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Monday, January 29, 2007 TODAY'S TOP STORIES McCartney to Design Line for LeSportsac Stella McCartney is joining forces with LeSportsac to design a limited-edition accessories collection to be launched in spring 2008. Progress Seen in Bid to Reignite Trade Talks Major industrialized and developing countries gave the green light here Saturday for the suspended Doha global trade talks to restart. _________________________________________________ Window Display Window Display "Rock Star" needed to design windows for a leader in the surf industry in Orange County. Candidate should be highly creative and someone who can use props, textures, materials and graphics to make creative and fresh window displays. First and foremost, this person should have a visual merchandising background. Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign a MUST for this position. Please respond with "WWD Window Display" in the subject line of your email. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL In Brief: Elder to Launch Killy Eider, the French snowsports company, has signed a 10-year agreement to market and design the Killy snowsports brand, inspired by Olympic ski legend Jean-Claude Killy. Bloomingdale's Gives to Charity For International Disaster Aid Bloomingdale's has made a $268,100 donation to AmeriCares, a nonprofit international disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization. _________________________________________________ advertisement What if you had real-time access to all product information across your supply chain? With consumers demanding fast fashions, crises inevitably occur during the design and launch of new products. Read how you can deliver the right product to the right market at the right time and cost. Free white paper. http://www.centricsoftware.com/default.asp?url=literature_library§ion=whitepapers&id=05&oid=24&lsid=105 _________________________________________________ TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT World Textile Leaders Push 4-Way Trade Deal Textile industry leaders from Japan, Europe, the U.S. and China said they would push their governments to complete a free trade agreement by 2011. U.S. and Mexico Trade Deal Sets Stage for CAFTA-NAFTA Integration U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab signed a customs cooperation agreement Friday with Mexican Secretary of Economy Eduardo Sojo, taking an important step toward integrating apparel trade between North America and Central America. EYE In Living Color "She's amazing," said Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power, as saucy Raquel Welch vamped it up at the podium during the Sidaction AIDS benefit in Paris Thursday, thrusting her bosom at the microphone and, literally, kicking up her heels. First Bite As one might expect, Jess Weixler thought twice before taking on the lead role in "Teeth," the buzzed-about Mitchell Lichtenstein film that was snapped up by Lionsgate a week ago at the Sundance Film Festival. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Bowing Out... Fortune's Smile... Visions of Amber At least one executive from Time Inc. is leaving the company of her own volition: co-chief operating officer Nora McAniff will step down from her post as of March 1, a move unrelated to the impending 289 layoffs at the company. _________________________________________________ WWD Fashion Career Expo February 9th - Gotham Hall, NYC - 10-3 Hundreds of pre-screened candidates meet hiring decision-makers of marquee companies in the fashion, retail and beauty industries for one day of interviewing. Visit www.FashionCareerExpo.com to attend. Contact Seth Berk at (212) 655-4505 ext. 244 or SBerk@FashionCareeerExpo.com to reserve your booth now! _________________________________________________ ACCESSORIES REPORT Colette Helps MCM Get Married to the Mob The hip boutique here, Colette, has been busy playing matchmaker. The Cause Behind Venetian Masks Young Friends of Save Venice hopes red and white will be the colors of choice for fall. California Companies Turn Carpetbags Into Chic Totes The term "carpetbagger" carries negative historical connotations, but Southern California accessories retailers and designers channeling the Civil War and Old West want to make carpetbags chic. Vicenza Vendors Focus on Quality, R&D The Vicenza jewelry trade fair was a boon for brands that are proactive in research, innovative design, special workmanship and top-quality stones. BEAUTY REPORT RETAIL Luxe Factor Gets Boost on Bleecker Bleecker Street's evolution from a quaint strip in lower Manhattan lined with antique stores and pastry shops to international fashion thoroughfare is picking up steam. LINGERIE AMERICAS Dressing Up the Show With Treats and Trends Lingerie Americas show organizers will offer perks and distractions during what is expected to be a frenzied market week. Strong Turnout Expected Amid Shifts in Market A hectic pre-Valentine's Day market is anticipated by innerwear vendors and retailers next month, but expectations are high for a strong retail turnout at the first February edition of the Lingerie Americas show here, said Patrice Argain, president of the trade fair. INNERWEAR REPORT Intimate Notes: Royalton Show... Asia Encore The third edition of the Boutique Lingerie New York trade show will be staged Feb. 7 to 9 at the Royalton Hotel. Natori to Launch Josie Foundations The Natori Co. has signed a licensing agreement with Dana-co Apparel Group to produce a collection of bras and coordinating panties bearing the Josie name for spring 2008. Hanky Panky Unveils First Bra Line Hanky Panky has two things to celebrate for fall: its 30th anniversary in business and the launch of the first collection of bras bearing the Hanky Panky label. Intimissimi Lands in London Intimissimi, the Italian lingerie brand known for its affordable, high-quality lingerie collections in silk, lace and cotton, is increasing its presence in the U.K. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Shifting Dates... Go East, Young Designer... The Show Within the Show Within the Show... The fall season of runway shows hasn't even kicked off, but the Council of Fashion Designers of America, British Fashion Council, Chambre Syndicale and Camera della Moda already are looking toward 2009 and 2010. Hampshire Relaunches Marisa Christina As part of its plan to build a better arsenal, Hampshire Group Ltd. is restructuring its recently acquired Marisa Christina division and relaunching the knit brand for fall. | |||||||||||||||||
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