WWD articles from November 2008

WWD archives from November 2008

WWD MONDAY.
November 3, 2008... Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear Women's Wear Daily [euro] The Retailers' Daily Newspaper [euro] November 3, 2008 For more, see WWD.com . CAPTION(S): Patriot Games On the eve of election day, star-spangled, red, white and blue...

The Presidential Agenda: Fashion Industry Says Economy, Image Of U.S.
November 3, 2008... Byline: WWD Staff What does the fashion industry want from the next president? The answer is simple: leadership. From the economy and taxes to trade and international affairs, an informal WWD survey of 25 industry executives found they...

Dillard's Debt Downgraded.
November 3, 2008... Byline: Evan Clark Dillard's Inc. Defended its "conservative financial posture" on Friday as Fitch Ratings downgraded the retailer's debt and activist shareholders continued to loom in the background. The credit watchdog reduced...

Rossignol Still Being Dealt -- At Lower Price.
November 3, 2008... Byline: Matthew Lynch Quiksilver Inc. Plans to close the sale of its Rossignol division early this month, but will give the buyer a more than 50 percent discount because of the worldwide credit crunch. The company said Friday that it...

Today On WWD.COM.(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... WWDTrend: Tropical More photos from the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit opening in San Francisco, and the new Tiffany and Eight Million stores in Tokyo Global breaking news Daily stock prices MOST VIEWED Q&A With Robert...

Daily Quote.(William L. McComb)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... "This [new U.S.] president will inherit one of the toughest turnaround stories ever written. We need courage and bold thinking." -- William L. McComb, chief executive of Liz Claiborne Inc., on what the industry needs from the next president....

Coming This Week.(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... MONDAY: Accessories and Intimate Apparel Market Week, New York (through Friday). TUESDAY: U.S. Election Day [euro] Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. reports third-quarter sales and earnings. WEDNESDAY: Maidenform Brands Inc. and...

Adidas Launching SLVR.(label)
November 3, 2008... Byline: Whitney Beckett Adidas is rolling out a new line and retail concept for spring. The Adidas SLVR Label will include sportswear (not performance activewear), accessories and footwear for women and men. The line will be...

Puma Posts Flat Profit, Raises Sales Forecast.
November 3, 2008... Byline: Ellen Groves German sportswear firm Puma AG reported flat third-quarter net profits Friday, but defied the sluggish economy to raise its full-year sales forecast from single-digit to mid- to high-single-digit growth, buoyed by a 5...

Fashion Scoops.
November 3, 2008... SMART MOVE: Word has it that Hermes is shifting down its highfalutin collaborations. Following its recent customization of a Bugatti, the house is working on a project with the itsy-bitsy Smart car, with the fruits of their collaboration set to...

Fan Fair.
November 3, 2008... "I am the Yves Saint Laurent girl, for a long time and forever," said Betty Catroux as she arrived at the opening of the Yves Saint Laurent retrospective in San Francisco Thursday night. "Everything I am wearing, from my glasses to my shoes,...

Mob Scene.(Gomorrah)(Movie review)
November 3, 2008... Byline: -- Constance Dragones "Gomorrah," The latest film sensation to come out of Italy, is no romantic comedy a la "Roman Holiday." Instead, it's a chilling look at the thriving modern-day Neapolitan mafia. The project has won raves from...

Swing Vote.(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Byline: -- Shoshanna Fischhoff A little patriotism seems to be just the thing for spring as accessories designers across the globe show pieces in red, white and blue. CAPTION(S): Christy's Crown Series' polyester, viscose and...

True Colors.(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... For spring, there's an all-American-style lingerie option for everyone, in red, white or blue, sometimes with stars or stripes. CAPTION(S): Moschino Lingerie's cotton camisole with crystal detail. Cosabella's nylon mesh bra. Calida's...

Buckling Up For A Bumpy Market.
November 3, 2008... Byline: Karyn Monget Squeezed by the dismal retail climate and the lack of credit, innerwear executives said they were preparing for the worst at this week's innerwear market. Vendors are anticipating cutbacks on spring orders that...

Eurovet Head Addresses Trade Show Challenges.
November 3, 2008... Byline: -- Karyn Monget Staging successful international trade shows will depend on creativity, better communication with retailers and exhibitors, and the flexibility to adapt to cultural, financial and fashion trends, said Marie Laure...

U.S. Accessories Designers Celebrated In Tome.
November 3, 2008... Byline: Sophia Chabbott Designers in the U.S. are known for their classic sportswear, but the Council of Fashion Designers of America wants to draw attention to American accessories designers, too. The CFDA tapped Candy Pratts Price,...

Findings.(IWC Schaffhausen, JL)
November 3, 2008... WATCH OUT, L.A.: IWC Schaffhausen opened a 450-square-foot store last month on Brighton Way in Beverly Hills, neighboring Cartier. The store is the Compagnie Financiere Richemont-owned watch brand's 24th globally and second in the U.S. after...

Coming Up Aces.
November 3, 2008... Stars of fashion, music, TV and film are expected to shine at the 2008 Accessories Council Excellence Awards that take place tonight at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan. Here is a look at this year's honorees. NICOLAS GHESQUIERE FOR...

Bacanovic's Cornucopia Of Plans For Leighton.(Peter Bacanovic for Fred Leighton)
November 3, 2008... Byline: Sophia Chabbott With contributions from Rachel Brown and Matthew Lynch With nary a hair of his signature coif out of place, Peter Bacanovic is working on another rebuilding project: Fred Leighton. Several years after the...

Tiffany Revamps Ginza Flagship.
November 3, 2008... Byline: Amanda Kaiser TOKYO -- A global recession might be on the horizon but that's not stopping the building boom here. Tiffany & Co. has just unveiled its newly revamped Ginza flagship, while accessories company Samantha...

Bare Escentuals Net Up, Firm To Trim Workforce.
November 3, 2008... Byline: Molly Prior Bare Escentuals Inc. posted a nearly 12 percent gain in third-quarter profits, but took measures to brace for a bumpy end to 2008, including trimming its workforce by 10 percent. During the mineral makeup firm's...

Avon's Hope Honors Raises $1.6M.(Avon Foundation )(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Byline: -- Michelle Edgar The Avon Foundation held its eighth annual awards celebration Tuesday evening, to recognize those who have contributed to the fight against breast cancer and domestic violence. The event, called The Hope...

Fashion Crowd Boosts Phoenix House.
November 3, 2008... Byline: -- David Moin In an evening that mixed entertainment with a message of hope, a fashion crowd of about 500 flocked to the Theory store in Manhattan's Meatpacking District to support Phoenix House. "This is a new kind of event...

Bernard Chaus Reverses Loss.(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Byline: -- Alexandra Steigrad Reductions in expenses helped Bernard Chaus Inc. reverse a year-ago loss in its first quarter despite lower sales. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, the New York-based supplier of women's casual and career...

Weekly Stocks.
November 3, 2008... 52-WEEK***************VOLUME*****AMT High*****Low*****Companies*****P/E**********Last*****Change 84.54*****23.75*****Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)*****5.2*****17855187*****28.96*****3.95 28.23*****13.82*****Acadia...

Panel Places Emphasis On Branding.
November 3, 2008... Byline: Alexandra Steigrad An intensified focus on branding might be the single most important step a retailer or supplier can take to cope with the economic crisis, as well as the eventual recovery. "The brand is the be all and end...

Court Oks Mervyns' Closing Sales.
November 3, 2008... Byline: Matthew Lynch A U.S. bankruptcy court has approved Mervyns' proposal to conduct going out of business sales at its 149 stores. The sales, which began Saturday, had been delayed by the regional retailer's creditors, who were...

Memo Pad.(Sienna Miller, Conde Nast Publications Inc., Sarah Palin)
November 3, 2008... SIENNA GOES TO COURT: Complaining about the paparazzi is part and parcel of most celebrities' repertoire, but it seems Sienna Miller is hoping her gripe with one picture agency will make history. On Thursday, Miller lodged a harassment and...

Fashion Scoops.
November 4, 2008... BENDEL GETS POLITICAL: Henri Bendel is getting into the voting spirit. Today, the store will unveil its bipartisan windows featuring a group of five mannequins dressed in the latest cocktail dresses from Chloe & Reese and Greta Constantine. The...

On A Budget.(jeans market)
November 6, 2008... European shoppers purchase most of their denim from cheaper sources. Can a pair of boot-cut jeans for 3 pounds, or about $5 at current exchange, ward off gloomy-economy blues? As recessions roll across Europe, fast-fashion and mass...

Made To Order.(French label Notify plans to open custom denim ateliers)
November 6, 2008... Byline: Ellen Groves French label Notify prepares to open custom denim ateliers in Milan and Paris. PARIS -- While most women own umpteen pairs -- few could describe how the humble jean is actually made. Maurice Ohayon, owner...

Retailers' Best Bets.(jeans retailers)
November 6, 2008... Byline: Ellen Groves Europe's leading jeans retailers are betting that not everything will be left on the racks come springtime. The following are the denim collections they're backing as sure winners for next season. STORE: 14oz.,...

Work It.(Brief article)
November 6, 2008... Byline: Kim Friday PHOTOS BY TALAYA CENTENO Blending elements of workwear and distress with boyfriend jeans creates an easy-does-it approach to the season. CAPTION(S): Kismet's cotton and viscose thermal top with Genetic Denim's...

Sexy Back.(jeans retailers)(Brief article)
November 6, 2008... Notice-me pockets are back in style. FRANKIE B.'S cotton and Lycra spandex jeans. ROCK REVIVAL'S cotton and elastin jeans. GOLDEN STATE'S cotton and spandex jeans. PEPE JEANS' cotton and elastane jeans. SOUTHPOLE PREMIUM'S...

The Pink Difference.(jeans retailers)(Brief article)
November 6, 2008... From blush to fuchsia, it's the new hue. THE PROPORTION OF BLU'S cotton denim dress. HUDSON'S cotton and elastane jeans. MEK DENIM'S cotton and elastane capris. J4'S cotton and spandex jeans. BUFFALO BY DAVID BITTON'S...

Ride On.(jeans retailers)(Brief article)
November 6, 2008... Railroad stripes are right on track. G-STAR'S cotton and linen jeans. CITIZENS OF HUMANITY'S cotton and spandex capris. DKNY JEANS' cotton and spandex jacket. TYTE JEANS' cotton and spandex mini. DOLLHOUSE'S cotton mini....

Teaming Up.(fashion designers team up with denim brands)
November 6, 2008... Byline: Nina Jones U.K. designers join forces with denim brands to produce custom spring collections. A clutch of London designers are lending their quirky aesthetic to some established denim brands for spring. Giles Deacon, Henry...

Sounds Of The Seventies.
November 6, 2008... Byline: Luisa Zargani Vintage looks head up the list of spring trends in Italy. MILAN -- Slim or flared, indigo or colorful, embellished or clean, high waist or low waist, trends for spring here appear to be as murky and uncertain...

Slowing Demand.(production streamlining)
November 6, 2008... Byline: Kathleen E. McLaughlin As the global economy softens, Chinese factories look to adapt. BEIJING -- As the outlook for China's textile and apparel producers -- until now, perhaps the strongest in the world -- grows ever more...

In With The New.(manufacturers innovates to strengthen sales)
November 6, 2008... Byline: Amanda Kaiser Japanese manufacturers look for innovative products to bolster sales. TOKYO -- Challenging market conditions are pushing Japanese denim mills to innovate in terms of earth-friendly products and new takes on...