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_________________________________________________ advertisement Join us in New York City for Retail's BIG Show EXPO, January 15-16, 2007. Use the Retailers FREE EXPO Hall pass to explore our enormous EXPO Hall - featuring more than 400 vendors, educational programming and networking opportunities. Free to retailers, $200 for non-retailers. Visit www.nrf.com/annual07. Use invitation code 1236. _________________________________________________ Monday, December 04, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Spend, Spend, Spend: Luxury Retailers Predict Boom for Holiday Wal-Mart might be having a tough holiday season so far, but at the luxury end of the spectrum, over-the-top extravagance seems to be the name of the game. Kellwood Earnings Fall 50% Kellwood Co. earnings were cut in half in the third quarter, due to heavy restructuring costs and the recent loss of licenses. Fendi's Hip-Hop Take on Japan Taking a different tack with the Japanese market, Fendi last week hosted the hottest hiphop flavored fashion party in town. _________________________________________________ Marketing Manager Online Marketing Manager needed for top 10 Beauty Company located in NYC We are looking for candidates with e-commerce / online marketing experience. Position will be responsible for directing the planning and execution of merchandising strategies for their online division. Up to 85K - DOE. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ RETAIL McCartney Takes on Japan Times may be tough for many luxury brands in Japan, but not for Stella McCartney. Stormy Weather Hits, Sales Steady Retailers from Chicago to Dallas said winter storms that passed through their regions this weekend failed to keep shoppers away for too long. GENERAL Coming This Week StoreXpo, New York , Japan Creation 2006, Tokyo , Delia's Inc. reports third-quarter sales and earnings. In Brief: Tom Tom... Selfridges' New Look Tom Ford has recruited another Gucci alum. Tom Mendenhall, 45, starts today in the new role of chief operating officer of Tom Ford International. Barbara Leary, 80, Buyer for Bonwit Teller Barbara Leary, a visionary buyer at Bonwit Teller in the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies who pioneered the store's Safari Room, which launched several designers, died of a stroke Nov. 27 at her home in Vero Beach, Fla. She was 80. Ringling Bros. Files Suit Against Sephora, LVMH Ringling Bros.Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows Inc. and Feld Entertainment Inc. filed a $5 million lawsuit against Sephora and its parent, LVMH. HR: How to Avoid 'Bad Santa' Syndrome Wanted: Amiable and jolly Santa Claus to hear Christmas wishes and pose for photos. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Trading Stevens... Royal Appointment... Sing Along... Dolce & Gabbana is the latest fashion house to change photographers for its spring advertising, having ditched Steven Meisel, with whom it has worked for some time. INNERWEAR REPORT Sexy, Luxe Lingerie Lifts Sales A combination of top-selling lingerie at retail and best-booking styles for spring is creating an exotic cocktail of luxury, fashion and specialty fare for 2007. ACCESSORIES REPORT Slow Holiday Start Doesn't Dampen Outlook Many buyers for major chains and specialty store owners said accessories sales for the holiday season have gotten off to a slow start because of unseasonably warm weather. Paris Boutique Scene Blooms With Indie Designers Accessories boutiques that sell a range of merchandise, from hats to bags, are experiencing a renaissance here as several independent European designers have set up shop. Labels Look to Extras to Build Brands Adding accessories once meant that an American designer brand had reached maturity. Now, however, breaking into the category is a sign that a brand has just hit the ground running. Findings: New Sparkle at De Beers... Pachachi's Rainbow... Tangled Web... Los Angeles jewelry designer Neil Lane is to launch his second collection for De Beers LV during a trunk show at the firm's Manhattan flagship from Thursday to Sunday. Diamond Biz Braces for Film Fallout The diamond jewelry industry is braced to handle potential negative fallout from the release of a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio that might tarnish consumers' images of the gems during the holiday season. Coin Toss: Designer Branches Out A luxury brand doesn't always need bells and whistles to create the credibility that leads to diversification. Potent Mix of Fine Art, Jewels Peter Norton would never divulge his favorite contemporary artist. Why would he? LEGWEAR REPORT Hansel From Basel Adds Whimsy to Socks Hannah Byun had a penchant for art and design, but she never thought it would lead her to the world of socks. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Returning Home... Vogue's Path to India... No Surprise Kent Brownridge is no Ron Galotti when it comes to being a gentleman farmer. FINANCIAL Purchase Deal Puts Plans For Villa Moda Unit on Hold Majed Al Sabah's plans to bring his Villa Moda concept to Europe are on hold for the moment WWD Stock Index Slips 2.3% The pullback on Wall Street last Monday and Tuesday took a heavy toll on retail shares for the week even as some stocks regained strength on Thursday. REITs Ripe for Takeover in 2007 The number of retail real estate investment trusts is shrinking, and merger activity in the sector will maintain its dizzy pace. Federated Downgraded By Citigroup Analyst Citigroup downgraded Federated Department Stores last week from a "low" to a "medium" risk investment, citing concerns over the company's long-term success in digesting the former May Department Stores. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Germany-Based Symrise Kicks Off IPO... Hargitay Dazzles Bloomingdale's In another sign of movement in the fragrance supply industry, Symrise held its initial public offering Friday. WWD PARIS LINGERIE PREVIEW Razzle-Dazzle Expected at the Ultra Show Salon International de la Lingerie's Ultra Lingerie catwalk show, with a theme of fantasy and decadence, is upping the fashion factor for its fourth edition with supermodel-turned-designer Eva Herzigova, who signed up to preside over the jury. EYE Opening Night Glitters It was a week of red-carpet photo ops in balmy Manhattan. And given the unseasonably warm temperatures, some of Hollywood's favorite starlets were able to venture out to their film and theater premieres in short fancy frocks sans furs or cumbersome cover-ups. Tout Suite Interior designer Jacques Garcia took on the new five-star Fouquet's Barriere hotel on the Champs-Elysees as both a tribute and a challenge. Vino Veritas It takes a certain amount of creativity to walk into a 12-story Chelsea gym and envision a sleek, fine-dining establishment in its place. _________________________________________________ More From Women's Wear Daily NOT A SUBSCRIBER? WWD.COM Get instant access to everything you need to know about the fashion and retailing business. 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