WWD articles from January 2011

WWD archives from January 2011

WWD.(Melanie Thierry, Diane Kruger and Giorgio Armani)(Brief article)
January 31, 2011... WWD MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY Couture PARIS Spring 2011 THE SIDACTION ACTION STYLE: MELANIE THIERRY AND DIANE KRUGER WERE AMONG THE CELEBRITY CROWD AT THE SIDACTION AIDS BENEFIT IN PARIS, PAGE 8. PLUS: A...

Mark Lee Seen As Man To Bring New Era To Barneys.(Barneys New York)
January 31, 2011... Byline: LISA LOCKWOOD Mark Lee Seen As Man to Bring New Era to Barneys One of the most-watched acts in fashion is beginning to play out: Mark Lee's reinvention of Barneys New York. The highly regarded Lee has been Barneys New York's...

In WWD Today.
January 31, 2011... IN WWD TODAY Innerwear Makers Seek a Boost*****STYLE, PAGE 7 INNERWEAR: As market week approaches, firms are hoping consumers get out of their buying-only-basics mood. American Apparel's Deadline*****PAGE 2 FINANCIAL: American...

American Apparel Deadline Looms.
January 31, 2011... Byline: EVAN CLARK American Apparel Deadline Looms It's crunch time once again for Dov Charney, chief executive officer of American Apparel Inc., who has made a habit out of living on the edge, financially and otherwise. The company,...

Wal-Mart U.S. Names Mac Naughton CMO.(Duncan Mac Naughton as chief merchandising officer)(Brief article)
January 31, 2011... Byline: SHARON EDELSON Wal-Mart U.S. Names Mac Naughton CMO Wal-Mart U.S. on Friday tapped Duncan Mac Naughton as chief merchandising officer, responsible for all merchandise categories across the retailer's 3,700-plus domestic stores. ...

Munnelly To Catherines.(Joan Munnelly of Charming Shoppes Inc., Catherine division)(Brief article)
January 31, 2011... Byline: DAVID MOIN Munnelly to Catherines Joan Munnelly IS returning to retailing as senior vice president of merchandising at the Catherines division of Charming Shoppes Inc. Munnelly, a former chief merchandising officer at Claire's...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
January 31, 2011... DAILY QUOTE Sometimes I find it a little intimidating to have to be glamorous. EMMY ROSSUM. STYLE, PAGE 2

Today On WWD.COM.
January 31, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM FASHION: See the latest couture, pre-fall collections and accessories at WWD.com/fashion-news. EYESCOOP: See additional images from the Sideaction Gala and Young Collectors' Night at the Winter Antiques Show as well as...

Coming This Week.
January 31, 2011... COMING THIS WEEK MONDAY: Intimate Apparel Market Week, New York (through Thursday). Alberto Culver Co. reports first-quarter sales and earnings. TUESDAY: New York Shoe Expo (through Thursday). Fashion Los Angeles Fall 2011...

Lanvin Lands On Rodeo.(Beverly Hills Lanvin)(Rodeo Drive)
January 31, 2011... Byline: RACHEL BROWN Lanvin Lands on Rodeo Beverly Hills Lanvin's retail march across the U.S. has landed the French fashion house here, where it has assumed a place among Rodeo Drive's collection of luxury brand stores. Lanvin's...

Designer Charles Nolan, 53.(Obituary)
January 31, 2011... Byline: ROSEMARY FEITELBERG Designer Charles Nolan, 53 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Church in Manhattan for designer Charles Nolan, 53, who died Sunday at his uptown apartment. The cause of death was...

Fashion Scoops.(briefs)
January 31, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS FOCUSING ON FERRA: There is another white knight on the horizon that may guarantee a future for the Gianfranco FerrA[c] label. A Milan-based source said the Dubai-based Paris Group has submitted a binding offer to FerrA[c]'s...

Diamond Life.(Photograph)
January 31, 2011... Byline: PHOTOS BY GIOVANNI GIANNONI Diamond Life Designers were living large at couture, but not all of them piled on the carat weight. While some looks sparkled and shined, others showcased diamond shapes within subtle embroideries,...

WWD Style.
January 31, 2011... WWD STYLE Lights, Cameras, Sidaction! The ninth annual Sidaction AIDS benefit helped close out couture week in Paris on Thursday night. Among the more than 700 gala goers was French starlet Melanie Thierry, seen above in YSL. For more,...

Elie Tahari Launches Emmy Rossum Handbag.
January 31, 2011... Byline: LAUREN BENET STEPHENSON Elie Tahari Launches Emmy Rossum Handbag After years of wearing Elie Tahari's designs and tailoring them to her liking, actress Emmy Rossum felt she had some constructive criticism to offer. Tahari said,...

Stella & Dot Finds The Sweet Spot.(Sequoia Capital Operations L.L.C.)(appointment of Alfred Lin)
January 31, 2011... Byline: LAUREN BENET STEPHENSON Stella & Dot Finds the Sweet Spot Direct-selling jewelry company Stella & Dot is reinventing the "Avon lady" stereotype with the help of new talent and new technology. After an extensive career...

Windsor Jewels Acquires Marina B.(Brief article)
January 31, 2011... Byline: RACHEL STRUGATZ Windsor Jewels Acquires Marina B NEW YORK Marina B, the fine jewelry collection conceived by Marina Bulgari in the Eighties, will relaunch later this year. Acquired by Windsor Jewels Inc. last year, the...

Jewelry Fair Promising For Industry.
January 31, 2011... Byline: COURTNEY SMITH Jewelry Fair Promising for Industry VICENZA, Italy Gold and jewelry fair Vicenzaoro First 2011, which ended a six-day run Jan. 20, produced some positive signs for the sector. With 1,500 high-end brands...

Fresh Items Key At Premiere Classe.
January 31, 2011... Byline: JENNIFER WEIL Fresh Items Key at Premiere Classe PARIS Retailers who made the rounds at the Premiere Classe trade show that ran from Jan. 22 to 25 here were on the lookout for unique accessories. "We're just trying to find...

Madden Plotting Johnson's Growth.
January 31, 2011... Byline: ROSEMARY FEITELBERG Madden Plotting Johnson's Growth NEW YORK Rather than wait out the still-stalled economy, Steve Madden is on the hunt for new labels and is ramping up Betsey Johnson's business. Last fall Steven Madden...

Memo Pad.
January 31, 2011... MEMO PAD LAPHAM'S SHOOTING STARS: Rather than celebrate our celebrity-crazy culture, Lewis Lapham gave it a royal roast recently with help from Philip Seymour Hoffman, Mandy Patinkin, Alec Baldwin and Linda Emond . Judging from all the...

DVF Award Honorees Named.
January 31, 2011... Byline: MARC KARIMZADEH DVF Award Honorees Named NEW YORK For the second time, Diane von Furstenberg is tipping her hat to women from around the globe who have made a difference in the lives of other women. On March 11, von Furstenberg...

Breaking Away From Basics.
January 31, 2011... Byline: KARYN MONGET Breaking Away From Basics Vendors will be treading cautiously at this week's fall 2011 market in hopes that first-quarter business will pick up steam. Based on Christmas sell-throughs, fall offerings will be...

Sidaction Packed.
January 31, 2011... Sidaction Packed Fashion and film stars converged for the Sidaction AIDS benefit gala that capped off Paris couture week on Thursday night. MA[c]lanie Thierry, Diane Kruger, Emmanuelle BA[c]art and Pio MarmaA[macron] joined the likes of Jean...

Antique Chic.(Brief article)
January 31, 2011... Antique Chic The phrase "antiquing" doesn't generally conjure up images of sequin shifts and Louboutin heels, nor thumping hip-hop music and disco-inspired lighting, but such was the scene Thursday night at New York's Park Avenue Armory for...

WWD.(Kate Middleton and Charlene Wittstock and couture runway trends)(Brief article)
January 28, 2011... WWD FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY PARIS Couture Spring 2011 PLUS: The Brits go Tory (Burch, that is) and backstage beauty trends at the couture. ROYAL SMACKDOWN The world is about to get two new royal princesses...

In WWD Today.
January 28, 2011... IN WWD TODAY Agent Provocateur's Intimate Plan*****PAGE 3 INNERWEAR: The British brand aims to double sales this year with a string of new stores and products. Catching a Rising Star*****PAGE 7 NEWS: Fashion Group International doles...

Bertelli's Bold Move: Prada's Long-Awaited IPO Planned For Hong Kong.(Patrizio Bertelli on initial public offering)
January 28, 2011... Byline: LUISA ZARGANI With contributions from Amanda Kaiser and Nina Jones BERTELLI'S BOLD MOVE Prada's Long-Awaited IPO Planned for Hong Kong MILAN Prada SpA is trying yet again. The Italian luxury goods house said Thursday that...

H&M Profits Drop 10.8%.(Hennes & Mauritz AB)
January 28, 2011... Byline: JOELLE DIDERICH H&M Profits Drop 10.8% PARIS Hennes & Mauritz AB, the world's third-largest fashion retailer, posted a surprise 10.8 percent profit drop in its fiscal fourth quarter as rising purchasing costs and...

Rag & Bone Takes Manhattan.
January 28, 2011... Byline: MARC KARIMZADEH Rag & Bone Takes Manhattan NEW YORK Rag & Bone's Marcus Wainwright and David Neville are putting their stamp on lower Manhattan, guerrilla-style. On Thursday, the duo unveiled a new marketing platform by...

Shen Tapped For Hilfiger China Post.(Steve Shen of Tommy Hilfiger China)(Brief article)
January 28, 2011... Byline: LISA LOCKWOOD Shen Tapped for Hilfiger China Post The tommy hilfiger group has appointed Steve Shen chief executive officer of Tommy Hilfiger China. This move follows the group's decision last March to assume direct control of...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
January 28, 2011... DAILY QUOTE I am very grateful for all the times I have fallen, because I had to get up and reinvent myself to be not just me again but the new me. NORMA KAMALI. PAGE 7.

Today On WWD.COM.
January 28, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM FASHION: See full runs of show from couture week in Paris and more looks from Ann Taylor Loft summer at WWD.com/fashion-news. BEAUTY: See more images from backstage at the couture shows at WWD.com/beauty-industry-news. ...

Michelle Obama Puts Kara Ross On World Stage.
January 28, 2011... Byline: LAUREN BENET STEPHENSON Michelle Obama Puts Kara Ross on World Stage After almost 20 years as a niche jewelry designer, it seems Kara Ross has been called up to the major leagues thanks to prime placement on Michelle Obama's...

Agent Provocateur Accelerating Growth.
January 28, 2011... Byline: SAMANTHA CONTI Agent Provocateur Accelerating Growth LONDON British lingerie brand Agent Provocateur is shifting into high gear in the U.S. and at home in a bid to double sales within the next three years. The company, whose...

You're So Transparent.(fashion trends)(Brief article)
January 28, 2011... You're So Transparent And we mean that in only the kindest way. Many of the looks at couture were translucent, done up in everything from sheer chiffons and clear embroideries to materials that seem to have made their way from the kitchen to...

Gowntown Express.(Franck Sorbier and Rabih Kayrouz)(Brief article)
January 28, 2011... Gowntown Express Both Franck Sorbier and Rabih Kayrouz offered up creative and sculptural dresses many which would look magnificent on the red carpet. Franck Sorbier: What Franck Sorbier lacks in industry clout, he makes up for with...

Fashion Scoops.(Naomi Campbell, Hugo Boss and Mark Sanchez and Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez)
January 28, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS NO-SHOW CONTENDERE: Naomi Campbell was nowhere to be found Thursday when a brusque New York State Supreme Court Judge Judith Gische told the supermodel's lawyers that they have until Feb. 24 to respond to accusations, including...

Fgi Awards Rising Stars.(Fashion Group International's Rising Star Awards)
January 28, 2011... Byline: MARC KARIMZADEH FGI Awards Rising Stars NEW YORK Being a rising star can be a double-edged sword at least according to Norma Kamali, who was a keynote speaker at Fashion Group International's Rising Star Awards Thursday. "A...

Ewert To Succeed Zimmer As Men's Wearhouse CEO; Founder Remaining Chairman.(Douglas Ewert and George Zimmer)
January 28, 2011... Byline: JEAN E. PALMIERI Ewert to Succeed Zimmer As Men's Wearhouse CEO; Founder Remaining Chairman George Zimmer, chairman, chief executive officer, and ubiquitous spokesman for The Men's Wearhouse Inc., is getting ready to turn over the...

WWD Style.(runway cosmetic trends and new Tory Burch London store)(Brief article)
January 28, 2011... WWD STYLE Cat's Meow Couture beauty looks in Paris included the bold and the striking such as Dior's violet cat's-eye, above. For more, see page 4. A Tory Story Tory Burch opens second overseas unit, this time in London. See page 2.

Tory Burch Crosses The Pond.(London store launched)
January 28, 2011... Byline: SAMANTHA CONTI Tory Burch Crosses the Pond LONDON Tory Burch is transporting her American lifestyle concept to Europe with her first stand-alone store here, joining one she already has opened in Rome. Earlier this week in...

Staff In Licensing Deal For Just Cavalli.(Roberto Cavalli Group and Staff International)
January 28, 2011... Byline: LUISA ZARGANI Staff in Licensing Deal for Just Cavalli MILAN Roberto Cavalli Group and Staff International have signed a 10-year licensing agreement for the global production and distribution of the Just Cavalli line, starting...

Memo Pad.(periodical advertising and Alixe Boyer)
January 28, 2011... MEMO PAD COUNTING THEM UP: Was Lady Gaga a hit with Vogue's advertisers? How did Katy Perry fare for People StyleWatch and Elle? The all-important March fashion and lifestyle magazines are about to hit newsstands, which means the first...

P&G Zeros In On Beauty Ritual.(Procter & Gamble Co.)
January 28, 2011... Byline: MOLLY PRIOR P&G Zeros In on Beauty Ritual Procter & gamble co. is bent on changing consumers' beauty rituals to expand existing categories and gain more traction in emerging markets. "We need to innovate in everything we...

Kinerase's Mass Market Offshoot.(Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase)
January 28, 2011... Byline: RACHEL BROWN Kinerase's Mass Market Offshoot Setting off another quake along the fragile fault line separating prestige and mass beauty distribution, skin care brand Kinerase has created a lower-priced offering called Dr. LeWinn by...

Wild At Heart.(hair and makeup runway trends)
January 28, 2011... Byline: JENNIFER WEIL Wild At Heart PARIS How were the out-of-this-world hair and makeup looks conjured up for couture-clad models on catwalks for the spring 2011 season, which ended here Wednesday? At Valentino, David Hamilton...

Swarovski Unveils Aura Scent.(Aura by Swarovski)
January 28, 2011... Byline: NINA JONES WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM JENNIFER WEIL Swarovski Unveils Aura Scent LONDON Swarovski is taking its first plunge into the world of fragrance with Aura by Swarovski, due out this spring. The crystal maker created the...

La Prairie's Infusion.(Cellular Power Infusion)
January 28, 2011... Byline: MATTHEW W. EVANS La Prairie's Infusion La Prairie is looking to charge up with Cellular Power Infusion, an antiaging treatment product designed to "boost" skin repair and be used with existing regimens. The item, which includes...

A Shift To Upscale Offerings At Mass.
January 28, 2011... Byline: FAYE BROOKMAN A Shift to Upscale Offerings at Mass NEW YORK Buoyed by the success of premium skin care, mass merchants plan to further increase upscale assortments while adding enhanced services. That's not to say, however,...

Sephora's Italy Push Hits Milan.(Brief article)
January 28, 2011... Byline: KERRY OLSEN Sephora's Italy Push Hits Milan MILAN Sephora is ramping up its Italian expansion plans. The LVMH MoA't Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned perfumery is continuing its quest to snare the retail leadership of the highly...

Outlook Brightens For Prestige Beauty.(luxury cosmetics industry)
January 28, 2011... Byline: MATTHEW W. EVANS Outlook Brightens for Prestige Beauty Compared with a 10 percent decrease in prestige fragrance sales in 2009, one might say 2010 was a sort of banner year. Total prestige fragrance sales last year were $2.5...

Battle Royale.(Kate Middleton and Charlene Wittstock)
January 28, 2011... Byline: SAMANTHA CONTI, LONDON, AND CHANTAL GOUPIL, PARIS Battle Royale Europe's most famed royal courts are about to add two very fresh faces, both sure to draw comparisons to their forebears and each other. WWD took an early look at the...

WWD.
January 27, 2011... WWD THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY PARIS Couture Spring 2011 THE COACHMAN COMETH MensWeek: COACH IS OUT TO DOUBLE ITS MEN'S WEAR BUSINESS THIS YEAR VIA MORE PRODUCTS AND MORE STORES. PAGE ONE PLUS: Dolce &...

Going On Impulse: Macy's Plots Push In Contemporary With Exclusives.
January 27, 2011... Byline: DAVE MOIN GOING ON IMPULSE Macy's Plots Push In Contemporary With Exclusives NEW YORK Macy's is aiming to get hipper and muscle deeper into the contemporary market. The all-American department store, which has built its...

In WWD Today.
January 27, 2011... IN WWD TODAY Sofia Vergara's New Career*****PAGE 3 CELEBRITY: The star of "Modern Family" launches her own fashion line via Kmart. Naomi's Court Date*****PAGE 8 LEGAL: Naomi Campbell's legal team aims to have a preliminary hearing in...

Valerie Chapoulaud-Floquet Tapped For Vuitton NA Post.(Brief article)
January 27, 2011... Byline: MILES SOCHA ValA[c]rie Chapoulaud-Floquet Tapped for Vuitton NA Post PARIS Drawing on its management reserves, Louis Vuitton has named ValA[c]rie Chapoulaud-Floquet the new president and chief executive officer of Louis...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
January 27, 2011... DAILY QUOTE There's a new sense of luxury coming to France. It's luxury dressing that's wearable. JASON BRODERICK, GENERAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER FOR MEN'S WEAR, HARRODS. MEN'S WEEK, PAGE 2.

Today On WWD.COM.
January 27, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM FASHION: See full runs of show from couture week in Paris at WWD.com/fashion-shows-reviews. BEAUTY: See Beauty Radar Screen at WWD.com/beauty-industry-news. EYESCOOP: See Celebrity Fashion: Cold-Weather Style at...

Gucci, P&G Extend Pact.
January 27, 2011... Byline: KERRY OLSEN Gucci, P&G Extend Pact MILAN Gucci is set to broaden its fragrance brand into a full beauty house. The Italian fashion house, together with its licensee, Procter & Gamble Prestige, announced today they...

Poccia Named Gurwitch CEO.(Claudia Poccia )
January 27, 2011... Byline: JULIE NAUGHTON Poccia Named Gurwitch CEO Claudia Poccia is leaving Avon Products Inc. to become president and chief executive officer of Gurwitch Products, parent company of the Laura Mercier and RA[c]Vive brands. She replaces...

Kmart Shows Its Sexy Side.
January 27, 2011... Byline: DAVID MOIN Kmart Shows Its Sexy Side NEW YORK On a photo shoot at Milk Studios, Sofia Vergara is cupping the front of a tight leopard bustier dress and tugging a little where her assets are emphasized, provocatively adjusting...

Grand Finale.
January 27, 2011... Grand Finale At the last day of Couture, "yes he cancan" was the word at Jean Paul Gaultier, while Valentino perfected the pleat and Elie Saab layered up with lace and embroidery. Jean Paul Gaultier: Confession: When Jean Paul Gaultier...

Tod's, Bulgari 2010 Revenues Climb.
January 27, 2011... Byline: LUISA ZARGANI Tod's, Bulgari 2010 Revenues Climb MILAN Steady growth, aided by a leap in the fourth quarter, and gains across all geographic markets helped two leading Italian luxury brands post higher revenues in 2010. ...

Traub, Gulf Related Team In Abu Dhabi.
January 27, 2011... Byline: DAVID MOIN Traub, Gulf Related Team in Abu Dhabi Gulf Related, a joint venture of Related Companies and Gulf Capital, and Marvin Traub, the international retail consultant, have teamed up to create a shopping, dining and...

Privacy Sought In Campbell Case.(Naomi Campbell)
January 27, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD Privacy Sought in Campbell Case NEW YORK Naomi Campbell's lawyers are hoping to keep their high-profile client out of the spotlight. In advance of Campbell's hearing today for alleged breach of contract,...

Fashion Scoops.
January 27, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS PLAY BEFORE WORK: Sometimes the lure of fashion is just too strong. Sporting a tamer coif than usual, La Roux front woman Eleanor Jackson confessed she'd sneaked out from recording the band's next album in London to see Jean...

Men's Week.
January 27, 2011... Men's Week January 27, 2011 Mister Softee A new softer shoulder in tailoring was all over the Milan and Paris runways, like this one from Jil Sander by Raf Simons. For more runway trends, see pages 4 and 5. GET IT WHOLESALE! ...

Coach Aiming To Double Men's Wear Biz.
January 27, 2011... Byline: by JEAN E. PALMIERI Coach Aiming To Double Men's Wear Biz Freestanding stores, new product part of the growth plan. NEW YORK Coach Inc. wants a bigger piece of the men's wear pie. The plan, which will begin this year,...

Buyers Love Paris In The Fall.
January 27, 2011... Byline: by WWD Staff Buyers Love Paris in the Fall Van Noten, Watanabe, Owens, Dior Homme, Lanvin among standouts. PARIS Strong on creative, masculine and luxurious designs, the French capital is starting to give other men's wear...

Brooks Brothers To Wholesale To Nordstrom.
January 27, 2011... Byline: by JEAN E. PALMIERI Brooks Brothers To Wholesale To Nordstrom NEW YORK Brooks Brothers is about to become a wholesaler. The venerable retailer will reveal today that it has created a partnership with Nordstrom to sell its...

President Barack Obama A+: State Of Fashion 2011.(Brief article)
January 27, 2011... PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA A+ State of Fashion 2011. Obama gets an A+ for dressing the part and evolving with the changing U.S. political climate. 2011 Roomier silhouette exudes comfort Lighter shade avoids color conflict Sky blue...

$34.5 Million.(Brief article)
January 27, 2011... $34.5 million Value of all men's and boys' suits, sport coats and dress coats exported from the U.S. to other markets in the year ended Nov. 30, 5.5 percent above the prior-year level of $32.7 million. The biggest recipient of these exports...

The New Gentleman.(Brief article)
January 27, 2011... Byline: ALEX BADIA The New Gentleman In a season that showcases casual elegance, rich textures and touches of old school, here are the top trends from the European runways. LIGHT GRAY SOFT SHOULDER FLUID LONG COATS RETRO...

Dolce & Gabbana Updates Milan Store.
January 27, 2011... Byline: by LUISA ZARGANI Dolce & Gabbana Updates Milan Store MILAN Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have revamped their men's boutique here and it's all male. "The store now has a younger, more contemporary vibe," said Dolce...

Love, Chicago Style.(Jay Cutler )
January 27, 2011... Byline: CATHERINE G. O'HARA Love, Chicago Style An MCL turned their QB into an SOB. Now, Chicago's got its starter's back. Viral bullies, beware! That's one message of the Jay Cutler saga. At least in Chicago, where, after an early...

Memo Pad.
January 27, 2011... MEMO PAD THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT: GQ has revealed the finalists for its fourth annual Best New Menswear Designers in America competition, with the talent pool this year including Patrik Ervell, Alexander Wang for his T by Alexander Wang line,...

WWD.
January 26, 2011... WWD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY PARIS Couture Spring 2011 PAGING EDITH HEAD! As Oscar nominations are unveiled, there are hopes at least some actresses will opt for the unpredictable on the red carpet. Style,...

In WWD Today.
January 26, 2011... IN WWD TODAY The CFDA's View of Michelle*****PAGE 2 NEWS: The CFDA steps in to the debate over Michelle Obama's choice of a British designer for last week's state dinner. Lawrence O'Donnell, Prime Time Player*****STYLE, PAGE 8 MEDIA:...

Coty Inc. Gets Funding From Two Investors, Stirring IPO Speculation.
January 26, 2011... Byline: MOLLY PRIOR Coty Inc. Gets Funding From Two Investors, Stirring IPO Speculation Coty Inc. May be moving plans for an initial public offering to the front burner again. Speculation about a possible IPO by the beauty firm whirled...

Sales, Profits Up At Coach.
January 26, 2011... Byline: VICKI M. YOUNG Sales, Profits Up at Coach Shares of coach inc. fell 0.5 percent Tuesday despite second-quarter results that rose 25.9 percent and beat Wall Street's expectations by 3 cents a share. For the three months ended...

Massoni Headed To Kenneth Cole.(Carol Massoni )(Brief article)
January 26, 2011... Byline: MARC KARIMZADEH Massoni Headed to Kenneth Cole NEW YORK Carol Massoni will join Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. as president of consumer direct on Feb. 2. Most recently, she was senior vice president of merchandising and...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
January 26, 2011... DAILY QUOTE There's a way to avoid being hated I can do the f--ing weather. LAWRENCE O'DONNELL, STYLE PAGE 8.

Today On WWD.COM.
January 26, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM EYESCOOP: See more images of the Oscar nominees and They Are Wearing: Paris at WWD.com/eyescoop. FASHION: See full runs of show from couture week in Paris, as well as the latest pre-fall collections at WWD.com/...