• Celebrities Headed to Seoul for Calvin Klein Inc. May 18, 2012
  Chloë Moretz, Kate Bosworth, and models Lara Stone and Matthew Terry are expected to touch down in Seoul next week for CKI's multibrand event. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Wall Street Journal Fetes 'Donor of the Day' Column May 18, 2012
  Jeff Koons hosted the evening at Manhattan’s Whitney Museum of American Art. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Hunter Boot Taps Gilles Mendel May 18, 2012
  Designer to create a limited-edition line of Wellington rubber boots for the brand for fall. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Cole Haan to Shutter Madison Ave. Store May 18, 2012
  Move opens up a small but prime location near Barneys New York, Hermès and Michael Kors among other top brands. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Jimmy Choo Opens Store in San Francisco May 18, 2012
  The 1,700-square-foot unit on Geary Street will carry the brand’s women’s shoes, handbags and accessories, including the Choo 24:7 collection. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Swedish Shirtmaker Eton in Talks With Investor May 18, 2012
  The family-owned business is finalizing a deal that will bring an investor on board to help finance its growth plans. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Glendon Group in Deal to Acquire Bidz.com May 17, 2012
  The merger agreement, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012, would take the online jewelry retailer private. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Designers to Watch: Part Two May 17, 2012
  Six more up-and-comers who you should know. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• ‘Fashion Star’ Winner Kara Laricks Scores Deals May 17, 2012
  By locking up Tuesday night’s finale of the fashion reality show, she will have exclusive signature collections in H&M, Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Saks Fifth Avenue's Terron Schaefer Honored May 17, 2012
  The High School of Fashion Industries gave the retailer's creative director its Advisory Board Award at the school’s annual fund-raiser. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• L.A. Philharmonic, Rodarte Team Up May 17, 2012
  Kate and Laura Mulleavy are designing for the stage yet again for the upcoming production of “Don Giovanni.” Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Andrew Pollard Exits Project May 17, 2012
  The president of the trade shows revealed his resignation to employees on Wednesday. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Macy's Fetes Brazil Campaign With Benefit May 17, 2012
  The event and silent auction raised $50,000 for the Brazil Foundation. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Steven Alan Opens San Francisco Store May 17, 2012
  The designer is already working on his next project: home furnishings. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Barneys Names Tomoko Ogura Senior Fashion Director May 17, 2012
  Most recently, she served as fashion director of women’s Co-op. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Damiani Enters Deal for China Distribution May 16, 2012
  Under the agreement with MingFung/Hengdeli Group, the brand will open several shop-in-shops and corners in the region in five years. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Jason Wu, Tommy Zung Team Up for WantedDesign May 16, 2012
  Their “Objects” installation debuts Friday and runs through Monday in the Tunnel building. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Studio 54 Crew Cycles for a Cause May 16, 2012
  Pat Cleveland, Rollerena and others will spin at Soul Cycle West for The Felix Organization, in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Ava Design's Good Deed May 16, 2012
  Thanks to cofounder Ludwig Kuttner, 500 homeless women will be suited up Saturday in items from the brand, 600 West and Madison Hill. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Hester Street Fair Adding NoMad Outpost May 16, 2012
  Hester Nights will debut May 24 in the Hotel Eventi’s courtyard at 851 Sixth Avenue. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Paterno Speaks About Jones Exit May 18, 2012
  Head of footwear division will depart at the end of June. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Rick Paterno Exits Jones Group May 18, 2012
  Head of footwear division has resigned. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Shea Terra Organics Debuts New Lines on Beautysage May 18, 2012
  The two collections will be launched on May 21, with two new lines, the Hair Food Collection and a baby line. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• American Eagle to Shutter 77kids May 18, 2012
  Children's offshoot had loss of $24M on sales of $40M in fiscal 2011, company says. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• The Cannes Party Circuit May 18, 2012
  Both the great and the aspiring-to-be turned out Thursday night at the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival for the Women in Film party. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• FGI Talks Changes in Consumer Behavior May 18, 2012
  Panel addressed the transformation in consumer behavior and talked about how they’ve adjusted their brands. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• MAC To Unveil New Space at Selfridges May 18, 2012
  On Monday, the Estée Lauder-owned brand will unveil a permanent, 710-square-foot space alongside the store’s contemporary fashion collections. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Casual Male Net Down, Sales Edge Up May 18, 2012
  CEO says DXL delivering superior results in converted stores. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• El Museo del Barrio Holds Spring Gala May 18, 2012
  Some guests referred to the event as “the end of gala season.” Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Celebrities Headed to Seoul for Calvin Klein Inc. May 18, 2012
  Chloë Moretz, Kate Bosworth, and models Lara Stone and Matthew Terry are expected to touch down in Seoul next week for CKI's multibrand event. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Hibbett Q1 Surges May 18, 2012
  Firm raised full-year guidance. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Brown Shoe Shows Early Signs of Turnaround May 18, 2012
  The firm's shares were up significantly on Friday. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Foot Locker Posts Strong Q1, Cautious on Consumer Demand May 18, 2012
  The uncertainty in Europe continues to be top of mind. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Ann Inc. Profits Gain 5.2% May 18, 2012
  Loft division continues to drive the retailer’s results. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Facebook Fizzles, Markets Down May 18, 2012
  Social media IPO disappoints. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• PacSun Shows Sign of Turnaround Taking Hold May 18, 2012
  The California-based action sports retailer hasn’t quite turned the corner, but first-quarter performance shows it might be on the right track. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Fashion World Mulls Facebook IPO’s Impact May 18, 2012
  As the social-networking site’s initial public offering takes off today, all eyes are on the future, and Facebook's long-term potential. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Jimmy Choo Opens Store in San Francisco May 18, 2012
  The 1,700-square-foot unit on Geary Street will carry the brand’s women’s shoes, handbags and accessories, including the Choo 24:7 collection. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Cole Haan to Shutter Madison Ave. Store May 18, 2012
  Move opens up a small but prime location near Barneys New York, Hermès and Michael Kors among other top brands. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Hunter Boot Taps Gilles Mendel May 18, 2012
  Designer to create a limited-edition line of Wellington rubber boots for the brand for fall. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Casual Male Net Down, Sales Edge Up May 18, 2012
  CEO says DXL delivering superior results in converted stores. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Perry Ellis Moves Golfwear to the Fore May 17, 2012
  Company anticipates business of $400 million to $500 million in five years. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Men's Wear Trend: Water Colors May 17, 2012
  Swimwear manufacturers are drawing inspiration from recent runway trends. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Brioni Sees Growth in Expanding Stores, Product Categories May 16, 2012
  Under the new ownership of PPR, the Italian label takes a multipronged approach. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Barry Wishnow Does Bespoke May 16, 2012
  The one-time president of Calvin Klein and ceo of Hugo Boss America started working on the concept last year and is now fitting customers in his Nashville home. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Matteo Del Vecchio Joins Brooks Brothers Team May 16, 2012
  He will serve in the new position of vice president of strategy and corporate development. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Givenchy Men's Solo Act May 16, 2012
  The fledgling men’s resort line is going it alone for the first time this season, with its first independent presentation. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• YMA Breakfast Series Kicks Off June 12 May 11, 2012
  The YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund’s “Breakfast with the Boss” program will feature an assortment of top-notch designers and industry executives this year. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Italian Brands Urged to Look Globally May 10, 2012
  Pitti Immagine president Gaetano Marzotto offered some advice during the press conference announcing the schedule of the upcoming Pitti Uomo. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Retailers Bullish on Father's Day May 9, 2012
  Buoyed by continued strength in their men’s wear businesses, stores are loading up on slim-fit ties and dress shirts, shorts, colorful sportswear and swimwear. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Hanes Embraces Slim Silhouette May 9, 2012
  The biggest player in the men’s underwear market has introduced for fall the Power Slim Fit Tee, close-fitting undershirts with stretch. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Paul Smith Upbeat on Indian Market May 9, 2012
  The designer was in India last week in advance of the opening of his third store in the country next month. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Allen Tucker, Fashion Executive, Dies at 62 May 6, 2012
  His career included stints as chief executive officer of Calvin Klein Menswear, Izod Lacoste men’s wear and Alexander Julian. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Men's Wear Trend: Modern Man May 3, 2012
  Vertical retailers and designer brands are raising their fashion quotient, ensuring a sleeker spring 2013. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Marketers Ramp Up Video, M-commerce May 3, 2012
  A study released by digital marketing agency iProspect and analytics firm comScore details best practices in reaching affluent male consumers online. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Itochu Gets Perry Ellis Clothing License May 2, 2012
  The license was formerly held by Smart Apparel. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Gildo Zegna Shows His Passion for Silk May 2, 2012
  The Italian luxury brand commissioned American artist Emil Lukas to create five original thread paintings using Zegna silk yarn for an exhibition. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Tailored Clothing Market Sizzles for Spring May 2, 2012
  Less-rigid construction, technical fabrications and traditional patterns are driving the business for spring 2013. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Andy Spade, Ryan Babenzien Join Boast Team May 2, 2012
  Sales quadrupled in 2011 — over a small base — and the tennis brand is on track to quadruple sales again this year. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• TCNY Label to Offer Made-to-Measure May 2, 2012
  Customers will be able to select fully canvassed suits, jackets, waistcoats and trousers from two patterns, the Soho and the Madison. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Facebook Fizzles, Markets Down May 18, 2012
  Social media IPO disappoints. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Randa, Swank Merger Completed May 17, 2012
  John Tulin stays on as chairman of wholly owned subsidiary. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Burberry Scores $100 Million Judgment May 17, 2012
  A Manhattan federal court awarded the British brand damages and a permanent injunction against Chinese Internet counterfeiters. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Buckle, Stein Mart Shares Gain May 17, 2012
  Ross stock dips despite improved outlook. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Wall Street and European Stocks Drop May 17, 2012
  Wal-Mart and Sears both run countertrend on first-quarter results. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Japan's GDP Rebounds in Q1 May 17, 2012
  Post-quake reconstruction efforts and car sales boosted growth. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• St. John Put on Block by Vestar Capital May 17, 2012
  The fashion brand has hired investment bank Rothschild to look for suitors, WWD has learned. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Coty’s Next Move: Headed for an IPO May 17, 2012
  Wasting no time moving on from its bid for Avon Products Inc., the beauty firm has hired underwriters to prepare for an initial public offering. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Skechers Settles Ad Dispute With FTC May 16, 2012
  Company to pay $45 million to settle charges that it violated federal laws by making deceptive claims to consumers in advertisements for its toning shoes. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Randa Deal Costs Lead Swank to Q1 Loss May 16, 2012
  Shareholders meet Thursday to vote on merger. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Longchamp Looks to Bolster Its Brand in China May 16, 2012
  The French company plans to open stores, win consumers away from fakes. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• J.C. Penney Stock Hit Hard by Loss May 16, 2012
  Shares of the reinventing retailer down 17.6 percent in midday trading. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Richemont's Johann Rupert Opens Up on China May 16, 2012
  The chairman and chief executive officer of Compagnie Financière Richemont is banking a lot on China — and that makes him a little uneasy. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Macro Woes Require Micro Management May 16, 2012
  Textile and apparel suppliers are increasingly relying on their quick wits — and beefed-up services — to turn a profit. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Tumi Sales, Earnings Gain in Quarter May 15, 2012
  North American direct-to-consumer sales rose 31.6 percent in the period. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Europe Luxury Representative Visits Americas May 15, 2012
  Intellectual property and reduction of tariffs are among topics being discussed. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Greece Dominates Markets May 15, 2012
  Wall Street stalls, Europe down as country deals with political crisis. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Puma Promotes Reinhard Dischner May 15, 2012
  Executive becomes director of apparel at German sporting goods firm. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• H&M April Sales Fall 10% May 15, 2012
  Swedish fashion chain says bad weather and a negative calendar effect were to blame. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• William McComb on the Offensive May 15, 2012
  The transformation from Liz Claiborne Inc. to Fifth & Pacific Cos. Inc. will be made official today when the firm’s stock starts trading under the ticker FNP. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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• Fashion agenda: Fashion Rio, 20th Vienna Life Ball May 18, 2012
  As the glitz continues at the Cannes Film Festival, other glamorous events taking place across the globe include Brazil's Fashion Rio event and the 20th Vienna Life Ball, which will feature a special anniversary fashion show presenting some of the most extravagant Life Ball designs of years gone by. Read about this and other important upcoming fashion events here.
• Gap raises profit outlook, shares rise May 17, 2012
  (Reuters) - Gap Inc raised its yearly profit forecast, prompted by first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates and rising sales, and its shares rose 8 percent after hours. For the full year, Gap estimated earnings of $1.78 to $1.83 a share, above the $1.75 to $1.80 it forecast in February. "It's important to remain measured in our outlook given that our biggest selling seasons are still ahead of us," said Chief Financial Officer Sabrina Simmons. Given the first quarter beat, "the current forecast does appear to be conservative," said Betty Chen, an analyst with Wedbush Securities. ...
• Best dress? Eva Longoria or Diane Kruger: Twitter highlights from Cannes May 17, 2012
  Following the opening of the 65th Cannes Film Festival Twitter users are buzzing about the dresses from the red carpet and lavishing praise on Diane Kruger who 'wowed again' and Eva Longoria; a selection of comments can be found below in this latest in a series of articles from Relaxnews examining social media reaction to the Cannes Film Festival.
• Pamela Love and Fashion.me site among ‘most creative' winners May 16, 2012
  Jewelry designer Pamela Love features in US magazine Fast Company's annual ranking of the "100 Most Creative People in Business," which also honors sites including Fashion.me and Moda Operandi.
• The fashionista's guide to the Olympics: city puts style in the limelight for 2012 May 16, 2012
  While athletics fever may be in the air, fashion fans descending on the UK capital for the Olympic Games July 27 - August 12 haven't been forgotten about. Find out about how designers including Paul Smith and Matthew Williamson are getting involved here.
• Support your country in style: Conran Shop launch flag scarves ahead of Olympics May 16, 2012
  For fashionistas looking to support their country with panache during the upcoming Olympic Games, international contemporary design store The Conran Shop has launched a collection of flag scarves available in the Stars and Stripes, Union Jack, French Tricolor and the Japanese Hinomaru.
• Historic diamond sells for $9.7 mn May 16, 2012
  A centuries-old diamond passed down through generations of European royalty fetched nine million Swiss francs ($9.7 million) at auction in Geneva on Tuesday.
• Dior and Chanel among designers set for Cannes fashion show May 16, 2012
  Alexander Wang, Balenciaga and Roberto Cavalli are just some of the big names contributing looks to a Carine Roitfeld-curated fashion show at the upcoming amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS gala during the Cannes Film Festival.
• Karl Lagerfeld chats Cruise collection, discusses plans for next year's show May 16, 2012
  Following the regal-meets-rock Chanel Cruise collection at the Château de Versailles near Paris on Monday, Karl Lagerfeld already has plans for next year in mind, citing a ballroom in Deauville as a possible setting.
• London show celebrates 60 years of British glamour May 15, 2012
  LONDON (Reuters) - A decadent gown made from feathers and a printed lace latex dress designed by some of fashion's luminaries will go on display as part of a new exhibition to celebrate the glitz and glamour of Britain's ball gowns. Ball gowns: British Glamour Since 1950, on at London's Victoria and Albert Museum from May 19 until January 2013, showcases a collection of 60 dresses marking the journey of formal attire from private events to the public parade. ...
• The fashionista's guide to the Olympics: city puts style in the limelight for 2012 May 16, 2012
  While athletics fever may be in the air, fashion fans descending on the UK capital for the Olympic Games July 27 - August 12 haven't been forgotten about. Find out about how designers including Paul Smith and Matthew Williamson are getting involved here.
• Jimmy Choo launches street style blog May 9, 2012
  Jimmy Choo has teamed up with top fashion photographer Eddie Newton to launch new site Choo 24:7 Stylemakers, where both amateur snappers and professionals can upload their street style pictures.
• NYC judge approves child support deal for supermodel Linda Evangelista, French billionaire May 8, 2012
  NEW YORK, N.Y. - A New York City judge has approved a child support settlement between supermodel Linda Evangelista and a billionaire French businessman.
• Supermodel, billionaire settle child-support dispute May 7, 2012
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista and French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault reached a child-support settlement on Monday following two days of tense, often personal court testimony last week in Manhattan. Lawyers for both parties declined to disclose the settlement. A lawyer for Evangelista called media reports that she sought $46,000 a month as a misunderstanding, but acknowledged she was seeking a "substantial" sum to raise their 5-year-old son. Both parties agreed to return to court on Tuesday to finalize the agreement. ...
• Supermodel Bar Refaeli Stars in Israeli Spy Movie May 7, 2012
  'Kidon' Based on Alleged Mossad Hit in Dubai
• With help from supermodel, Israeli spy film reimagines killing of Hamas operative in Dubai May 7, 2012
  and in fact much of it was caught on camera. Now an Israeli movie plays it as a spy caper, complete with a sly seductress played by Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli.
• Supermodel Linda Evangelista, French Tycoon Duke it Out Over Child Support May 4, 2012
  By Carlos Boettcher and Candace Smith In the second day of the battle of the malcontent millionaires, Linda Evangelista, 46, duked it out, litigation-style, with her former lover Francois Pinault, 49, on Friday over how much money she would receive in monthly expenses for their...
• Supermodel Linda Evangelista, French Millionaire Duke it Out Over Child Support May 4, 2012
  By Carlos Boettcher and Candace Smith In the second day of the battle of the malcontent millionaires, Linda Evangelista, 46, duked it out, litigation-style, with her former lover Francois Pinault, 49, on Friday over how much money she would receive in monthly expenses for their...
• Fashion Designer Launches Platform for Crowdsourced Design May 4, 2012
  The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.
• Supermodel Evangelista: French billionaire wanted abortion May 4, 2012
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - When supermodel Linda Evangelista told French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault in 2006 she was pregnant with his child, he asked her to get an abortion, her attorney charged Thursday on the first day of a child-support trial in Manhattan. Pinault, 49, who is currently married to actress Salma Hayek, denied that charge but testified he told Evangelista that "if she were to have a child (they) might not have a relationship." With that a four-month relationship, in which he said the couple only actually saw each other seven days, came to an end. ...

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