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PPR Sales Up 20% in Q1

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

PARIS ? Despite a ?challenging quarter? for Gucci, France?s PPR on Thursday said first-quarter sales rose 20 percent thanks to the addition of Puma and robust sales at Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta.
Gucci?s sales in the quarter advanced 2.4 percent at constant exchange rates as sales sputtered in more mature markets, like the United States and Europe. After the impact of negative currency exchange, Gucci?s sales dipped 3.3 percent to 513 million euros, or $769.5 million at average exchange.

?Action plans have already been implemented to enable the brand to regain a growth rate consistent with group objectives,? PPR said.

Overall, PPR said sales in the three months through March reached 4.91 billion euros, or $7.37 billion, slightly edging most analysts? estimations.

Sales grew 4 percent after the impact of currency exchange, reflecting the impact the high value of the euro against the dollar and yen is having on European luxury firms.

PPR?s overall luxury sales improved 9.6 percent at constant exchange ? 4 percent after currency exchange ? to 816 million euros, or $1.22 billion, led by rapid growth in Asia, excluding Japan, and China, where sales bounded 116 percent.

PPR?s stock was down over 1.4 percent to 83.20 euros, or $130.58, in mid-morning trading on the Paris Bourse.

Jackie Rogers, B. Michael, barbaro, Annik, Klein. Elena Philipova, Susan Cianciolo, Alice Temperley, L’ren Scott, Jane Park , Libby Hann, Francoise Alexander, David Symmington, Sandrine Briere, Christophe Lunn, Lina Henricksson, Jon Carlo Domingo, gradyn, Malan Breton, Kenzo Minami, Bless, Indochine, Jeremy SCott, Alice McCall, Longchamp, Children’s Club, The train, Coterie, DEsigners and Agents, NY. Moda, Giorgio Brato,Absolute element, Richard Francis,Erickson Beamon, Robert De MArco, Bernard Willheim, Kristen Lee,Cristian holstein, Folk show AND Riche From Totally Cool Magazine.

Glamwire’s The Partial Truth

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. has poached Missoni heiress Margherita Missoni as chief executive officer of the company. Ms. Missoni agreed to change her named To “Jill Granoff” as part of the deal.

This allows Ms Missoni to appropriate the real Jill Granooff’s CMV (“A dream of mine for years” Missoni remarked through a spokeperson in Milan), and Cole is hoping, experience and street smarts. Missoni, now “Granoff, ” who has, as Granoff, been Liz Claiborne’s executive vice president of direct brands, will take over the day-to-day responsibilities for the 25-year-old Kenneth Cole brand, which has been trying to elevate itself for the last few years, from Kenneth Cole, who will give up his career-long title as ceo but continue as chairman and chief creative officer.

Niether the real Ms. Granoff nor Ms. Missoni were availiable for comment. Though Kenneth Cole shouted “Do the Right Thing” at our reporter outside of his Manhatten offices, and then offered the reporter a 1.5 liter bottle of Fiji Water, mumbled something about “Alkaline Balance” and went back inside.

More fashion legends we at Glamwire admire: 0339 Italy, Fashionhaus, 39 sixtyone, Marty Allen, Findings New York, A&G Cashmere, Showroom Seven, Alexandra Lunn, Talulah, Abaete, Poull Brien, Abigal Glaum LathBury, Afshin Feiz, Bijon Notash, Riot Showroom, Aimee G., Akiko Ogawa, Alexander Mcqueen, Libby Estabrook, Mort Sahl, Alexander Wang, The News, Allisa Norton, Mell Ott, Allude, Frank Macgannon, Tom Sachs, Allure Blues, American Retro, And I, Bud Collins, Yanick Noah, Luc Besson, Ani Alvarez Calderon, Dan Lecca, Jeff Beacher, Randy Weiner, Diane Paulus, Beacher’s Comedy madhouse, Victoria Leetsi, Anotonio Berardi, Antonio Marras, The Eden Roc Hotel, Arthur Mendonca, Juju the showroom, Gibo Iris, The Venetian Hotel, AND Richie From Totally Cool Magazine.

Fierce Fashion DATELINE: March 20, 2008

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Hermes Profits Up for Year, Dillard’s Net Falls in Q4

French luxury group net rises 7 percent in 2007; Dillard’s profits down 69.5 percent in year’s final quarter as more store closings are contemplated.

In More Irish Fashion News:

Holiday Romance, Totally Dublin, Dickie Rock, Waveriders, Los Campesinos, Dublin Film Festival, Shahar Hotnight, Weeping Willows, Jonna Lee, The Button Factory, Temple Bar, Zeigeist, Michael Struwer, Par Stromber, Amelie Hegaedh. Fanny Bostrom, Sebastian Guinness Gallery. Paulaner, Camden House. Dermot Casey, Stefan Hallenius, Annes Warren. Asbestos, Hon Bereston, Sally Bullock, Steve Ryan, Neil Dowling, Brian Coldrick, Eoin Cunningham, Tanya Dean, Niel Dowling, Gordon Platt, Gotham Media Ventures, Ted Koppel, (That Irishman), Lili Forber, Hedda Dick, Eamonn Grey, Daniel Gray, AND Richie From Totally Cool Belfast Magazine.

Four Fashion Headlines: March 19, 2008

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Calling Amy

Could Amy Winehouse, who couldn’t make it to the Grammy Awards last month due to visa issues, be crossing the pond for the Costume Institute gala on May 5? The Mirror of London reported on Monday that Winehouse has been offered 500,000 pounds ? or about $1 million ? to perform at the benefit and, according to the tabloid, gala host Giorgio Armani asked co-chairs George Clooney and Julia Roberts to sign her on. Winehouse’s London rep declined comment, but a spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Museum of Art said, “Amy Winehouse is one of a number of artists who have been considered for the entertainment portion for the Costume Institute gala. It’s incorrect that she was offered payment. It’s a benefit, so no one is being paid.”

Despite Stock Market’s Jump, Few Mega M&A Deals Seen in ‘08

Retail rode Wall Street’s roller coaster on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve Board’s interest rate cut sent the market zooming. But daily thrill rides aside, the lack of credit could dry up any major deals in the industry for the foreseeable future.

Print Dresses, Colored Trenches Top Spring Sales

Retailers may be worried about the economy and Wall Street’s woes, but the arrival of spring fashions should offer some hope.

In the Trenches: The GLAMWIRE Trench Coat Report

Reed Krakoff and Phillip Lim are out to reinvent the trenchcoat. The two met through the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. In 2007 Lim won the CFDA Swarovski women’s wear award for his two-year-old contemporary label, 3.1 Phillip Lim. Krakoff is vice president of the CFDA. “He’s not only amazingly talented, but has a great personality,” said Krakoff. “He really understands great American design and the trench is an iconic piece of American outerwear.” The two concocted a long belted suede trench that will retail for $1,798 and a short leather one that will sell for $1,298. Outerwear is a growing category for Coach, which has also partnered with designers such as Lutz & Patmos for knits and Eugenia Kim for hats. “It’s part of our moving forward and staying fresh,” added Krakoff of the burgeoning categories. “We’re starting to add more clothing.” The coats will be available in Coach stores starting in August.

Other headliners today: Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Channel, Louis Vuitton, Clavin Klein, Calvin Klein, prada, Hermes, Dior, Tod’s, In Full bloom, Lisa Perry,David Yurman, General Petreus, Dolce And Gabbana. Hilfiger,Cole Haan, Genevieve Collection. Burberry,Donna KAran, Kate Moss, Botetga Veneta, Miu Miu, Lord & Taylor AND Richie From Totally Cool Magazine

Four Fashion Headlines: March 11, 2008

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

All Change at Chloe: MacGibbon Tapped As Creative Director

A young, female designer is back in the driver’s seat at Chloe. Hannah MacGibbon – who worked under Phoebe Philo for five years and helped set the brand’s winning hip-yet-girlish template – will succeed Paulo Melim Andersson as creative director.

CFDA Reveals Nominees

Marc Jacobs, Francisco Costa of Calvin Klein, and Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler have been nominated for the 2008 Womenswear Designer of the Year award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

Dolce & Gabbana Faces Tax Probe

Italian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the Dolce & Gabbana fashion empire following allegations of tax evasion.

Anna Sui President To Retire
Michael Pellegrino, president of Anna Sui Corp. since 1999, will retire from the fashion industry, effective June 30.

Pellegrino has worked in the fashion industry for over four decades. Prior to joining Sui, he ran his own fashion retailing consulting firm, Pellwood Inc., advising small designer companies on financial planning and merchandising.

He was managing director of Carolina Herrera from 1984 to 1996, and then went on to Halston International, where, as general manager, he helped launch that company?s first Halston signature collection.

BONUS: Glamwire Goes Irish in Preparation for St. Paddys Day with : Paddy Power, Tom Dunne, Kitty Gale, Frank Murray, Shane McGowan, PArtick McMullen, Rogues MArche, The Pogues, Trudy Hayes AND Richie From Totally Cool Shannon Magazine

Four Fashion Headlines: March 10, 2008

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Heading to the Desert? Bloomingdale’s Store In Dubai Said in Works

Bloomingdale’s appears ready to take its expansion overseas and join the rush of high-end retail and designer brands headed to the Middle East.


U.S. Designers Covet Bigger Bag Business
Another whirl of fashion shows has come and gone, and once again the runways from New York to Paris were as much about the handbags and other accessories as they were about the clothes.

Former Hilfiger Exec Tapped for Kmart Post

Former Tommy Hilfiger executive Stephen Donnelly is joining Kmart on March 24 as vice president and general merchandise manager overseeing women’s apparel.

Jewelers Sparkle at Milan’s About J Show
About J, the new upscale jewelry fair that launched here last week, earned positive marks from exhibitors, who praised the timing and the location’s intimacy and exclusivity.

More newsmakers: ERG, sebastionwhatsnext, diane pernet, Zoltan, Astugueille, Jackie Nickerson, Zoo Magazine, starplustar, Ninni, Mr. Micky, Michael Gross, peggy Bancroft, Matthew Mellon, Chayte Holzer, Tamerlane Phillips, Tia, Phil Lesh, Orji Kalu, Obasanjo, Bin abdul Aziz Al Saud, Brcue Gimbel, Adna Kohoggi, channing blake, Harry H. Lunn Jr. Helen Gee, Gughenheim Minin, Avianga, George David, Larry David Lawrence David, Amy Herkovitz, William Hale Harkness, Seymour Herskavitz, Milton Gould , Spyros Skouras, Richard Burton, Douglas Burton, Abby Burton, Joan Burton, Victor Buron, Wrench, Pebbles, Wendy Burton AND Richie from Totally Cool Magazine

Roumanian Model Watch: <BR>A New GLAMWIRE Feature With Our Friends At Chic TV

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Stay Tuned For Zac Time’ Great 15 -20 second interview with Chic.tv’s wonderful Joanne Prishwalko, who looks totally delighted to be interviewing this Roumanina gal.

Diane Molodvan, Jessica Stam, Chic tv, Richie From Totally Cool Magazine.

Pant Suit Watch: A Journey Into Knitwear Vol 2.

Friday, March 7th, 2008

MARCH 7- 2008, Hillary Clinton’s most aggressive Pant Suit, the flaming red one she wore after winning Ohio, is on the offensive yet again, claiming that Barack Obama’s attacks on it are “Kenneth Star” like. “Hey…all I’m saying is this guy doesn’t look good in red, okay? I’m not asking him for his Tax Returns,” the wool/cashmere Pant Suit declared angrilly at a press conference here today, flanked by two biege “Kors By Michael Kors” Leisure Suits and a small army of Secret Service Menswear and Acccesories.

Peter Axelrod, Obama’s chief strategist shot back,

“Barack looks amazing in red…he’s been wearing red since the seventies…claiming he does not look good in red is attacking the public’s perception of his ability to run this country, so all bets are off…I want to hear Hillary sing ‘Inna Gotta Davida’ by Iron Maiden. And I want to hear that NOW.” Hillary is said to be in Washington rehersing with Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne and special guests Dicky Betts and Greg Allman (in itself, analysts note, an important reunion probably aimed at capturing Southern States that have gone solidly Republican since 2000). Insiders expect an 11 hour version of “Inna Gotta Davida” to be performed at an undisclosed location before the primary here in late April.

–Miles Redfield, Reporting, Chambersburg, PA

Other Texans Beside Ken Starr in the News
Matt Russell, Cortnee Robinson, Comemily Breunin, Justina Burrier, Amy Cox,Laura Janco Brandon Phillips.Drew Ramsauer, Brandon Scott,Leslie Winchell, Matthew Wisch, Angeline Wood, megan johnsonbrock,kuhar Chek,Rebecca wheeler.Candy Lancaster, Jennifer Robinson, Dan Hyer,Maddelyn, Ryan Bailey, Dhane, Jennifer Brown Dallas, Marieearley,Tim Martin,Warren Nash,Matt Powers, Jamal Abboud, Pam Dazzo, Hilary Lumley,Thomas Pearl, Carlos Garcia and Richie from Toally Cool Amarillo Magazine.

Four Fashion Headlines: March 7, 2008

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Expanding Its Lifestyle: Urban Outfitters Eyes New Brands, Concepts

Urban Outfitters Inc. is back to its old self – and aggressive expansion is in the cards.

H&M Buys Stake in Fabric Scandinavien

Hennes & Mauritz is entering the acquisition game.

Shares Slump as February Comps Disappoint

Sluggish February same-store sales turned investors’ fears into a reality.

L’Oreal’s Owen-Jones Honored…
L’Oreal chairman Lindsay Owen-Jones has won a Lifetime Achievement Award from CNBC Europe in this year’s European Business Leaders of the Year Awards.

BONUS: Texans in the News:

Pete Freedman, Noah Bailey, Merrit Martin,Megan Feldman Jesse Hyde, dallasobserver.com, Glenna Whitley, Markstz, Richie Whitt, Michelle Mathews, Michelle Mathews, Julie Lyons, Kaitlin Ingram Sam Merten, Alexander flores, Richard Lopez Lisa Sabin, Crystal Betts, Ricky Fandrick, Craig Tuggle, Jennifer Cooper AND Richie From Totally Cool Fort Worth Magazine.

One From The Vault: Billie Jean King in Gustavo Cadille, Fall ‘07

Monday, February 18th, 2008

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