WWD Market Headlines

Kellwood Negotiating Over BLK DNM

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The apparel firm would retain a stake in the business if an agreement is reached.

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Carolina Herrera Honored at FIT

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:58:00 EDT

Designer offers sound advice to FIT grads.

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Uniqlo Youth Lines Coming to the States

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:53:00 EDT

The collections will be housed in existing stores in departments of at least 3,000 square feet.

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Adoreme Breaks Out of the Boudoir

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:04:00 EDT

Instead of showcasing a range of lingerie styles, the concept is one-on-one attention from lingerie stylists who create a new showroom each month for members.

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Jean-Marc Gallot Said Headed to Fendi

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:40:00 EDT

He is expected to become the Roman house’s managing director, succeeding Philippe Fortunato.

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Neil Cole Honored at Ronald McDonald House Gala

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:38:00 EDT

The Iconix Brand Group Inc. president and chief executive officer was introduced by his brother Kenneth Cole.

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Replay Partners with Limoland on Denim Line

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:05:00 EDT

Italian denim giant launches capsule collection with entrepreneur Jean “Johnny” Pigozzi.

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J Brand Puts Fashion Front and Center With $1M-Plus Campaign

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:03:00 EDT

In its most expensive ad campaign to date, the brand is focusing on its newly launched sportswear business.

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Upcoming YSL Lines for Buyers’ Eyes Only

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The women’s cruise and spring men’s wear collections, the first designs by new creative director Hedi Slimane, will not be shown to the fashion press.

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Carolina Herrera Sees Global Growth

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

After marking 30 years in business in 2010, the designer one-upped celebrations with another milestone last year: $1 billion in sales.

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Gianfranco Ferré Legal Battle Rages On

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:44:00 EDT

A court in Isernia, Italy, has rejected a request to sequester the brand put forward by the label’s administrators in October.

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Wool Confab Gets Social Media Primer

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:50:00 EDT

Attendees heard from Christian Siriano, Rachel Roy and Bergdorf's Linda Fargo how the digital revolution has changed customer connections.

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DyeCoo Recognized for Fabric Process

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:16:00 EDT

Material ConneXion cites water-saving dyeing technology.

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American Eagle to Shutter 77kids Business

WWD.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:58:00 EDT

Children's offshoot had loss of $24 million on sales of $40 million in fiscal 2011, company says.

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Hanro to Open First U.S. Store

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:38:00 EDT

The 900-square-foot space is located at 806 Washington Street.

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The Jones Group Moves Ahead With Confidence

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:09:00 EDT

Chief executive officer Wesley Card is pleased with the company's progress, after experiencing mixed economic trends and low consumer confidence last year.

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Ittierre Eyes Retail Expansion

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:00 EDT

In the first half, the company plans to open four stores in Hong Kong.

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Fair Weather Trends: Seasonal Changes Boost Sales, But Not Optimism

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:01:00 EDT

Warmer weather brings out bursting flowers, chirping birds and... consumers? The last one may be a little harder to gauge.

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Pronovias Goes for Lace and White

WWD.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:43:00 EDT

The Barcelona-based manufacturer’s two-day bridal presentation kicked off with a nighttime catwalk show in the Catalan National Art Museum’s Oval Room.

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Steve Madden Sleepwear to Debut This Fall

WWD.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:06:00 EDT

Collection of sleepwear and loungewear will be sold exclusively at Nordstrom in the U.S. and Hudson’s Bay stores in Canada this fall.

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