WWD articles from October 2006

WWD archives from October 2006

SHE'S A LADY.(Donatella Versace's spring collection for Gianni Versace S.p.A.)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... MILAN - Donatella Versace's spring collection for Versace was the best in Milan. Its secret was control, in polished, ladylike looks for day and space-vixen looks for evening. One of the reasons for its success: beautiful tailoring, as this...

NEW LOOK OF BEAUTY: SEPHORA UNITS DEBUT WITHIN PENNEY'S DOORS.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Pete Born, With contributions from Molly Prior Fort Worth, Tex. - Hip urban chic met the broad reach of Middle America here Sunday as J.C. Penney Co. Inc. and Sephora teamed up in a bold attempt to reshape the landscape of beauty....

BRIONI DOING BUSINESS SANS CEO.(Brioni Roman Style U.S.A. Corp.)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Courtney Colavita MILAN - Brioni is running without a chief executive officer. After 15 years as ceo of the Italian luxury clothing company, Umberto Angeloni said in an exclusive interview that he no longer holds the top...

THREE J. CREW DIRECTORS RESIGN.(J. Crew Group Inc.)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... J. Crew Group Inc. said last week that Emily Scott, Thomas Scott and Bridget Ryan Berman are stepping down as directors. Emily Scott, daughter of J. Crew founder Arthur Cinader, ran the company after her father left and has been a director...

IN BRIEF: LUXOTTICA SELLS THINGS REMEMBERED.(Things Remembered sold to GB Merchant Partners LLC and Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co.)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... LUXOTTICA SELLS THINGS REMEMBERED: Luxottica Group SpA said Friday that it sold Things Remembered, a 653-store gift chain and subsidiary of Cole National, to GB Merchant Partners LLC and Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. "for consideration with...

CORRECTION.(Correction notice)
October 2, 2006... Rose McGowan was wearing Blumarine in a photo that appeared on page 4, Thursday, while Kirsten Dunst was in Christian Lacroix. The two dresses were misidentified.

VOLUME CONTROL; ONE OF THE SPRING SEASON'S MAJOR MOTIFS IS AN EMPHASIS ON VOLUME, AND THAT CONTINUED AS THE MILAN COLLECTIONS DREW TO A CLOSE.
October 2, 2006... Versace: Donatella Versace, the voice of reason? You bet, and thank the fashion gods for that. On Friday night she showed a terrific, controlled collection, the best in Milan. But then, these days, control seems to be the mantra chez Versace....

PRETTY YOUNG THINGS; THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH PRETTY CLOTHES, AND A NUMBER OF DESIGNERS AND HOUSES DEMONSTRATED IT THIS SEASON, CREATING WINNING LOOKS IN THAT VEIN.
October 2, 2006... Gianfranco Ferr: There was no mistaking Gianfranco Ferr's big message for spring: shorts! And the shorter, the better, paired with cropped jackets and heraldic crest tanks. His fascination with the item meant an out-and-out treatise, one that...

FASHION SCOOPS: ROYAL PARTY...SHOW NOTES...ROCK STYLE.
October 2, 2006... ROYAL PARTY: "It was beyond," said a sweaty, out-of-breath David LaChapelle, following Prince's electrifying private concert at the Versace Theater in Milan Friday night. LaChapelle, who danced "Like it was 1999," wasn't alone in his...

NEW SHOEBOX.(Salvatore Ferragamo shoe designs)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Salvatore Ferragamo's museum - with such innovative designs as the "invisible" sandal made with nylon thread, or the shoe constructed with woven cellophane candy wrappers - is getting an overhaul. "When I was 18, my first job was to dust the...

TRAVELING YVES.(Yves Saint Laurent)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Robert Murphy When Yves Saint Laurent presented some two-dozen dresses inspired by African primitive art during the 1967 summer haute couture season, the couturier wrote the first chapter in his long and celebrated love affair with...

MILAN LEAVES BUYERS WONDERING IF SEX WILL SELL.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Miles Socha and Amanda Kaiser MILAN - Like Justin Timberlake's hit song, Italian designers brought "sexy back" to the center stage of fashion. But is it enough? It depends on whom you ask. Many retailers dubbed the Milan spring...

GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS; DESIGNERS' INSPIRATIONS COME IN AN INFINITE VARIETY OF GUISES FOR SPRING, RANGING FROM PATENT LEATHER FLOWERS TO THE WORK OF YVES KLEIN.(Dries Van Noten)
October 2, 2006... "A wild, picturesque but abstract trip inspired by Eighties Californian art with couturesque sharp shapes." - Christian Lacroix Valentino "Our summer collection is very free and breezy. It is influenced by the Thirties and by...

SOCIAL FIZZ.(Mot & Chandon's party on Liberty Island)
October 2, 2006... NEW YORK - Pity any bright young thing who actually styled her tresses Thursday night in anticipation of Mot & Chandon's party on Liberty Island, for the gusty winds both on the ferry and the island destroyed any hope of a good hair night. But...

CHELSEA GIRL.(Gaby Hoffmann in Eric Bogosian's play)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Vanessa Lawrence There is a certain irony to casting Gaby Hoffmann, she of the quirky New York Chelsea Hotel upbringing, in the role of a frustrated suburban teenager, but such is one of the many twists in the new production of...

INTO THE NIGHT.(services of Area, the new nightspot )(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Marcy Medina LOS ANGELES - Take away the mood lighting and the loud music, and the insides of most clubs are better left unseen in the daylight. But Area, the new nightspot from developer-producer Sam Nazarian and promoter Brent...

MATCHMAKERS.(watch trends in the market)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Classic watches are getting a whole new look for holiday, thanks to monochromatic dials and straps sweeping through the fine watch category. "It can easily become a signature piece that shows the wearer's personal style without being over the...

FACE TIME; THE SWISS WATCH GUARD IS PASSING THE BATON TO THE NEXT GENERATION, WHICH IS INTENT ON INFUSING GENEVA WITH A DOSE OF EDGINESS COUPLED WITH ITS FAMED EXQUISITE CRAFTSMANSHIP.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Sophia Chabbott Alexandre Peraldi, design director of Baume & Mercier Alexandre Peraldi wears a dark knee-length or floor-length skirt every day. He believes its pure Japanese architectural look will help clear mental clutter...

HOLIDAY TIMEPIECES: FROM COMPLEX TO DECADENT.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Sophia Chabbott From tourbillions and the world's most complex minute repeaters to wildly bedecked pav diamond styles, fine watches are a buzzing category and retailers are predicting a healthy holiday season. Women's fine...

CLEAR GAINS FOCUS IN NEW VENUE.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Jennifer Hirshlag NEW YORK - Clear is becoming more lucid in its approach. The boutique accessories trade show moved to a new location with a new neighbor, which exhibitors said improved the overall success of the event on...

MARANI BRINGS BEGUELIN TO S.F.(Henry Beguelin)(Tullio Marani)(San Francisco)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Joanna Ramey SAN FRANCISCO - Henry Beguelin, the Milan luxury leather accessories purveyor, last month launched its sixth U.S. store here. The opening of the 1,000-square-foot unit on Sept. 22 was a homecoming for Henry...

FINDINGS: BULGARI UNWINDS...DUCK CHIC.(Bulgari Resorts)(Y's Mandarina)(Yohji Yamamoto )(Mandarina Duck)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... BULGARI UNWINDS: Bulgari has translated the brand's luxury sensibility into its second hotel. The Roman fine jeweler, watch, fragrance and accessories company, in a venture with Marriott's International Luxury Group, has opened the Bulgari...

TOP PICKS FOR FALL: SEXY AND SOFT.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Karyn Monget Lingerie that has a look of luxury and a hint of sex appeal, as well as dual-purpose sleepwear that feels soft and cuddly, are the hottest items for early fall selling at stores nationwide. Executives at major...

INTIMATE NOTES: XOXO GETS SLEEPY...SCANTY AWARD.(Global Brand Holdings)(The Carye Group)(briefs)
October 2, 2006... XOXO GETS SLEEPY: Global Brand Holdings, owner of the XOXO brand, has signed a licensing agreement with The Carye Group to produce a line of contemporary sleepwear and loungewear bearing the XOXO name. Deliveries are to begin in June 2007...

BARE ESCENTUALS SHARES OPEN AT $28.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Molly Prior Bare Escentuals made its stock market debut Friday, with shares opening at $28 on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, up 27.3 percent from its initial public offering price. Shares closed Friday at $27.15. The San...

METBANK ADDS BRANCH TO GARMENT DISTRICT.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Liza Casabona NEW YORK - Metbank will open a branch in the heart of the Garment District this fall to cater to the apparel industry. The branch will be located at 36th Street and Broadway. The site is currently under...

DONE DEALS & IN DEVELOPMENT.(real estate trends)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Amy S. Choi Mall portfolios may be scarce and construction costs still skyrocketing, but new investment vehicles are sprouting up across the country, looking to bury billions of dollars in retail real estate. Kite Realty Group...

TATTOO TROVE MINED FOR DESIGN.(Gyro World)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Sharon Edelson Sailor Jerry's tattoos are emblazoned on items from T-shirts to accessories, and now Philadelphia is getting a revamped and enlarged store for the brand. The artistry of Sailor Jerry, whose real name was Norman...

PUMA SETS ACCESSORIES LINE.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Katherine Bowers Puma will launch an eight-piece accessories collection for spring created by Dutch industrial designer Marcel Wanders and unveil a new store prototype this month in Manhattan's Union Square. Wanders, whose...

DEAL BOOSTS VIETNAM TRADE BILL.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Kristi Ellis WASHINGTON - The decision of Sens. Lindsey Graham and Elizabeth Dole to give the go-ahead to a bill granting permanent normal trade relation status to Vietnam came after the White House pledged to protect the U.S....

COMPANIES LOOK TO HR, IT COOPERATION FOR DATA SECURITY.(human resource)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Denise Power Each time the words "data breach" hit the headlines, adrenaline spikes until it's clear that some other company - not ours - is the victim this time. It's not a good rush, and those spared damage-control duty...

YMA AIMS TO GROW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.(YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund )
October 2, 2006... Byline: Whitney Beckett The YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund wants to expand its internship program to recruit more talent into the apparel industry. At a Sept. 29 luncheon at the New York Marriott Marquis, YMA recruited on two levels: at...

BARNEYS LIFTS OFF IN DALLAS.(Barneys New York)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Rusty Williamson DALLAS - Barneys New York christened its new flagship at NorthPark Center mall here in style. Singer Patti LaBelle headlined the entertainment Thursday night under a huge tent here at a dinner marking the...

STARS SHINE AT MACY'S PASSPORT SHOW.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Emili Vesilind SANTA MONICA, Calif. - The 24th annual Macy's Passport fashion show and auction had a little bit of everything. Auction emcee Sharon Stone threatened to sell the clothes off her back at the charity event, screen...

LULU GUINNESS UNVEILS COSTUME JEWELRY LINE.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Nina Jones Lulu Guinness, the British accessories designer known for her quirky, retro-looking handbags and shoes, has launched a line of costume jewelry. Guinness created a 13-piece collection of vintage-inspired, gold-plated...

MEMO PAD: FILLING UP FAST...SMART SHOPPING.(Heidi Sherman Mitchell joins Town and Country's travel and wedding magazine spin offs )(marketing of Playboy Enterprises Inc.)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Irin Carmon, Stephanie D. Smith FILLING UP FAST: One more office has been filled at the gleaming new Hearst Tower: Heidi Sherman Mitchell has been named editor of Town & Country's travel and wedding magazine spin-offs. In addition...

FORMER FILENE'S SITE TO GET RENOVATION.(Filene's Basement Corp.)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Katherine Bowers BOSTON - Developers intend to preserve the historic downtown building here that housed the Filene's flagship and build a 38-story glass tower behind it. In a draft proposal to the Boston Redevelopment...

REBECCA & DREW DESIGNERS SET NEW LINE.(Rebecca Matchett)(Drew Paluba)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Julee Greenberg NEW YORK - Rebecca Matchett and Drew Paluba are promising on TV that their shirts will fit. The team that launched the Rebecca & Drew line of contemporary woven tops last year are continuing with a new brand,...

BAMFORD & SONS RAMP UP U.S. OPERATIONS.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Samantha Conti LONDON - Bamford & Sons, the emerging British ready-to-wear and accessories label, is shifting into high gear in the U.S. The brand, which will make its women's U.S. debut at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth...

PERRIN TO LAUNCH HANDBAGS.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Marcy Medina Perrin, the French glove-maker and tannery house, is entering the handbag category for spring. The brand, to be known as Perrin Paris 1893 in celebration of its founding year, intends to take a guild-like approach...

CONGRESS OKS BILL TO AID PROTECTION OF PORTS.
October 2, 2006... Byline: Kristi Ellis WASHINGTON - Congress passed a comprehensive port security bill early Saturday, providing billions of dollars in funding to strengthen the nation's defenses against a potential terrorist attack on cargo containers...

FRINGE ELEMENT.(Viktor & Rolf's collection)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... PARIS - The Viktor & Rolf collection Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren showed for spring mixed a number of motifs, but what pulled it all together was fringe. It transformed trenchcoats, blouses and dresses like this evening beauty in an allover...

EYEING THE POT OF GOLD: RETAILERS RUSH TO CHINA AS BARRIERS COME DOWN.
October 3, 2006... Byline: Evan Clark, With contributions from Vicki Rothrock, Hong Kong, and Lisa Movius, Shanghai China hasn't exactly developed an open-door policy, but entry into its vast consumer market is getting easier. Already the center of the...

VUITTON'S CLOUD FOR THE ART CROWD.(Louis Vuitton)(plan for art foundation )
October 3, 2006... Byline: Miles Socha PARIS - Stephen Sprouse graffiti on handbags was just a teaser. Taking the fashion-art link to a new zenith, Louis Vuitton revealed plans to establish a 100 million euro ($127 million) art foundation in Paris, in a...

IN BRIEF: KELLWOOD STARTS CORPORATE MARKETING...BELK COMPLETES PARISIAN BUY...KPMG RATES EMERGING MARKETS.(Pat Burns)(briefs)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... KELLWOOD STARTS CORPORATE MARKETING: As part of its strategy to build lifestyle brands, Kellwood Co. has created a corporate marketing function, to be headed by Pat Burns. Currently vice president of strategic planning and new business...

CORRECTION.(Correction notice)
October 3, 2006... Zeke Duge is senior vice president and chief information officer at Smart & Final. His title was incorrect in a story on page 30, Monday.

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE - WITH U.S. RETAILERS.(United States)
October 3, 2006... Byline: Luisa Zargani ST. GALLEN, Switzerland - "We ride together, we eat together, we do everything together," quipped Ron Frasch of Saks Fifth Avenue. He and a busload of other top American retailers - including colleagues Steve...

MEMO PAD: BON VOYAGE...GOTHIC WONDERLAND...STUFFED WITH STYLE.(Slate.com)(House and Garden magazine)(Stuff Magazine.com)
October 3, 2006... Byline: Stephanie D. Smith, Amy Wicks, Khanh T.L. Tran BON VOYAGE: What happens when "Sex and the City" meets Fodor's? Slate.com readers will find out when the site launches its Cool Capitals advertising campaign. The program promotes four...

FEAST & FETE.(Nigella Lawson's likes)
October 3, 2006... Byline: Elisa Lipsky-Karasz NEW YORK - "This is my real weakness: cashmere," Nigella Lawson says as she haphazardly pulls clothes out of her suitcase in a green room at the Food Network studios. She's showing off the Brora sweaters she has...

WEDDING BELLE.(Oscar de la Renta Ltd.'s wedding collection)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... Much like her quick-thinking, fearless TV executive alter ego on her new show "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," Amanda Peet refused to let the rain deter her parade when she wed her screenwriter beau, David Benioff, on Saturday. Wearing a...

TRIPLE PLAY.(movie cast )
October 3, 2006... Byline: Constance Droganes James McAvoy may be garnering raves for his performance in "The Last King of Scotland," but all he really wanted to be was an elf. McAvoy is a fan of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, but was still a student...

FRINGE AND FLAGS; TWO INNOVATIVE PARIS HOUSES - VIKTOR & ROLF AND COMME DES GARONS - DID SPRING SHOWS WITH STRONG CENTRAL MOTIFS, ONE FRINGE, THE OTHER THE JAPANESE BANNER.
October 3, 2006... Viktor & Rolf: Crystal chandeliers. Traditional ballroom dancers. Same-sex ballroom dancers. Mini orchestra. Rufus in Judy mode. Another campy fragrance launch (men's). Champagne for everyone. And oh, yes, beautiful clothes. Welcome to Paris!...

FANCY FEET.(celebrations at Viktor and Rolf)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... When a pair of ballroom dancers tripped the light fantastic to open the Viktor & Rolf show Monday, the most dazzling feat was that Euvgenia Parakhina managed to be light on her feet wearing a pair of sky-high Swarovski crystal heels - each shoe...

FASHION SCOOPS: RAIN DATE...ON THE STRIP...RHYTHM STATION.
October 3, 2006... RAIN DATE: Rufus Wainwright is a true-blue fashion dude, having modeled for Marc Jacobs and partied with the likes of David LaChapelle. But the crooner, who sang live at Viktor & Rolf's show on Monday, said backstage he would not be sticking...

A LITTLE CEREMONY; THERE WERE SEVERAL THEMES AT WORK IN THE SPRING COLLECTIONS, AMONG THEM BOY-MEETS-GIRL LOOKS, ALONG WITH DRAPED AND GATHERED STYLES THAT AT TIMES TOOK ON THE LOOK OF CEREMONIAL ROBES.
October 3, 2006... Junya Watanabe: Just as last season saw Junya Watanabe wholly fixated on the army jacket, this time around he applied his formidable imagination to men's evening attire, and, more specifically, the tux. It made for an often-spellbinding look...

BACK IN BLACKS.(Premire Vision Pluriel's fabrics)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... PARIS - At the latest edition of Premire Vision Pluriel, textile designers showcased a variety of black and almost-black colors, including very dark browns, plums and navys. Special yarns - particularly those that gave a nubby, raised effect to...

GOING FOR GOLD.(trade shows for clothing)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... Metallics showed no sign of waning at the recent PV fair. In fact, exhibitors noted that the sparkling fabrics were the perfect companion to all the black at the show. The big winner? Clearly, it was gold, which was seen on rich velvets, fils...

THE OVERACHIEVERS: MODELING SUCCESS.
October 3, 2006... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg It used to be that landing an endorsement deal or a walk-on role in a B-level flick was the best that models could hope for once their runway days were over. No longer. A batch of entrepreneurial models who rose...

THE TOP STORY.(coats for the spring)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... There's a certain quirkiness to spring coats, both in the way they're shaped and how they're worn. Consider a short-sleeved fur, for instance, or a more classic look shown over walking shorts or the season's more amusing dresses. ...

READY, SWEATS, GO; HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...THE SWEATSHIRT? THAT'S RIGHT, THE LEISURE-TIME STAPLE TURNS 80 THIS YEAR. HERE, A LOOK BACK AT ITS SPORTY HISTORY.
October 3, 2006... Byline: WWD Staff Long before the likes of Jennifer "Flashdance" Beals, J. Lo and Juicy Couture made it cool - even sexy - to don a sweatshirt, this super-comfy look had quite the loyal following, especially among athletes and collegiate...

STAR TURNS.(hollywood fashion trends)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... Fleece hoodies and velour pants aren't just for the proletariat. Indeed, celebs, politicos and other bold-faced names have been known to slip into them. Young Hollywood types, especially, don't go anywhere during their downtime without a pair...

FLEECE IS THE WORD.(clothing trends)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... Sweats - they're the little, unassuming look that could. From college campuses and gyms to other everyday goings-on, they keep the wearer cozy, toasty and, in some cases, downright stylish.

JOYCE LOOKS TO CHINA.(Joyce Boutique Holdings Ltd. expands in China)
October 3, 2006... Byline: Constance Haisma-Kwok HONG KONG - "I think China has huge potential. There is almost no downside to the future of retail there," asserts Adrienne Ma, president of Joyce Boutique Holdings. Ma has been watching her competitors...

GLOBAL MARKETPLACE EXPANDS LANDSCAPE OF COUNTERFEITING.
October 3, 2006... Byline: Evan Clark WASHINGTON - The Bush administration is wielding an array of weapons in its effort to crack down on fakes, from including intellectual property provisions in trade agreements to seizing goods at the border. But a...

MARIONNAUD ENTERS ASIA WITH PHILIPPINES OPENING.
October 3, 2006... Byline: Ellen Groves, Paris, and Brid Costello, London PARIS - Marionnaud Parfumeries parent A.S. Watson, the retail division of Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., opened a 9,688-square-foot Marionnaud flagship in the Philippines on...

TAKIZAWA ERA ENDING AT MIYAKE.
October 3, 2006... Byline: Robert Murphy PARIS - Naoki Takizawa reckons that an "experimental spirit and individuality" are the bedrock of the Issey Miyake fashion house. He should know better than anyone, having trained under Miyake himself before being...

ORDAN REPLACES SIEGEL AS MILLS CORP. CHIEF.(Laurence Siegel promoted as executive chairman )(Mark Ordan promoted as chief operating officer and president)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... Byline: Amy S. Choi Laurence Siegel stepped down on Monday from his role as chief executive officer of the beleaguered Mills Corp. and has taken a seat as the non-executive chairman of the real estate investment trust's board. Mark Ordan,...

SETH JOHNSON OUT AS PACSUN CEO.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... Byline: Khanh T.L. Tran LOS ANGELES - After only 18 months, Seth Johnson has left as chief executive and a director of teen specialty retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. Sally Frame Kasaks, who has been a director at PacSun...

BUSINESS PLANS; SOUTHEASTERN SPECIALTY STORES LOOK FOR NEW WAYS TO KEEP THEIR OFFERINGS FRESH AND STAY ONE STEP AHEAD OF DEPARTMENT STORES.
October 4, 2006... Byline: Elizabeth Thurman ALTHOUGH SPECIALTY RETAILERS are careful not to pigeonhole themselves with outdated or misleading terms, such as "missy" (too archaic) or "trendy" (too forward), they agree it's important to stay current and on...

GROWTH FACTOR; CONTEMPORARY FUELS A RISE IN BOUTIQUE OPENINGS.(specialty stores)
October 4, 2006... Byline: Rebecca Kleinman FROM COAST TO COAST, NEIGHBORHOOD BY neighborhood, contemporary retail is on fire. Over the past decade, the category has evolved into a blend of emerging designers, updated sportswear and premium denim that...

SPRING AHEAD; FABRICS AND PRINTS COME TO THE FOREGROUND THIS SEASON.(fashion trends)
October 4, 2006... Byline: Kristen Carr THE MANDATE FOR SPRING FASHION: KEEP IT SIMPLE AND FOCUS ON THE fabrics. After all, with embellishment on the wane, a great print is worth a thousand sequins. "The whole thing that is going on with shapes is what...

PRETTY PRINTS.(apparels in the American market)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... Designers work clean, innovative prints into chic looks for dressing up or down. Caption(s): To the Max's silk baby-doll tank. / Relais' cotton jacquard tunic at Carroll Apparel Inc. / From left: Black Halo's cotton and spandex dress...

SPRING'S THINGS; PALE SHADES AND CLEAN SHAPES DOMINATE ACCESSORIES TRENDS FOR SPRING.
October 4, 2006... Byline: Kristen Carr THE TOP TRENDS FOR SPRING ACCESSORIES ARE RIGHT IN STEP WITH the fashions on display at last month's runway presentations. Cleaner, pared-down shapes are infiltrating the accessories world - part of spring's...

A NEW LOOK; AS CUSTOMERS LOOK FOR WAYS TO STAND OUT WHILE STAYING FASHIONABLE, ACCESSORIES DESIGNERS ANSWER THE CALL.
October 4, 2006... Byline: Anne Dukes IN A FASHION WORLD WHERE AN ITEM CAN GO FROM MUST-HAVE TO overexposed in the blink of an eye, customers are increasingly looking for something unique. More and more, accessories designers are creating limited-edition,...

WHITE LIGHTS.(jewels in the market)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... Natural tones such as ivory, white and gold create the ideal look for spring's accessories. Caption(s): 1. Simon Sebbag Designs' sterling silver and mother-of-pearl necklace at Tim Philbin. 2. / D.L. Rhein's gold leather and nickel belt...

HOT TIME; ATLANTA HEATS UP AT THE 14TH ANNUAL JEFFREY FASHION CARES BENEFIT.
October 4, 2006... Byline: Georgia Lee THE 14TH ANNUAL JEFFREY FASHION CARES benefit was the hottest ever, literally. On Aug. 25, for the first time, the fall fashion benefit set up in a tent in the parking lot of Phipps Plaza, the Buckhead luxury mall....

TIP SHOT; TIPPER GORE TRIES HER HAND AT PHOTOGRAPHY.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... Byline: Georgia Lee WE KNOW SHE NARROWLY MISSED BECOMING FIRST lady after the 2000 election, and that she is an activist in getting warning labels on controversial music lyrics, but few people know Tipper Gore the fine-art photographer....

HARD ATTACK.(Nicolas Ghesquire's collection for Balenciaga)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... PARIS - Chain mail, metal leggings and peaked leather shoulders - it doesn't get any tougher than that. Nicolas Ghesquire's collection for Balenciaga had a certain robotic, even road-warrior-esque look to it. Here, his hard-as-nails girl, ready...

THE LORD & TAYLOR PLAN: DOWNSIZING FLAGSHIP, EXPANSION IN SUBURBS.
October 4, 2006... Byline: David Moin NEW YORK - Though some downtown downsizing continues, Lord & Taylor is looking to secure its place in the suburbs. On Tuesday, NRDC Equity Partners closed the deal to buy Lord & Taylor from Federated Department...

RETAIL RISES AS DOW HITS ALL-TIME HIGH.(Dow Jones and Company Inc.'s sales)(Financial report)
October 4, 2006... Byline: WWD Staff As the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to an all-time high Tuesday on declining oil prices, retail shares went along for the ride. The sector was also strengthened by a robust sales report from Kohl's Corp. At...

TARGET DISPUTES COACH COUNTERFEIT CLAIM.
October 4, 2006... Byline: Liza Casabona NEW YORK - Coach Inc.'s $1 million trade dress lawsuit against Target Corp. was rebuffed by the mass retailer Tuesday. In a brief statement, the retailer said, "Target has procedures in place to ensure that we do...

IN BRIEF: HANESBRANDS SHARE OFFER...VALENTINO HIRES...BIG SAKS DIVIDEND.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... HANESBRANDS SHARE OFFER: Hanesbrands Inc. said Tuesday that it was informed of an unauthorized tender offer by TRC Capital Corp., which wants to buy Hanesbrands shares at a below-market price. TRC Capital's offer price is $21.50 per share, 3.9...

NEIMAN'S HOLIDAY BOOK REACHES FOR THE STARS.(Neiman Marcus Group Inc.)
October 4, 2006... Byline: Holly Haber DALLAS - A mere $3.8 million will buy a lifetime membership at Massimo Ferragamo's private Tuscan resort of 16th- and 17th-century villas. If you're more intrepid, almost $1.8 million will buy a short flight in space....

ELTON JOHN DOES HOME FRAGRANCE FOR BBW.(Bath & Body Works)
October 4, 2006... Byline: Matthew W. Evans NEW YORK - Bath & Body Works is betting that Rocket Man will give it a winning edge in the celebrity beauty fray. None other than Sir Elton John walked onto the stage at the St. Regis Hotel at a Tuesday morning...