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		FASHION RETAIL BEAUTY SPORTSWEAR EYE MEMOPAD TEXTILES ACCESSORIES FINANCIAL		Wednesday, March 14, 2007 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Mickey's Manifesto: J. Crew CEO Preaches "A Trade Up to Quality" Millard "Mickey" Drexler isn't out to completely redefine the designer business. He's just out to capture more and more of those customers. Beuaty Beat: Revlon Posts $5.5M Loss in 4th Qtr... Inter Parfums Net Up Revlon has returned the focus to its marquee brand, but the beauty firm continued to deal with the fallout from a tough 2006. Designers to Watch in Los Angeles The designers showing during fashion week have backgrounds as varied as their points of view. Here, some contemporary labels, both new and more seasoned. -Marcy Medina _________________________________________________ Junior Designer A leader in the action sports industry located in Orange County is looking for an Assistant Designer with 1-3 years experience. Must have a design degree and be eager to learn and grow with company. Position will handle t-shirt matrixes, tech packs and also have opportunity to design as the candidate moves forward with company. This is a great production based opportunity with a leader in the industry. Please respond with "WWD Junior Designer" in the subject line of your email. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Web, Women's Lead Nordstrom Growth Nordstrom's Web site has emerged as the chain's "biggest door" and largest growth initiative, while the main merchandise opportunity is in women's. American Eagle Doles Out Bonuses Teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters granted top executives bonuses and long-term incentives worth more than $7.4 million for meeting the company's financial goals for 2006, according to a filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Retail Sales Drop in Feb., Lenders Weigh on Stocks February sales fell at specialty and department stores compared with the previous month, contributing to a sell-off on Wall Street Tuesday that wiped out three days of gains. KNITWEAR REPORT Better Knits Embrace Novelty for Fall Forget the understated sophistication of the last few seasons - novelty is back in the better knit department. Better Knit Trends Knitwear will be overflowing with patterns, distinct shapes, unusual gauges and embellishment for fall. Here, the key looks: Fitlogic Aims To Provide Universal Fit Cricket Lee wants to spare women from ever trying on a pair of pants in a dressing room again. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Twice As Nice... Honoring Arnault... Green's Getaway Forget the pearl earring: Scarlett Johansson is a girl becoming synonymous with Louis Vuitton handbags. The actress, who appears in the French brand's current campaign, will do an encore in the forthcoming fall-winter spots as well. Back to Downtown: Runway Branches Out Fashion week is branching out from Culver City and returning to its roots in the downtown garment district here during the three days before Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. L.A. Fashion Week Calendar 8 p.m.: Bebe Sport and Eva Longoria party, Skybar at Mondrian Hotel, 8440 Sunset Boulevard Sarah Jessica Parker Does Affordable Fashion Sarah Jessica Parker is the latest celebrity to be bitten by the fashion bug. Designer Cheer If Monday night's warm-up to the Council of Fashion Designers of America's annual awards ceremony was any indication, this year's shindig will be one for the scrapbook. West Side Stories Strong women, from Harriet Quimby to Victoria Beckham and the Queen of Hearts, have inspired some of L.A.'s most intriguing fall collections. More Bright Ideas "The bold, graphic and modern look of the Op Art and Pop Art movements as embodied by the work of Victor Vasarely." - Sue Wong RETAIL Adidas by Stella McCartney Adds Dance Adidas by Stella McCartney is feeling the rhythm, adding dance apparel and footwear for fall 2007. Bill Blass Hits Home With License Bill Blass is headed home. The house, which recently added a fragrance to its designer options, is moving from runway to home at the end of this year. Sen. Kennedy Blasts Raid As Immigrant Workers Held A Department of Homeland Security raid at a Massachusetts leather goods company that resulted in the detainment of hundreds of immigrant workers has drawn fire from Sen. Edward Kennedy (D., Mass.). Humane Society Seeks Fur Investigation The Humane Society petitioned the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday to investigate and enforce alleged violations of the Fur Products Labeling Act by 14 retailers and brands, including Macy's, J.C. Penney, Michael Kors and Andrew Marc. Gucci Opens in Mexico City Gucci will open a two-story, 4,844-square-foot flagship on Presidente Mazaryk Street in Mexico City today, joining luxury retailers such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Chanel, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier in the tony neighborhood of Polanco. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ MARKETING Loews Escapes Uniformity With Style Hotelier Jonathan Tisch likes to wear J. Crew. IN THE MAINSTREAM Ellesse Resurrects Ski Collection Ellesse is returning to its ski-bunny beginnings. After more than a decade off the slopes, the Italian activewear company is launching a full performance ski collection for fall 2007. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Snatch And Go... No Reign In Spain Mary Berner has poached her first lieutenant from her old stomping grounds at Conde Nast to join her at Reader's Digest - Suzanne Grimes, senior vice president of Conde Nast Media Group. Obituary Roswell Brayton Jr., 55, Woolrich Chief Executive Roswell Brayton Jr., president and chief executive officer of Woolrich Inc., who repositioned the 177-year-old apparel company as a lifestyle brand, died Monday after collapsing at company headquarters in Woolrich, Pa. He was 55. GENERAL In Brief The Senate voted 60 to 38 Tuesday for a national security bill that would set timetables and benchmarks for 100 percent scanning of all U.S.-bound cargo containers at foreign ports, but provided a waiver for the Secretary of Homeland Security if the criteria for scanning had not been met by a deadline.