WWD articles from August 2005

WWD archives from August 2005

GREEN DAYS.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- Holiday promises to be bright and cozy at the Gap this year. "It's all about gift giving and layers of color," said Pina Ferlisi, Gap's executive vice president of design and product, who showed the brand's holiday collection on...

FIXING WAL-MART APPAREL: RETAIL GIANT'S TREND TEAM SEARCHES FOR ELUSIVE MIX.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Katherine Bowers BOSTON -- When Wal-Mart opened its first trend office in Manhattan's Garment District almost two years ago, Lisa Waltuch got rare permission from the company to customize the space. The new trend director,...

COMING THIS WEEK.
August 1, 2005... MONDAY: Accessories and Intimate Apparel Market Weeks, New York (through Friday). New York Spring Apparel Market (through Aug. 12). D&A Annex, New York (through Wednesday). TUESDAY: Accessories Circuit, Intermezzo Collections,...

CORRECTION.(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2005... These images for Jockey (left) and Victoria's Secret were transposed on pages 13 and 16 in the WWD100, published July 27.

PECKING ORDER.(Gentrification of the East Village.)
August 1, 2005... Byline: Emily Holt NEW YORK -- And so the gentrification of the East Village continues. The newest plan for what was once considered Manhattan's seedier side is a new luxury property from hotelier Greg Peck, who opened the posh Crescent...

BUST IT OUT.(Empire waistlines.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... An Empire waistline can hide a multitude of sins, from rounder tummies to wider hips. Though its power of disguise is beside the point on these beauties, they still exemplify what's best about this silhouette: namely, a long, fluid line and...

DREAM DANCER.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Byline: Robert Murphy ST. PETERSBURG, Russia -- Uliana Lopatkina, Russia's square-jawed prima ballerina, pulls on a pink sweatshirt, smoothes down her sequined blue tutu and scans her rose-clogged dressing room. She plops into a chair,...

CHIC OF THE WEEK.(Broken Flowers.)(Movie Review)
August 1, 2005... If you think holding your own in a film with Bill Murray is tough, try standing out at the star-studded party at Cabana after the premiere. Actress Pell James succeeded on both counts as she glided from the "Broken Flowers" screening last...

EYE SCOOP: DONNA'S BIG EVENTS.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... DONNA'S BIG EVENTS: So much for a laid-back week at the end of July. Donna Karan underwrote and was co-host, along with In Style magazine, of Super Saturday 8, the giant charity sample sale at Nova's Ark Project in Water Mill, N.Y. The annual...

GLAD TIDINGS.(The holidays.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- The holidays mean different things to different people. The folks at Gap Inc. realize this and are offering three distinct visions of the season for its trio of labels, which they presented on Thursday. Gap went for color --...

LESPORTSAC: ANOTHER NOD TOWARD POP CULTURE.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Sophia Chabbott NEW YORK -- Inspired by the fervor for Japanese anime culture and the related market for collecting the art of "cute," including toy figurines, LeSportsac has introduced a new collection, called Tokidoki for...

THE SAK BRANCHES OUT.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Jennifer Hirshlag NEW YORK -- The Sak customers in spring will be seeing the brand's signature Tightweave and other innovative crocheted textiles take on new forms. The San Francisco-based handbag company has added hats to...

RODKIN TUNES INTO GROWTH.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Rose Apodaca LOS ANGELES -- When Loree Rodkin recalls the nights years ago that she spent with Salvador Dali, the chunky rings wrapped around the icon of surrealist art's fingers instantly come to mind. "I was 19 and Dali...

TWO L.A. DESIGNERS SHOW A WILD SIDE.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Rose Apodaca LOS ANGELES -- Loree Rodkin has tapped into the local celebrity culture for her clients, and two other high-profile Los Angeles women are doing the same: Retailer Tracey Ross and singer Brigette Romanek have...

FINDINGS: STAR QUALITY...TOPPING IT OFF...CIRCUS ACT.
August 1, 2005... STAR QUALITY: Verdura has never deigned to design a piece in sterling silver, until now. In an homage to the September centennial of Greta Garbo's birth, the fine jewelry firm has issued its curb-link bracelet, which the actress sported so...

ACCESSORIESTHESHOW'S LAS VEGAS EXPANSION.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Laura Klepacki NEW YORK -- AccessoriesTheShow is betting on Las Vegas as a new winning venue. For several years, the show's owner, Business Journals Inc. of Norwalk, Conn., has been running three events annually -- in...

CHAN LUU'S BROADWAY BREAKOUTG.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Sophia Chabbott NEW YORK -- After building a multimillion-dollar business at the Fragments showroom, jewelry and accessories designer Chan Luu is striking out on her own, opening her first showroom here. The 4,300-square-foot...

ESQ SAYS IT'S TIME FOR LUXURY.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Jennifer Hirshlag NEW YORK -- Movado Group Inc. is making a move to jump-start its ESQ business. This fall, it will introduce a newly designed assortment filled with luxury touches such as diamonds to the entry-level...

VENDORS ADD SPRING TO THEIR STEP.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Sophia Chabbott NEW YORK -- Spring isn't legwear's most profitable season -- and summer is even worse. After all, most customers have no use for tights and socks in sandal weather. The industry, however, is gaining some...

FLIRTING THE ISSUE.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Patterns, from classic Liberty prints to delicate daisy motifs, still reign in swimsuits this spring. And when understated ruffles are added to the mix, the result is a look that's girly yet chic. Caption(s): Chloe's cotton baby-doll top...

THE SOFT SIDE.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Subtle is sexy. Muted colors, delicate lace and understated floral prints are the hallmarks of spring lingerie. Caption(s): Vanina Vesperini's silk and lace bra and briefs. / Silk chiffon camisole and shorts from Elise Aucouturier. / Huit's...

MODE CITY GROWS IN SIZE, SCOPE.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Karyn Monget NEW YORK -- The next edition of the Lyon, Mode City trade fair, set for Sept. 3-5, promises to be packed with new lines, trend information and events. An increased number of lingerie brands, expanded designer...

SCENE.(Shopping in Lyon, France.)
August 1, 2005... Byline: Katya Foreman SHOPPING FRENZY: Lyon's tony shopping area between the rue Edouard, rue des Archers and rue Emile Zola shines with luxury shops such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Cartier. But hip designer boutiques are crowding the...

GHAZLAN'S LINGERIE GARDEN GROWS.(Interview)
August 1, 2005... Byline: Ellen Burney LONDON -- She has traded in a would-be biochemistry career for a degree in fine arts, but for London-based lingerie designer Antonia Ghazlan, a love of plants continues to be at the root of her designs. Inspired...

INTIMATE NOTES: COSABELLA TAPS DE ROBERTS.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... COSABELLA TAPS DE ROBERTS: Cosabella has appointed Theresa De Roberts to the new post of director of sales. She is taking over the duties of brand development and global sales that had been handled by Cosabella partner Sergio Oxman, who was...

DOWN UNDER LINGERIE LINE GAINS FANS.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Patty Huntington SYDNEY -- Considering Julia Smith's only sales outlet in her hometown is a Sunday market stall at Bondi Beach, it's no surprise she's not yet a household name in Australia. Although the 27-year-old Sydney...

VERSACE JEWELRY KEEPS ON TICKING.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Luisa Zargani MILAN -- Versace has experienced a 50 percent increase in watch sales since signing a license with Timex last November. Capitalizing on the success, the house is reappraising its Precious Items division, which...

STRAUS CRAFTS HER FIRST COLLECTION.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Jennifer Hirshlag NEW YORK -- Rebecca Straus takes on the role of a storyteller when she speaks about her family history. Her great-great-grandparents were Isador and Ida Straus, the couple who owned Macy's and died on the...

MIA & KOMPANY ADDS CUFFS TO THE MIX.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Byline: Ashley Baker NEW YORK -- With a client roster including Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry and Madonna, it's no wonder that fine jewelry line Mia & Kompany seeks to augment its dainty pendants with something a bit more elaborate. ...

SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES.(Interview)
August 1, 2005... Byline: Jeff Bercovici NEW YORK -- On which floor of The New York Times' building is the executive dining room located? It might not matter to you, but it does to Vanity Fair contributing editor Seth Mnookin, whose book, "Hard News," is...

MEMO PAD: "INTERN" SHIPS.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Byline: Sara James "INTERN" SHIPS: Of all the media companies, it is said that Conde Nast's employees are the most homogeneous, with their bespoke suits, bobbed haircuts and closets filled with shoes. So is it any wonder that even interns...

FASHION SCOOPS: WHO'S THAT GIRL...HERE COME THE BRIDES...ELBAZ GOES EAST.
August 1, 2005... WHO'S THAT GIRL?: Escorted by a no-nonsense-looking strawberry blonde female FBI agent, the arrest of alleged mob boss Matthew "Matty the Horse" Ianniello on Thursday played out like something from Hollywood. The 85-year-old suspect, who is...

INDIE TRADE EVENT BOWS.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Rebecca Kleinman MIAMI BEACH -- Hoping to capture some of the buzz from IMG's swim event, the Independent Fashion Trade Show premiered here last month. Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation and MAC, among others, sponsored the two-day...

MIAMI FASHION WEEK GROWS, ADDS PROGRAMS AND VENUES.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Rebecca Kleinman MIAMI BEACH -- Miami Fashion Week of the Americas has a touch of the seven-year itch. Held each year in May, the event to showcase international designers is straying into new territory. At its most recent...

WWD STOCK INDEX DIPS 0.2%.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Arthur Zaczkiewicz and Michelle Dalton Tyree NEW YORK -- The WWD Composite Stock Index declined slightly, falling 0.2 percent last week as oil topped off at $61 a barrel on Friday. The index fell to 1,195.58 from 1,198.53 in...

ROUGH PATCH FOR FRENCH DEPT. STORES.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Robert Murphy PARIS -- With the closing of one of its landmarks, France's department stores are weathering a season of turbulence compounded by an economy troubled by high unemployment and weak consumer spending. La...

BEAUTY BEAT: LA MER HOSTS 'HOUSEWIVES' PARTY...ALBERTO-CULVER PROFITS UP 3.7 PERCENT.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Rose Apodaca, Amy Choi La Mer Hosts 'Housewives' Party LOS ANGELES -- If most women are desperate to get their hands on a pot of Creme de la Mer, it should come as no surprise to see five of the six "Desperate Housewives" at...

MULLINS EXITS HAROLD'S.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Byline: David Moin NEW YORK -- Hugh Mullins, chief executive officer of Harold's, the Dallas-based better-priced specialty chain, has resigned, according to a filing last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Leonard...

LONDON'S LIBERTY GOES BACK TO THE FUTURE.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Samantha Conti LONDON -- Liberty, the landmark London department store famed for its color-drenched paisleys and flower-print fabrics, is delving into the past to fashion its future. The store opened by the world traveler --...

PORTRAIT OF A LADY; SPRING'S INNER BEAUTY REVEALS ITSELF IN A PARADOX: LINGERIE THAT IS AT ONCE SWEET AND SEXY.(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Under it all Trends to indulge every mood Caption(s): Frankly Darling's silk slipdress; Calvin Klein Intimates' polyester, nylon and elastane bra; Jockey's modal and spandex cami and bikini. Marc Jacobs flats; Michal Negrin bracelet....

UNDERCURRENTS.(Bustier lingerie.)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... Byline: Olga Zaretzkaya, Emilie Marsh, Kavita Daswani, Katie Freedman, Karyn Monget, Nina Jones, Patty Huntington, Rose Apodaca Hothouse Flower Could the voracious Russian market for luxury be peaking? That's the contention of...

PIECE BY PIECE; THERE'S NO SHORTAGE OF TRENDS FOR SPRING: CONSIDER BOLD GEOMETRICS, A PALE PALETTE OF ROMANTIC FLORALS AND ALL THINGS SIMPLE AND SPORTY.(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Geometry Class Geometric looks become fun when rendered in a Sixties spirit. 1. Loungewear Betty silk and spandex garter-belt skirt and panty. 2. Robert Lee Morris sterling silver rings. 3. Scanty cotton jersey nightie 4....

MOOD AWAKENING.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Beautiful lingerie has the power to stir feelings in wearer and beholder alike. Its spirit can reflect a mood as well as create one. For Lady of the Lake, photographer Donna DeMari captures the essence of summer with delicate looks that are...

LADY OF THE LAKE; DELICATE, FEMININE LOOKS WITH A TOUCH OF WHIMSY ARE PERFECT FOR A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Leigh Bantivoglio's embroidered stretch silk cami and G-string. Rosamosario's silk nightgown; Hanro's cotton and elastane panty. Michal Negrin ring and necklace. VPL's modal mesh jersey cami; Levi Daywear & Intimates' cotton and...

INNER POWER; LINGERIE QUEEN CAROLE HOCHMAN CELEBRATES THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF HER COMPANY WITH A LOOK BACK AT HER HUMBLE ROOTS.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Venessa Lau "I was horrified." That's how Carole Hochman recalls her reaction when, as a 19-year-old design student at Drexel University, she was assigned an internship in the lingerie department at Bergdorf Goodman. "All the other...

BROKEDOWN PALACE; WHAT LIES BENEATH THIS SEASON? DARK PLEASURES IN SILK AND LACE.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Fifi Chachni Paris' polyamide lace bra, high-waist panty and garter belt; Wolford's nylon and Lycra spandex stockings. Erickson Beamon earrings and ring. Opposite page: Wonderbra's rayon, nylon and polyester halter and briefs; Cosabella's...

WEB SIGHTS; WITH THE RETAIL SCENE UNCERTAIN, INNERWEAR MAKERS TURN TO THE INTERNET.
August 1, 2005... Byline: Karyn Monget As the big chains get bigger, retail outlets dwindle in number and profit margins shrink, what's a lingerie maker to do? For an increasing number, the answer lies on the Internet. The announcement earlier this...

BOSOM BUDDIES; FROM THE CORSET TO THE WONDERBRA, THE FEMALE BUSTLINE HAS BEEN RESHAPED THROUGHOUT HISTORY.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Byline: Jessica Iredale 19th century Waist-cinching, bust-lifting corsets are found to cause muscle atrophy and deformed ribs. 1914 New York socialite Mary Phelps Jacobs patents the first brassiere under the name Caresse...

HANDY WORK.(Sue Stemp.)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... NEW YORK -- It doesn't get more homegrown than this. For her first collection, designer Sue Stemp hand-painted and silk-screened fabric on her dining room table. "In New York, it's difficult to print small runs, especially on custom...

STEMMING IMPORT TIDE: LONG-TERM DEAL NEARS BETWEEN U.S. AND CHINA.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Evan Clark and Kristi Ellis Washington -- All roads are leading to the U.S. striking a multiyear agreement with China to limit textile and apparel imports. In what could be payback for support from key Southern legislators...

MORE SAKS DISCLOSURES IN IDC CASE.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... Byline: Vicki M. Young NEW YORK -- Saks Inc. is shedding more light on its chargeback policy, such as who was overcharged and by how much. However, it still hasn't shown how the excess was calculated. Getting to the heart of the...

BADGLEY MISCHKA BRIDGE LINE SET FOR DEBUT.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Rusty Williamson DALLAS -- Badgley Mischka's new licensed bridge collection will make its national debut at FashionCenterDallas' women's apparel show Aug. 18 to 21. The 90-piece collection will be shown at The Ritz Group here...

IN BRIEF: CHICO'S PROMOTION.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... CHICO'S PROMOTION: Chico's FAS Inc. has promoted Charles L. Nesbit Jr. to chief operating officer, while continuing as executive vice president. He will oversee operations and will also work to accelerate the growth of Soma, the intimate...

CLARIFICATIONS.(Correction Notice)
August 2, 2005... A chart on September advertising pages on page 12 of Friday's WWD stated that Vogue's total of 689 includes approximately 120 pages from Men's Vogue. As noted in the accompanying story, only a portion of Men's Vogue's pages will count toward...

SUMMER SET.
August 2, 2005... Nothing like dark obsession and adultery to kick off a hectic July weekend in the Hamptons. The overachievers of the party circuit got an early start Friday evening with a Hamptons Film Festival screening of David Mackenzie's "Asylum,"...

PRINT PARADE.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Daniela Gilbert NEW YORK -- Prints have been a fashion -- and textile -- passion for some time, and some of the best looks are in full bloom for spring. That's when new designer Sue Stemp -- who has a penchant for tabletop...

G-III REACHES FAR AND WIDE.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg NEW YORK -- What started for Morris Goldfarb as a summer job in the Garment District has evolved into a $240 million business that now controls the lion's share of the outerwear business. Years before he...

BLASS LIGHTENS UP WITH ELETTRA.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg NEW YORK -- The house of Bill Blass has had its share of renovations in the past year, so it's fitting that the label is taking on a more playful spirit for its fall ad campaign. The new mood extends even...

BRINGING ITALY TO THE HEARTLAND.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Ross Tucker NEW YORK -- It's been less than a month since Aniello Musella took over as the Italian Trade Commission's executive director for the U.S., and already he's gearing up for a marketing campaign to highlight Italy's...

HIGHER COSTS TRUMP RISING SALES AT TWO U.S. MILLS.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Ross Tucker NEW YORK -- Two of the nation's synthetic textile manufacturers reported bigger losses in their recent quarterly results, as increased costs took the shine off higher sales. Double-digit sales gains weren't able...

BEAUTY BEAT: DERMAGENETICS INTEGRATES DNA TESTING WITH SKIN CARE...HENKEL NAMES DE BRUECKER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Holly Haber Dermagenetics Integrates DNA Testing With Skin Care DALLAS -- DNA evidence isn't just for crime scenes and paternity suits. It also reveals faults in the skin -- specifically, how susceptible it is to sun...

SAG HARBOR WELCOMES DENIM.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... Byline: Lauren DeCarlo NEW YORK -- Sag Harbor, the moderate sportswear brand, is adding denim to its mix for fall. "There is a void in the marketplace for a true, classic, missy fit," said Paul Robb, chief executive officer of the...

FASHION SCOOPS: GOLD RUSH...URBAN FASHION.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... GOLD RUSH: Beyonce Knowles' group, Destiny's Child, was late to fulfill their, um, destiny Friday -- taking the stage at Madison Square Garden more than two-and-a-half hours late. But she was right on time for a private party at the Garden...

MEMO PAD: WORKING IT...HIGH NOTES.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Jeff Bercovici, Sara James WORKING IT: When Esquire announced it was holding auditions for the best-dressed real man in America, more than 3,000 people signed up to attend events in 10 cities. Judging all those aspiring Beau...

BOGNER TAPS MUNICH EXEC TO HEAD OPERATIONS IN U.S.
August 2, 2005... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg NEW YORK -- Skiwear manufacturer Bogner has named Peter Born, a 20-year veteran, as president of Bogner of America. He replaces Daniel Chirico, who has left the company. Most recently, Born was head of...

LEONARD FARBER, ICSC FOUNDER.(International Council of Shopping Centers.)(Obituary)
August 2, 2005... NEW YORK -- Leonard L. Farber, a founder and first chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers and a leading developer during the nation's postwar suburban mall boom, died Thursday after a bout with Parkinson's Disease. He was...

IN THE NAVY.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... NEW YORK -- Designers are diving into seafaring looks for pre-spring. Flirty dresses and sportswear pieces look fresh when done up in nautical shades. Here, a Lauren Ralph Lauren wool frock, Miu Miu belt and Stuart Weitzman shoes. For more,...

COACH'S PULLING POWER: NET UP 48.6% AS BRAND EYES $2B IN SALES IN '06.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Vicki M. Young NEW YORK -- Coach Inc. sure knows how to deliver the goods. The accessories powerhouse posted a 48.6 percent jump in fourth-quarter earnings on a 23.8 percent sales gain. And it expects the momentum to...

BUSH SIGNS CAFTA PACT.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Kristi Ellis WASHINGTON -- President Bush signed the Central American Free Trade Agreement into law Tuesday after expending enormous political capital to squeak out a tough victory in the House. The President's signature...

IN BRIEF: FOOT LOCKER STUMBLE...LAWSUIT AGAINST AVON...THAI FASHION SPOTLIGHT.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... FOOT LOCKER STUMBLE: Foot Locker Inc. shares tumbled 6.4 percent to $23.65 Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange after the retailer cut its profit outlook for the second quarter, citing sales declines in Europe. The firm expects profits of 27...

ADIDAS SAID IN TALKS TO BUY REEBOK.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Lisa Lockwood NEW YORK -- Shares of Reebok International Ltd. rose in after-hours trading Tuesday following a late-breaking report that Adidas-Salomon AG was in talks to buy the American firm. News of a potential $3 billion...

CORRECTIONS.(Correction Notice)
August 3, 2005... Vera Wang's new dress line is produced in-house, not via license. This was incorrect on page 41 in the WWD100 supplement, published Wednesday. In the same issue, Kenneth Cole's outerwear line is called Kenneth Cole Outerwear, not Kenneth Cole...

DONALD BROOKS, A CREATOR OF `AMERICA'S LOOK'.(Obituary)
August 3, 2005... NEW YORK -- Donald Brooks, who helped create the "American Look" in fashion in the Fifties and Sixties along with designers such as Bill Blass and Geoffrey Beene, and then became a costume designer for theater and film, died Monday night at...

LUXURY UPGRADE AT NORTHPARK CENTER.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Amy S. Choi and Holly Haber DALLAS -- The Nasher family is taking NorthPark Center to a new level of luxury. The first phase of the $170 million, 750,000-square-foot expansion and renovation will usher in several high-end...

BEAUTY BEAT: KIEHL'S ADDS NEW TOUCHES WITH HONG KONG STORE...VAPRO NAMES PRESIDENT FOR FIRST AMERICAN.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Vicki Rothrock Kiehl's Adds New Touches With Hong Kong Store HONG KONG -- Kiehl's is shining a lot of light on its newest store here. The L'Oreal-owned brand has described the location, a 1,300-plus-square-foot store at...

BLUE PERIOD.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... NEW YORK -- Whether trimmed in gold for a nautical effect or chicly unadorned, navy blue is the color of choice for pre-spring cocktail numbers and separates. Caption(s): Binetti's silk dress with a feather brooch. Stuart Weitzman shoes....

BOUTIQUE SHOWS TAP INTO HOT TRENDS.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Julee Greenberg NEW YORK -- Boutique owners were on the hunt at Fame, Moda Manhattan and Designers & Agents, and they had a lot to choose from for immediate deliveries, as well as holiday and resort selling. Fame and Moda...

MANGO'S NEW MISSION: NORTH AMERICA.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Brian Dunn MONTREAL -- Spanish specialty chain Mango has begun its assault on North America with the opening of three stores in Toronto, and the first U.S. store is to open in Santa Monica, Calif., in November. The company,...

MEMO PAD: CHICKENS, TOAST AND PEANUT BUTTER...CROSS COUNTRY.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Jeff Bercovici CHICKENS, TOAST AND PEANUT BUTTER: Here's a surefire way for a new editor in chief to send the message that the old formula is kaput: Scrap the letters page. Along with the table of contents, it's the one feature...

BEACH BREAK.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Venessa Lau NEW YORK -- "Surfing and punk -- they're like birds of a feather," says Arturo Vega, longtime artistic director and spokesman for The Ramones. It's Friday night, the New York debut of "Against the Grain," a...

PUSHCART ECHOES: LOWER EAST SIDE RETAIL RISES.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Sharon Edelson NEW YORK -- Lydia Burd opened her boutique, Shop, seven years ago on the then-frayed Lower East Side, and even the United Parcel Service delivery man thought she was a little crazy. The boutique, selling cotton...

SASS & BIDE FETE OPENING OF FIRST FREESTANDING UNIT.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Patty Huntington SYDNEY -- Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke clearly aren't the superstitious kind -- the Sass & Bide duo has just used more than 200 broken mirrors to create a giant mosaic in their new flagship on Sydney's...

DOCK GRIDLOCK IS TARGET AS IMPORTS RISE.
August 3, 2005... Byline: Nola Sarkisian-Miller LOS ANGELES -- The stakes are high for the apparel industry when it comes to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the largest in the U.S., which annually process cargo valued at about $200 billion, or 40...

FINE SILVER; THE LESS-IS-MORE APPROACH IS BACK. MINIMAL GOWNS WITH UNDERSTATED DETAILS EXUDE A SUBTLE SEXINESS.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... Boutiques Get Promoted Western Wear Rides Again Into the Woodlands Caption(s): NITELINE's Lurex, nylon and spandex gown at Brad Hughes.