WWD articles from June 2009

WWD archives from June 2009

WWD MONDAY.
June 1, 2009... Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents June 1, 2009 CAPTION(S): The Bare Facts For Gucci cruise, Frida Giannini continues in the house tradition with simple, often...

Recession's Opportunity: A Slew Of Retail Formats Plot Aggressive Growth.
June 1, 2009... Byline: Sharon Edelson LAS VEGAS The retail and shopping center industries may be down in the dumps, but some companies are looking on the bright side and still expanding. Even as the recession has some developers' backs against...

Wells Fargo Raises Hartmarx Deal Doubts.
June 1, 2009... Byline: Vicki M. Young The battle for bankrupt Hartmarx Corp. entered a new stage Friday as Wells Fargo charged Emerisque lacked the financing to buy the American apparel firm or a commitment to U.S. jobs if a deal can be struck...

WWD MONDAY: Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear.
June 1, 2009... FASHION 6*****For cruise, Gucci designer Frida Giannini focused on sleek basics intended to create a modern, no-fuss wardrobe. GENERAL 1*****There's a slew of retail concepts emerging and developers are talking about building new...

Daily Quote.(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... "I think the women are better than the men. I think if I were a woman here, I would be a lesbian." Karl Lagerfeld, on his first-ever visit to Moscow, discussing Russians. Page 3.

Correction.(Correction notice)
June 1, 2009... The name of Joy Herfel, president of Polo Menswear, was misspelled in a story on page 12, Friday.

Today On WWD.COM.
June 1, 2009... More looks from the resort-cruise collections of Gucci, Rachel Roy, Elie Tahari, Chris Benz, BCBG Max Azria, Max Azria and Herve Leger by Max Azria WWDTrend: Camisoles Additional images from the Burberry NYC party and the Stan Gellers...

Coming This Week.(Brief article)(Calendar)
June 1, 2009... MONDAY: New York Women's Resort Apparel Market (through June 12). WEDNESDAY: Denim by Premiere Vision, Paris (through Thursday). THURSDAY: Fashion Industry Gallery Women's Apparel & Accessories Market, Dallas (through Saturday). ...

Karl's Moscow Adventure.(Karl Lagerfeld)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Alastair Gee MOSCOW On Friday, Naomi Campbell was wearing a czarist-inspired outfit and perched on the balcony ledge of a ninth-floor presidential suite here. Behind her, jutting from roofs, were gold onion domes and red...

Williamson Set To Show In London.(Matthew Williamson )(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Samantha Conti LONDON London is rapidly becoming a hot spot for the spring collections. Today Matthew Williamson will reveal his decision to show in London in September to mark the 25th anniversary of the British Fashion...

Richemont Taps Wikstrom For Exec Post.(Marty Wikstrom appointed as chief executive officer of Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Nina Jones LONDON Compagnie FinanciA[umlaut]re Richemont is making a bid to strengthen its fashion and accessories houses in the face of the economic downturn. Last week the luxury goods group named retail veteran Marty...

Lacroix Commits To Keeping House Alive.(Christian Lacroix)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Miles Socha With contributions from Jennifer Weil PARIS In the wake of Christian Lacroix's Chapter 11 filing last week, the designer has told his collaborators he will give "200 percent" to keep the 22-year-old couture house...

Sign Of The Times.(Burberrys Ltd. opened Madison Avenue headquarters)
June 1, 2009... Thursday evening, a mix of fashion editors, designers and celebrities braved the cold and mist, and ascended to the New York Palace Hotel's rooftop to help Burberry celebrate the neon sign on top of its new Madison Avenue headquarters....

Noble Effort.(Deborah Vivien Cavendish, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire working on her memoirs)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Samantha Conti Her eyesight is failing and she can't read much anymore, but that hasn't dampened the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire's passion for the written word preferably handwritten. "I can't do e-mail. I'm too old and too...

The Shape Of Things.(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... For Cruise, Gucci's Frida Giannini focused on sleek basics intended to create a modern, no-fuss wardrobe. Body-conscious silhouettes, at times as tight as a second skin, were accented by sporty details. There were short, zippered dresses,...

The Getaways.(fashion designs)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Inspired by an English "it" girl's effortless style, Max Azria's resort collection was a bohemian dream of draped caftans and tunics in weightless fabrics. Meanwhile, at HervA[c] LA[c]ger, Azria played with modern minimalism and geometric...

Pink Slip Grows At Grand Central.
June 1, 2009... Byline: Karyn Monget Amid recession-driven layoffs, Margo Andros is giving a positive twist to the expression "pink slip." Andros expanded her lingerie boutique called Pink Slip to a larger location at Grand Central Station in...

Ultimo Picks Peaches.(Peaches Geldof of Miss Ultimo)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Louise Bartlett LONDON Peaches Geldof has been named the new model for lingerie label Miss Ultimo and will be featured in an ad campaign. She unveiled the images Wednesday at Debenhams department store on Oxford Street...

Jimmy Choo, Elton John Join For Project Pep.(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Sophia Chabbott Jimmy Choo, known for sharp stilettos and edgy clutches, is showing its softer side. The luxury accessories firm is launching Project PEP, a limited edition collection of handbags, shoes and small leather goods,...

Mask Force.(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Venessa Lau Watch collectors, take note. Vacheron Constantin is finally unveiling the third and last set of its MA[c]tiers d'Art Les Masques collection with a kickoff black-tie bash Tuesday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The...

Findings.(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... VIVA TAPS RIANNA: Viva International Group has named Sal Rianna chief financial officer and chief administrative officer. Rianna served as chief operating officer for luxury linen purveyor Frette North America. He was also vice president of...

Fashion Scoops.
June 1, 2009... KATE GOES VINTAGE: Kate Moss is adding some vintage to her fragrance wardrobe. In September, the model-turned-designer will introduce Vintage by Kate Moss, a fruity floriental scent, with her fragrance licensee Coty. A plethora of fellow...

Memo Pad.
June 1, 2009... FINAL FRONTIER: Louis Vuitton takes its travel theme "to infinity and beyond" in its latest "Core Values" campaign underlining its travel roots: The campaign features astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Sally Ride , marking the 40th...

Raynor Resigns From Unite Here.(Bruce Raynor )
June 1, 2009... Byline: Ross Tucker NEW YORK Bruce Raynor has severed his ties with UNITE HERE and will join breakaway union Workers United in a leadership role. Raynor released a statement to UNITE HERE union members on Friday tendering his...

Poleci Names Jeffrey Chow Head Designer.(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg Poleci has appointed Jeffrey Chow head designer for the brand. Chow is already at work on the spring 2010 collection that will be shown during New York Fashion Week in September. He is based in New York and...

Industry Remembers DNR's Gellers At Service.(Stan Gellers of Daily News Record)(Obituary)
June 1, 2009... Byline: David Lipke A sizable cross-section of the men's wear industry convened Thursday evening at a memorial service for Stan Gellers, the former DNR senior editor and columnist who died in March at the age of 84. Held inside the...

Groupe Clarins Sales Execs Shift Roles.(Danyelle Boilard-Paul)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Gillian Koenig Groupe Clarins USA has restructured its sales force. Danyelle Boilard-Paul, who was senior vice president of sales and marketing for the fragrance division, has been named senior vice president of sales and...

Tiffany Maintains Outlook For Year Despite Fall In Net.(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Byline: Alexandra Steigrad Tiffany & Co. was able to limit the slide in its first-quarter earnings to 62.2 percent despite a steep revenue drop that included a 42 percent decline at its New York flagship. Still, the firm matched...

Retail Stocks Rise In Week, But Finish Down For May.
June 1, 2009... Byline: Evan Clark Retail shares rose 1.8 percent last week, but fell in May as tough first-quarter results and dour projections tempered hopes for a consumer comeback later this year. The S&P Retail Index dropped 6 percent last month...

In Brief.(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... OILILY IN BANKRUPTCY: Olly's Holding USA Inc., which operates the Oilily stores in the U.S., on Thursday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy court protection in Manhattan. The children's and women's specialty chain operates 25 stores. Its former...

Weekly Stocks.(Table)
June 1, 2009... 52-WEEK***************VOLUME*****AMT High*****Low*****Companies*****P/E**********Last*****Change 74.79*****13.66*****Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)*****13.6*****19855188*****30.11*****3.63 26.14*****8.50*****Acadia...

Where To Buy.(clothes featured)(Directory)
June 8, 2009... The brands featured in this issue are available at the following retailers. 1928 JEWELRY: 1928.com 2(X)IST: Bloomingdale's 3RD RAIL: J.C. Penney A.N.A.: J.C. Penney A.V. MAX: Kitson ABAETE FOR PAYLESS: Payless ...

Fall Favorites.(autumn fashion)
June 8, 2009... Byline: Jessica Iredale and Nick Axelrod What gets the stylish set going for fall? WWD asked a slew of designers and the just-plain fashionable for their everyday autumn essentials. Isaac Mizrahi: DayGlo dust bag from my fall...

Sweater Set.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Byline: Jessica Iredale By now it's hardly news that michelle obama likes her cardigans. The First Lady has flaunted the staple's versatility on occasions ranging from official state visits to serving lunch at a soup kitchen. The result: a...

Mothers Day.(clothing of family women)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Byline: Jessica Iredale You've heard of models off-duty. how about moms off-duty? As in the celebrity set, who can't be expected to go glam all the time. Like mere mortal moms everywhere, some of the most famous family women out there...

City Chic.(women's clothes fit for the city)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Byline: Mayte Allende PHOTOS BY ROBERT MITRA Power dressing is within reach. For fall, expect some very chic looks from labels that everyone can afford. CAPTION(S): Dereon's cotton and spandex top and Trixxi Clothing Company's...

The Trend: Too Cool In School.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Pops of neon, punky patterns and a dose of attitude are essential for any aspiring "It" girl. Jolt cotton and spandex jacket. Adidas cotton T-shirt. Pastry plastic and metal sunglasses. Arizona cotton T-shirt. Only Nine...

The Trend: The Ride Stuff.(women's clothes for a weekend getaway)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Casual favorites like distressed denim and comfy sweaters accented by a hearty dose of plaid make for layered looks that are perfect for a weekend ride. Tracywatts wool hat. Izod cotton and spandex shirt. St. John's Bay cotton...

Jungle Fever.(jungle inspired women's clothes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Animal prints, tribal jewelry and ethnic motifs it's time to go wild. Nicole by Nicole Miller polyester and spandex tunic. Kemestry leather and oxidized brass cuff. A.n.a. suede bag. Sam Edelman calf hair shoes. Decree...

Glitterati.(embellished women's clothes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Simple is chic, but embellishment rocks. Liz Palacios crystal and enamel brooch. WD-NY polyester and acrylic fake fur jacket. Carolee crystal earrings. CC Couture polyester and rhinestone blouse. WD-NY sequined polyester...

Clay Mates.(women's clothes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... With a few hints of pink, feminine loungewear and cozy knits in putty tones feel just right. Wacoal nylon, polyester and spandex nightgown. Smartdogs by Grandoe deer suede and shearling slippers. GapBody Modal and spandex robe. ...

Skater Boy.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Pops of color, plaid and stripes are returning to the forefront, creating the iconic skater look. Element cotton hat. Globe cotton sweater. Element cotton T-shirt. Kill City cotton shirt. Sheckler skateboard. ...

New Tradition.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Casual and comfy elements added to classic dress looks make tried-and-true the new country cool. Dorfman Pacific wool hat. American Living cotton shirt. H&M sunglasses. V.Fraas acrylic scarf. Concepts by Claiborne cotton...

Cold Comfort.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... For outerwear, mixing natural fibers with high-tech fabrics increases the hip factor, not to mention breathability, fit and warmth. Buffalo cotton and polyester vest. Ben Sherman wool sweater. Energie polyester vest. V.Fraas...

No Joke.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 8, 2009... Black and white and red all over never looked better, especially when lounging around with the paper. Splendid Mills cotton shirt. Jockey cotton shirt. 2(x)ist cotton shirt. Oliver Peoples glasses. Nautica cotton robe....