WWD articles from January 2002

WWD archives from January 2002

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD BLVD. THE WALK OF FAME IS STILL HERE, AS ARE A FEW SEEDY SHOPS AND COLORFUL CHARACTERS, BUT THE CITY HAS FINALLY SUCCEEDED IN REVIVING THE BOULEVARD'S MOVIE-STAR GLAM. FOR THOSE IN THE KNOW, THERE'S A GOOD MEASURE OF HIP AND CHIC AMID THE NEON SIGNS AND CHAIN STORES.(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... ARTS & CRAFTS The American Cinemateque at the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard, 323-466-FILM) A few doors down from the restored Disney's El Capitan Theatre, the restored Egyptian is home to the American Cinemateque, a group...

SISTER ACT; JULIA CHASE AND SYLVANA KESSEL KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY AT CONTEMPORARY SHOWROOM STUDIO 10.(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... It's morning in Studio 10, the New Mart showroom owned by sisters Julia Chase and Sylvana Kessel, which means pancakes are being delivered from the cafe downstairs. "We're always about breakfast here," mused Chase, slathering peanut butter on...

BREAKING GROUND; TRAILBLAZING OWNERS OF SMALL SPECIALTY STORES ARE CARVING VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS OUT OF TWO FORMERLY DESOLATE STRETCHES OF LOS ANGELES.
January 2, 2002... The determination to find the latest, greatest fashions have led Angelenos to little-known reaches of their city where smatterings of trendy boutiques and shops have sprung up. These small but vibrant retail pockets have helped define, and in...

INDUSTRY VETS FORM SPORTSONESOURCE.(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... NEW YORK -- Four veterans of the retail and sporting goods industries have banded together to form SportsOneSource LLC, to provide a broad range of services for companies in sporting goods and affiliated industries. James Hartford serves...

IN BRIEF.
January 2, 2002... POLO SHARES BOUGHT AND SOLD: Ralph Lauren Corp. investors were checking their lists twice in December, according to recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Chilton Investment Co., in a report filed Monday, said it now holds...

CLARIFICATION.
January 2, 2002... Jeffrey White left his position as president of S. Shamash & Sons Inc., a New York-based textile importer, and will act as an exclusive consultant for Shamash. His future role was unclear in a story on page 2, Dec. 26.

SHISEIDO BUYING JOICO.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 2, 2002... NEW YORK -- Shiseido Co. Ltd. said Friday it has agreed to buy Joico Laboratories Inc., a California-based professional hair care firm. Joico, whose brands include Joico, I.C.E. Hair, Vero and Triactive, will become part of Zotos...

CORRECTION.
January 2, 2002... The following shows were inadvertently omitted from the domestic trade show calendar, which ran Dec. 12, page 4, section II. Printsource, Parsons School of Design, New York, original artwork by print studios, will be held Jan. 15-17. Contact:...

MONAH LI LEAVES BEBE STORES, SET TO BRING BACK SIGNATURE LINE.(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... LOS ANGELES -- A year after she joined as head designer at Bebe Stores Inc., Monah Li has left to revive her signature line. The departure comes as the contemporary retailer and manufacturer is set to relocate its production team from...

CHARMING SHOPPES' BIG PUSH.(Sets its sights on becoming the plus-size authority)
January 2, 2002... NEW YORK -- With the American woman getting larger and the larger woman's number one specialty store now starring in its stable, Charming Shoppes has set its sights on becoming the plus-size authority. When it added the 650 units of...

THE PERILS OF PAULINE.(Designer, Pauline Trigere)
January 2, 2002... NEW YORK -- "I'll tell you a funny story," said Pauline Trigere, leaning forward in a cozy French restaurant on the Upper East Side, drawing her heavily accented words right along across the table. This is how Trigere starts many a tale,...

CALIFORNIA'S RETAIL BONANZA: TOO MANY STORES FOR THE CLIMATE.(Statistical Data Included)
January 2, 2002... LOS ANGELES -- Consider it another kind of California gold rush -- but this time it might be for fool's gold. From Silicon Valley to Velcro Valley, mall projects, luxury fashion houses and designer boutiques continue to open here at a...

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE RISES ECONOMIC RECOVERY AHEAD?(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... NEW YORK -- Consumers said they anticipate better business conditions and improved job prospects in the new year, adding another piece of evidence to the case suggesting that the U.S. economy could be on the road to recovery. Ending 2001...

SUZY.(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... On April 24th and 25th, Sotheby's is selling an extraordinary collection of magnificent jewels, the private treasure trove of a single owner, the late Janice Levin. The superb pieces are estimated to fetch between $7 million and $10 million,...

SHOW STOPPER.(at Milan spring fashion show)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... MILAN -- Designers are asking: Do you dare? Spring looks aren't for the shy. Instead, they sizzle in shapes so tiny they'll stop traffic, often with over-the-top details. Here, Missoni's fringed rayon top over rayon and spandex lame HotPants;...

SUGAR AND SPICE.(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... Yes, it's sweet -- but it's also more than a little bit sexy. White eyelet is this summer's must-have, in shapes that range from flirty, full skirts to fitted tops and jackets.

SUGAR AND SPICE.(eyelet fabric with spiked denim)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... LOS ANGELES -- While that oh-so-girlish fabric known as eyelet may be the sweetest look for summer, ladies here prefer to spice it up a bit. That means giving a slightly rougher edge to these pretty pieces by pairing them with denim spiked...

BUILDING ON BROKEN DREAMS; WHO'S TO SAY THE REVIVAL OF HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD ISN'T A SIGN OF BETTER THINGS TO COME?(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... The ongoing transformation of Hollywood Boulevard still surprises those of us who grew up here. But the "Broken Dreams" tag line that marred the boulevard for too long now seems dated. Young entrepreneurs, artists and designers are moving into...

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; RESEARCH FIRM LOOK-LOOK'S ONLINE SURVEYS HELP BUSINESSES PIN DOWN THE FAST-MOVING YOUTH MARKET.
January 2, 2002... Youth culture's whirlwind nature spells a heady challenge for anyone whose business depends on reading the minds of the 14-to-30-year-old set. The traditionally relied-upon quarterly and monthly trend reports are often dated by the time...

THREE TO WATCH; A TRIO OF RECENTLY OPENED CALIFORNIA BOUTIQUES BUCKS A TOUGH RETAIL ENVIRONMENT WITH SAVVY NICHES.
January 2, 2002... Launching Lola Evidently, $400 million can't buy respect. That's what Victoria Jackson faced with the beauty industry, its artists and editors, who endlessly slighted her namesake empire -- because of those much-maligned, but...

STAY TUNED; IT MAY NOT HAPPEN IN THE FIRST HALF, BUT AN ECONOMIC RECOVERY IS IN THE WORKS.
January 2, 2002... Along with the rest of the country, California slipped into a recession in the third quarter, as tourism plunged following Sept. 11. The state's industries also have struggled this year with rising energy costs and a minimum wage that's 23...

FAME AND FORTUNE; HOLLYWOOD'S RETAIL STAR IS RISING, THANKS TO A MIXED-USE MEGA MALL THAT RUNS THE GAMUT FROM THE ACADEMY AWARDS TO BANANA REPUBLIC.
January 2, 2002... As paparazzi flashes illuminate the faces of Rachel Leigh Cook, Paris Hilton and Jewel on this winter Friday night, shoppers at this city's newest mall crane their necks to get a good peek at this uniquely Hollywood spectacle. It's the...

MIND OVER MATTER; JEWELRY DESIGNERS ARE TAKING A SHINE TO THE HEALING POWERS OF GEMSTONES.(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... While wearing a beautiful bauble might bring a sparkle to your eyes -- or your finger -- it won't necessarily cure what ails you. But these days jewelry designers are turning to gemstones known for their healing powers -- though, it's...

AU NATUREL.(summer's fashion trend forecast)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... LOS ANGELES -- In a season that's loaded with granola vibes, designers are offering lots of hand-crafted pieces to match the laid-back mood. Tooled leather clutches, shell-trimmed belts and crocheted or macramed anklets prove that au naturel...

CIRCUS ACTS.(Milan spring fashion show)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... MILAN -- Circus artists may be daredevils, but that doesn't stop them from looking glamorous -- even when they're pirouetting on a tightrope or getting a hug from a huge elephant. For spring, a number of Italian designers went for a...

CATERING TO THE MATURE CROWD.(women 55 and older have become a hot demographic for many moderate and better apparel retailers and manufacturers)
January 2, 2002... DALLAS -- As their ranks swell and their spending power surges, women 55 and older have become a hot demographic for many moderate and better retailers and manufacturers. Companies are responding with apparel that is trendy: making...

BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS SPUR RETAIL GROWTH.
January 2, 2002... NEW YORK -- The city's lagging economy isn't stopping accessories makers from stampeding into town. From the trendy streets of SoHo to the upper echelons of Madison Avenue, Manhattan is bursting with new shops from accessories vendors and...

DIESEL'S DISTINCT DIGS; THE EDGY ITALIAN JEANS GIANT'S LATEST SHOCKER: ITS LOS ANGELES SHOWROOM IS LOCATED IN AN UNASSUMING-LOOKING 65-YEAR-OLD HOUSE.(Brief Article)
January 2, 2002... Across the street from hip supper club Moomba sits a quaint, little white house with a red door. It looks like an anachronism in this otherwise trendy West Hollywood neighborhood. But upon entering the Robertson Boulevard edifice, all notions...

MARKET CALENDAR; WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES MARKET, JAN. 17-21, 2002. THE DALLAS INTERNATIONAL APPAREL MART.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... SHOWROOM HOURS Thursday, Jan. 17-Monday, Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. DAILY EVENTS New Buyer Orientation Apparel Mart Thursday-Sunday, 9 a.m. & 2 p.m. Buyer's Lounge, 4C56, 4th Floor, Front Lobby Balcony. Buyer's...

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT; NANCY DIEBOLT, OWNER, TURTLETIQUE, DALLAS.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Where she shops: "Carol Ferrell, S. Collier, Brad Ritz, Brad Hughes, Sam Alexander & Associates, Kathy Kincannon (Yansi Fugel), Nat Ekelman's room (GeNe), Navia Plott, D. Reeves & Co., Summer Pailet, Gavin Smith, Carol Quist and Traub Co." ...

HOLDING PATTERN; WHEN IT COMES TO PREDICTING THEIR VOLUME FOR 2002, RETAILERS AND VENDORS ARE ADOPTING A WAIT-AND-SEE POSITION.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Retailers in 2001 faced one of their most challenging years in recent memory as they tried to entice consumers, who were worried about their jobs, their debts and their nation. Now retailers are wondering if they will fare any better in...

HARNER'S HANGAR; NOW THAT SCOTT HARNER & CO. HAS EXPANDED ITS SHOWROOM, A MARKET WEEK APPOINTMENT NO LONGER MEANS VISITING CRAMPED QUARTERS.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Given the current economic climate, it's rare to hear a showroom owner or retailer complain about overcrowding. But for Scott Harner & Co., located in rooms 4A57 and 4B55 of the Dallas International Apparel Mart, it was actually a detriment to...

ALL THAT GLITTERS; HOW CORPORATE AMERICA HELPED KATHRINE BAUMANN KICK OFF HER HOLLYWOOD-HIP ACCESSORIES LINE.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... For Kathrine Baumann, life is a medley of licensing. When the designer of a certain line of coveted crystal-studded minaudieres needs a little inspiration, all she has to do is look at the list of 23 brands that license her to transform...

ZANDRA DOES DALLAS; DESIGNER ZANDRA RHODES DROPS BY THE BIG D TO DRUM UP SUPPORT FOR HER LONDON MUSEUM.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Zandra Rhodes has the building, a bright pink and orange block that has raised eyebrows in the up-and-coming South Bank district in London. Now she needs the money to fill it. Rhodes is singlehandedly creating the first museum in London...

SPECULATION GROWS AS SAINT LAURENT SETS RARE NEWS CONFERENCE.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... PARIS -- The Yves Saint Laurent mystique grows. Further fueling speculation that the designer considered one of the greatest of the 20th century is soon to retire, Saint Laurent has summoned reporters to an exceptional news conference on...

IN BRIEF.(Amazon.com most popular shopping site)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... AMAZON.COM TOPS LIST: According to Nielsen/NetRatings' latest findings, Amazon.com was ranked the number-one shopping destination on the Web for November, with 31,487 unique visitors. Yahoo Shopping held the second spot with 27,003 unique...

LENZING SELLS 61% STAKE.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- Seeing little hope for improvement in the rayon market, Lenzing AG on Monday sold a 61 percent stake in its U.S. operations to a group comprising some of the unit's management and outside financial investors. Terms of the...

RIDING THE PATRIOTIC WAVE.(Flags on apparel after Islamic terrorist attacks)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- The flag and its legions of insignias will be entrenched in the fashion fort for seasons to come. The contemporary market has particularly been overwhelmed with patriotic merchandise -- from sweaters with American flags on...

CAMBODIAN TRADE DEAL RENEWED WITH LABOR CAVEAT.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration has renewed its bilateral textile agreement with Cambodia this week and carried forward its controversial provision on labor. Negotiators had faced difficulties in forging a new agreement in the...

JAPAN ECONOMY BLEAK, BUT FASHION BRIGHT.(Statistical Data Included)
January 3, 2002... TOKYO -- The yen might be in decline and other economic variables frighteningly unstable, but at least the Japanese have gotten back their appetite for fashion. With a national recession now in its second decade, unemployment hitting a...

LESLIE FAY CEO WARD TO LEAVE.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- John Ward, who became chief executive officer of The Leslie Fay Co. two years ago, succeeding John Pomerantz, is leaving the company on Friday. Ward, an 11-year veteran of the ready-to-wear giant, said he is departing for...

JEANS END '01 ON HIGH NOTE.(denim sells well during 2001 holiday season)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- It seemed like even Santa was buying denim this Christmas. Despite fears of lethargic holiday sales, specialty retailers and department stores reported denim as one of the strongest-selling categories this Christmas, with...

EURO TRANSITION SMOOTH -- SO FAR.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... PARIS -- European retailers Wednesday shrugged off concerns of confusion and long waits as they opened for the first time after the introduction of the new single currency, the euro. The currency began circulation in the 12-nation...

GOODMAN SIGNS ON WITH KATE SPADE.(Alan Goodman named senior vice president of international business development)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- In a bid to build its global presence, Kate Spade on Tuesday said Alan Goodman has joined as senior vice president of international business development. Currently, the handbag and accessories brand is sold in Japan and in a...

TEXTILES EKE OUT SMALL GAIN IN GRIM YEAR.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- The U.S. textile industry managed to return to profitability last year, but just barely and at a great cost of jobs, as it faced its sixth consecutive year of volume declines. The American Textile Manufacturers Institute on...

SOLDIER OF GOOD FORTUNE.(upcoming actor Josh Hartnett)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- What happens to a promising young actor -- a polite, 23-year-old Midwestern guy with an unusually magnetic screen presence -- after he's starred in one of the most expensive movies ever made? "I got asked to speak at the...

BOTH SIDES NOW.(soft details against hard elements in girls fashions)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Even the sweetest girls can have a tougher edge. And this season, designers are bringing it out, playing soft details against hard elements.

RICE, RICE BABY.(rocker Debbie Harry shows up at ricebar in Houston, TX)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... The flashy, huge Hard Rock Cafe rarely lured celebs -- except when they were paid to appear. But visiting rocker Debbie Harry already has held court in the newly opened ricebar, arguably Houston's tiniest nightspot. "She sat in the opium...

FASHION FETE.(Rising Star Awards gala in Dallas)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... They're the best at what they do, both in their day jobs and during their spare time. That was the message in November at the Fashion Group International's black-tie 2001 Rising Star Awards gala at the Park Cities Hilton in Dallas. ...

WESTERN EXPANSION.(Amon Carter Museum in Forth Worth expands facilities and offerings)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Most people think of the Amon Carter Museum in Forth Worth as a trove of Wild West paintings and sculptures by Frederick Remington and Charles Russell. Those works did serve as the nucleus of the collection when the museum opened in 1961,...

THE FASHIONABLE FRENCH OFFSPRING.(new Faconnable store in Dallas, TX)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Nordstrom Inc. in September opened its fourth U.S. Faconnable unit in the tony Dallas shopping mall North Park Center, with a slightly different merchandise mix than its sibling stores. The 5,000-square-foot shop, located near mall anchors...

NO HORSING AROUND.(new Ralph Lauren boutique in Houston, TX)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... If chic minimalism in Houston ever was questioned, such doubts were erased when Ralph Lauren officially opened its upscale Ralph Lauren boutique at the Galleria in Houston. The new store opened Sept. 13 with a whisper, not a shout -- perhaps...

IN THE MOOD.(for romantic fashions)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Whether dancing the night away or just slipping out for a cocktail, the season's dresses and skirts all have a romantic quality to them. There are wispy chiffon party frocks, peasant-inspired numbers and even lace-trimmed denim looks.

THE MART'S FASHION FORCE; BASED ON A COMMON BOND AND MISSION, SHOWROOM OWNERS AND MART MANAGEMENT HAVE TEAMED UP TO LURE BUYERS TO DALLAS.(International Apparel Mart)
January 3, 2002... A new spirit of cooperation has been forged among sales representatives at the International Apparel Mart in Dallas, with the goal of drawing more buyers to the building. Key leaseholders have started working with Mart management to...

BRIGHTEN UP; THE RETAILER'S MUST-HAVE LIST FOR NEXT SEASON INCLUDES BRILLIANT HUES, BASIC ITEMS AND ACCESSORIES.(clothing store buyers' plans)
January 3, 2002... There may be a chill in the air but buyers have a blistering hot summer in mind as they prepare for market. Apparel that is lightweight will be a priority for buyers, as will items -- simple, often moderately priced pieces that sell on their...

TALKING TRENDS; DONEGER GROUP HEAD DAVID WOLFE LOOKS INTO HIS CRYSTAL BALL AND PREDICTS WHAT'S AHEAD FOR 2002.(Classic styles still popular after Islamic terrorist attacks)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Do classics ever go out of style? Certainly not this year, declared David Wolfe, creative director of the Doneger Group, a retail consulting firm in New York. Wolfe predicted that classic suits, nautical and equestrian sportswear and...

SELLING TO THE SOPHISTICATE; THEIR TARGETED DEMOGRAPHIC MAY BE YEARS APART, BUT THE ONE THING LAFAYETTE 148 AND Y BY JERELL HAVE IN COMMON IS THE PURSUIT OF THE DISCERNING SHOPPER.(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... Y BY JERELL One-year-old junior sportswear line Y by Jerell is targeting style-savvy teens whose interests extend beyond pink bubble gum and boy bands. "Y is about more sophisticated looks for the older juniors who want something...

NEW LINES; HERE'S A SNEAK PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE LATEST RESOURCES TO HIT THE MART.
January 3, 2002... ST. MAARTEN USA, Room 4G76 SP & Co. Missary St. Maarten this month is debuting Spanish sportswear label SP & Co. and French blousemaker Missary for the first time in the U.S., and the launch includes representation at the Mart. SP...

PARK IT; THE PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY RETAIL SCENE OF TONY TWIN COMMUNITIES UNIVERSITY PARK AND HIGHLAND PARK IS A PLEASANT ALTERNATIVE TO THE MALLS OF NEARBY DALLAS.
January 3, 2002... Located four miles north of the hustle and bustle of downtown Dallas, is a pair of unassuming communities referred to as the "Park Cities." The city of University Park and the adjacent town of Highland Park are a mere 3.7 and 2.2 square miles,...

BRIGHT STARS.(patriotic prom dresses)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- Going to the prom is right up there with apple pie and baseball on the list of favorite American traditions. And this season's dresses are honoring Old Glory with loads of red, white and blue. Here, polyester satin dresses by...

JOY RIDE.(teen fashions)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- Who doesn't love the glamorous life? Certainly teenagers do. And though more often than not they're content to wear their favorite pair of jeans day in and day out, come prom night, they morph into movie stars. In fact, this...

PROM '02: COCKTAIL TO CORSETS.(party and prom dresses)(Brief Article)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- Teens are always ready to party and prom dress makers are hoping that their biggest purchase will be on the dress. Among the important trends for prom this year are short cocktail looks, dresses made of lace, glitter, sequins...

TARGETING THE HOME FRONT.(activewear makers trends)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- Activewear makers are counting on the family outing and channel surfing to be major activities in 2002. With the slumping economy, the war in Afghanistan and an undercurrent of concern about terrorism, more Americans are...

KMART STOCK HITS YEARLY LOW.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 3, 2002... NEW YORK -- Shares of Kmart Corp. plummeted 13 percent Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week low following a ratings cut by retail analyst Wayne Hood of Prudential Securities. Hood also raised the possibility of a bankruptcy down the road. ...

JUNE'S NEW TUNE.(June Jacobs introduces new spa retail line)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- June Jacobs, who in the early Nineties teamed up with Peter Thomas Roth as one of the wellness pioneers, is about to launch a spa retail line under her own name. It is designed to be a more feminine, user-friendly entry in a...

PRODIGY: A PRICY PROPOSITION.(new moisturizer from Helena Rubinstein)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- There seems to be no recession in the land of high-end moisturizers. Prodigy, the priciest item in the Helena Rubinstein line, at $125 for a 50-ml. jar, is set to join its upscale sisters of the skin at retail counters in March....

MOLTON BROWN LOOKS LONG TERM.(cosmetics company plans)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- "Our timing was terrible," Molton Brown chief executive officer Charles Denton said candidly about a U.S. relaunch of the London brand's revamped color cosmetics line, which started selling exclusively in Barneys New York on Sept....

BEAUTY KEEPS IN STEP WITH RETRO TREND.(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Thunderbirds are back, so are fishnets and big hair. Not surprisingly, the retro craze has crept into the beauty business, too. Retailers report that after Sept. 11, consumers have been flocking to merchandise that makes them...

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY VIA SCENT.(Comme des Garcons new fragrance Incense)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... PARIS -- Incense, the latest Comme des Garcons unisex fragrance series, is meant to conjure up "a spiritual journey around the world" to make people dream and remember, according to Adrian Joffe, managing director at the firm. The names...

TOP NOTES.(cosmetics industry news briefs)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... RUMOR MILL: Speculation is heating up again in Europe that Swiss flavors and fragrance company Givaudan is about to acquire Haarmann & Reimer, the wholly owned fragrance and flavors subsidiary of Bayer AG. "As we have always said, if...

POLECI INTRODUCES FIRST SHOP.(boutique in West Hollywood, CA)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... LOS ANGELES -- One of the most difficult holiday shopping seasons in years wasn't going to prevent 12-year-old contemporary manufacturer Poleci from opening its first boutique. The pristine white, gallery-styled store bowed at 105 South...

WINSTON NAMES U.S. WATCH VP.(Jon Omer named VP of Harry Winston watch division)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Harry Winston is moving ahead with plans to expand its watch business. As part of that strategy, Jon Omer has joined the Fifth Avenue jeweler as vice president of its U.S. timepiece division. He replaced Steven Shonebarger,...

STAR WARS: WILL EDITORS TWINKLE IN 2002?(magazine editors)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Call it the J-Lo-ification of magazine publishing: for years now the trend among upscale editors has been to leverage their way into the limelight. But in the wake of Sept. 11, the high-gloss celebrity culture that spawned...

KLEIN'S NEW DESIGN.(New York City boutique)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Amidst the vegetable merchants and sock retailers that have inhabited the Lower East Side for years lies Klein's, a high-end boutique offering European designer collections. After having successfully sold their wares for...

A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND.(new DKNY advertising)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Like hot dogs and bagels are to its cuisine, Broadway is to its theater and the Empire State Building is to its skyline, DKNY holds iconic stature when it comes to New York City fashion. After making the equivalent of a cameo...

HAIR CARE KEPT SIMPLE.(Gene Martignetti's Simply Organic)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Designing an all-natural hair care line hasn't been the biggest challenge in Gene Martignetti's life. Watching his son battle leukemia twice within 10 years, then suffering from congestive heart failure himself at age 48, was....

PAINT FOR THE FACE.(Naieem Abdool's Paint Cosmetiques cosmetics line)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Makeup doesn't have to be complicated -- at least not according to Naieem Abdool, founder of Paint Cosmetiques, a makeup line he designed with close attention to detail for women-on-the-go. Abdool, 30, said he designed all...

NOODE AIMS TO SHIELD SUN'S RAYS.(Noode Shield Me)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Just because Seth Ratner's teen skin care business is booming doesn't mean he's resting on his laurels. On the contrary, he's just developed a new product for his line Noode (pronounced new day). Called Shield Me, its name hints...

ELDER-BEERMAN TAPS MASON TO SERVE AS INTERIM PRESIDENT.(Steven C. Mason)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. has appointed Steven C. Mason interim president, to succeed Frederick J. Mershad, who is retiring as chairman, president and chief executive officer. A search for a new president and ceo is under...

QVC MARATHON DRAWS 10,000 NEW SHOPPERS.(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Is it possible to move more than a half-million beauty products in one day? Yes, it is. Just ask QVC. In its first-ever 24-hour beauty marathon, held Saturday, Dec. 29, the TV retailer ended up shipping some 500,000 packages...

MINI SCENTS SELLING QUICKLY AT CVS STORES.(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- CVS is the latest mass-market retailer to offer an open-sell miniature designer fragrance program. Since Nov. 1, the drugstore chain has been selling mini versions of select prestige fragrances, including CK One, Elizabeth...

IN BRIEF.(apparel industry news briefs)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... AFOOT AT FEDERATED: Footstar Inc.'s Meldisco division will take over operations of Federated Department Stores' 46 leased children's shoe departments in July and will open as many as 175 additional kids' shoe areas in the next three years, the...

IT WAS AN UGLY CHRISTMAS AT RETAIL, EVEN FOR PRESTIGE BEAUTY.
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Christmas was no gift for prestige beauty retailers. An ambivalent shopping surge that developed too late coupled with a recession-hardened reluctance to spend money resulted in a painful holiday for major department store...

NEIMAN'S DEC. COMPS DOWN, BUT NET EFFECT STILL UNKNOWN.(Neiman Marcus Group's December comparable-store sales)(Brief Article)
January 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- The first wave of December same-store sales results may have eased some fears about just how tough the holiday season was, but they did little to alleviate concerns about fourth-quarter and yearend profits. Neiman Marcus...