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 FASHION RETAIL BEAUTY SPORTSWEAR EYE MEMOPAD TEXTILES ACCESSORIES FINANCIAL  | Monday, April 02, 2007 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Kate's Rolling Stone: Topshop's Moss Line To Be in 20 Countries Topshop is going global with Kate Moss. St. John Names Fetter Interim CEO St. John is making a shift at the top as it seeks a permanent chief executive officer. The $400 million company has appointed chief operating officer Bruce Fetter to also serve as interim ceo. _________________________________________________ Design Director / Merchandiser Major player in the missy market based in Los Angeles is seeking a design director/merchandiser to lead the brand. Candidate must have prior working relationships with mass market industry as well as the ability to think out of the box. "WWD Design Director" in the subject line of your email. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ EYE Magic Carpet Who says a spring awakening requires delicate florals and pastel hues? Not these thespian gals, who showed up at a string of recent premieres in looks that stretched from a sexy strapless minidress to a lace-trimmed hourglass shift. _________________________________________________ New from WWD, DNR and FN fashioncareers.com Introducing the premier online career center delivering quality, targeted search results and access to relevant news. _________________________________________________ MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Checking In... Touch Critic... Rush To The Sun How does a MySpace-obsessed former teen magazine editor become qualified enough to muse on forbes.com about business? Shock and Awe From "Basic Instinct" to "Total Recall," the underrated "Starship Troopers" to the much-maligned "Showgirls," Paul Verhoeven has never failed to shock. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Olivier Courtin-Clarins Says Groupe Is Not on the Block... KKR, Pessina To Review Alliance Boots' Books... Symrise Sees Red In 2006 Groupe Clarins is not for sale, according to Olivier Courtin-Clarins, the company's vice president of research and development, on Friday. FINANCIAL Federated Mulls Global Expansion Federated Department Stores is contemplating international expansion, Terry Lundgren, the retailer's chairman, president and chief executive officer, told a conference of retailers here Friday. Leiber Plans Several New Units The accessories brand Leiber plans to double its retail presence in the next two years, with hopes of opening boutiques in cities including Miami, Houston, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas and Phoenix. U.S. Opens Door to Unfair Subsidy Cases The U.S. Com?merce Department's decision to impose countervailing duties on glossy paper imported from China - reversing a 23-year-old policy - might be a prelude to similar actions involving the apparel industry. Hartmarx Swings To Net Loss in Qtr. Impacted by a change in the timing of shipments and a planned reduction in its tailored clothing business, Hartmarx Corp. posted a first-quarter net loss last Thursday. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ FASHION Fashion Scoops: Notable Store... Ricci's Redux... Nesting... Maurice Ohayon, the designer and owner of Notify jeans, has a knack for selecting great dance partners. After teaming with Karl Lagerfeld to design the K Karl Lagerfeld denim line, Ohayon tapped architect Zaha Hadid to create his first store. Penn Campus Gets Into Fashion Fray The University of Pennsylvania held its first fashion week on campus last week, bringing the Ivy League campus into the fashion fold. ACCESSORIES REPORT Russian, Japanese Buyers Drive Mipel Russia is increasingly shaping up as the land of opportunity for Italian leather goods manufacturers. RETAIL Tod's Opens New Hogan Unit in Hong Kong Hogan opened its second store here with a fashionista-studded party at the Star Ferry that featured an appearance by "Hannibal Rising" star Gaspard Ulliel. But the real news is the brand's sleek boutique and what it represents. The Training Advantage Consumers gripe about dismal service in stores and retailers pledge to improve the shopping experience, but few actually succeed. Blue & Cream Takes the Jitney Downtown Phase II of Chrystie Place, the highly touted mixed-use development on the Bowery - the city's largest Whole Foods opened there last week - has landed its first fashion tenant, Blue & Cream. Dolce & Gabbana to Open 2 Boutiques in New Delhi Dolce & Gabbana is zeroing in on India, with the opening of two boutiques in New Delhi by the end of the year as part of an ongoing expansion strategy in emerging markets. Calvin Klein Lays Down Fresh Roots in London Francisco Costa has lifted the veil on London's first Calvin Klein Collection store - inside Harvey Nichols - since he took over the design helm and revealed details of more upcoming units in China, Brazil and Japan. LEGAL Legal Briefs Chanel filed a lawsuit against Ilia Nicholas, alleging trademark counterfeiting and infringement. INNERWEAR REPORT Bantivoglio Finds Her Stride After 10 Years Leigh Bantivoglio is celebrating her 10th year in business with a new logo and hangtag meant to give her brand a more recognizable image. Intimate Notes: Luxurey Liner On Gossamer, a contemporary bra and daywear resource at The Carole Hochman Design Group, has come up with a fashionable yet practical product: the Luxury Liner. By Caprice Expands Distribution in a Global Push Caprice Bourret has global ambitions for her lingerie brand. GENERAL In Briefs: Arabov Trial Stays In Detroit... Smart Shirts Promotions Celebrity jeweler Jacob Arabov, also known as Jacob the Jeweler, will have to stand trial in Detroit, a federal district court judge ruled following a hearing on Arabov's request to move the trial to Manhattan. | Advertisement  | ||||||
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