WWD articles from March 2000

WWD archives from March 2000

FACE TO SPIN OFF FASHION MAGAZINE.
March 31, 2000... LONDON -- The Face wants more of the style pie. The British magazine owned by the Wagadon division of Emap plc will launch a biannual spinoff this September focusing on women's and men's fashion. The magazine, code-named Project Pop,...

POLISH REMOVERS GET POSH.
March 31, 2000... NEW YORK -- Women know that if they put it on, they also have to take it off -- nail polish, that is. Aside from chipping at it, a cotton ball and an acetone-based liquid (or non-acetone for artificial nails) have been the standard...

BLUEFLY GETS $15 MILLION INVESTMENT.
March 31, 2000... NEW YORK -- Bluefly, a leading online off-pricer, has received a $15 million funding commitment from its largest shareholders, a group led by Soros Private Equity Partners. Of the $15 million available, Bluefly has so far borrowed $3...

CORRECTION.
March 28, 2000... The credit for the photo of Oscar that appeared on page 6, March 27, was omitted. The photo is from AMPAS/Neal Peters Collection.

CORRECTION.
March 24, 2000... The first name of Donna Weaver, a Kellwood Co. executive, was incorrect in a caption for a photo accompanying a story on page 12, March 23.

GROWTH PATTERNS.
March 24, 2000... Tracking the increasing importance of ethnic hair care.

CORRECTION.
March 17, 2000... In 1999, LVMH acquisitions, translating from the French franc at current exchange, totaled nearly $1.5 billion. In a story starting on page 1, March 10, on LVMH's yearend earnings, the figure was misstated, as were the sales figures for the...

CORRECTION.
March 15, 2000... Portia de Rossi is a star of "Ally McBeal." The show was incorrect in a story on page 4, March 14. In the same story, Peter Gallagher was misidentified and Thora Birch's name was misspelled in a caption.

CLARIFICATION.
March 15, 2000... Laura Wenke, who was senior vice president of marketing and communications at Anne Klein, said she resigned from the company, effective March 8, clarifying the terms of her departure as reported on page 2, March 13.

FELLING PLAID.
March 9, 2000... Get plaid. This classic pattern used to be only for uniforms, skirts and coats. But it's just as spirited on evening dresses this fall.

ANIMAL MAGNETISM.
March 9, 2000... Animal prints have that certain appeal. Whether it's sexy python or fake tiger, skirts, dresses and pants are getting a little wild this fall.

FIFTIES SOMETHING.
March 9, 2000... The Fifties are forever, it seems, with ever-popular silhouettes that are flattering and party-fun. Fashion rewinds this fall with lots of flared skirts, hourglass shapes and ruched bodices.

THE PLAYER.
March 9, 2000... No simpering wallflower, she. This girl knows how to play in comfort without compromising style in cool prints, lots of denim and easy shapes.

UPTOWN GIRL.
March 9, 2000... Always up-to-date, the Uptown Girl epitomizes understated chic. This season, she's the designer's muse. Looks for fall include knit shells, sleek blouses and slim, seamless pants.

PUTTING POLITICS ASIDE, FIT RIDES PARTY LINE.
March 6, 2000... NEW YORK -- Politics may have played a behind-the-scenes part in the logistics of Wednesday night's Alumni Star Salute for the Fashion Institute of Technology's scholarship fund, but once the tribute dinner began, its honorees tried to...

CASUAL STYLES SPARK HOPE OF SPRING REVIVAL.
March 6, 2000... NEW YORK -- The struggle to revive the legwear business continues, as some retailers eke out small victories by trying out just about every merchandising remedy they can think of. A full recovery remains elusive for the listless...

NOTHING BUT NET.
March 6, 2000... WHERE'S WAL-MART? The deal struck recently by Sears, Carrefour and Oracle to create a business-to-business marketplace has allied the second-largest American retailer, Sears, with the globe's second-largest merchant, Carrefour, but for now...

THE JEWELS IN TOMMY'S LINEUP.
March 6, 2000... NEW YORK -- Though the company has been struggling through some tough times, the push never seems to slow in Tommy Hilfiger's quest to broaden its megabrand's reach. The firm is about to launch its first collection of jewelry, which is...

THE NEW GENERATION.
March 3, 2000... Class of 2000 rocks beauty's world