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Friday, March 31, 2006

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Friday, March 31, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
From National to Niche: Major Brands Trimmed In Target Beauty Revamp
Target is waving its magic wand over the beauty area, revamping bath and body with little-known brands and sampling devises.
Tod's Sees Profits Rise 38.7%
Tod's SpA posted a double-digit jump in 2005 profits, thanks to a lower cost base and a more advantageous tax rate.
Paltrow's Pick: Pure White Linen
After freshening Lauder's Pleasures scent last year, Gwyneth Paltrow will be seen next month in a campaign promoting Pure White Linen.

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FINANCIAL
LVMH, Morgan Stanley Back in Court
LVMH and Morgan Stanley will present their cases in a Paris appeals court today in the luxury group's bias suit against the investment bank.
Benetton Net Grows in 2005
A new joint venture in Turkey, coupled with a well-received fall-winter collection, helped boost Benetton's net profits and revenues last year.
Columbia Grabs Pacific Trail For $20.4 Million in Auction
Columbia Sportswear Co. bested Perry Ellis International Inc. and other bidders to buy Pacific Trail's portfolio of outdoor brands for $20.4 million in cash in an auction following the bankruptcy of Pacific Trail's parent company, London Fog Group Inc.

FASHION
Galliano Bringing Dior Cruise to New York
Calling all Julies: It looks like the fashion industry might soon need its own cruise director.
Von Furstenberg Can Go Home Again
Does Antwerp rate as an inspiring city for a New York fashion designer? You bet.
Silver Lends Hand to Untouched World
The Land of the Long White Cloud is about to get a silver lining.
Exhibition Celebrates Leonard Prints
A clue to Tribouillard's ultimate source of inspiration can be found in his own wardrobe.
Porsche Design Making Inroads in the U.S.
Porsche Design, the Stuttgart, Germany-based men's fashion and accessories brand, is going to great lengths to establish a foothold in the U.S.

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GENERAL
Quote of The Week
"Here, you don't see big, fat women like you do in other parts of the world."
In Brief: Mossimo Posts Profit
A brief look at some of the day's stories.
Campbell Hit With Assault Rap
The victim's name was not released by the New York City Police Department or by Lenox Hill Hospital, where police said she was treated.
Obituary: Federated Veteran Peggy Ward
Peggy Ward, whose 49-year tour of duty with Federated Department Stores Inc. took her to several divisions and from merchandising to administrative roles, died Tuesday at New York Presbyterian Hospital after a long bout with pancreatic cancer.

BEAUTY REPORT
Matts to Leave Estee Lauder Cos.
The Estee Lauder Cos. is expected to announce today that Raymond Matts, vice president of corporate fragrance development, is leaving the company to pursue an independent career in fragrance creation.
Granoff Exiting Victoria's Secret Beauty
Jill Granoff, president and chief operating officer of the Victoria Secret Beauty division of Limited Brands, has decided it's time to leave the company that she helped build into a nearly $1 billion force.
Mally Beauty Celebrates First Year
Barely one year after launching her eponymous cosmetics collection on QVC, makeup artist Mally Roncal is helming a multimillion-dollar business.
Varvatos: A New Vintage
John Varvatos is stepping up efforts in fragrance and skin care with a new scent, called Vintage, and expanded distribution of Skin, his men's treatment line.
Revlon to Return With Flair
Revlon is boldly reentering the thorny thicket of department store fragrance with an equally bold scent called Flair.
Bryant Signs With Cover Girl
Cover Girl has signed a multiyear contract with Joy Bryant.
Old Brand, New Market
J.R. Watkins Apothecary products that were originally sold from a horse and wagon, and then online and through a direct sales force, are now available in stores such as Wal-Mart, Target and H-E-B supermarkets.
Bath and Body Takes Center Stage
Wal-Mart may seek growth in foreign countries such as India, but Target is importing the world to its bath and body department.
Kashuk: Tools of the Trade
Sonia Kashuk approaches the mass market like a pro.

HBA REPORT
SoftSheen Sponsors Hair Flick
"My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair'itage" previewed to a packed house at the Directors Guild Theater Wednesday night.
Men's Corner: Matrix Men: Professional Hair Care's Latest Player
Matrix is the latest salon marketer to jump into the men's market.

RETAIL
Prada SoHo Store Reopens After Fire
Prada's Epicenter concept store at 575 Broadway in SoHo here, which was damaged by a five-alarm fire in the building, reopened on Tuesday.
Armani Eyes Expansion in China
Giorgio Armani is on another whirlwind tour of China, stopping first in Hong Kong to show his Prive collection and launch a book.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Atlanta Magazines Eye the High End
Attempting to capitalize on this city's development boom, magazine publishers are chasing high-end advertisers and consumers here with three launches.
Memo Pad: Lip Service ... Stop, Shop & Roll ... Fade To Black ...
John Huey got a lesson in soft, supple lips last Thursday.

ACCESSORIES REPORT
Tarantino Takes Barbie Luxe
Tarina Tarantino and Barbie are now best friends.

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Thursday, March 30, 2006

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Thursday, March 30, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Denim's Latest Wave: Superskinny Styles Feed Boom in Sales
The denim pendulum has swung back and stores around the world are kicking out boot-cut styles in favor of superskinny jeans.
Inditex Income Up 26% for Year
Spanish retailer Inditex, which runs Zara, said it's ramping up expansion in Asia and Europe as it reported a 26 percent gain in 2005 net income.
Newcomers Break Into the Game
A fresh crop of brands is looking for space in the $16.2 billion women's activewear arena dominated by a few global players.

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GENERAL
Obituary: Walter Singer, 76, Apparel Executive
Walter Singer, 76, an apparel executive whose career path was ever-changing, died Friday at his son Mark's home in Westport, Conn.
Obituary: Luigi d'Urso Dies at 52
Luigi d'Urso, the stylish Italian businessman and art historian who was married to French designer and model Ines de la Fressange, died Thursday of cardiac arrest, sources close to the family said Monday.

FINANCIAL
H&M Profits Rise, U.S. Sales Robust
Sweden's Hennes & Mauritz on Wednesday said profits increased 16 percent in the first quarter, but warned that cold March weather in Europe meant a soft start to spring.
IT Holding Losses Expand to $23.4M
IT Holding SpA widened its losses in 2005, but the company said it is optimistic for 2006.
Bulgari's Trapani Touts 32.3% Uptick in 4Q Net
Bulgari fell a bit short of its 2005 profitability target, but chief executive Francesco Trapani said he's upbeat about a 32.3 percent surge in fourth-quarter net profits and a good start to the current year.
Belk Profits Leap 10.3% in '05
Proffitt's and McRae's stores opened as Belk on March 8. The $620 million deal was completed in July.
GM Design Said Sold
It looks like GM Design Group has a new owner.

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FASHION
Fashion Scoops: Nicky's Bedtime ... Bye-Bye, Diego ... Screen Test ...
Nicky Hilton turned up at AmericasMart in Atlanta last Friday to promote her Nicky Hilton Worldwide line with a fashion show.

BEAUTY REPORT

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Everyone's A Critic ... Look Alive
The Pulitzer Prize, in theory at least, is supposed to be a pure expression of journalistic merit.

THE BEAT
An Animation Invasion
Animated characters from Tom and Jerry to Snoopy are flying high and entering a more sophisticated orbit with a modern luxury spin.
Walter Goes on the Air
Walter Baker has sought to make shopping for his brand as easy as flipping on the TV set.

THE WWD LIST
Fashion Takes Paris
Top collections for fall in the City of Light based on Style.com page views during the first 12 days they were posted online.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
Right Partner Key To Sourcing Plans
Manufacturing, like marriage, comes down to finding the right partner.
Treasury Warns on China Currency
U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Timothy Adams sent a strong warning to China Wednesday that it has not done enough to allow its currency to appreciate against the dollar.

EYE
Killing Time
Sex, murder and insanity aren't usual ingredients for a charity event, but Sharon Stone proved otherwise at the "Basic Instinct 2" premiere.
Skinny Minis
If there's any doubt that spring has sprung, check out the thigh-grazing hemlines being paraded around the party circuit these days.
Social Graces
"The older you get, the more you find there isn't anything new," intones Louis Auchincloss.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006

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FILIPA'S FINDS
Vogue's Filipa Fino takes her turn in the hot seat. Marc Jacobs' floppy knit hats, Lanvin's T-strap sandals, and Yves Saint Laurent's mink scarf are among her must-have fall accessories. See which other precious pieces made the cut in our new Editors' Picks.


DIRECT FROM HOLLYWOOD
From Culver City's Smashbox Studios to West Hollywood's Chateau Marmont, Christine Lennon crisscrossed Los Angeles to cover the Left Coast's fall shows. For the hits and misses and everything in between, read her exclusive report.


CALIFORNIA GIRLS
New York scenester and shutterbug Kate Schelter snapped Angelenos in their springtime finery during L.A. fashion week—think sunny, white dresses, waist-defining belts, platforms, and oversize shades. Soak up the Left Coast vibe!


AND THE NOMINEES ARE
Forget Project Runway. The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the nominees for the 2006 CFDA Fashion Awards at a rooftop fête Monday night at Rockefeller Center. Is your favorite designer on the short list? Find out in our party coverage.


VIVA LAS VEGAS
Sharon Stone's Casino character, Ginger McKenna, served as the cinematic inspiration behind Alberta Ferretti's fall runway show. Learn how to mimic her high-glam look in Jessica B. Matlin's Backstage Confidential.

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