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N.Y.’s RisingThe Retail RentsInside: Pg. 12 NEW FETISH FOR EVE/9 AQUASCUTUM’S U.S. DEAL/11 WWD WWDWomen’s Wear Daily • TheTHURSDAY Retailers’ Daily Newspaper • June 14, 2007 • $2.00 List Sportswear Urban Expedition MILAN — Safari: the essence of sporty chic. Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce’s cruise collection was full of easy, elegant looks that are well suited to any sort of jungle — concrete or not. Here, Dolce & Gabbana’s silk and nylon jacket and shorts worn over a cotton T-shirt. For more on resort, see pages 6 and 7. Giammetti’s Refrain: Valentino Fete in July Not a Long Goodbye By Luisa Zargani ROME — Don’t get ready to say arrivederci to Valentino just yet. After a press conference here Wednesday to reveal details of the designer’s 45th anniversary celebrations in July, Giancarlo Giammetti, his longtime business partner, forcefully insisted the show is a celebration, not a farewell. “It will not be Valentino’s last,” Giammetti told WWD, again batting away speculation the designer would use the occasion to step down. The rumors only increased following Italian investment fund Permira’s purchase of See Valentino, Page3 PHOTO BY KHEPRI STUDIO PHOTO BY WWDTHURSDAYWWD.COM Sportswear FASHION Dolce & Gabbana, Chado Ralph Rucci, Tory Burch and Carmen Marc ™ Valvo took inspiration from various quarters in their cruise collections. A weekly update on consumer attitudes and behavior based 6 on ongoing research from Cotton Incorporated GENERAL Giancarlo Giammetti insisted on Wednesday that Valentino will not be NATURALLY FASHIONABLE, NATURALLY COMFORTABLE 1 stepping down at the design house. Cotton is Summer’s Go-To Fiber The New York State Theater transformed into a Harajuku fantasy land 4 Monday evening for the annual Dance with the Dancers party. The sultriest days of summer are almost upon “The beauty of today’s cotton dresses for BEAT: Rapper-actress Eve, who launched apparel brand Fetish in 2003 us and the savviest of women cotton to the idea of summer is that they work well with active lifestyles 9 but had a rough ride, is back through a deal with Signature Apparel. natural fibers as a means of breezing through the and can go from the office or the beach during the In its fi rst major move at Narciso Rodriguez since buying a 50 percent heat with style and poise. day to a restaurant at night with a quick change of 10 stake last month, Liz Claiborne named Janice Sullivan as president. “When you think of the ultimate comfort, accessories,” Stoner from Edressme.com affirms. Inditex, the Spanish retailer that runs the Zara chain, said store openings you think of that favorite t- Designers also embrace cotton 15 and better stock control drove fi rst-quarter profi ts ahead 33 percent. shirt, so we thought we should for its versatility in the design Obituary......................................................................3 make a dress that wears just process, adds Suzie Kondi, Classifi ed Advertisements.............................................................14-15 like that beloved jersey tee,” founder of a new women’s To e-mail reporters and editors at WWD, the address is fi rstname. explains Shannon Schmalfeldt, wear collection. “Working [email protected], using the individual’s name. designer for Project Alabama, with cotton affords access to so WWD IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ADVANCE MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS INC. COPYRIGHT a fashion design company. “It’s many different weights; lighter ©2007 FAIRCHILD FASHION GROUP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. something that a woman can weights are great for a simple VOLUME 193, NO. 126. WWD (ISSN 0149–5380) is published daily (except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, with one additional issue in January and November, two additional issues in March, May, June, August and December, and three wear everywhere all summer shift and heavier weights are additional issues in February, April, September and October) by Fairchild Fashion Group, which is a division of Advance and look and feel great.” perfect for summer suitings.” Magazine Publishers Inc. PRINCIPAL OFFICE: 750 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Shared Services provided by Condé Nast Publications: S. I. Newhouse, Jr., Chairman; Charles H. Townsend, President/CEO; John W. Bellando, Executive But it’s not just the ease and “Cotton is durable and one of Vice President/COO; Debi Chirichella Sabino, Senior Vice President/CFO; Jill Bright, Executive Vice President/Human comfort of jersey cotton that is the easiest fabrics to work with Resources. Periodicals postage paid at New York, NY, and at additional mailing offi ces. Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement No. 40644503. Canadian Goods and Services Tax Registration No. 886549096-RT0001. Canada Post: return winning votes among women. because it holds color so well,” undeliverable Canadian addresses to: P.O. Box 503, RPO West Beaver Cre, Rich-Hill, ON L4B 4R6 POSTMASTER: “Eyelet and seersucker are agrees Schmalfeldt. “Designers SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO WOMEN’S WEAR DAILY, P.O. Box 15008, North Hollywood, CA 91615–5008. FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS, ADDRESS CHANGES, ADJUSTMENTS, OR BACK ISSUE refreshing and eye-catching trust it and women trust it.” INQUIRIES: Please write to WWD, P.O. Box 15008, North Hollywood, CA 91615-5008, call 800-289-0273, or visit fabrics that are updated this Megan Fox, head designer www.subnow.com/wd. Please give both new and old addresses as printed on most recent label. First copy of new for LA Made, a collection of subscription will be mailed within four weeks after receipt of order. Address all editorial, business, and production season with generous and “It has to be cotton for summer.” correspondence to WOMEN’S WEAR DAILY, 750 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. For permissions and reprint requests, flowing cuts that translate into very cotton tees, assures that today’s please call 212-630-4274 or fax requests to 212-630-4280. Visit us online at www.wwd.com. To subscribe to other — Shannon Schmalfeldt, Fairchild magazines on the World Wide Web, visit www.fairchildpub.com. Occasionally, we make our subscriber list flattering silhouettes,” says Joanne Project Alabama summer styles can work for available to carefully screened companies that offer products and services that we believe would interest our readers. Stoner, founder of Edressme.com, every woman. “Some of the If you do not want to receive these offers and/or information, please advise us at P.O. Box 15008, North Hollywood, CA 91615-5008 or call 800-289-0273. WOMEN’S WEAR DAILY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RETURN OR LOSS OF, an online fashion destination. more popular styles right now OR FOR DAMAGE OR ANY OTHER INJURY TO, UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS, UNSOLICITED ART WORK (INCLUDING, “Women want these looks for summer because are long tunics that some women may want to BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAWINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND TRANSPARENCIES), OR ANY OTHER UNSOLICITED MATERIALS. THOSE SUBMITTING MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ART WORK, OR OTHER MATERIALS FOR they are easy, cheerful and fun to wear.” wear as a short dress, while others may want to CONSIDERATION SHOULD NOT SEND ORIGINALS, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED TO DO SO BY WOMEN’S WEAR Stephanie Pappas, owner of Eva New York, a wear as a top over a skinny pant. It all depends on DAILY IN WRITING. MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND OTHER MATERIALS SUBMITTED MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY stylish boutique, concurs. “We are selling an eyelet your confidence and lifestyle.” A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE. sundress that is fitted at the top and a-lines out into Fox also adds that garments made from natural an amazing fibers rate with shape which Reaction to Discovering A Garment women due In Brief makes any Believed To Be Made Of Cotton Was Not to their easy woman look care. “They ● EU-CHINA TRADE TALK: European Union Trade more feminine TOTAL 16-24 25-34 35-55 56-70 want to wear Commissioner Peter Mandelson said Tuesday that the EU will and curvy; something that continue to monitor textile market developments after the im- Upset 53% 46% 48% 60% 70% women love it they don’t have port quotas on 10 categories of Chinese textiles and apparel, for its timeless Very Upset 16% 11% 11% 21% 27% to think too imposed in June 2005, are removed at the end of this year. Commenting after talks in Brussels with China’s Commerce look.” Pappas Somewhat Upset 37% 35% 37% 39% 43% much about adds, “Thin and they want Minister, Bo Xilai, Mandelson said that both sides were aware of the problems associated with the return to normal trade and fabrics like something that had agreed to work to avoid any destabilization of the market. cotton voile are also great for summer and they take they know they cannot destroy easily.” The EU’s ballooning trade deficit with China and problems re- prints really well and look beautiful.” Consider the care for garments made with lated to intellectual property rights also dominated the discus- The most adaptable of all cotton garments, natural fibers a case of managing expectations. sions, Mandelson said. The trade deficit with China, he said, jeans, also hold an important place in women’s Female respondents told the Monitor that they “not only poses major economic problems for us, but is a major summer wardrobes. “Our customers are always expected a pair of cotton pants to hold their color challenge of political management for both sides.” buying denim and it does not matter what time for at least thirteen washes on average. ● BEYERS LEAVES RICHEMONT: Piet Beyers, marketing servic- of year it is,” says Richard Cadet, a co-owner of As they age, consumers increasingly rely on es director at Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, will retire Famous Friends, a popular shopping destination the benefits that they have come to expect from at the end of the month, the company said Monday.