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 FASHION RETAIL BEAUTY SPORTSWEAR EYE MEMOPAD TEXTILES ACCESSORIES FINANCIAL | Thursday, February 08, 2007 TODAY'S TOP STORIES An Overheated System: Frenzied Fashion Seasons Propel Debate on Change It's day seven into the fall season, with a grueling month of fashion shows still to come. Polo Profits Gain in Qtr., but Outlook Falls Short Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. on Wednesday posted third-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates by 11 cents, but the company's profit expectations for 2008 were below analysts' predictions. Garnering Som Attention: NRDC Said Eyeing Label On Wednesday morning, Rich?ard Baker and Christina Johnson of NRDC Equity Part?ners were seated in the front row of the Peter Som show at the tents, fueling speculation that NRDC is close to investing in the designer's business. _________________________________________________ Technical Designer Technical designers needed for a New York based high end company. Must have mens tops and mens bottoms experience. Ideal candidate will have a high end background. Web pdm a must. 3+years experience needed. Please respond with "WWD Technical Designer NY" in the subject line of your email. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ PROJECT PREVIEW Full Coverage Retailers returning to Project are prepared to work a little harder to make sure they don't miss a must-have line. Play Your Cards Right What better place than Sin City for the opening of the world's first Playboy Club in 21 years? Housed on the 52nd floor of The Palms' new Fantasy Tower, the Playboy Club is Las Vegas' only casino with the feel of an elegant lounge. Hit the Floor Running Exhibitors provide a look ahead at the fashions they're bringing to Project Las. Stay-Fresh Packaging Project Las Vegas continues to reinvent itself with new decor, innovative sponsorships and, of course, cutting-edge fashions. _________________________________________________ advertisement GREY GOOSE(R) Vodka presents La Poire, an artistic blend of The World's Best Tasting Vodka with the natural essence of the prized, succulent Anjou pear. The exceptional result is a subtle, smooth taste with a clean, crisp finish, ideal by itself or for your finest elegant cocktail creations. www.greygoose.com/lapoire _________________________________________________ EYE The Inn Crowd As the manic week hit its midway point, every major hot spot in town was crammed with fashion devotees. _________________________________________________ advertisement Don't miss the most talked about market event - The TrainTM International Designer Collections, February 18 - 20 at Terminal Stores, spotlighting more than 100 up-market creative fashion and accessories brands. And this season, Platform 2 International Bridge and Contemporary Collections, featuring the same level of creativity, will also be held at Terminal Stores. www.thetrainnewyork.com _________________________________________________ ACCESSORIES REPORT Petal Pusher Accessories are in bloom for spring, as lush floral brooches, hair embellishments and headbands are proving this season's prettiest accompaniments. Jimmy Choo to Launch Eyewear, Fragrance Lines With a new owner, Jimmy Choo is out to move beyond footwear and leather goods. Inside Man A few years ago Waris Ahluwalia was overcome with a passion to create jewelry. When he shows his jewelry, under the brand House of Waris, it's an intimate experience. FASHION Going Into Detail This season, designers are mad for those little extra touches from discreetly buckled accents to the most lavish frou embellishments. Granny Steps Out Le Silla, a company known for its decadent shoes, has gone down a surprisingly minimal track for fall. Fashion Scoops: Marc His Words... Katz Predicts... The Cat's Meow... So what does the real house of Yves Saint Laurent think about the references in Marc Jacobs' fall collection to the legendary retired couturier? Luxury Liners Plenty of fur, lots of leg and a whole lot of rich elegance. That's what Michael Kors, Proenza Schouler and Narciso Rodriguez delivered with their glamorous collections. Israel Market Fosters Emerging Fashion Designers The semiannual Designers Shuk, the Israeli term for "market," featured 120 local, established and new designers here last week hawking discounted clothing and accessories. Brands Seek International Exposure at World Boutique One way to attract only serious potential clients at a trade show is to build an enclosure around your booth and block the entrance with sheer fabric. A New Philosophy Throwing a cocktail party around a tableau-like presentation can distract from the clothes. Mixed Messages Familiarity may breed contentment, and that's why some designers stick to favorite themes. Others are eager to combine disparate elements - not always with happy results. _________________________________________________ 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! _________________________________________________ THE WWD LIST MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Fairing Well... Dreamgirl...Picture, Not Perfect... Suri Cruise proved to be a bankable cover subject for Vanity Fair. DENIM REPORT Invista Merges Technologies for New XFit Patent Invista is taking advantage of New York Fashion Week to tout the latest development in its XFit Lycra spandex stretch fiber. A Return to Tried-and-True Brands at Berlin Shows Denim manufacturers exhibiting at the Bread & Butter Kraftwerk and Premium trade shows here last week expressed continued faith in the denim market, but acknowledged that the style landscape was shifting. FINANCIAL Etro Sales Reach $334M in 2006 Etro SpA reported another year of double-digit growth in 2006 as it expanded in key markets such as Italy and South Korea. Benetton on Track For Earnings Target Benetton SpA posted 2006 sales in line with its previous guidance and forecast double-digit profit growth for the current year. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: N.Y. Seeks Sunscreen Expiration Dates... Clarins Fined for Price Fixing... First American Unveils New Fragrance Sunscreen products would be required to have labels with expiration dates and storage recommendations under legislation passed by the New York State Assembly. RETAIL Bottega Veneta's New Rome Home Bottega Veneta's biggest store in Europe has officially reopened here, the first of 10 store openings scheduled for this year. Versace Plans Four New U.S. Flagships Versace executives outlined plans Wednesday to launch four new flagships in major U.S. markets by 2010. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT CAFTA: A Long and Winding Road The full benefits of the Central American Free Trade Agreement have proved elusive, but the pact still has the potential to spur economic growth, experts said. THE BEAT Trendy Shops Add to Miami's Cool Factor As national chains fill in new retail pockets, smaller businesses are staking their claims here, as well, supplying the hottest labels to the region's savvy shoppers. Here, a look at a few of the freshest finds. GENERAL Wal-Mart, Unions Come Together for Health Care The issue of health care costs brought together two longtime adversaries - Wal-Mart and organized labor. In Brief: Sojin Says Farewell... Innovo Gets Joe's Jeans Trademark Sojin Lee, head of retail and buying at Net-a-Porter.com, has resigned. Lee was with the company for six years and is a close friend of Net-a-porter's founder, Natalie Massenet. | |||||||
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