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Friday, February 23, 2007

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		FASHION RETAIL BEAUTY SPORTSWEAR EYE MEMOPAD TEXTILES ACCESSORIES FINANCIAL		Friday, February 23, 2007 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Eye of the Beholder: Private Equity Players See Bonanza in Beauty Private equity firms are marching deep into beauty territory, staking their claims in the high-margin business and banking on quick returns. Penney's Shares Fall, Outlook Lowered Despite being saddled with tax expenses higher than last year's, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. delivered earnings per share from continuing operations that beat Wall Street estimates for the fourth quarter. _________________________________________________ Flash Designer We are looking for talented and energetic flash designers in New York with a strong technical background to work with teams that build rich interactive experiences such as banners, micro sites, websites and games. You will have experience developing flash pieces that balance creative and technical excellence. You have worked closely with art directors and designers to ensure that creative intent and results are achieved at the highest level. You know how to use motion and animation techniques to bring static design comps to life. You have worked closely with other Flash developers and animators on flash projects to ensure peer-to-peer sharing of knowledge and practices. You can implement innovative flash techniques and features. Please respond with "WWD Flash Designer" in the subject line of your email. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Wintry Textures Headline D&A From Calvin Klein Collection to Proenza Schouler, the New York collections made a big statement for beefy knits this month. China Consumer Economy Heads to Top But Commercial Growing Pains Remain China will have the largest consumer economy by 2021, according to World Bank estimates, and, as its economy continues to grow at rates as high as 20 percent annually, the demand for prestige and luxury goods is increasing among Chinese women. EU Sees "High-Value" Goods Hitting $1 Trillion in China China's "high-value" goods market is projected to reach 1 trillion euros, or $1.3 trillion, by 2010, largely due to the expansion of the country's middle class, a report by the European Union predicts. Midland Square: Japan's Newest Luxe Home Major luxury brands will have a new home when Midland Square, a recently developed commercial building, opens here on March 6. _________________________________________________ STILL NOT A SUBSCRIBER? WWD.COM is the fashion industry's must-have business tool! Get all the day's industry news, up-to-the-minute breaking news, web exclusives, complete classified listings and more. Subscribe now and receive one month free! https://www.pubservice.com/fcarchive.aspx?PC=WO&PK=257txt1 _________________________________________________ BEAUTY REPORT Starmaker Lands Role in Mass Market Anson Williams has directed episodes of "Melrose Place" and "Baywatch." Now Williams, who starred as Potsie in the TV smash "Happy Days," is hoping to direct his biggest production yet - the growth of beauty company Starmaker. Eucerin Speeds Up Skin Relief Eucerin is addressing perpetually itchy skin with the launch of its Calming Itch-Relief Treatment, due out in April. A Hip-Hop Affair, Firmenich Style Fragrance supplier Firmenich feted hip-hop agent Mona Scott-Young at The Grand Wednesday night, a soiree that not only marked Scott-Young's 40th birthday but afforded fragrance marketers the opportunity to meet with potential candidates for new fragrance deals. IFF Blog Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Fragrance Creation With the help of an artist and two bloggers, International Flavors & Fragrances is shaking up the traditional formula for creating a fragrance. Nautica: Sailing for Sales Nautica is setting sail with a new fragrance. Island Voyage, a limited edition flanker to the brand's existing Voyage scent franchise, hits stores in March. Cerruti's New Man: Pour Homme Set for Spring Launch Cerruti is going after a younger man this spring with its newest fragrance, Cerruti Pour Homme. Kimia's Glamour Plan for Natural Skin Care Kimia is bringing a spritz of glamour to the naturals segment. Scentsa: A New Tool at Retail Authors Michael Edwards and Jan Moran, whose work has focused principally on fragrance, have teamed up to bring a new tool called Scentsa to Nordstrom's fragrance department. Korner Enters Rebecca Korner's family history in beauty has spanned over a century - but the young entrepreneur is aiming to erase the effects of time this spring with her newest product, Loaded. FINANCIAL Diane von Furstenberg Files Trademark Suit Diane von Furstenberg Studio and Diane von Furstenberg Studio L.P. filed a lawsuit against Joanna Ha, who does business as dvfdresses, safeisbest, nypad, New York Pillows and Drapes and joannaha.com, and other unnamed defendants for alleged trademark infringement and trademark counterfeiting. Parsons Seeking to Fill Karan Teaching Position Last year, Parsons the New School for Design established the Donna Karan Professorship in Fashion Design, a gift from Karan, a Parsons alumna. Now a search is under way for the person best equipped to fill that professorship - the key position in the school's new Master of Fine Arts program. Leiber's Vignola Out, Zambrelli in as President Robert Vignola, the driving force behind sweeping changes at 44-year-old accessories brand Leiber, is stepping down after only a year as president and chief executive officer. On The Drawing Board Christopher Deam isn't quite done revamping the Airstream. RETAIL Bloomingdale's SoHo Building Sold The building housing Bloomingdale's SoHo unit has been sold to Aiden Brooks, a developer in Ireland who is compiling an impressive portfolio of retail properties in the U.S. and Europe. New Breed of Feminism Brooklyn Bound "Groundbreaking" is often used, but seldom accurate, in describing goings-on in the art world. But the adjective stacks up in relation to next month's opening of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art - a first for the U.S. - at the Brooklyn Art Museum. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Radar Says It Isn't Rocky Balboa... All In The Family... Your Hired... Radar editor in chief Maer Roshan explained he was not throwing a "launch party" in honor of the magazine's third incarnation, but rather a celebration of Saturday's upcoming Independent Spirit Awards. Macy's Seeks to Influence Via Art Macy's is the latest retailer to combine the worlds of fashion and art. EYE European Vacation Los Angeles got a taste of quintessential England when Mulberry hosted a dinner for 25 at Soho House LA. MILAN FASHION WEEK PREVIEW Trimmed, Tailored and Toned-Down It was an eclectic mix - some designers offered lots of embellishment; a few showed smart, shapely cuts, and others went for a touch of the sportif. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Off The Wall... Hot And Cold... Ellen's Oscar Threads... Karl Lagerfeld, who staged two Fendi fall-winter shows on Thursday in Milan, has a third in store: in China and on The Great Wall, no less. THE HBA REPORT Carrots Help Stores See Opportunities Carrots are at the core of a new skin, hair and body care line that combines beta-carotene with minerals from the Dead Sea, and is poised to hit the U.S. market before the end of the summer. Versace's Versus Collection Gets Technological Revamp Versace is giving the Versus brand a high-tech tune-up. Kurz Joins People's Liberation People"s Liberation has tapped industry veteran Andreas Kurz to head the international expansion of its People"s Liberation and William Rast brands. ISSE Exhibits Latest Spa and Salon Goods Judging from all the tricolored locks and geometric layering on display at the International Spa and Salon Expo, salon owners and stylists are not afraid to experiment. Retail Zing for Chicago Gold Coast Suburb Missy Hebson and Kelly Golden knew they were taking a risk three years ago when they chose a sleepy street in this suburb in the Chicago area's North Shore to launch Neapolitan, a high-end boutique carrying Alexander McQueen, Chloe and Zac Posen. GENERAL PREGNANT PAUSE In "High Falls," a 33-minute short that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Maggie Gyllenhaal tackled a role that wasn't such a stretch: Reverse Graffiti Goes Underground in Brazil Brazilians might not know the graffiti artist Alexandre Orion by name, but many have already seen his work. Quote of the Week "The worst outfit I ever wore was when David and I went to a Versace party in matching Gucci leather outfits. Goodness me, that picture haunts me." In Brief Zale Corp. reported second-quarter earnings Wednesday rose less than 1 percent, to $88.1 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, from $87.8 million, or $1.78 per diluted share, during the same period a year ago, on sales that climbed to $1 billion from $993.7 million. Zale's results were affected by changes in accounting procedures related to accounting for gold and silver contracts and jewelry protection plans, the company said. South London Shabby Chic There was no doubt the rundown Young Vic theater near Waterloo Station south of the Thames was badly in need of a makeover. Obituary InGroup Founder Steven J. Seidman teven J. Seidman, founder and chairman of InGroup Licensing, died Feb. 16 at Sloan-Kettering Memorial Hospital here after a nearly 20-year battle with cancer. He was 56.