WWD articles from November 2006

WWD archives from November 2006

PRAIRIE DOLLS.(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Welcome back, Laura Ingalls. Designers are channeling the American pioneer with loose, layered and romantic looks. Here, left, Ports 1961's linen skirt, Eskell's linen and rayon top and Laurie B's cotton and linen cardigan, and right, Toni...

GUCCI'S GINZA STATEMENT: UNVEILS NEW LOOK IN EIGHT-STORY FLAGSHIP.(Gucci Guccio S.p.A.)
November 1, 2006... Byline: Alessandra Ilari TOKYO - Gucci now has its very own tower. The Italian luxury brand will inaugurate today an eight-story glass building in the high-end Ginza shopping area here that not only was built from scratch - the land...

ICONIX ACQUIRES OP BRAND FOR $54M.(Iconix Brand Group bought Ocean Pacific from Warnaco Group)
November 1, 2006... Byline: Vicki M. Young NEW YORK - Iconix Brand Group has bought itself a new baby: the Ocean Pacific brand from the Warnaco Group for $54 million. Op is a leading global action-sports lifestyle brand that is more than 35 years old. As...

CHANEL TAPS U.S. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.(John Galantic )
November 1, 2006... Byline: Marc Karimzadeh, Molly Prior CHANEL IS IMPORTING ITS NEXT U.S. CHIEF from the beauty world. The company named John Galantic as president and chief operating officer of Chanel Inc. He joins from Coty Inc., where he was president...

IN BRIEF: SIMON INCOME RISES...TANDY'S FIRST QUARTER...COLLINS JOINS NHL.(John Collins joins National Hockey League )
November 1, 2006... Byline: COURTNEY COLAVITA SIMON INCOME RISES: Simon Property Group recorded a solid third quarter on Tuesday and showed no signs of slowing its development pipeline. The country's largest mall real estate investment trust reported a 27.2...

FIELD TRIP.
November 1, 2006... "Little House on the Prairie" may have ended decades ago, but its inspiration lives on for spring. Cotton smocks and crocheted knitwear - all layered with lots of underpinnings - make for good-girl looks with an extra-sweet side. ...

FULL HOUSE OF CELEBS AT ACE AWARDS.(Accessories Council Excellence )
November 1, 2006... Byline: Jennifer Hirshlag NEW YORK - The Accessories Council Excellence awards and the accompanying gala sure have become hot tickets. Just ask Suzy Menkes. The fashion critic of the International Herald Tribune took her prize for...

KRESSLEY WOMEN'S LINE SET FOR QVC DEBUT.(Carson Kressley)
November 1, 2006... Byline: Whitney Beckett He's built his campy schtick on helping out fashion-challenged, slobbish men. Now, in the latest stampede of celebrities trying to be designers, QVC hopes Carson Kressley's ubiquity will stretch to his own line of...

LAUDER LOOKS TO DIVERSIFY ITS DISTRIBUTION.(Este Lauder Cos.)
November 1, 2006... Byline: Molly Prior NEW YORK - Despite its roots in American department stores, the Este Lauder Cos. is focused on expanding its global reach and setting up shop in more retail venues, William P. Lauder, president and chief executive...

MEMO PAD: UN-FORTUNE-ATE...PASS THE KLEENEX.(Andy Serwer promoted at Time Inc.)
November 1, 2006... Byline: Stephanie D. Smith, Amy Wicks UN-FORTUNE-ATE: Halloween brought scares of a different kind to the halls of Fortune when staffers learned at a noon meeting that Time Inc. editor in chief John Huey had promoted Andy Serwer to the...

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE TAKES STEP BACK IN OCT.
November 1, 2006... Byline: Vicki M. Young AMERICANS BECAME MORE CONCERNED ABOUT JOBS last month as the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 105.4 from a revised September reading of 105.9. The drop in consumer optimism surprised...

NORTHPARK TO JUMP ONTO THE RUNWAY.(NorthPark Center )
November 1, 2006... Byline: Holly Haber DALLAS - NorthPark Center here is taking to the runway as part of its strategy to become the top fashion mall in the Southwest. Inspired by New York's 7th on Sixth, NorthPark Center will present 15 fashion shows...

SCHWARZENEGGER STRIKES INDUSTRY-FRIENDLY BALANCE.(Arnold Schwarzenegger )
November 1, 2006... Byline: Khanh T.L. Tran, Rachel Brown LOS ANGELES - Exuding celebrity charm, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger smiled at a Mexican restaurant here as admirers snapped photos and he accepted the endorsement of the Latino Coalition, a business...

ROMPER ROOM.(baby clothing)(Brief article)
November 2, 2006... Onesies aren't just for babies anymore. For spring, juniors and denim designers are big on rompers that are short, flirty and have a schoolgirl spirit. For more, see pages 6 and 7. Caption(s): From left, a printed cotton romper and cotton...

ICONIX IS ON THE HUNT TO ACQUIRE MORE BRANDS AS NET RISES 54 PERCENT.(Iconix Brand Group)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Vicki M. Young NEW YORK - After swallowing Mossimo and Ocean Pacific, Neil Cole and his team at the Iconix Brand Group are still hungry for acquisitions. The company plans additional licensing deals for the nine brands under...

IN BRIEF: BERNARD CHAUS NET RISES...AMAZON SALES.(Brief article)
November 2, 2006... BERNARD CHAUS NET RISES: Bernard Chaus Inc., designer of women's career apparel and casual sportswear, said Wednesday that first-quarter net income jumped as the company profited from the launch of the women's Kenneth Cole Reaction line. For...

CORRECTIONS.(Correction notice)
November 2, 2006... Zac Posen president Barry Miguel was once president of Marc by Marc Jacobs Menswear. Due to misinformation from Zac Posen, his title was incorrect in a story on page 2, Tuesday. John Galantic has been named president and chief operating...

SOLID REVENUE BUOYS WARNACO.
November 2, 2006... Byline: Vicki M. Young NEW YORK - The Warnaco Group Inc. said Wednesday that third-quarter income more than doubled compared with a year ago. For the three months ended Sept. 30, income was $14.6 million, or 31 cents a diluted share,...

FIRST LOOK AT SCARLETT'S REEBOK LINE.(Scarlett Johansson)(Brief article)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Whitney Beckett Scarlett Johansson has been inspired by the Eighties. The actress was just six years old when the decade ended, but images from "Flashdance" and "Let's Get Physical" left a lasting impression. And now,...

GUESS PROFITS SOAR IN 3RD QTR.
November 2, 2006... Byline: Ross Tucker Rising sales and revenues across all business segments - with the biggest gains in Europe - spurred Guess Inc. to triple-digit earnings gains for the third quarter and first nine months of the year. For the three...

LUXURY BRANDS WIN INFRINGEMENT JUDGMENT.(Louis Vuitton Malletier)(Brief article)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Liza Casabona Louis Vuitton Malletier and other luxury brands won an order for permanent injunction and judgment on consent against a number of Chinatown businesses and affiliated defendants in Manhattan federal court. The...

MRS.CLEAN.(Jill Clayburgh)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Elisa Lipsky-Karasz Anyone who believes actresses are vain ought to take a look at Jill Clayburgh's two stunning performances this fall - one on stage in "The Clean House," and the other on screen in "Running With Scissors." ...

WALL FLOWER.(Erin Davie contracts with Broadway Companies Inc.)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Emily Holt Erin Davie is quiet, with an unassuming manner and a voice that's downy soft. So she's not an obvious choice to play young Little Edie Beale in the current Broadway production of "Grey Gardens." Because if Little Edie is...

FRANCO FILES.(Mireillie Guiliano and her book French Women Don't Get Fat)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg WHEN MIREILLE GUILIANO HANDED IN 400 PAGES FOR HER first book, "French Women Don't Get Fat," her editor at Knopf was a bit taken aback. "They had just published Bill Clinton's book, and they said to me,...

PLAY DATE.(accessories)(Brief article)
November 2, 2006... Girls just want to have fun - and what's more playful than a snappy little romper? It's the perfect item for spring, whether while lounging around or kicking up your heels. Caption(s): Fire's acrylic romper and Ben Sherman's cotton shirt....

L'WREN'S NEST.( L'Wren Scott and her works)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Nandini D'Souza NEW YORK - The stars aligned Monday night at a little table at Chelsea hot spot Bette where former president Bill Clinton, Mick Jagger and Bette Midler huddled and giggled and chatted. And at similarly cozy tables...

YOUTUBE'S FASHION FIND.
November 2, 2006... Byline: Ross Tucker William Sledd began posting video blogs on YouTube three months ago, sharing his thoughts and feelings on everyday subjects from his dog to cell phones. Last month, Sledd introduced the first in what has become a...

A CHANGE IN SCENERY.(Acne Jeans partnering with Browns Focus opening a facility in United Kingdom)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Nina Jones When demand for the Swedish denim brand Acne Jeans began to swell at London's Browns Focus boutique, both companies were compelled to do something dramatic. But instead of simply expanding Acne's collection at the...

GROWING A PRECIOUS GEM.(Ruby's Kate Eccles-Ogle works)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Ross Tucker Kate Eccles-Ogle took two years and created more than 200 samples in developing the fit of a superskinny style for her line, Ruby. This was the only style offered when Ruby premiered in February, and its success has...

WORLDLY POSSESSIONS; THE TOP NINE DESIGNER ACCESSORIES FEMALE CONSUMERS AROUND THE GLOBE ARE PURCHASING.
November 2, 2006... Byline: Cecily Hall, with contributions from Sophia Chabbott In the business of fashion, accessories are simply the icing on the clothing that comes down the runway. This year's spring collections showcased plenty of different accessories....

FARN INKS ASPREY DEAL, UNVEILS GOUTAL SKIN CARE.(Gary Farn Ltd.)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Matthew W. Evans With contributions from Brid Costello, London, Jeanine Poggi Fragrance distributor Gary Farn Ltd., which just introduced Annick Goutal's skin care collection in the U.S., has inked a deal with Asprey to distribute...

MEMO PAD: COSMO CONVENTION...SCHOOL'S IN SESSION.
November 2, 2006... Byline: Amy Wicks, Stephanie D. Smith COSMO CONVENTION: In all the hype about the Web, the publishing strategy that gets lost in the noise is overseas expansion. But those who think it's just a case of planting their flag in a foreign land...

SURVEY POINTS TO STRONG HOLIDAY.(housing market)(Brief article)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Jeanine Poggi, Arthur Zaczkiewicz As several specialty retailers posted mixed same-store sales Wednesday, a Deloitte & Touche USA LLP consumer survey painted a bright picture for the holiday shopping season. The survey also...

OUTDOOR ASSOCIATION SEEKS TRADE COMMISSION RULING.(Outdoor Industry Association)
November 2, 2006... Byline: Kristi Ellis WASHINGTON - The chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee has asked the International Trade Commission to determine the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers producing performance outerwear pants and jackets,...

FASHION SCOOPS: MOVIN' ON...OPRAH'S BEST BET.(Simon Fuller contracts with Claudia Schiffer)
November 2, 2006... MOVIN' ON: Claudia Schiffer has joined Roland Mouret and Victoria and David Beckham in the orbit of British entertainment impresario Simon Fuller. The model has inked a partnership with Fuller, who propelled the Spice Girls to fame, dreamed up...

ROUGH RIDER.(Pantene introduces Texturize)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Pantene is betting that tousled, layered hair is here to stay with Texturize, a line of styling products designed to create textured hair looks, which will be launched in January. Industry sources expect Texturize to generate as much as $50...

DEPT. STORES' OCTOBER COMPS STRONG, WAL-MART FORECAST WEAK.(Market share report)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Liza Casabona, With contributions from Katherine Bowers October comps blew hot and cold as department stores sizzled and some specialty retailers fizzled because of their fashion mix, but the surprise was Wal-Mart's forecast of flat...

NEIMAN'S TO BUY REST OF SPADE.(Neiman Marcus Group and Kate Spade LLC)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Sophia Chabbott, With contributions from Jeanine Poggi In a move crucial to the future of Kate Spade LLC, Neiman Marcus Group said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday that it will purchase the...

KENNETH COLE EARNINGS SLIP.(Kenneth Cole Productions Inc.)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Jeanine Poggi NEW YORK - Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. reported a third-quarter earnings decline on Thursday, but the results still surpassed company expectations. For the three months ended Sept. 30, income declined 15 percent...

HUGO BOSS SEES SALES, NET RISE.(Hugo Boss Group)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Melissa Drier BERLIN - The Hugo Boss Group grew both net income and sales 15 percent in the third quarter, with strong women's wear sales gains continuing to bolster group performance. Net income reached $99.8 million, or 78.3...

IN BRIEF: FIELDS JOINS TRUE RELIGION...FEDERATED DEBT.(True Religion Apparel Inc. appointed Emilio Fields)(Federated Retail Holdings Inc. to buy back long-term debt)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... FIELDS JOINS TRUE RELIGION: True Religion Apparel Inc. has appointed Emilio Fields to the newly created position of director of marketing and public relations. Fields, a 13-year industry veteran, spent the last six years as director of...

A QUIET GLAMOUR.(Escada AG's womens clothing)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... NEW YORK - The Escada design team took a turn toward purism for spring with chic sheath dresses, delicate blouses and a dramatic ruffled wrap jacket, most of which were in a soft neutral palette. For evening, there were plenty of stunning...

FASHION SCOOPS: THE MARRYING KIND...NOT QUITE MADLY...BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED?(Clemmie Hambro and Orlando Fraser)(Hussein Chalayan's fashion designing)(Stephen Burlingham of Tiffany's new fragrances)
November 3, 2006... THE MARRYING KIND: Clemmie Hambro and Orlando Fraser are set to marry today in what is being trumpeted in the British press as one of the grandest weddings of the year. The couple - she is a great-granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill and he...

OLIVE & BETTE'S TO UNVEIL NEW WEB SITE.(oliveandbettes.com )
November 3, 2006... Byline: Julee Greenberg Olive & Bette's is getting serious about cyberspace. The contemporary retailer, which operates four boutiques in Manhattan, is relaunching its Web site, oliveandbettes.com on Monday. The company has operated a...

SHU UEMURA ON THE LIPS.(Shu Uemura Cosmetic Inc.'s Rouge Unlimited)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Julie Naughton TALK ABOUT A COLOR STORY. Shu Uemura, the quirky Japanese makeup brand of which L'Oral is a majority owner, feels so strongly about its patent-pending hybrid pigment technology that it is betting its lipstick...

MICHAEL KORS' VACATION IN A BOTTLE.
November 3, 2006... Byline: Julie Naughton Now that the third season of "Project Runway" has wrapped up and his spring 2007 ready-to-wear show is a memory, Michael Kors is headed back to the beach. The designer's Island Michael Kors scent, which launched in...

TOM FORD LAUNCHES BLACK ORCHID.
November 3, 2006... Byline: Pete Born and Julie Naughton NEW YORK - Tom Ford arrived at Saks Fifth Avenue Thursday evening to launch Black Orchid, the first installment of a complete beauty brand to be introduced over the next year - and he took the highly...

SOLANGE AZAGURY-PARTRIDGE LAUNCHES SCENT.(Zodiac)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Miles Socha, with contributions from Jennifer Weil PARIS - Looking to get Stoned at the fragrance counter? You soon can. That's the name of a heady new eau de parfum by London jewelry designer Solange Azagury-Partridge that boasts...

HOFFMAN TO OFFER ROUND-THE-CLOCK SKIN CARE.(Lisa Hoffman Night and Day 24 Hour Skincare)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Michelle Edgar After years of traveling, Lisa Hoffman - wife of actor Dustin Hoffman - decided to take the frustration that came with her frequent packing routine and turn it into a beauty business. Her new creation is Lisa Hoffman...

PANTENE: TEXTURE HERE TO STAY.(Richardson-Vicks Inc. Pantene Co.)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Andrea Nagel Pantene executives envision a future filled with layered, chunky and piece-y hairstyles. Hence, Pantene Texturize, a new styling line designed to help consumers achieve a variety of textured looks. "We are out...

PHYSICIANS FORMULA GOES HIGH TECH.(Physicians Formula Cosmetics Inc.)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Michelle Edgar To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Physicians Formula will launch 98 new products over the course of next year - the largest number of items the company has ever introduced in that time span. "We're concentrating...

WHOLE FOODS LAUNCHING MINERAL FUSION MAKEUP.
November 3, 2006... Byline: Crystal Martin Whole Foods Market is getting cosmetics right, naturally. Mineral Fusion, an all-natural mineral makeup line, is launching in 152 Whole Body sections of Whole Foods stores Nov. 8. Whole Foods executives collaborated...

DOUGLAS OPENS THE DOOR TO U.S. EXPANSION.(Douglas Cosmetics)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Faye Brookman SAUCON VALLEY, Pa. - Rita Donnerstag, president of Douglas Cosmetics, beamed from ear to ear as she snipped the turquoise ribbon marking the official opening of the company's latest store, a 3,000-square-foot unit in...

YAROK: GREEN APPROACH TO HAIR HEALTH.(Mordechai Alvow's new Yarok Sensory Treatments)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Michelle Edgar Editorial hairstylist Mordechai Alvow plans to bring back hair's shine with the launch of Yarok Sensory Treatments, a botanical-based line of conditioning treatments designed to replenish the scalp and restore shine...

TOP NOTES: UNILEVER NET DOWN...BPI MOVES...(Beaut Prestige International appointed Monique Sne)(Aftelier Perfumes' line of liquid and solid perfumes)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Byline: AFTELIER HITS BENDEL'S UNILEVER NET DOWN: Unilever reported third-quarter profits were down 45 percent to 812 million euros, or $1.04 billion at average exchange, and nine-month profits down 10 percent to 2.92 billion euros, or...

HOLLYWOOD'S MANE WOMAN.(Kimberly Kimble, hair dresser)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Julie Naughton Editor's note: Due to a printer's error, the last three lines of "Hollywood's Mane Woman" in the November issue of WWDSalon were omitted. Here is the story in its entirety. Kimberly Kimble's demeanor is as gentle...

SNIPPETS: AVON AWARDS...STAFFING UP...CEW'S NEXT ACT.(Avon Foundation Awards Celebration)(L'Oral Professionnel appointed Barry Holmes)(Cosmetic Executive Women's Women in Beauty Series)
November 3, 2006... AVON AWARDS: At this week's sixth annual Avon Foundation Awards Celebration at the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center in Manhattan, Avon honored crusaders against breast cancer and domestic violence and raised more than $500,000 for those...

MEMO PAD: KARL VS. FRANCE...PITT-Y THE FOOL...ROLL THE DICE.(Karl Lagerfeld)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Robert Murphy, Stephanie D. Smith, Amy Wicks, Irin Carmon KARL VS. FRANCE: What's Karl Lagerfeld's opinion about France, his adopted home? Well, it seems pretty grim, judging from an opinion piece he penned in this week's Paris...

EXTENSION SOUGHT FOR ANDEAN PACT.(Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act of 2002)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Kristi Ellis WASHINGTON - High-ranking House members have urged the two top Republican leaders to move quickly on legislation extending a trade preference program for Andean countries that expires at the end of the year. The...

FALL TRENDS, RETRO LOOKS HEAT UP ATLANTA.
November 3, 2006... Byline: Georgia Lee ATLANTA - Boosted by positive consumer response to fall trends, buyers at AmericasMart sought to keep the good vibes going for spring, buying new interpretations of current bestsellers, such as dresses as tunics. ...

LENOX SQUARE SETS $12M EXPANSION PLAN.(Simon Properties luxury mall)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Georgia Lee ATLANTA - Lenox Square, a Simon Properties luxury mall here, is launching a $12 million expansion that will add a floor to its Neiman Marcus anchor, along with second-level mall space for high-end contemporary fashion...

BAGIR LTD. GETS PATENT FOR SHAPERFECT LINER.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Whitney Beckett Forget girdles. Bagir Ltd. has patented a Lycra-blend liner it claims makes women look a size smaller. Unlike other shaping products, Bagir's Shaperfect liner is affixed inside pants and skirts without altering...

MACY'S GETS NEW 'IMPULSE' IN SAN FRANCISCO.(Macy's West launches new department)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Emili Vesilind Amid heightened competition, Macy's West has launched a redesigned Impulse contemporary department in its San Francisco flagship. Elements of the new concept, which features black-and-white decor accented by...

SPRING TRAINING.
November 3, 2006... Comic Strip beauty Hollywood's Hair Maven Salon Openings Accessories Galore Caption(s): ON THE COVER: Soft, face-framing waves make for a halo effect at Bill Blass. Hair by Jimmy Paul for Bumble and bumble.

NIGHT- LIGHT.(good night's sleep)
November 3, 2006... Byline: ANDREA NAGEL Eight hours qualifies as not only a "good night's sleep" for most, but, as the ubiquitous advertisements for sleep aids declare, a medical necessity. However, for some of the most successful hairstylists, four to five...

LET IT SHINE; HOLIDAY HAIR COMMANDS VOLUME AND A DASH OF ALLOVER SPARKLE. LUCKILY, SOME DELIVER THE GOODS IN ONE NIFTY SET.(Buyers guide)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Andrea Arterbery and Crystal Martin 1. Bumble and bumble has put together the Light Kit gift set for the holiday season. The Styling Lotion provides body and hold and the Shine Spray adds intense shine with subtle texture. The...

OPEN FOR BUSINESS.(Rita Hazan Salon moves to different plance)(Sedusa Hair Diffuser's hair curler)(Christopher Perkins of Robert Kree salon's new shop)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Andrea Nagel, MATTHEW W. EVANS, KAVITA DASWANI, MICHELLE EDGAR, RACHEL BROWN Since the final months of the year focus so much on looking good, it's no wonder why so many salons are now opening and expanding. WWDSalon lists the...

DECKED OUT; HAIRDRESSERS ARE ACCESSORIES JUNKIES. THEY OWN COSTLY TRINKETS, FROM SOLID GOLD WATCHES TO VINTAGE GLASSES. SEE WHAT THEY'LL FLAUNT-OR COLLECT-THIS SEASON.
November 3, 2006... Byline: Michelle Edgar Dennis Lanni Editorial hairstylist Bumble and bumble Downtown New York Stetson Modern Collection, black Eastern hat, $250. "I like the anonymity a hat gives me while I'm working. I feel like...

RETAIL BUZZ.(Bumble and Bumble showcases special clothing at its store)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... This month, Bumble and bumble is showcasing a new retail space on the top floor of its training academy in New York's Meatpacking District. Everything from Timothy Everest's ready-to-wear line to Bill Amberg's leather attach cases will be...

SATIN WORKS WONDERS.(Satin Wonders offers satin pillowcases)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Jackie Lawson, owner and president of Satin Wonders in Maryland, thinks satin pillowcases are good for more than just a comfortable night's rest. She maintains they protect hairstyles, reduce breakage and help maintain hair's moisture balance....

THEY ALL FALL OUT; HAIR LOSS IS A PROBLEM MANY PEOPLE ARE EMBARRASSED TO TALK ABOUT. SALONS ARE NOW OFFERING TREATMENTS THEY SAY HELP MINIMIZE HAIR LOSS' DEBILITATING EMOTIONAL EFFECTS.(Directory)
November 3, 2006... Salon: Pierre Michel, New York Treatment: RepHair by Pierre Michel with AC-11 Scalp Treatment Best for: Thinning hair. How it works: Restores damaged hair so it can regain its luster, thickness and strength. Treatment time: 60...

TAN YOU VERY MUCH.(Nuress Professional launches new tanning solution)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Nuress Professional is introducing a new spray tanning system for salons and spas this month. The system, which will cost $499, is said to offer aestheticians easier application and customers an even finish-in only five minutes. Using...

HAIR WITH STYLE.(hairstyles)
November 3, 2006... Byline: ANDREA NAGEL For the first time in many seasons, easy-to-attain hairstyles overshadowed the long, sexy waves that have made everyday women wish for different genes. What a refreshing way to start a new season! Hair accessories are...

COLOROCKS; A CAST OF DARING MINERAL MAKEUP SHADES USHERS IN A BOLD LOOK FOR SPRING.
November 3, 2006... Byline: Molly Prior Sure, makeup artists praise mineral makeup for its soft, velvety finish. But this spring, a host of mineral makeup brands may be better known for their bold, color-charging hues. Spring 2007 will be all about the...

LIKE A VIRGIN; LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: JASON LOW TAKES ON THE BACKSTAGE FRENZY OF FASHION WEEK FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME AS HEAD HAIRSTYLIST FOR PROJECT RUNWAY'S JAY MCCARROLL.
November 3, 2006... Byline: Andrea Arterbery Jason Low readily admits he's never been more exhausted in his life. Running his hands through his disheveled, short blonde hair, the hairstylist confesses that he hasn't slept in about five days. It is, after...

HOLLYWOODS MANE WOMAN; KIMBERLY KIMBLE TAKES A BREAK FROM HER HECTIC CONTINENT-HOPPING CAREER TO TALK ABOUT HOW SHE'S BECOME HOLLYWOOD'S GO-TO HAIRSTYLIST.(Interview)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Julie Naughton Kimberly Kimble's demeanor is as gentle as her gifted hands. That may be why the 34-year-old Chicago native appears relatively unfazed by her continent-hopping career, styling some of the hottest heads in Hollywood....

BUSY BEE.(Interview)
November 3, 2006... Byline: Andrea Nagel Laurent Philippon, 35, may be the best-dressed ex-fireman the world has ever seen. The hairstylist, shown here in his Paris apartment, discusses how he became obsessed with hair, the designers he likes best and what...

CAPE TOWN.(Giorgio Armani launches new jersey cape )(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK - Giorgio Armani is ahead of the game, presenting his pre-fall lineup for Armani Collezioni this week. Inspired by the Sixties, the designer played with collar shapes and subtle textures, as in this wool crepe jersey cape and...

THEIR AMERICAN WOMAN: KESSLER SANDERS NAMED AS HEAD OF MIU MIU U.S.(Michelle Kessler Sanders)
November 6, 2006... Byline: Luisa Zargani MILAN - Miu Miu is making its move in the U.S. The Prada-owned brand has tapped Michelle Kessler Sanders, previously vice president and fashion director at Juicy Couture, as president of its American operations to...

MARKET FEEDBACK POSITIVE ON GOTTSCHALKS SALE TALK.
November 6, 2006... Byline: Arthur Zaczkiewicz Gottschalks Inc., the Fresno, Calif.-based regional department store chain that is considering putting itself up for sale, might fetch as much as $240 million, given recent pretax/pre-interest multiples in the...

CORRECTION.
November 6, 2006... The Avon Foundation has raised more than $500 million to combat breast cancer and domestic violence. The Annual Avon Foundation Awards Celebration has raised more than $10 million since 2001. This was incorrect in a story on Page 10, Friday.

BEAUTY QUEENS.(celebrities, social events)
November 6, 2006... These days, Donatella Versace would rather throw a party than simply attend one, and that's exactly what she did on a zip through Manhattan late last week. On Thursday, the ultimate vixen threw an intimate affair for Allure editor in chief...

GUCCI GETS DOWN IN GINZA.(Gucci Group N.V. opens at Tokyo)
November 6, 2006... Byline: Alessandra Ilari TOKYO - "Of course I'm ready to party. I'd party any time of the day," exclaimed an upbeat Robert Polet, chief executive officer of Gucci Group, at the music-driven bash for 800 on Thursday night to celebrate the...

ACQUISITIONS LEAD ARDEN TO LOSS.(Elizabeth Arden Co. acquires Riviera Concepts Inc. and Sovereign Sales)
November 6, 2006... Byline: Molly Prior NEW YORK - Due to restructuring costs related to its two recent acquisitions and increased promotional spending, Elizabeth Arden Inc. posted a net loss of $1.3 million in the first quarter. Chairman and chief...