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Bold Lang Sign Helmut Lang's prickly relations with The New York Times continue, even though he is no longer in the fashion business. _________________________________________________ Buyer San Francisco based ecommerce retailer seeks Buyer for Sports Apparel division. Will be responsible for sports apparel inventory mix, online merchandising, inventory levels and open to buy, sell through and overall sales success and merchandise mix for Sports Apparel division. Successful candidate will have 5+ years buying experience within the licensed sports apparel market. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ RETAIL Luxury Anchors Eyeing CityNorth CityNorth, with 1.25 million square feet of retail space, seems to be ahead in the race for luxury tenants in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area. GENERAL In Brief: Expensive Black Dress ... Burberry Appeal ... Tiffany's New Look ... A brief look at some of the day's stories. Party Pleasers: Obama and Posada Support KIDS Who's the most magnetic -- U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D., Ill.) or Jorge Posada, the New York Yankee catcher? Simmons' Gem Fund to Benefit Africa Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons wants to provide financial support to improve health care and schools in the diamond mining regions of Africa. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Best Man ... New Vibe Best Life has poached its new publisher from the halls of competitor Conde Nast. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Dreaming Of Schiap ... Leger Wholesale-Bound ... Picasso Peace ... Diego Della Valle has his hands full these days. Tommy Hilfiger Signs Soccer Star Tommy Hilfiger swept into London Tuesday to cut the ribbon on his new Regent Street store, and revealed he was joining forces with French soccer star Thierry Henry. IN THE MAINSTREAM Boneparth's Burden of Proof Almost four months after Jones Apparel Group took itself off the auction block, aborting an unsuccessful sales attempt, analysts are framing a lot of sentences with "If Peter Boneparth can X, then his job will be secure." Liz Claiborne's New Leader William L. McComb assumed his position as chief executive officer of Liz Claiborne Inc. a month ago, but analysts don't expect to see what he is made of until the new year, when the company's executive transition is complete. Runway Returns After taking a break this year, both Tommy Hilfiger and Kenneth Cole will return to the runway in 2007. WWD WEST Lloyd Klein's Homage to Elegance in L.A. Designer Lloyd Klein has launched his first independently owned retail location, a 7,700-square-foot combination boutique, atelier and design studio in Los Angeles that is as opulent as his intricately detailed couture gowns. FINANCIAL Strong Comps Lead Belk Back Into Black Belk Inc. reversed a loss in the third quarter on strong sales on the heels of its acquisition of the Parisian chain of stores from Saks Inc. earlier this year. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Rock & Republic Sets Makeup Line ... Bogner Signs Deal With Fribad Cosmetics Move over jeans and a T-shirt, a new denim power couple could soon be hitting the scene. WWD DOMESTIC TRADE SHOWS Scene Seasons 52 treads lightly on the waistline, serving health-conscious food that leaves no diner feeling deprived. A Simple Plan Organizers look to ease the way for buyers by fitting more resources into better venues. Urban Development AmericasMart takes its cue from a rapidly evolving Atlanta, adding diversity and culture. _________________________________________________ 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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