IS LAMPERT EYEING GAP?/3 INDITEX TO GROW IN U.S./3 WWDWomen’s Wear Daily • The Retailers’THURSDAY Daily Newspaper • December 14, 2006 • $2.00 Sportswear Copper Tone It’s the year of the dress, and it continues to be for pre-fall. Designers are offering the season’s frocks in strong colors with lots of shine. Here, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s curve-hugging bronze silk number for Dolce & Gabbana, shot at Room Service, New York. Lee Angel bracelets; Cesare Paciotti shoes. For more pre-fall looks, see pages 6 and 7.

A Casual Karl Lagerfeld: Hilfiger-Owned Brand To Launch K Denim Line By Miles Socha PARIS — Karl Lagerfeld will soon be

YLED BY DAVID YASSKY DAVID YLED BY dishing out his own denim line, simply called K. Parent Tommy Hilfiger Corp. aims to build the denim-driven collection into a significant global business, capitalizing on Lagerfeld’s renown and his proven . CLAIR, BOTH AT AARTIST LOFT; ST LOFT; AARTIST . CLAIR, BOTH AT knack with jeans. But given the closing last June of the fledgling New York-based Karl Lagerfeld contemporary label, Hilfiger is mapping out a measured growth VA AND MAKEUP BY JUSTIN ST AND MAKEUP BY VA plan for the K line; initial distribution is focused on wholesale accounts in Europe and Canada, said Hilfiger chief See Karl, Page 11 EL: EMANUELA/MARILYN; HAIR BY MICHAEL SIL HAIR BY EL: EMANUELA/MARILYN; PHOTO BY KYLE ERICKSEN; MOD KYLE PHOTO BY WWD.COM WWDTHURSDAY Sportswear FASHION For the pre-fall season, designers are presenting a bold arsenal of looks ™ 6 in gold and basic black, with sequins and shine adding striking touches. A weekly update on consumer attitudes and behavior based on ongoing research from Cotton Incorporated GENERAL Karl Lagerfeld is set to dish out special K, his new denim-driven line that STYLE AND TREND: YEAR IN REVIEW 1 parent Tommy Hilfi ger Corp. aims to build into a major global business. Investors are speculating that Gap Inc. is an acquisition target and the SMART = FASHION + FUNCTION 3 interested party is said to be Sears Holdings chairman Edward Lampert. What defines a season are the trends and Yves Saint Laurent said it would “right size” its New York fl agship, in Fifties-style cropped jackets over light flowing 3 shaving 7,000 square feet of selling space and focusing on women’s. innovations in fashion that linger. The year 2006 tunics with skinny grey jeans. I love the retro, feminine silhouette this creates, but I like to add EYE: A reception celebrating the new “Nan Kempner: American Chic” boasted a range of candidates from longer tunics and exhibit at the Met was held on one of the busiest nights of the season. skinny jeans to shirt dresses. Layering, fitted jackets ankle boots for a modern twist.” 4 and deliberately exaggerated silhouettes also emerged Kate Ceipluch, a buyer for Shopbop, a Web site DISH: Italy’s Meltin’ Pot entered the U.S. market two years ago and is on the fashion landscape. Each offering today’s most stylish 8 now putting down roots and preparing to launch a high-end collection. garment, accessory or trend made brands, was also a huge fan of the BEAT: Some of the hottest contemporary boutiques are spreading an impact on the fashion pages of grey skinny jean. “It was such a 9 holiday cheer this season as they dish out some of the newest trends. 2006. But now with the calendar fresh look,” she enthuses. 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In Brief A significant portion of women also stated that they There were also an abundance of shapes and ● WORLD BANK REPORT: The world economy is forecast to grow by colors to choose from in recent purchased cotton clothing with the 3.2 percent in 2007, less than this year’s 3.9 percent, led by a marked months, and it appears that that the Number of Times following attributes: stretch (79%), slowdown in the U.S., according to a World Bank report published more choices women have, the Women Shop Per Month easy care properties (78%), wrinkle Wednesday. Feeling the impact of higher short-term interest rates more likely they are to hit the stores. resistance (71%) and an expandable and a cooling of the housing market that has moderated consumer When asked how often they shop 05Q3 06Q3 +/- waist (61%). “The message is spending, the U.S. economy next year is estimated to grow by 2.1 for apparel, female respondents told certainly getting out there,” Paruch percent, down from this year’s 3.2 percent. However, the study 2.32 2.4 + 0.08 the Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle completes. expects the recent strength of U.S. exports “to persist...and to rise ™ by more than 9 percent in 2007 and 2008.” The “Global Economic Monitor they shopped an average Practicality certainly had its place Prospects, 2007” report predicts a slowdown in the growth of world of 2.4 times per month in the third quarter of 2006, in modern dressing. One of the season’s most trade volume to 7.5 percent, down from this year’s estimated 9.7 per- the highest this number has been in the twelve years important garments boasted a distinct functional cent gain. China is expected to expand by 9.6 percent in 2007, slight- that the Monitor has been following consumer advantage, according to Alle Fister, founder of ly down from this year’s 10.4 percent increase. India is projected to behaviors. Bollare, a West Coast-based public relations firm. “I continue its stellar performance and grow by 7.7 percent next year. Female respondents to the survey cited that they definitely pick a long shirt; there’s nothing better ● spent an average of 106.4 minutes shopping for than that to cover your behind when you sit down in BENETTON EYEWEAR PACT: Benetton Group SpA has inked a licensing deal with Allison SpA for Benetton and Sisley brand eye- apparel in a given month during the third quarter of your low-rise jeans!” wear. The fi rst Allison eyewear collection for Benetton will bow in this year, up slightly from 102.8 minutes that they As 2006 comes to a close, one of the most enduring spring 2007, and the companies forecast that the license will gener- spent in the same period a year ago. However, women trends was the skinny pant paired with a contrasting, ate annual sales of about 35 million euros, or $47 million at current spent nearly the exact same amount of time on an top-heavy silhouette or long, more fitted layers. exchange rates. The pact expires in 2013. Benetton is no stranger average shopping trip in both periods; 44.31 Layering was key, but in a more refined way than in to the world of eyewear. The company has had a series of eyewear minutes in the third quarter of 2005 and 44.34 season’s past. And the grey jean was a runaway licensees, most recently the Italian subsidiary of German eyewear minutes in the same period in 2006. runway hit. But the clothes that made the most group Metzler. That agreement expired last year. Allison is a much impact were those that were smart in all senses of the smaller Italian eyewear player than its rivals Luxottica SpA and With an increase in choices, there is a Safi lo SpA and holds licenses for brands Gianfranco Ferré, Les corresponding uptake in women’s confidence levels. word — stylish looks marrying functionality with Copains and Vivienne Westwood. “What’s exciting to see is how confident women are fashionability. And, as we look ahead to 2007, getting, mixing all sides of their closets to extend fashion experts agree that this blend of practicality ● WET SEAL OPTIONS: In a SEC fi ling Wednesday, Wet Seal Inc. the wearability of their favorite finds, while and pizz-azz will play out through the spring and fall said it completed a previously announced review of its fi nances in expressing their personalities,” considers Betsy seasons, making for a happy New Year, indeed. regard to stock option grants, and that it “identifi ed six instances Thompson, director of public relations for Talbots, This story is one in a series of articles based on find- in which the company had established measurement dates for ac- counting purposes for ‘mass’ stock option grants to a broad base the national retailer. “Women seem more comfortable ings from Cotton Incorporated’s Lifestyle Monitor™ of executives, non-executive employees and non-employee direc- than ever picking trends that work for them based tracking research. Appearing Thursdays in these tors.” As a result, the company needs to adjust its accounting. “The on their figures and lifestyles, as we have seen them pages, each story will focus on a specific topic as it pre-tax impact of these accounting adjustments on the consolidat- do with layering.” relates to the American consumer and her attitudes ed statements of operations is approximately $4.2 million, which “For 2006 the layering trend was it for me,” affirms and behavior regarding clothing, should have been recorded within general and administrative ex- Kristen Aronsson, design director, Kata Eyewear, a appearance, fashion, fiber selection and penses over the period from fi scal 2001 through fi scal 2006,” the re- stylish line of glasses. “I loved how it manifested itself many other timely, relevant subjects. tailer said in a statement, adding that “no current executive offi cers or current members of the board of directors of the company real- ized income from any of the option grants requiring adjustment.” WWD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 3 WWD.COM Speculation Grows Lampert Could Be Eyeing Gap By Jeanine Poggi and Vicki M. Young Later, in a separate interview, Greenberger said, “Any potential acquirers would have to get peculation is again building among inves- signed off by the Fishers, who own 30 percent of Stors that Gap Inc. may be the target of an ac- the common stock. I don’t think the Fishers are quisition, and hedge fund billionaire Edward interested in selling Gap. They are the founding Lampert’s name just won’t go away. family and have historical ties that I don’t think Several financial sources speculated that they are willing to cut.” Lampert could be looking to complete Act III. Act If the Fishers do decide to sell, there would be I was scooping up Kmart from bankruptcy. Act II tax implications that would make it impossible was merging the troubled discount retailer with for the family to leave stock to heirs, analysts said. Sears, Roebuck & Co., creating Sears Holdings, in Donald G. Fisher, chairman and founder of Gap 2005. Now, some fi nancial sources theorize that Inc., is 77 years old. Lampert wants another acquisition. They claim However, Gap’s 7.1 takeout multiple is attrac- Gap, Home Depot and Anheuser-Busch are among tive, fi nancial sources said. Moreover, institutional the names being considered as potential targets. investors own more than 58 percent of the stock, Financial sources contend Gap is the most likely and may be interested in seeing a return on their candidate, but other analysts dismissed that idea, investment that only a sale or leveraged buyout pointing out that acquiring the retailer would be could produce, sources said. diffi cult because Gap, based in San Francisco, is Christine Chen, senior research analyst, Pacifi c tightly controlled by the Fisher family. Growth Equities, said every couple of months Gap Lampert could not be reached for comment buyout speculation “pops up, but a transaction is on Wednesday. A spokesman for Gap declined to highly unlikely.” comment. “While it is com- Still, the prospects are intriguing, given Gap’s pelling, I don’t think Edward stock valuation; low, long-term debt, and strong it makes sense,” Chen Lampert operating cash fl ow, which is about $1.8 billion for said. “The Fisher fam- the trailing 12 months. ily still has control, PHOTO BY CORBIS PHOTO BY Gap Inc.’s market capitalization is about $15.9 and is not interested billion. The stock has been trading around $19. The in selling and has 52-week high is $21.39, and the low is $15.91. Gap been backing up [chief has an EBITDA enterprise multiple of 7.1, which is executive offi cer Paul] well below industry average takeout multiples of Pressler.” 8.9 times pre-tax earnings. At the 7.1 multiple, the Pressler is credited price tag on Gap Inc. is roughly $13 billion. with cleaning up the From Lampert’s perspective, the retailer’s retailer’s operations huge cash fl ow could be diverted from paying divi- and balance sheet, dends, making investments and doling out capital which included lower- expenditures ($600 million in the most recent fi s- ing the long-term debt cal year) to his favorite investment: derivatives. load. On the merchan- Lampert, who is founder of ESL Investments, dising front, Gap has was able to triple earnings at Sears Holdings, to been criticized for its fashion misses. “But I don’t $196 million, in the third quarter on a 2.1 percent think a private equity fund can do any better un- sales decline by making investments in deriva- less they have a star merchant in their wings,” tives. Derivatives involve contracts between com- Chen said. panies that typically are hedged or speculative. WWD reported this week that Karyn Hillman, These fi nancial instruments often involve equity, senior vice president of apparel merchandising bonds or commodities. for Banana Republic, was promoted to senior vice Citigroup Global Markets analyst Kimberly president of merchandising for the Gap Adult unit Greenberger said in a report last August that Gap “does of fl agship brand Gap — a position that was open not score high as a likely privatization candidate.” for several seasons. YSL Trimming, Restyling Madison Ave. Unit Inditex Net Rises, Sees More Stores ves Saint Laurent said Wednesday Manhasset, N.Y. Ythat it would “right size” its Madison “We are always looking to see we’re in By Robert Murphy Avenue flagship in Manhattan, shaving off the right locations and that we have the 7,000 square feet of selling space and con- right amount of space,” Lendrum said. PARIS — Inditex, the Spanish fast-fashion group, on Wednesday reported verting the unit into a boutique devoted to However, she cited strong business in better than expected third-quarter profits and said it would double the women’s wear and accessories. the U.S. across all categories. “Business number of its stores in the U.S. over the next three years. Asprey confi rmed that it will take over the is fantastic and we have a really strong, Net income rose 23.8 percent, to 339 million euros, or $431.3 million, in space being vacated by YSL. Asprey has been building momentum,” she said. the three months through Oct. 31, the company said. Sales grew 19.5 per- trading out of a tempo- cent, to 2.19 billion euros, or $2.79 billion, as Inditex continued to develop rary location at 50 East its main Zara chain. Currency conversions were made at average exchange 57th Street after shut- rates for the period. ting its money-losing Chief executive offi cer Pablo Isla told a conference call that sales in the 20,000-square-foot fi rst six weeks of the fourth quarter had been “on line” with expectations. flagship in Trump Through the nine months, Isla said gross margin reached 3.19 billion Tower in March. euros, or $3.98 billion, or 56.4 percent on sales. The YSL unit, He confi rmed the chain’s ambition to open as many as 490 stores over unveiled with great the full fi scal year at an investment of as much as 950 million euros, or $1.21 fanfare in 2001 by billion. the brand’s former “[The third quarter] is a satisfactory start to the autumn-winter season,” creative director, said Isla, adding that 326 stores were opened in the fi rst nine months, bring- Tom Ford, will close ing the total number to 3,018. for renovations on Besides Zara, which accounts for about 65 percent of Inditex’s sales, the Christmas Eve and company owns the Pull and Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, reopen in April with Oysho and Kiddy’s Class brands. a new, salon-like Isla said most markets performed well, and there were strong results in confi guration, Laura the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and the U.S. He said Russia was “improv- Lendrum, YSL’s U.S. ing a lot” and that sales in Asia were going “extremely well.” president, said. The only disappointment Isla mentioned was Germany, where he said it “It made sense to was “too early” to indicate if market conditions were improving. really focus on the Though Europe and the Far East are to remain the chain’s focus for ex- women’s business,” Yves Saint Laurent on Madison Avenue. pansion in coming years, Isla said the U.S. business would grow, too. she said. “We have a Eight to 12 stores are planned in the next few years in the U.S., where great core customer there.” YSL does not break out sales by region. Zara already has 24 stores. Isla said the units would be located in and YSL said its full range of product catego- In the third quarter, overall brand revenues around New York, Boston, New Jersey and Washington, and in Florida and ries, including men’s wear, would be concen- advanced 18.6 percent, with good whole- on the West Coast between Los Angeles and San Francisco. trated in its location at 3 East 57th Street. sale momentum from the pre-fall and fall- Isla said sales in China — where Zara opened its fi rst stores earlier YSL already had scaled back retail winter collection, as well as double-digit this year — were exceptional and that Zara would “increase signifi cantly” operations in the New York area in June growth in leather goods, thanks to the suc- the number of stores it operates in Japan. Earlier this week, Zara’s main 2005, when it shut a 2,400-square-foot cess of the Muse and Double bag ranges. European competitor, Sweden’s Hennes & Mauritz, said it had completed a store at the Americana Manhasset in — Miles Socha deal to open its fi rst stores in Japan. PHOTO BY PASHA ANTONOV PASHA PHOTO BY 4 WWD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 WWD.COM

Narciso The dinner scene at The Box. Rodriguez with Claire Danes.

Scarlett Jessica Lange with Johansson daughter Alexandra in vintage. Baryshnikov. Clothes Encounter NEW YORK — The late Nan Kempner was often quoted as saying she would “attend the opening of a door.” So how apropos that the celebration for the new exhibit, “Nan Kempner: American Chic,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art went head to head Tuesday with no fewer than four major (and who knows how many minor) events around town. “It’s a marathon night,” admitted Rufus Albemarle, who began his evening at the Met with Ghislaine Maxwell and a slew of impeccably well-heeled fashion doyennes, including Anne Slater, Anne Bass and Bianca Jagger. “It’s breathtaking, but New York is very empty without Nan,” said Deeda Blair, expressing her doubts that any latter-day social swan might amass a collection like that on display. “It’s such a different world now. No one dresses up anymore.” “I am wearing YSL couture tonight for her,” said Lynn Wyatt. “I thought, Liya Kebede ‘This is in your honor, babe.’” in Gucci. “She had the best taste of anyone I’ve ever met in my life,” said Joan Collins. “I remember having lunch with her once and I complimented her on her suit and she said, ‘Oh, it’s old!’ It was 25 years old and she made it look impeccable.” Peter Bacanovic had his own idea of what his friend would have made of the night. “Nan probably would have mumbled about who did not come. She would have noticed,” he said. “And she would have loved the hors d’oeuvres.” Meanwhile, a score of other uptown ladies trekked downtown to the soon-to-be opened space The Box for a dinner for the Chanel fi ne jewelry collection “Les Perles de CHANEL.” Co-host Marjorie Raein and Tory Burch, Jennifer Creel, Brooke de Ocampo, Allison Sarofi m and Anne Grauso donned their evening best for the occasion. “You look beautiful!” exclaimed Arriana Boardman to daughter-in-law and co-host Samantha Rosen. “You popped out a kid six months ago and now you look like that!” “It just got redistributed,” offered the modest Rosen. Kempner’s Scarlett Johansson made a quick entrance with BFF Amy Sacco before granddaughters, repairing upstairs to fl irt with the male models hawking the jewelry. Meggie and Nina. With all of Park Avenue downtown, the Neue Galerie was left eerily void of major players at its annual Winter Gala. In fact, one of its co-chairs was a no- show (Gwyneth Paltrow, for the second year in a row) and two others (Amanda Brooks and Lauren duPont) slipped out after dinner in search of other soirees. But Aerin and Jane Lauder proudly held down the family fort with co-chairs Renée Rockefeller and Liya Kebede plus Lisa Airan and Miranda Brooks. “I fi nally got him to come to a museum,” Jane Lauder joked of her husband, Kevin Warsh. Across the river, dance fans Claire Danes and Holly Hunter joined Narciso Rodriguez at the Brooklyn Academy of Music to take in “Nefés,” choreographed by Pina Bausch, at the Next Wave Gala. “This is like homework for me,” said Danes, who will be premiering her second dance performance at P.S. 122, “Edith & Jenny,” on Jan. 28. The dinner afterward was a family reunion of sorts: Jessica Lange brought her daughter, Alexandra Baryshnikov, and sat back Margherita Missoni to back with the ballet legend himself. Anne Slater in in vintage at the But the real bigwig fest was no gala, simply a regular night out at Ye Waverly Geoffrey Beene. Neue Galerie. Inn. Graydon Carter held court with Rupert and Wendy Murdoch, Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg at his table. “Don’t wear a tie in my restaurant,” Carter joshed Murdoch — after which the media mogul promptly stripped off the offending accessory. The rest of the room looked like an Oscar party: Robert De Niro, Naomi Watts, Liv Tyler, Robin Wright Penn, Val Kilmer and Harvey Weinstein were all happily tucking into the pub grub.

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last two years because the prices have jumped very the U.S. business by not overextending the brand. high,” he explained. “Now everybody is looking for Meltin’ Pot is in about 130 stores now, and Romano Denim Dish very low prices. I think the market will adjust to more wants to expand to 500 and generate $50 million in reasonable and profi table prices.” U.S. sales. Romano predicted that balance would be struck “There’s been a learning period because [retail- in the $120 to $150 range. Europe, in particular, has ing] is quite different here,” Romano said. “But we Meltin’ Pot’s Americana gotten tougher on its pricing, and Romano sees that learned how to work in the U.S., and we haven’t trend happening even faster in the U.S. Meltin’ Pot’s changed that much.” The Italian denim brand Meltin’ Pot entered the U.S. management has sought to avoid drastic swings in — Ross Tucker market two years ago and, after learning the ropes of American retail, is putting down more permanent roots and preparing to launch a high-end collection. The new showroom One of the visible signs of this effort was the in New York, a opening of a showroom in Manhattan’s Chelsea deconstructed neighborhood in July. The space was designed American fl ag. by Meltin’ Pot’s industrial design director, Fabio Novembre, who planted the seeds for the showroom when he designed the label’s booth for the Bread & Butter show. “It’s part of a more complex project we’re work- ing on,” said Augusto Romano, Meltin’ Pot’s manag- ing director. “We want to convey the idea of being an Italian brand, and we think one of the most im- portant things about Italian culture right now is design.” Although the idea may be to convey Italy’s love of design, the inspiration for the showroom is decid- edly American. Novembre’s design is a deconstruc- tion of the American Flag. “We wanted to convey Meltin’ Pot as being a citi- zen of the world,” Romano said. “It’s our way to say we are a little bit American, also.” The showroom came in time to help launch the high-end denim and sportswear collection dubbed Pure Meltin’ Pot. Pure will begin hitting U.S. stores in February, initially as a men’s line; an expansion into women’s is set for summer 2008. The company plans to develop 20 styles of fi ve-pocket women’s and men’s jeans. Retail prices will range between $250 and $300, compared with $150 to $210 for the core Meltin’ Pot brand. Romano said the Pure collection would draw on the company’s history as a manufacturer, with a focus on washes, hand-made construction and intri- cate details. “Pure is an expression of how we can work on a fi ve-pocket jean,” Romano said. “I wanted to put our 40-year culture of manufacturing jeans into it.” There have been changes to the core Meltin’ Pot brand, as well. “We are changing the logic of how it’s conceived,” Romano said. “Instead of working on single pieces, we’re working on the look of a group of products.” Although Pure will be aimed at true denim afi cio- nados, Romano has seen a pullback from premium denim prices by consumers on a global basis. “There’s been a shock in the denim market the Fancy Feet From Acne Chip & Pepper Goes Live With Online Retail Acne Jeans is serving up some sneakers, Swedish style. Chip & Pepper has entered cyberspace. & Pepper family,” the site offers a “Lifestyle” sec- The high-end denim and contemporary fashion The Los Angeles premium denim company tion that highlights special events and Chip’s and brand is teaming with Tretorn, the Eighties sneaker launched its Web site, chipandpepper.com, this week. Pepper’s biographies. sensation and fellow Swedish fi rm, to launch a line “This is really a huge step for us, since we have The company eventually plans to add children’s of canvas tennis shoes. always been really tight with our distribution,” said and maternity. “Conceptually, we have a very similar approach Chip Foster, co-owner of the brand with his twin The site also offers a password-sensitive virtual to design,” said brother, Pepper. “I always knew we would eventu- showroom where buyers can browse through the most Jonny Johansson, ally have a site, but we wanted to take our time and up-to-date products. Acne Jeans’ cre- do it right.” “We did a lot of research and were really careful ative director. Although the company sells through other online re- with the entire look and feel of the site,” Chip Foster “Clean lines, tailers, such as Shopbop.com and neimanmarcus.com, said. “We wanted it to be easy to browse and easy to subtlety and au- Chip Foster said the new site is different because it shop....We didn’t want to do ours until the timing was thenticity are all will showcase the brand’s entire offering. right. Now, the timing couldn’t be better.” of absolute im- “We will have our full line on the site for the whole — Julee Greenberg portance in ev- world to see it the way we erything that we see it,” he said. “It’s re- produce.” ally incredible to me that Dubbed Stroll, someone in Australia, in the shoe mixes Turkey, in Ecuador, can retro touches buy our products through with elements our Web site.” taken from a The site includes wom- Chinese military en’s and men’s jeans and tennis shoe that sportswear. It takes shop- the designers dug pers through the com- up in a New York pany’s signature denim vintage store. collections and separates Acne’s new shoe Available in high- them by style — straight- in collaboration top and low-top leg, boot-cut or skinny. with Tretorn. versions, Stroll, It also sells the brand’s which comes in University collection, bright blue, navy, where customers may pick white or black, will hit stores next March. up a Notre Dame hoodie “Both companies share a strong Swedish heri- for $99 or Dartmouth T- tage that is infused throughout the product,” shirt for $63. said Antonio Bertone, global brand director at To make custom- Tretorn. ers feel like they are The new chipandpepper.com. — Emilie Marsh truly part of the “Chip WWD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 9 WWD.COM The Beat Contemporary Keeps Its Holiday Cool Some of the hottest contemporary boutiques are spreading holiday cheer as they dish out the newest trends. With everything Amy Tangerine’s Lindsey Berns T-shirt at Olive & from jewelry to wide belts and lingerie, stores are eager to please lingerie set from Bette’s. all who have been naughty and nice. — Julee Greenberg Olive & Bette’s.

Store: Olive and Bette’s Where: New York Best-selling holiday items: Lindsey Berns lingerie set with hand-stitched Ultrasuede fl owers and Amy Bluefl y.com’s Tangerine’s T-shirts. cashmere throw. Price: $125 for the lingerie and $95 for the T-shirts Info: “Mothers are buying for daughters because they’re cute, homespun and girly,” said owner Stacey Pecor.

Store: Ron Herman Where: Los Angeles Best-selling holiday item: Vita bracelets. Price: $45 to $58 Info: “There are no problems with sizing, and [they] are at a great price,” said John Eshaya, vice president of Ron Herman. “The bracelets can be worn with a tank and jeans or a cocktail dress for evening. It is by far one of the most versatile pieces of jewelry that we have had. These bracelets look su- perluxe but won’t break the bank. Wear

▲ Milly’s printed a single piece or stack them high for an bikini is selling ultrachic look.” for holiday at Uniquities. Store: Shopbop.com Where: The Web Best-selling holiday item: Mara Hoffman’s corset-top bubble dress. Price: $392 Info: “People are buying it because it’s on the cover of our catalogue and because it’s silk, it’s short with a bub- ble hem and is on trend for the season,” Vita Bracelets at explained head buyer Erin Crandall. “We Ron Herman. are also selling color very well for evening dresses, and we offer it in silver, emerald and red. It can be worn to holiday parties and New Year’s Eve. It is a gorgeous dress, a great piece to have in your wardrobe.”

Store: Scoop Searle’s Where: New York holiday Best-selling holiday items: Diane von Furstenberg’s black dress. lace Elisabetta dress and Scoop’s quilted leather ballet fl ats. Price: $320 for the dress, $165 for the fl ats Info: “The dress is the perfect little black dress for holiday,” said Scoop co-owner Stefani Greenfi eld. “In a season of su- pershort silhouettes and covered legs, ballet fl ats are a chic and modern alternative to a heel.”

Store: Lounge Where: New York Best-selling holiday item: Madison Marcus (exclusively for Lounge) black sequined baby-doll tunic. Price: $226 Info: “Every woman loves the perfect little black dress,’’ said owner Jack Menashe. “During the holiday, women want to add a little sparkle to their look. It’s taking a classic idea and dressing it up for a special occasion. This is a great dress because it is multifunctional. Wear it with boots for day at the offi ce, or throw on some heels and you are ready Mara for your New Year’s Eve party.” Hoffman’s Diane von corset- Store: Sara Jane Furstenberg’s top bubble Where: Chicago lace dress dress from Best-selling holiday item: Wide black leather belt by Sara from Scoop. Shopbop.com. Jane. Price: $48 Info: “It’s fl attering, you can wear it with everything and it’s a great gift since it fi ts Price: $200 for the bikini, $278 for the tunic everyone,” said sales associate Debbie Jacoby. Info: “In the South, no matter what temperature it is, our customers are looking forward to spring and warm weather,” said Julie Jennings, owner Store: Searle of Uniquities. “Therefore, if there is a signature piece that is bright and Where: New York lively, our customers will snap it up no matter what the temperature. Best-selling holiday item: Dresses from the Searle private label line. Bright pinks, teals and greens are great colors for us, because they can Price: $238 to $498 appeal to the girly side as well as the outrageous. Milly is also nice Info: “The collection is so on target. We have cashmere knit tunic dress- for our customer because the bodies can span the age groups. If you es, silk jersey dresses [that] can be worn from day into evening and are a Milly girl, you will be no matter how old or young. We have Lurex-infused knit dresses that are great for evening and holiday been getting a great response to these bright colors and prints parties,” said Rick Weinstein, director of sales and marketing at after the neutrals of fall.” Searle. “There’s a dress for literally any occasion, lifestyle and body type.” Store: Bluefl y.com Where: The Web Store: Uniquities Best-selling holiday item: Cashmere throws. Where: Chapel Hill, N.C., and Raleigh, N.C. Scoop’s quilted Price: $149 Best-selling holiday item: Milly bikini and matching tunic. ballet fl ats. Info: Camel and red are the best-performing colors. 10 WWD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 WWD.COM EU Passes Legislation on Use of Chemicals By Ellen Groves market [containing] substances suspected to cause se- rious health problems,” the statement said. “Moreover, PARIS — The European Parliament passed landmark the compromise exempts companies who produce or im- legislation Wednesday to regulate the use of chemicals port less than 10 tons a year from rigorous tests.” in consumer products, including cosmetics and fra- However, Greenpeace conceded REACH is a “key grances, across the European Union. fi rst step. Manufacturers are fi nally obliged to prove the The Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation innocuousness of their products before selling them.” of Chemicals legislation next will go before the EU The European Commission estimates REACH will Environment Council and, when signed by its president cost the chemicals industry around 2.3 billion euros, on Dec. 18, is to be adopted. or $3 billion at current exchange rates, far less than Since 1981, new chemicals have undergone obliga- originally thought. REACH is expected to reduce dis- tory tests before being used commercially. However, the eases caused by chemicals in the EU by 10 percent, the European Commission said REACH is intended to fi ll European Commission said, adding that such illnesses some gaps in the system. REUTERS/VINCENT KESSLERPHOTO BY /LANDOV represent 1 percent of all diseases in the area. “While new chemicals have to be tested before they Members of the European Parliament vote on chemical — With contributions from Brid Costello, London are placed on the market, there are no such provisions regulatory legislation in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. for ‘existing’ chemicals,” said the European Commission companies, in a statement Wednesday. Tuesday. “Thus, although some information exists on the Many fragrance suppliers also lauded REACH. properties and uses of existing substances, there is gener- Kenneth Schrankel, vice president of regulatory pol- Mäurer+Wirtz, P&G in Scent Deal ally a lack of suffi cient information publicly available in icy and industry at International Flavors & Fragrances, BERLIN — Mäurer + Wirtz has acquired the 4711, Tosca, order to assess and control these substances effectively.” called it “a major step forward. It’s what we’ve been ex- Sir Irisch Moos and Extase fragrance businesses from When REACH goes into effect, more than 30,000 iden- pecting. We’ve been preparing for it, and we’ll continue Procter & Gamble, the German company said Wednesday. tifi ed chemicals used in quantities greater than 1 ton per to prepare for REACH compliance.” Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. company annually in the EU will have to be registered with “REACH is something we need to sustain the fu- Earlier this year, P&G said it wanted to sell the four the European Chemicals Agency dur- ture of our industry,” continued former Cosmopolitan Cosmetics brands, which it inher- ing the 11 years following June (when Armand de Villoutreys, managing ited when it bought Wella in 2003. companies must begin submitting director of Firmenich France and “4711 is the absolute fragrance classic in Germany,” their dossiers on chemical safety). BEAUTY BEAT vice president of its fi ne fragrances Mäurer + Wirtz director Bert Lehnen said in a state- REACH will enable “more rapid worldwide. ment. “We’re pleased that through our acquisition, this total or partial bans where unacceptable risks are de- He noted complying with REACH would be costly important, traditional German brand remains in German tected,” according to the European Commission. for the industry, and that, “for the smaller players, it’s — even Rhineland — hands.” The Stolzenberg, Germany, Failure to register a chemical would mean that a nightmare.” company will take over 4711’s famous headquarters on chemical could not be manufactured or imported into Luc Malfait, president of Takasago Europe’s fragrance Cologne’s Glockengasse and all its employees. the EU market. division, said fragrance suppliers now have to reassure With Tabac Original, Nonchalance and licensed Betty Should a chemical be found to pose a danger, “appli- concerned customers who are anxious to know whether Barclay and S. Oliver fragrances in its portfolio, Mäurer cants will have to demonstrate that risks associated with existing products can continue being produced. + Wirtz now has a market share of about 5.5 percent in uses of substances are adequately controlled or that the “It’s a complex law,” he said. Germany, and generates annual sales of about 100 mil- socioeconomic benefi ts of their use outweigh the risks,” Some environmental groups regret that REACH became lion euros, or $132 million at current exchange. The four according to REACH. “Applicants must also analyze less stringent as it trickled through the layers of European new brands are expected to generate more sales in the whether there are safer suitable alternative substances bureaucracy and was opposed by the chemical industry. double-digit millions. or technologies. If there are, they must prepare substi- “While the fi nal text of REACH was not the complete The brands “are a perfect addition to our current fra- tution plans. If not, they should provide information on disaster that it would have been if the chemical indus- grance portfolio,” the company said. Under the theme research and development activities, if appropriate.” try lobby had succeeded in all their wrecking tactics, it “Tradition has a future,” Mäurer + Wirtz has focused on Many beauty players, some of which for years intense- leaves a number of substantial problems unsolved and building its business with “brands with tradition,” not- ly lobbied the legislation, view REACH as a welcome will continue to allow potentially harmful chemicals into ing consumers are increasingly turning to names with compromise. the environment,” the Worldwide Fund for Nature said in an established history. 4711 is a classic both domesti- “Such regulations can only reinforce consumer con- a statement Wednesday. cally and internationally, and Tosca and Sir Irisch Moos fi dence in today’s consumer products, including cos- Greenpeace France said in a statement Tuesday that have remained among Germany’s top 20 selling fra- metics,” said France’s Federation des Industries de la REACH is far from perfect. grances, according to the brand’s new owners. Parfumerie, an organization representing 250 beauty “It will allow consumer products to remain on the — Melissa Drier Industry Sales Flat in November A Change in Philosophy: By Evan Clark Ferretti to Show in N.Y. WASHINGTON — Sales at department stores By Amanda Kaiser and apparel and accessories retailers were flat last month compared with October after MILAN — Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti will show in New York accounting for seasonal variations, according come February, adding another name to the list of brands departing to the Commerce Department’s monthly sales Milan Fashion Week. report, released Wednesday. The Philosophy show is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 6, but that Total retail and food service sales last date is subject to change as the New York calendar evolves. A loca- month rose 1 percent compared with October, tion has not yet been determined. Alberta Ferretti said she has been when sales dropped 0.1 percent. It was the fi rst mulling a move to New York for more than a year. monthly gain since July. Against a year earlier, Ferretti admitted Philosophy’s positioning on the crowded Milan overall November sales advanced 5.6 percent. calendar has been a problem, but that wasn’t the deciding factor for However, compared with a year ago, sales the move to New York. Instead, the designer wants to boost the in- PHOTO BY KAREN HOYT PHOTO BY at clothing and accessories stores were up 6.7 Sales at clothing and accessories stores were up 6.7 ternational visibility and identity of Philosophy, which she doesn’t percent to $18.3 billion, while department stores percent compared with a year ago. consider a secondary line. slid 2.1 percent to $17.6 billion. Business at fash- “This is a strategic decision in terms of the market, communica- ion retailers has been disappointing this month, puts together the survey. tion and being present in other countries,” Ferretti said. “I think but may get a boost up in the week before Although department and specialty sales it’s only right for a designer to be present in a variety of interna- Christmas and immediately after the holiday. were even for the month, overall consumer tional markets….This is about my desire to be present in a city like “December got off to a slow start, following spending remains buoyant, which is an en- New York.” the rush of Black Friday,” Jennifer Black, pres- couraging sign, but might come at a cost, Philosophy’s shift Stateside makes it the latest label to leave ident of her namesake research fi rm, said in a economists said. Milan, following the likes of Miu Miu, Antonio Berardi, Neil Barrett report after visiting specialty stores on Monday “It’s good in the sense it will help pump and Malo, which have all opted for Paris or New York over the and Tuesday. “We have heard this last weekend up economic growth in the third and fourth Italian city. In September, Emporio Armani showed in London, coin- business really picked up across the board. The quarters,” said Charles McMillion, president ciding with a store opening and the launch of the Emporio Armani consumer is either procrastinating or waiting and chief economist at MBG Information (Product) Red collection for charity. But that was a one-off event. for the retailers’ extra promotions.” Services. “It’s troubling because incomes The brand will return to Milan’s roster for the fall shows. Taking note of the overall picture, Michael aren’t keeping up with the spending, so that Elsewhere, men’s wear giant Ermenegildo Zegna just chose New Niemira, chief economist at the International means trouble down the road. We’re borrow- York for the runway debut of its younger Z Zegna collection. Council of Shopping Centers, said, “The story ing from the future.” Ferretti said she will continue to show her top label Alberta is one of strength…even in the discretionary Even with some positive economic news, Ferretti collection in Milan. Aeffe SpA owns both the Alberta areas such as electronics. Even motor vehicles from employment gains to a narrower trade Ferretti and Philosophy brands. notched up.” defi cit, McMillion said consumers might pull Ferretti said Philosophy is enjoying strong momentum in the Although the estimates of sales in the back on shopping to rebuild their savings in United States. Sales of the brand worldwide are seen climbing 8 Commerce Department’s monthly report al- the fi rst half. percent to $50 million this year and growing at an even faster rate in ways are open to revision, Niemira said there “Households have been spending more than 2007, Ferretti said. is special reason to focus on overall trends in- their entire income for 19 consecutive months The designer added she doesn’t want to do a “traditional fashion stead of individual numbers this month, since and I just don’t think they can keep this up for- show” for her New York debut and plans to involve young artists in the Commerce Department changed the way it ever,” he said. the process. “I want to present something different,” she said. WWD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 11 WWD.COM Karl Lagerfeld Dives Into Denim Continued from page one executive officer Fred Gehring. “We want to make sure it goes well,” the ceo said Wednesday in an exclusive inter- view. “It’s not really a volume-driven introduction.” The K Karl Lagerfeld collection for women and men, which will bow for fall-win- ter, will be unveiled to the trade at the Bread & Butter fair in Barcelona Jan. 17 to 19. WWD fi rst reported on Oct. 5 that a new Lagerfeld jeans line was in the works. Billed as a lifestyle collection — knitwear, trousers, dresses, blazers and outerwear — the K line will include a large offering of fi ve-pocket jeans in black, blue and gray denim and other fabrics, with a range of fi nishes, cuts and rises. Retail prices for jeans are set at 120 euros to 220 euros, or $159.60 to $292.60 at cur- rent exchange, and the collection ranges from 70 euros, or $93.10, for a T-shirt to 450 euros, or $598.50, for coats. Gehring acknowledged some congestion in the premium denim category, but said Lagerfeld’s reputation, international name recognition and “integrity” in the casual world would break through the clutter. “He has a real specifi c point of view,” Gehring said. The designer was critical of the positioning and pricing of the earlier Lagerfeld collection, telling WWD last July that “bridge” is a term for dentistry, not fashion. He said his idea was to build the new K range around jeans and T-shirts, much like his blockbuster collaboration with H&M in 2004. “It’s not basic, but it’s the basis of mod- ern dressing,” he said. Lagerfeld is collaborating on the collection with Maurice Ohayon, the denim guru behind the Paris-based Notify label. Ohayon’s title at K Karl Lagerfeld is executive creative director. “I think it’s a very modern way of working,” Lagerfeld said of the collaboration. “I’m not obsessed with my name. It’s always been linked with something.” The designer is, however, obsessed with well-fi tting jeans that emphasize a skinny silhouette. Sketches by Karl Lagerfeld of his new denim-driven collection, K. “I hate baggy pants: Don’t expect them from me,” said the designer, who fi ve years ago shed more than 90 pounds and chucked his loose Japanese layers in favor of stick- sale and the product range grows. to-the-ribs suits by Dior Homme. “It’s very body-conscious, very defi ned,” he said of Despite major success at Chanel and Fendi, Lagerfeld has seen his own brand the K line, which also boasts a distinctive K logo. weather some turbulent times. Lagerfeld enlisted Stephen Gan of Visionaire and Harper’s Bazaar as a graphic In the wake of Hilfi ger’s acquisition by two Apax Partners funds, approved by design consultant for the project. shareholders last May, the company decided to focus its resources on the core Hilfi ger Gehring declined to reveal revenue projections for the K Karl Lagerfeld collection, brand, which has been struggling in America. That meant discontinuing the much-bal- but cited ambitions to build a “signifi cant” licensing business for the line in eyewear, lyhooed Lagerfeld contemporary line following its fall 2006 retail debut. footwear, accessories and fragrance. But on Wednesday, Gehring reiterated his commitment to develop Lagerfeld’s Paris- “We are in various discussions at the moment,” he said, hinting the fi rst deals could based collection line, plus the new K venture, which has its own dedicated team, including be revealed as early as the fi rst quarter of 2007. Rob Dunk as vice president. A denim veteran, Dunk was a founder of G-Star and the Red He characterized interest in the collection as “very high.” The company aims to + label and was creative director at Pepe Jeans Europe, a Hilfi ger spokeswoman said. launch K in 250 to 300 doors for the fi rst season, in specialty denim retailers, fashion “We’re going to do all the things that need to be done to build this properly,” boutiques and select department stores. The collection will be backed with an adver- Gehring said of K. “We should be able to develop this as a substantial business.” tising campaign photographed by Lagerfeld. Gehring gave no timetable for when K would tackle the U.S. mar- ket, saying the priority was to establish the line fi rst in Europe, which is now where Tommy Hilfi ger Corp. is now based, in Amsterdam, and which Gehring knows best. Canada is included in the initial rollout because Hilfi ger has an established and stable business there. “The Canadian market is very aligned with the European mar- ket,” Gehring noted. But he said he would not rule out freestanding retail stores for K Karl Lagerfeld in the future, once the brand gains traction at whole-

APPLE OF HIS EYE: Wharton grad Ivanka Trump is Fashion Scoops taking after her father’s entrepreneurial ways. According to sources, Trump, who works as senior vice president of real estate development for Trump Organization, is on the way to creating her own, eponymous brand. The fl axen-haired Trump is getting ready to launch a diamond jewelry line in conjunction with a DeBeers siteholder, according to sources. The line, yet to be named, will be revealed to the press in mid-2007. Trump has been hard at work making a ubiquitous name for herself with several licensing agreements in the works, in addition to being the September cover girl of Stuff magazine. In January, she will sit alongside her father and join her brother Donald Trump Jr. as a board adviser on the new season of “The Apprentice.” A spokeswoman for Trump declined to comment Wednesday.

MILLA LOVES MANGO: Mango is gearing up to put its best face forward, in more ways than one. Sources said the Spanish fast-fashion retailer is intent on inducing a high-street frenzy, a la Viktor & Rolf, by introducing 10 summer dresses designed by none other than Mango face and supermodel Milla Jovovich and Carmen Hawk (under the upscale, vintage-inspired fashion label Jovovich-Hawk). Speculation is that the dresses are to be shown to Mango executives in New York today. With more than 900 brands, it’s a big world. All the trends, brands, A Jovovich-Hawk for Mango collection would come on the heels of a capsule line this fall designed for Mango by Beirut couturier Zuhair apparel, accessories are all at the SIA.07 SnowSports Trade Show. Murad. It was distributed across the Middle East. With the premiere winter sports fashion event, the SIA.07 Snow Fashion Show. And you can get it all in one place. Fortunately that place is Vegas. DIANE’S GLOBAL ACT: Diane von Furstenberg is not just mobilizing the fashion community in the debate on models’ weight, she is also fi ghting to improve New York’s show dates. The president of the MANDALAY BAY Convention Center, LAS VEGAS Council of Fashion Designers of America has called for a meeting JANUARY 22, 23, 24, 25, 2007 with Didier Grumbach, the president of France’s Chambre Syndicale; Mario Boselli, president of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, and Hilary Riva, chief executive of the British Fashion Council. Scheduled to take place in Paris on Jan. 24, von Furstenberg plans to make a case to push the shows forward by one week, beginning in 2008. “I have called for the meeting because I want us, New York, to start one week later, which I think would be much better,” she said Wednesday. “We get pushed back and back and back. Otherwise, the shows will be in early February and sometimes even before Labor Day, >>REGISTER NOW AT SNOWSPORTS.ORG and that’s impossible.”

06-SIA-022 WWD.indd 1 12/1/06 2:49:27 PM 12 WWD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 WWD.COM The term “supermodel” is among the most overused in fashion today. Originally, they were three: Linda, Christy and Naomi. Now the word is TheWWDList loosely applied to almost any model of note. But to wear the ‘super’ moniker legitimately today, a model needs to break through the clutter of faces and attain real fame. Manhasset, N.Y.-based Marketing Evaluations Inc. has provided “familiarity” percentages for fashion’s most high-profi le models in its database. Additionally, many of these ladies have been in the headlines due to scandals or product launches, or they’ve been tapped as spokesmodels for Model Behavior designers and retailers. Impressive, considering the average age works out The top 12 supermodels ranked by familiarity, according to Marketing to be 34 years old. All of these women have achieved sustained fame — even Evaluations Inc. though some have bid adieu to the runway. — Cecily Hall

TYRA BANKS Percentage of respondents who said they are familiar with this name: 78 She couldn’t have timed this one better. Having just ended a successful seventh installment of “America’s Next Top Model” last week, Tyra Banks’ familiarity ranks highest among the celebrity models. The 33-year-old Banks told WWD in October that she has fi ve television shows in active 1 development, along with a feature fi lm being produced with Wendy Finerman. Her favorite runway moment was during an Anne Klein fashion show. “I was given a full-length black crocheted dress to wear. I remember slinking down the runway like a cat and getting a huge ovation. My mom was so proud.”

CINDY CRAWFORD Percentage: 77 Beginning as a runway model in the Eighties, Cindy Crawford, 40, made a name for herself with a Playboy spread and a six-year gig as host for MTV’s “House of Style.” She has raked in contracts with companies such as Revlon, Kay Jewelers and Pepsi, and has appeared on countless 2 magazine covers and in calendars and fi tness videos. In May, WWD reported that Crawford signed on with IMG to represent her in all areas of fashion and marketing. Her latest priorities include Cindy Crawford Home and her Meaningful Beauty skin care line.

CHRISTIE BRINKLEY Percentage: 73 What a year Christie Brinkley has had. The model endured a public breakup with her husband, Peter Cook, but, amid the turmoil, she has managed to emerge with what appears to be an even wider smile on that famous face, inking a deal with Kellwood’s Sag Harbor brand and getting rehired by 3 Cover Girl to front Advanced Radiance Age-Defying foundation. WWD reported in April that Cover Girl was the same brand that helped launch the 53-year-old’s career nearly 30 years ago.

NAOMI CAMPBELL Percentage: 67 No matter that this notorious bad girl has had several bouts with the law and a highly publicized drug addiction, Naomi Campbell is still coming out swinging — so to speak. She is currently appearing in Louis Vuitton’s fall print ad campaign. She also appeared in several other campaigns for 4 Victoria’s Secret, Rocawear, H&M and Valentino, to name a few. The 36-year-old is also quite charitable: She has contributed to several organizations and also created “Fashion for Relief,” which raised more than $1 million for Hurricane Katrina victims last year.

KATE MOSS Percentage: 56 As one of the most well-known names in the industry, Kate Moss’ impressive list of contracts goes on and on: Think Louis Vuitton, Rimmel, Agent Provocateur, Bulgari, Burberry….The 32-year-old model was the subject of public scrutiny for years, after she emerged in the fashion world with one of the 5 slimmest fi gures on the runway. Nowadays, Moss’ image is still trim, but healthier. This week, Grazia magazine named her the “Best Dressed” celebrity for the second year running. She has a daughter, Lila Grace, with former boyfriend Jefferson Hack. Moss is currently engaged to rocker Pete Doherty.

ELLE MACPHERSON Percentage: 51 On Monday, Elizabeth Hospodoar, divisional merchandise manager of intimate apparel and hosiery at Bloomingdale’s, told WWD that one of the key items doing well this season was Elle Macpherson Intimates. The model-turned-designer also will launch a new line in January, called “Boudoir by 6 Elle Macpherson Intimates.” Priced slightly higher than her mainline collection, it was inspired by strippers, Elle Macpherson told WWD. The 43- year-old Aussie is also the face for Erase Those Fine Lines, an antiaging serum from ModelCo.

HEIDI KLUM Percentage: 46 In October, Heidi Klum told WWD, “Signing with Victoria’s Secret was a big break in my career. I got a ton of visibility from the campaigns, which they started using me in right away, and walking in the fashion show. Right around the same time, getting the cover of [the] Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 7 and all the press that surrounded it, that helped raise my profi le, as well.” The 33-year-old “Project Runway” host currently has another show in the works, titled “Germany’s Next Top Model.” She’s also designed an exclusive jewelry collection for QVC, called the Heidi Klum Collection for Mouawad. BY TIM WHITBY/WIREIMAGE; MOSS BY SCOTT MOSS TIM WHITBY/WIREIMAGE; WINTROW/GETTY BY BY IMAGES; NGELISTA BY JON FURNISS/WIREIMAGE; SEYMOUR BY JAMIE JON FURNISS/WIREIMAGE; MCCARTHY/WIREIMAGE SEYMOUR BY BY NGELISTA RACHEL HUNTER Percentage: 45 New Zealander Rachel Hunter created quite a stir last year, when she was reportedly paid $1.8 million to appear in a topless-only photo spread for Playboy. The 37-year-old began modeling in her teens and rose to stardom after posing as a Sports Illustrated model in 1989. Glasgow-based Ultimo 8 caused tabloid mayhem in the U.K. in 2005 when Hunter, who is also Rod Stewart’s ex-wife, replaced Penny Lancaster, Stewart’s fi ancée, as the face of the brand. Helena Christensen is now the spokeswoman.

GISELE BUNDCHEN Percentage: 29 This 26-year-old Brazilian beauty was discovered at the age of 14 in a shopping mall in Brazil. And this year, Forbes magazine named her the highest- paid model in the modeling industry. Bündchen was a participant in the retailer’s $12 million show on Dec. 5. She also has deals with Louis Vuitton, 9 Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Bulgari, Valentino and Vogue Eyewear, among many others. She fl irted with Hollywood this year, as well, playing the role of Serena in “The Devil Wears Prada.” She is the second-most featured face on magazine covers in the world, just behind Princess Diana.

CHRISTY TURLINGTON Percentage: 28 WWD reported in August that Turlington has signed up once again with Maybelline, the cosmetics company that she’d been with throughout the Nineties. She is the spokeswoman for Instant Age Rewind Cream Foundation and also will lend her lips to advertising for Superstay lip color. The 10 37-year-old hails from California and is well-known for her numerous campaigns with Calvin Klein. She recently launched her own company of skin care products, called Sundari, and has her own yoga clothing line, Nuala, which is a joint venture with Puma.

LINDA EVANGELISTA Percentage: 25 Famous for the quote “We have this expression, Christy and I: We don’t wake up for less than $10,000 a day,” Evangelista knew she wanted to become a model when she was 12 years old. She was discovered by a talent agent at the 1978 Miss Teen Niagara Contest and later moved to New York City 11 to further her career. The 41-year-old, who was born in Canada, has had several contracts with names, such as Donna Karan, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Revlon and L’Oréal. Evangelista appeared on the August 2006 cover of Vogue magazine while pregnant — she gave birth two months later.

STEPHANIE SEYMOUR Percentage: 23 Thanks to Victoria’s Secret and Playboy magazine, Seymour’s celebrity status has risen through the ranks over the past couple of decades. This model, who has been the face of both Chanel and Versace, has also been featured on the covers of W magazine, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Self and GQ, 12 among others. In 1994, Seymour posed for the cover of the highly popular Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The mother of three has been married to publisher Peter Brant since 1995. MACPHERSON BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES; KLUM BY ASTRID STAWIARZ/GETTY IMAGES FOR IMG; HUNTER BY RICHARD LEWIS/WIREIMAGE; EVA IMAGES FOR IMG; HUNTER BY M. BENETT/GETTY ASTRID STAWIARZ/GETTY DAVE MACPHERSON BY BY IMAGES; KLUM BANKS PHOTO BY MICHAEL CAULFIELD/WIREIMAGE; CRAWFORD BY STEVE GRANITZ/WIREIMAGE; BRINKLEY BY TANA LEE ALVES/WIREIMAGE; CAMPBELL LEE ALVES/WIREIMAGE; TANA BRINKLEY BY STEVE GRANITZ/WIREIMAGE; BY CRAWFORD MICHAEL CAULFIELD/WIREIMAGE; BANKS PHOTO BY SOURCE: MARKETING EVALUATIONS INC., THE Q SCORES COMPANY; THE SURVEY WAS COMPLETED BY A NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF 1,800 RESPONDENTS WWD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 13 WWD.COM

placement. The open page rate for a four color full page Atoosa was like meeting Jesus.” Well, when MTV’s ad is $80,000. similarly conceived “I’m With Rolling Stone” premieres on While British magazine publishers generate most of Jan. 7, viewers will have a chance to see if Rolling Stone MEMO PAD their revenues from newsstands sales, which allows some founder and editor Jann Wenner is subjected to the same wiggle room when advertising declines, the U.S. model is kind of adulation. BAH, HUMBUG: So much for holiday cheer. Anxiety is based on advertising sales, which makes it hard to sustain Judging from the interviews with the six contestants building within the halls of Time Inc. as employees await a magazine with a shrinking ad base. “The distribution posted Wednesday on Rolling Stone’s Web site and the results of the evaluation by those Scrooges over and advertising environment [in the U.S.] are making it excerpted in the upcoming issue, that seems unlikely. at McKinsey & Co. as to how the publisher can run its very diffi cult for us to operate profi tably in this market,” Upon recalling how she heard about getting on the show, magazine business more effi ciently. As WWD reported said an Emap U.K. spokeswoman via an 26-year-old Tika Milan says, “Jann Wenner in October, the high-priced bean counters have been e-mailed statement. “It was prudent to Jann calls, and I didn’t know who he was. evaluating the publishing company for several weeks in suspend the title now, rather than face the Wenner My friend was like, ‘Some guy named order to fi nd, according to a spokeswoman, “what could prospect of operating at a loss.” Han just called you.’ So I had no idea be reengineered to free up investment dollars for future FHM’s online business and WGSN.com, the who this guy was. And he goes, ‘Yo, growth and how to further integrate online and print online information site for the retail industry, congratulations. We picked you! Can’t editorial operations.” which has a New York offi ce, will be Emap’s wait to meet you!’” Shorthand: where should Time Inc. cut to free up remaining operations in America. — S.D.S. Twenty-six year-old Russell Morse money to invest in the Web? And how many jobs will be let confesses, somewhat incoherently, to go and when? PARSING THE EXCLUSIVE: In the digital age, being underwhelmed by the Rolling Stone Chatter among those close to Time Inc. is that the long- People and Hello magazines are discovering offi ces: “I guess I had this romantic bloated production and art departments across various fi rsthand that exclusivity is only in the eye idea in my head of people under their titles are areas where consolidation could occur, while of the beholder. On Tuesday, photos of desks shooting heroin in their eyeballs, Web and print operations could share editors to trim head Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s family, including like, ‘Whoa they must be on a deadline.’ count. At least one magazine has found a way to make their highly sought-after offspring Shiloh Which is not very realistic ‘cause they some of the reporting process more effi cient — People Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, appeared on Hello’s Web actually manage to put out a magazine recently changed its normally siloed structure where fact- Site, beneath the phrase “world exclusive.” every two weeks. I got in there, like, checkers verifi ed information in each story written by On Wednesday, People managing editor ‘Man, it’s looking like Enron in here.’ But reporters or writers to one where some of the stories in the Larry Hackett appeared on the “Today” show, touting it’s a newsroom like any other newsroom.” He’s crystal magazine will be reported, written and fact checked by the “exclusive” photos of the famous family. People’s cover, clear on one thing: “I guess at a certain point, what would same person, according to a spokeswoman. which includes a Brangelina family photo, was posted on make me a good Rolling Stone employee would not make And in a great way to kick off the New Year, Time People.com on Wednesday, but the magazine doesn’t hit me a good subject of a television show.” — Irin Carmon Inc. chief executive offi cer Ann Moore has said job cuts newsstands nationwide until Friday. will likely be announced in January. Sources close to Peter Orlowsky, vice president of sales for Getty Images PAPER CHASE: A federal grand jury in Connecticut on the company said that when the latest round of cuts in North America, said the fi rm sent out a package of Wednesday fi led an indictment against a Wisconsin- is unveiled, as many as 20 staffers at each title could 37 photos to Hello and People and one source claimed based paper company for price fi xing, according to a be asked to leave, primarily on the edit and production People shelled out $200,000 — People and Orlowsky release from the Department of Justice. Stora Enso sides. Time Inc. declined to comment on any planned job declined to comment and Hello had no comment. North America Corp., a subsidiary of the second largest eliminations. — Stephanie D. Smith Orlowsky added that each magazine was given the magazine paper producer in the world, has been accused freedom to determine how many photos would be used. of conspiring to fi x prices of certain brand name, coated HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: Yet another magazine closes its doors. However, he said that although Hello was the fi rst to paper to customers from August 2002 through June Emap folded men’s monthly FHM on Wednesday after post the pictures, it incorrectly claimed the distinction 2003. The paper was used in magazines, newsweeklies seven years, with its March issue its last. Though the U.S. of “world exclusive.” People secured the North American and catalogues including Time, Reader’s Digest and J.C. version will fold, the magazine’s Web site, fhmus.com, and rights and Hello secured exclusivity in the U.K. Penney. The maximum fi ne, should the company be FHM’s U.K. edition and 30 other international versions The photo frenzy apparently began on Dec. 7, when found at fault, is $10 million, though the fi ne could be will continue to publish. “Trading conditions in the U.S. Trevor Neilson, partner of the Endeavor Group, who runs increased to twice the gain derived from the violation or market have deteriorated over the past 12 months and we its global philanthropy practice, sent out an e-mail to twice the loss suffered by the victims of the crime if either do not expect an improvement in the near term,” said Paul interested publications, asking that those “who purchase of those amounts is greater than the maximum fi ne. The Keenan, chief executive offi cer, in a statement. About 47 these photos will use them in a way that also draws indictment is part of an ongoing investigation into price staffers will lose their jobs as a result of the closure. attention to the needs of the Cambodian people.” fi xing in the magazine paper industry. Offi cials of Stora Though FHM is the largest men’s magazine in the U.K., And the three-page pitch from Neilson reads like an Enso could not be reached at press time. — S.D.S. outselling its rival Maxim, it never achieved that status in application for the Nobel Peace Prize, detailing Jolie’s the U.S. — one reason being that it took too long to get and Pitt’s visits to Cambodia from the year 2000. “Their NEW RECRUITS: Real Simple editor Kristin van Ogtrop is here and the 2.5 million circulation Maxim was fi rst to vision and generosity will not only positively affect the fi lling some of the gaps in her masthead. New editor export the lad mag concept to the States. For the fi rst half lives of Cambodians today, it will also benefi t generations at large Kendell Cronstrom won’t have far to go from his of 2006, FHM’s circulation fell 3.2 percent to 1.3 million; to come,” Jeffrey A. Sachs, director of The Earth Institute at previous post as special projects editor at fellow Time Inc. newsstand sales fell 6.6 percent. But aside from falling Columbia University, is quoted as saying in the pitch. title In Style; he’s also been executive editor of Elle Décor. numbers, the magazine’s covers this fall were repeatedly A People spokeswoman commented that it does not Lori Powell will start as the food director in January, having covered up because of their overly sexual nature, which accept restrictions on its coverage. Earlier this year, been poached from Ladies’ Home Journal, where she was doesn’t help increase newsstand presence. As for ads, People reportedly paid nearly $5 million for the photo food and entertaining director. From within, Suzanne Rust pages for all of 2006 fell 21.4 percent to 735 pages, or debut of Shiloh Nouvel. — Amy Wicks has been promoted to associate editor, Katie Priester has 200 fewer than last year. (Maxim carried 941 ad pages moved up to be senior associate photo editor, and Daisy during the same period, a decline of 5.4 percent from last HE’S NO ATOOSA: On last year’s “Miss Seventeen,” the MTV Cajas has been named assistant photo editor. Van Ogtrop year.) One source close to FHM said things had gotten so show in which contestants vied for the approval of then- has yet to appoint a new features editor and a number-two bleak that it discounted ad page rates to the point that editor Atoosa Rubenstein in hopes of scoring an internship, food editor, after Riza Cruz decamped for Vogue and Renee one advertiser paid around $30,000 for a back cover one contestant said of another that for her, “meeting Schettler left for Martha Stewart Living. — I.C. Li & Fung Unit Said in Talks Levi’s Retools Executive Ranks eeking to rev up business, Levi “These moves will give us the of the company, was head of the To Purchase Garfi eldMarks SStrauss & Co. has divided its leadership and organizational Asia-Pacifi c division. In addition, U.S. wholesale and retail business- structure to focus our resources Hanson became president of North LF USA INVESTMENTS INC., A SAN FRANCISCO-BASED es into separate divisions and ap- sharply on growing our crucial America after a stint as president division of Li & Fung, and Rousso Apparel Group are in negotia- pointed leaders to run each unit. wholesale operations, which re- of the Levi’s brand in Europe. tions to buy GarfieldMarks LLC. The San Francisco compa- mains the vast majority of our busi- Levi Strauss sells its products Offi cials at Rousso Apparel Group and Garfi eldMarks said ny said Wednesday that Mark ness in the United States, while in about 110 countries and oper- they were in talks, but declined further comment. LF USA could Breitbard, 38, would become pres- continuing to strategically grow ates 65 company-owned stores in not be reached for comment. ident of the new retail division, and develop our expanding compa- nine countries. In the U.S., Levi’s Garfi eldMarks, founded in 1993, had sales peak at more confi rming a WWD report. He was ny-operated retail stores,” Hanson owns and operates 32 Levi’s than $60 million in the Nineties. Since then, the company has formerly senior vice president and said in a statement. “We’ve used stores, 10 Levi’s outlets, two Levi changed hands three times. Its style and sales took a hit in the general manager of Abercrombie our own stores to develop the most Strauss Signature Brand outlets last two years, said Howard Sheer, co-managing partner for & Fitch’s Ruehl division. effective ways to merchandise and and four Dockers outlets. The Garfi eldMarks. But Sheer has said he expects 2007 sales will re- Loreen Zakem, 53, has been sell Levi’s products, and lever- company has been hurt by Wal- cover to $40 million. made president of the new whole- aged those techniques to improve Mart’s decision to reduce its Levi Rousso Apparel Group is a $200 million, predominately mod- sale division. Zakem is a 28-year the performance of our wholesale inventory, a general consolidation erate fi rm that holds the license for Oleg Cassini and owns the Levi Strauss veteran who has held business. We have an opportunity trend in the retail industry, a slug- new niche label Naturally Organic World. senior account management and to accelerate the performance of gish European retail environment The possible deal, which sources said was still uncertain, fol- operational positions. Previously, both divisions with the leadership and dips in business in Japan. lows the sale of Harvé Benard Ltd., which shared back-offi ce fa- she was senior vice president of we are putting in place.” For the three months ended cilities with Garfi eldMarks. Six members of Benard’s management Levi’s men’s and boys’ merchan- The appointments are the latest Aug. 27, the denim manufacturer own Garfi eldMarks. Wellington Capital Group, a New York-based dising, planning and sales. Zakem executive changes in a reorganiza- reported earnings climbed 28.8 equity fi rm, bought Harvé Benard in September for $12 million. was a key architect in 2003 of a tion of top management intended percent, to $49.3 million, but much Joseph Gabbay, chief executive offi cer of Wellington Capital new U.S. business model that cut to improve the brand’s perfor- of the increase was attributed to a Group, said he was fi rst approached to buy Garfi eldMarks when almost in half the time required to mance. John Anderson has been $29 million gain from the closing he made the Harvé Benard acquisition and then again recent- bring new products to market. tapped to become president and of a distribution center in Little ly. “They did approach us on it, and we did pass on it a second Breitbard and Zakem will report chief executive offi cer when Philip Rock, Ark. Sales fell 1.5 percent, time,” Gabbay said. directly to Robert Hanson, president Marineau departs at the end of the to $1 billion from $1.02 billion. — Whitney Beckett of Levi Strauss North America. year. Anderson, a 27-year veteran — David Moin 14 WWD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 WWD.COM/CLASSIFIEDS

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Production Assistant ASSISTANT BUYER Designer Assistant Fast paced Dress/Sportswear Co. seeks Carlen Enterprises - NY Apparel Whole- Children’s (7-14) importer of cut & sew a person experienced in Photoshop & saler. Great oppty to work w/ top vendors / knits seeks creative designer asst with Illustrator. Knowledge of boards, specs, retailers. Must be highly self-motivated, 3 years exp with high energy level to flat sketching, and garment construction have flexible schedule. Must be com- help design & follow up with overseas req’d. Must be fast, reliable, and motivated HEAT TRANSFER PRESSES puter literate & have advanced Excel factories must be proficient in Excel, PR/Marketing to learn. Fax resumes to: 212-575-5505 Insta Graphic Systems Model 228 with skills. Great oppty for advancement in photoshop & illustrator. Fax resume to: Join our expanding PR/Marketing Dept. 15" x 20" platens and digital controller career and excellent benefits. 212-382-2549 Production Assistant for time and temperature. 14 available. Email resume: [email protected] This new position will support our Call Joe at 631-871-3493 Foley, NYC seeking detail oriented, DESIGNER PR and Marketing Managers. The organized individual able to multi task. right candidate must be extremely 2 yrs. + exp., basic knowledge of specs CHILDRENS & garment construction. Computer ASSISTANT DESIGNER organized. Knowledge of Photoshop literate. Salary commensurate w/ exp. Major Woman’s Outerwear Co. seeks NYC childrenswear co. seeks energetic and/or Illustrator required. Email your Email: [email protected] assistant designer for fabric and trim indiv. for newborn through toddler resume to: [email protected] MENS ASSOC DESIGNER research, development and production license and private label lines. Min 5 Large private label co dedicated to Production Assistant approval. Overseas communication. years exp. Illustrator a must. Email fashion development & execution Global mfr of fashion accessories Excellent computer skills. Highly resume to: [email protected]. seeks a creative & organized Assoc needs production assistant. Detailed PATTERN/SAMPLES organized. Please e-mail resume to: Designer to join our growing Men’s oriented, good with numbers, excellent Reliable. High quality. Low cost. Fast [email protected] or DESIGNER Design Design team. Must have strong com- communication and organizational work. Small/ Lrg production 212-629-4808 fax to: 1-212-764-7057. Est’d women’s sportswear private label co munication skills along w/ super Illus- skills, proficient in Excel a must. w/ China/India prod’n seeks designer. INFANT/TODDLER trator & Photoshop talent. Knowl of Company benefits. 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[email protected] Merchandising VP Computer literate w/ good follow-up Buyer Est’d mfr seeks detail oriented candi- and communication skills. Knowledge DESIGNER date w/min 7 yrs exp. Oversee merchan- Large Pvt Label co has Great growth of garment and fabric preferred. Email PATTERNS, SAMPLES, Junior’s Assistant Buyer dising from design devel to shipping. resume to: [email protected] PRODUCTIONS 10 Spot/Madrag: Fast growing juniors oppty for a talented/highly organized Ability to communicate w/ design team, apparel co based in Secaucus NJ seeks individual w/ 5yrs exp to join established retail buyers and overseas office. Exp w/ Full service shop to the trade. Asst Buyer with 2+yrs buying exp. women’s wear design team. Will over- GRAPHIC ARTIST Production Coordinator Fine fast work. 212-869-2699. key item replenishment programs a Candidates must have knowledge of see development/ execution of cut & NYC childrenswear co. seeks individual plus. Strong fabric & garment construc- BILINGUAL Open to Buy and a great eye for good sew knits thru completion. Excellent to create innovative art from concept tion knowledge. Domestic and overseas Est’d Missy sportswear importer seeks design and fashion. If you love fashion Illustrator & photoshop skills key. to final art for branded and license travel req’d. Great salary & growth Chinese/English detail-oriented prod’n PTTNS/SMPLS/PROD and thrive in a fast paced environment Must have a trendy eye w/ strong pas- lines. Proficient in MAC Illustrator/ potential. Fax resume 212-643-0593. person. 3 years experience & excellent this may be the place for you. Salary sion for fashion & ability to communi- Photoshop. Please email resume to: follow-up skills required. High qlty, reasonable price. Any de- cate your vision to our overseas offices. sign & fabric. Fast work. 212-714-2186 commensurate w/ exp. Excellent bene- [email protected]. Fax resume: (212) 302-5184 or Call Lisa: fits including dental & bonus plan. Great benefits & competitive salary (212) 302-3744; E-mail [email protected] Fax/Email: 201-319-0237 Please fax resume [email protected] attn: HR Assoc. 212-556-5369 Production Manager Vietnam Manufacturer PATTERNMAKER Young, rapidly growing contemporary Low Minimums Ladies garment mfg. seeks computer sportswear co. seeks hard-worker, reli- Malarki Manufacturing is a premiere CAD OPERATOR/ DESIGNER / SWEATER Graphic Designer literate patternmaker. Experience with able & highly organized. Min 2 yrs manufacturer of all things textile from ECI NEW YORK Top notch New York based watch co. Gerber or Lectra, first & prod. patterns. exp. Samples, fittings, prod. & quality Vietnam. We partner with large or SPEC TECH. seeks graphic designer for product and Fax resume attn: Howard 212-921-8369 control. Good people skills & knowl. of small designers or retailers looking to Proficient in Color Matters. 1st smpl. A better manufacturer of Women’s patternmaking & construction a must. Branded & Private Label Sportswear packaging. Must have great computer create private label products. Call 262- spec & color cad for jr. knit top co. Exp. skills and at least 1 year exp. Position Resume to: [email protected] 749-8120 / [email protected] nec. E-mail resume: [email protected] seeks technical sweater designer with min 2 yrs import experience. Must be available immediately. Benefits. proficient in flat sketching and Please fax resumes to 951-699-5586 specing, be knowledgeable in sweater PR MANAGER stitches, yarns, and construction. High end multi label showroom seek- Send tech packs to factories for sweat er ing PR manager. Must be connected & development and follow through to highly organized. E-mail resume to: design assistant production, including generating Great Opportunity [email protected] Looking for organized & motivated grades specs for bulk, making fit and Importers of apparel seeking person. Photoshop skills necessary. trim comments, and sourcing yarns. candidates for the following positions: INVESTMENT Contact: [email protected] Email:[email protected] • SALES Fax:212-382-0237 • PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITY Design • DESIGN Prod’n Asst/Tech Design Well known gold range designer with • FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER Children’s Wear Import Co. seeking couture patternmaker, loyal customer Dance Costume Designer • RECEPTIONIST person with experience. Duties include base and sales of a million plus. We Leading dance costume Mfr. in Western DESIGN - Handbags Exp req’d. Looking for enthusiastic, preparation of tech pack, garment are seeking a qualified investor PA seeks an experienced Designer with Major HB Co. has several positions avail: detail oriented, highly motivated, spec, color and embroidery, approval / partner with NYC presence/sales and knowledge of dance industry. Familiarity Sr. Designer/Design Asst./Freelance responsible individuals with excellent corrections, communication with over- Infrastructure. with Gerber Pattern System required. Exp w/ Brands & PL a + but not req’d. communication skills. seas. Must speak English well and be Call: 201-969-1912 or Email: Please Fax / E-mail resumes to Larry at: Please fax resume to 212-563-6112 E-mail resume to Sue Huang: computer literate. Email resume to: [email protected] 724-348-9304 / [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] WWD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 15

PRODUCTION TECH ASSISTANT TRIM BUYER Production assistant-trim buyer needed for Maggy London Dress based in New York. This is a fast paced environment & requires someone who is aggressive & has an eagerness to learn the meth- ods in which we operate. Responsibili- ties include but are not limited to: trim buying & coordination, receiving & sending samples to & from overseas. Will liaison w/ design & head pattern maker to set up fitting schedules, or- ganize & file fit comments, order sup- plies for pattern room, coordinate all paper work & copies of cost sheets need - ed for fitting, review all cutting tickets, plus other duties as directed by the production mgr. TECH & PRIVATE LABEL EXP A PLUS TO ASSIST PROD MGR W/ VARIOUS TECH & GAR- MENT RELATED TASKS. Dress exp. a plus. (BI-LINGUAL-ENGLISH- CANTONESE-MANDARIN-PREFERRED ; not mandatory) Benefits plus 401K. Please respond w/ salary req’s to E-mail: [email protected] PRODUCT TECH Major Jr. apparel co. seeks indiv. w/ min 2 yrs exp in preparing tech packs for cut-n-sew, knits and woven tops. Other resp. include: follow-up on samples, comm w/ overseas factories. Must have knowledge of Illustrator / Photoshop & Excel. Fax resume to: 212-382-2549 SAMPLE MAKER ANNA SUI Highly skilled sewer with experience in women’s designer sportswear. Fax Resume & Salary req. to: 212-768-2358 SAMPLEMAKER Highly skilled sewer w/ exp in women’s designer ready-to-wear / evening. Call Gregg 212.965.8070 x 20 or fax resume to 212.965.8071

SAMPLEMAKERS 6 yrs exp in designer /couture evening- wear. Chiffon & delicate fabrics. Please call: 212-764-0840

TECHNICAL DESIGNER Responsible for garment construction, pattern making (from first sketch), grading, fitting & working w/ factories. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Responsible for ordering trims, re - ceiving fabrics, issuing cut tickets & entering cost sheets. Must know Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel. Please e-mail resumes to: [email protected] Woven Wash Specialist Woven apparel mfr seeks garment wash specialist to work on F/T or free- lance basis. Focus will be on casual cotton pant and denim washes w / exp in precure and postcure wrinkle free treatments, dual action and other performance processes. Factory exp required. Fax resume to: 212-643-0593.

COUTURE BRIDAL LABEL ASSISTANT SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 3-5 yrs. exp. in bridal mkt. Have rela- MANAGER tionships w/ bridal salons & dept. Prestigious luxury jewelry company stores. Build new business & grow seeking a qualified assistant sales existing accts. Some travel req./No manager for their flagship boutique multi-line reps. Great comm. package. located on Madison Avenue in NYC. Email resume: [email protected] Luxury goods experience a must. Please fax resume to: (212) 439-4222 Attention: Ms. J. Simonian High-End Salesperson East Coast Salesperson for high-end French & Italian leaders in lingerie, Tracy Reese swim & day wear. Jr. & Sr. will be con- Exciting Sales Oppty sidered. Travel req’d. New US subsidiary Seeking energetic self motivated sales with high sales projections. Email: associate to work in our NYC boutique. [email protected], fax 917-677-8676. Must love selling, building relation- ships and giving excellent customer service. Competitive compensation & full benefits. You must have an estab- Sales Director lished client book. Pls e-mail resume High end multi label showroom seek- to Danielle: [email protected] ing sales director. Must be connected & highly organized. E-mail resume to: [email protected]

SALES EXECUTIVE Cocktail & Eveningwear Designer/ Couture House seeks entrepreneurial, exp’d VP of Sales & Acct Exec. Candidate must be aggressive, energetic, have established relationships with dept and specialty stores. Must have ability to bring in accounts and build business. Please fax resume and salary req’s: 212-398-6185.