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 FASHION RETAIL BEAUTY SPORTSWEAR EYE MEMOPAD TEXTILES ACCESSORIES FINANCIAL  | Monday, March 05, 2007 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Plenty of Empty Offices: Specialty Sector Seeks Plethora of Top Execs Across the apparel specialty retail sector this season, "Help Wanted" signs are almost as visible as point-of-sale markdowns, with an unprecedented number of top-level jobs up for grabs. Iconix and Rocawear Said Close to Deal Iconix Brand Group Inc. is said to be close to inking a deal with Rocawear. _________________________________________________ Fabric Specialist Vancouver, BC apparel retailer seeks Fabric Innovations Specialist. Successful candidate will work closely with design and development in identification and development of fabrications and materials. Requirements include advanced technical expertise in fabrics and yarns as they apply to performance apparel. 5+ years experience working with overseas factories, dye houses and yarn suppliers is necessary, as well as having the drive to oversee an innovative, leading, lifestyle product. Please respond with "WWD Fabric Specialist" in the subject line of your email. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Midsection Obsession... Can Khakis Save The Day?... In And Out... Abs architect Dave Zinczenko has created an empire rivaling Dr. Atkins' around his book "The Abs Diet," including 20 international editions and spin-offs such as "The Abs Diet Six-Minute Meals." _________________________________________________ advertisement The FitlogicTM (www.fitlogic.net) universal fit system lets retailers build business instead of squeezing margins. Fitlogic has been successfully tested in a diverse array of retail venues to find the key to brand positioning for a universal fit. This critical marketing test proved that launching this year online and in designer boutiques will translate into powerful consumer education and enthusiastic adoption of this new fitting system- 81% of women consumers found the Fitlogic system easy to understand. You'll find FitLogic easy to understand too. Join us at our launch event tonight March 5, 4:00 to 7:00 pm at 28 West 36th Street, 11th floor. Or call 469.358.3029 to set up an appointment for Market Week, March 5-7. _________________________________________________ INNERWEAR REPORT The Mystery Behind Le Mystere No. 9 Le Mystere has created a collection of specialty bras called Le Myst?re No. 9 that is designed for a specific consumer segment: women who have had breast augmentation. Intimate Notes One of the highlights of the Femmy Gala was the fourth annual Student Design Contest. FINANCIAL David Dart Repositioned as Better Although Kellwood Co. is trading up in many categories, it has decided to take David Dart a step down. Liz Claiborne to Shut Three Laundry Stores Within days of announcing the discontinuance of Mexx in the U.S., Liz Claiborne Inc. said it is closing the Laundry by Shelli Segal stores. BEAUTY REPORT Cacharel Seeks Young Set With Gisele, New Fragrance Parfums Cacharel has a new face - in more ways than one. _________________________________________________ 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. http://www.wwd.com/jump/subscribe _________________________________________________ RETAIL Chanel Files Trademark Infringement Suit Chanel Inc. filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court last week against Yellowstone Imports and unnamed individuals for allegedly infringing on its interlocking-C trademark for sunglasses. Cynthia Rowley Opens Japanese Flagship Cynthia Rowley, which operates 28 shops-in-shops in department stores in Japan, has opened its first flagship in the Aoyama district here. Neiman Marcus Unveils New Cusp Unit Neiman Marcus opened its third Cusp store in this city's Georgetown neighborhood last week and revealed that the fourth location will be launched in Northbrook Court, near Chicago, in July. ACCESSORIES REPORT Badgley Mischka Begins Bejeweling Haute Clientele Badgley Mischka, which drapes A-list socialites and Hollywood celebrities alike in its beaded gowns, is aiming to bring its customers some accoutrements. Italian Jewelers Find Success Outside the Box When Nomination founder Paolo Gensini approached jewelry shops in the late Eighties with his first steel and gold bracelets, many pooh-poohed the idea. HUMAN RESOURCES Recruitment Firm Expands Its Staff With its workload of search assignments on the rise, E.A. Hughes & Co. has hired George Todor as a senior consultant and Debby Garrow as vice president. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Family Affairs... Mac Attack... Silk Route... If the devil wears Prada, does her daughter wear Miu Miu? "I do!" said Mamie Gummer, Meryl Streep's daughter, who took in the Miu Miu show Sunday with her friend and "Evening" co-star Claire Danes. EYE THE Dancing Courtesan Elizabeth Hurley has planned her upcoming nuptials in meticulous detail. Everything is to be of the best, especially at the opulent five-day-long festivities that kick off Wednesday at the grand Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel in Jodhpur, India. PARIS DESIGNER PREVIEW Snow White Wears Chanel... the Devil Wears McQueen Karl Lagerfeld created a winter wonderland for Chanel, replete with neige and a tres sportif lineup, while Alexander McQueen channeled the Massachusetts witch hunt in a hard, aggressive fashion. Sizing It Up Remember Phoebe Philo's sweet, charming Chloe ingenue? She's getting an attitude adjustment this fall thanks to Paulo Melim Andersson, and his gal is brooding and decidedly edgy. So goodbye, kicky wedges, and hello, angsty lace-up Doc Martens! Grand Allusions Welcome back, Monsieur Galliano. After a pared-down, perfunctory spring season, it's clear that the master creator is feeling like himself again. Finishing Touches Not to be outshone by the runway offerings, leading accessories houses showed a variety of appealing pieces for fall, from the ultrafeminine to the bright and sporty. Taking Flight Aerial motifs won the day at Louis Vuitton, with Marc Jacobs' feathered skirts and flyaway peplums, and at Nina Ricci, where Olivier Theyskens' ethereal gowns evoked the elegance of the house's iconic frosted bird. LEGWEAR REPORT Nicole Miller Kicks Up Legwear The legwear category has become a hot ticket as ready-to-wear designers push bold tights on the runways to wear with everything from day clothes to evening dresses. GENERAL A Romance for the Ages In romance novels, a twenty- or thirtysomething heroine is generally caught in the grip of love and peers at the world through rose-colored glasses. Her mother, in the meantime, is expected to be home knitting, squinting through bifocals. In Brief Saks Inc. has named Ernest LaPorte senior vice president and controller of Saks Fifth Avenue. |  | ||||||
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