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No Letup in Bad News: Major Stores Report Steep Drops in Profit
The evidence just keeps building that consumers have slammed their wallets shut when it comes to buying apparel.
Arnault Confident in LVMH
America may be sliding into recession and Europe's economies stagnating, but LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton boss Bernard Arnault on Thursday said he remains bullish on luxury.
Pollini Picks Design Team to Grow Brand
It's the start of something new at Pollini.
Snippets: Boots Changes
Clarins Appointments
Freshwater Pearl
Boots International North America has officially named Kevan Quantock as the company's chief executive officer.
L'Bel Brand Finds Success In Secondary U.S. Markets
It wasn't simply international wordplay when direct-sales beauty brand Ebel Paris switched its global name to L'Bel Paris this year.
FGI Panel Explores Retailing Strategies
Debbie Murtha, senior vice president of cosmetics for Macy's Merchandising Group, issued a call to arms during a recent Fashion Group International beauty symposium for more collaboration between vendors and retailers at a time when retail consolidation is redrawing the beauty landscape in department stores.
Chanel Goes Interactive at Bergdorf's
There's a new shopping experience in store for Bergdorf Goodman beauty consumers.
Eyebrow Guru Christi Harris Plots Expansion With Kiosks
Dallas beauty entrepreneur Christi Harris says her Precision Brow Planing Bar has made it at the Time Warner Center in New York, and now she's ready to branch out.
Perfume Trade Show Makes Debut in N.Y.
For the first time, the Perfume Expo America held its three-day trade show, which started on Monday, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York.
Critical Mass: PeaceKeeper Powers Growth Organically
Jody Weiss, chief executive officer of PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics, shakes her head and chuckles when she sees some of the beauty brands jumping on the natural bandwagon.
Stila Does Marchesa Collection
With a partnership with Marchesa and a new chief marketing officer, Stila Cosmetics is attempting to fashion its future.
Dsquared2 Knocks on 'Wood' Again
Dan and Dean Caten, the Canadian designers behind Dsquared2, looked no further than their men's scent He Wood for inspiration to create their debut women's fragrance, called what else She Wood.
Speed Racer
Groupe Clarins is adding some horsepower to the Porsche Design portfolio, which is expanding into fragrance. A new men's scent, called The Essence by Porsche Design, has been developed jointly by the beauty firm and the Porsche SE subsidiary that produces high-end accessories.
Murad Aims to Quadruple International Business by 2012
Murad Inc. is keeping it all in the family for now.
Betty Beauty Men, Skin Lines In Brand's Pipeline for 2009
On the heels of capturing the CEW Indie Award held here May 9th, Nancy Jarecki, founder of Betty Beauty Inc., is literally out of breath.
Amouage to Grow Distribution, Store Count
The Amouage fragrance house is celebrating its 25th anniversary by expanding its dominion.
Fashion Scoops: Balmain's Main Man
Muti's Turn
Pin Up
Could Christophe Decarnin, the designer who is heating up Balmain with his short and sexy frocks, be extending his creative duties to men's wear?
Bulgari Sees Slight Profit Drop
Despite a 4.6 percent drop in first-quarter earnings, brought on by sales decreases in Italy and the United Kingdom and the weak dollar, Italian luxury group Bulgari SpA on Thursday confirmed its guidance for 2008, pending no further deterioration in macroeconomic conditions.
Urban Outfitters Sees Net Rise 44.9% in Qtr.
Urban Outfitters Inc. on Thursday posted first-quarter earnings that rose 44.9 percent, buoyed by a decrease in markdowns.
Hugo Boss Names CEO
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, managing director of Christian Dior Couture, was named chief executive officer of Hugo Boss AG on Thursday.
McComb Defends Plan to Shareholders
William L. McComb and Liz Claiborne Inc. have seen a tumultuous 12 months since the company's last annual meeting, and the one the chief executive officer directed Wednesday crystallized the turmoil.
Chanel Brings New Concept to Robertson
Chanel is changing the game on Robertson Boulevard.
Calvin Klein on the Road in Tokyo
Don't expect a towering Calvin Klein megastore here anytime soon. The American fashion brand is reaching out to Japanese customers in its signature understated style.
Starstruck: Bottega Veneta Opens Boutique in Cannes
Bottega Veneta is using the allure of the Cannes Film Festival by inaugurating its new boutique on Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, France, on Wednesday.
Jacobs Employee Released on Bail
Kyle Avila, who was arrested Monday for stealing $62,000 from a Marc Jacobs boutique in the West Village here, was released on bail Wednesday, the Department of Correctional Services said Thursday.
Gianmaria Buccellati Introduces Anthochron
Anthochron, the new watch line by Gianmaria Buccellati, is aimed at consumers looking for off-the-beaten-path luxury.
Denise Seegal Exits VF Corp.
Denise Seegal, president of VF Corp.'s sportswear coalition, is leaving the company less than a month after VF said Nautica women's sportswear will be closed.
Eye: Panda Giants
Eva Longoria Parker is still basking in her honeymoon period.
Eye: Beach Vibe
"Is he here yet?" Zoe Kravitz wondered, waiting for Karl Lagerfeld's arrival at the Chanel-hosted dinner at Casa Tua Wednesday night. "I am sure he will make some entrance."
Memo Pad: Reporting For Duty
The Mslo Trickle
Changing Seats
Sean Avery started his internship at Vogue on Monday, and already staffers at Condé Nast Publications Inc. are buzzing about the New York Ranger star's presence at 4 Times Square.
Traub, Wek Among Image Award Honorees
Icons from different corners of the fashion world, from Marvin Traub to Alec Wek and the Belks, were under the spotlight Wednesday night for the annual American Apparel & Footwear Association Image Awards at the Grand Hyatt on 42nd Street here.
Obituary: Designer Alvin Colt
He was larger than life, literally and figuratively.
In Brief: Senate Approves Farm Bill... Tiffany's Board
The Senate passed a more than $300 billion farm, nutrition and conservation bill Thursday by a veto-proof majority, setting the stage for a showdown with President Bush.
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