 July 27, 2012 |
French luxury groups post double-digit gains in revenues, express confidence. L'Oréal Sales Up 10.5% in First Half Sales driven in part by strong growth in its Luxe Division and dynamic business in North America and new markets. Juicy Couture's New London Look The brand is looking at Regent Street in a new light — a pink one — as it opens the bronze doors of its new unit near Oxford Circus. The multifaceted approach will also include the opening of a new store on the Upper East Side next year. |  |
Diego Della Valle to Begin Colosseum Restoration Eighteen months after first getting the green light to restore the monument, it looks like the Tod's ceo will finally be able to see work begin. Gucci Unveils Award for Women in Cinema Nominees This year’s nominees are Colleen Atwood, Nadine Labaki, Brit Marling, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Thelma Schoonmaker. Feed Projects Launches DKNY Collection at Harrods Lauren Bush Lauren turned up at Harrods in London to launch the new collection that her organization Feed Projects has created with DKNY. Gucci to Kick Off Milan Fashion Week Giorgio Armani’s two shows moved from their traditional Monday morning slot, which basically wrapped up the week, to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23. William, Kate and Harry Kick off Coach Care The program aims to train coaches to mentor young people in dance, drama and sports. Romeo Gigli Launches Comeback Collection in China The designer is making stops in Hong Kong and Beijing to debut his new line for Joyce.
Kate Spade Set for Madison Ave. The brand will open a flagship in a prime block of the shopping thoroughfare between 66th and 67th Streets. EBay Unveils Designer Collaborations The collection of men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry, travel and electronics accessories and home decor goes online Nov. 12.
Moody’s Sees Upside for Back-to-School U.S.-based apparel marketers are likely to have an easier time generating strong profit increases during the back-to-school season. Burlington Coat Factory Fined $1.5 Million by CPSC Fine involves illegal sale of children's outerwear with drawstrings. Group cuts losses, sales fall 6.5 percent. Puma Looks Ahead as Net Slides German activewear giant is focused on getting back to peak form following a sluggish start to the year.
Vince Camuto Debuting Men's Scent Produced by licensee Parlux Fragrances, the new scent is due to land on counter about Aug. 15. James Bond 007: The Scent of Masculinity Eon Productions, which produces the James Bond films, and Procter & Gamble Co. have joined on the scent, which coincides with the franchise's 50th anniversary. Nina Ricci to Launch New Scent Mademoiselle Ricci is a women’s fragrance meant to embody the label’s romantic side. Lancôme to Add New Scent to Portfolio Brand will launch La vie est belle starting in mid-August. Nastia Liukin Named Tigi's Newest Spokesperson As Olympic fever sweeps the world, company names the 22-year-old gymnastic medalist as its newest face. Scents' proceeds will benefit Science for Peace, created in 2008 to promote investments in community health. Issey Miyake Launching Pleats Please Fragrance Twenty years after launching the iconic L’Eau d’Issey women’s scent, the brand introduces a new fragrance completely inspired by fashion. Marc Rey Leaves Post at L'Oréal Luxe USA He will be replaced by Alexandre Choueiri.
Amber Valletta Headlines Emilio Pucci's First Campaign Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott captured Valletta posing against a lavish and elaborately decorated background of marble columns and gilded sofas. Candice Swanepoel, Katryn Kruger Featured in Oscar de la Renta Campaign To maximize the combo, one ad features two different shots of the models arm-in-arm for a total of four different dresses. Marc New York to Debut First Ads for Fall The campaign was inspired by the book “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Calvin Klein Inc. Promotes Michael DeLellis He will serve as senior vice president, global advertising, CKI & corporate media.
'The Campaign' Premieres in New York Movie premiered at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema on Wednesday night with costars Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. Jessica Alba Fetes Narciso Rodriguez The actress co-hosted a luncheon for the designer at Barneys on Thursday to celebrate his new accessories collection. Former Gymnast Nadia Comaneci Carries On The Romanian-born former gymnastics wunderkind is promoting the 2012 Olympic Games in London. | Sign up for more WWD.com Newsletters Follow WWD    |
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