance: Vera Wang ... Calvin Klein ... Badgley Mischka A gentle, often moody, spirit graced the runways this season, where looks were voluminous, light and refined. The Bold and the Beautiful: J. Mendel ... Anna Sui ... Diesel ... Whether decadent and bright or easy and light, spring looks featured frilly layers, billowing shapes and playful prints. Happy Go Lovely: Carmen Marc Valvo ... Yeohlee ... Berardi ... From ethereal whites to bold brights, designers delivered looks that were glamorous, fun and, above all, smart. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Junior Graphic Designer - New York Graphic artist with very strong Illustrator skills needed to do line drawings, flats, collateral material, sketch books, etc for womens bridge line. Salary 35k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES Live at Lincoln Center? IMG May Have to Say Adieu to Bryant Park The fashion shows at Bryant Park could be on thin ice. Buzz was building on Thursday that IMG may be forced to find a new location for the next round of collections. Courreges Exploring Possible Sale Courreges, one of the most iconic brands of the Sixties and still a giant business in Japan, is in play, WWD has learned. Adding Up Beauty: Clinique's Northern Exposure Clinique plans to blaze a new retail path in Canada that could provide a bit of relief from claustrophobic U.S. department store consolidation. _________________________________________________ advertisement The Art Institute Love department store window displays? The mood inside your favorite boutique? In The Art Institutes Fashion and Retail Management program, you'll learn the ins and outs of marketing, advertising and business for the fashion industry. You'll learn from professionals alongside creative individuals, preparing you to seek entry-level employment in fashion. www.artinstitutes.edu/artschoollanding/FashionSchoolColorado.asp _________________________________________________ BEAUTY REPORT Hilary Duff Shows Her Stuff at Macy's It was a successful 90 minutes for Hilary Duff on Thursday evening, who sold an estimated $25,000 worth of her new Elizabeth Arden fragrance With Love Hilary Duff during a personal appearance at Macy's Herald Square. Jeanette Solomon: Mass Beauty Visionary Jeanette Solomon was always an "off-the-record" type of person. Putting Dreams to Work The hundreds of beauty executives gathered Tuesday night at the Waldorf-Astoria saw firsthand how their contributions to the Dream Ball make a difference in the lives of cancer survivors. Men's Corner: Anthony Logistics Eyes Growth Anthony Logistics for Men is betting a series of upcoming skin care and shaving introductions will drive wholesale sales of the company to $30 million in the next year. Gary Farn to Stop Distributing Two Lines Gary Farn Ltd.'s U.S. distribution agreement with French firm Pacific Cr?ation Parfums, which markets Lolita Lempicka and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac scents, will come to an end Sept. 30. Clairol to Air Ads Featuring Brad Johns On Monday, Clairol will launch an advertising campaign starring the firm's global color director, Brad Johns. Mondavi's New Beauty Vintage As his famed family approaches its first century anniversary of winemaking, third-generation member Carlo Mondavi is charting a new direction for the business into beauty. Beauty Products Add Sex Appeal to List of Ingredients Some consumers may be attracted to Jimmyjane's latest creation, the Ember Natural Emollient Massage Candle, purely for its classic white porcelain container and eclectic scents. GENERAL Quote of the Week "He hated me and hated my mother....I have not seen him for over 50 years, have no idea what his children look like. He was never in Baden Baden in my parents' house there." Port Security Measure Passed in Senate The Senate passed a $6 billion port security bill Thursday that would implement programs at home and abroad in an effort to bolster defenses against terrorist attacks. Patagonia to Take PLM Global After rolling out technology to streamline product development at its home office, Patagonia is looking to extend the application deeper into the global supply chain. Dubrow Remembered as Labor Champion Evelyn "Evy" Dubrow, who died in June at the age of 95, was remembered here Thursday as a tireless champion of labor who bridged the political divide on behalf of garment workers. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Leavin' on a Jet Plane ... Pregnant Pause ... Godfather in the Building ... What does a New York socialite do if she's fudged some of her past and is busted on the front page of The Wall Street Journal? If you're Genevieve Jones, you get out of town. _________________________________________________ Fashion Week's Professional Hiring Event - Sept 15th! Interview for hundreds of jobs with the hottest companies at WWD FASHION CAREER EXPO - Friday, Sept. 15th - 10am - 3pm Gotham Hall - 1356 Broadway @ 36th St. Pre-register & search jobs: http://www.FashionCareerExpo.com. College degree & 2 years industry experience reqd. Only $10 admission. Bring many resumes and pass on to your friends! _________________________________________________ NY Fashion Week Check out WWD.com for the lastest news from New York Fashion Week including full reviews and photo galleries. www.wwd.com _________________________________________________ MEDIA/ADVERTISING Fatal Attraction Fashion types are a notoriously self-focused bunch, so even when The Cinema Society and Guerlain hosted a special screening of Brian De Palma's "The Black Dahlia" Wednesday night, conversation inevitably strayed to clothes. Mum's the Word Despite the posh accent and chilly British air she has lent to films like "The English Patient" and "Gosford Park," actress Kristin Scott Thomas has called Paris her home since she moved there at 19. Memo Pad: Happy Days It's no great stretch to imagine the magazine world as a grown-up version of high school, given its advanced stage of adolescent histrionics and maneuverings. FINANCIAL Hermes Profit Up 7.8 Percent in Half Hermes International said on Thursday that solid sales at its retail network helped lift first-half profits 7.8 percent. Richemont's Rupert Upbeat at Annual Meeting The first half of the financial year isn't even over for Compagnie Financi?re Richemont SA, but executive chairman Johann Rupert is already upbeat about fiscal 2007. Department, Specialty Stores Weigh on August Retail Sales The department and specialty store sectors posted sales declines in August, even as overall retail spending rose, according to the Commerce Department's monthly report released Thursday. RETAIL Miu Miu's Milan Store Gets Gilded Paris Touch Miu Miu's new store concept takes its influence from the gilt of Paris. The store look, which was unveiled here Wednesday, is drawn from Laperouse, the famous gilded Paris restaurant spread over 14 rooms, where Miu Miu held its fall show. _________________________________________________ WWD would like your thoughts on mergers and acquisitions in the retail and fashion apparel industries. Please take our confidential survey at wwd.com/go/survey _________________________________________________ WWD/DNR CEO Summit: Reengineering Retail, Nov 1-3, Ritz Carlton, NYC Join Terry Lundgren, Donatella Versace, Steven Sadove, Maureen Chiquet, Gela Nash-Taylor and more than 150 apparel CEOs for two days of thought leadership, high-powered networking and practical intelligence that will move your business forward. You can't afford to miss it! Email ceoapparel@fairchildpub.com for program details. _________________________________________________ SPORTSWEAR REPORT Emerging Firms Make Waves in Surf Swimwear In surf swimwear, function has typically prevailed over form, but small and midtier brands fighting for a toehold in the industry are increasingly pushing the style quotient. Bumble and bumble, Everest Do Denim London tailor Timothy Everest is teaming up with Bumble and bumble to sell a tailored and ready-to-wear denim line in New York. | |||||||||||||||||
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