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Paul Smith’s African Venture
Paul Smith has finally come to South Africa.
Russia’s Leading Lady of Design
Alyona Akhmadullina says she had "inter-galactic athletes" in mind when she came up with her fall collection.
Online Sales Solid Throughout Yule
Holiday 2007 started strong and ended strong, at least for online retailers.
Dana Telsey: Retail Investigator
Retail analyst Dana Telsey's daily regimen is, in a word, daunting.
Rory Edelman Doing Signature With Style
To succeed in the competitive contemporary market, first-time designer Rory Edelman resorted to a simple…
Malo Updated With Tradition in View
When 6267 duo Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi took Malo's creative reins in July 2006, they had carte…
Versace Gets New Headquarters
Giancarlo Di Risio told WWD that the Italian company would transfer to a new Milanese base in June…
Bob Green, VP Sales, Departs St. John
Bob Green, vice president of sales at St. John, has left the Irvine, Calif., company.
La Perla Being Spun Into Worldwide Brand
La Perla is expanding its global reach as a luxury brand.
Roger Vivier Plans Italian Unit for Feb.
Roger Vivier plans to open its first Italian flagship in Milan in February in an 18th-century palazzo.
Poleci Sets a New Mood With N.Y. Flagship
When Janice Levin-Krok learned Poleci's flagship on West 14th Street would have to relocate because the…
Price Check
With the dollar at new lows against the euro, Italian clothing makers exporting to the U.S. are having to…
Boateng Poised for Retaiil Rolllout
Ozwald Boateng has his sights set on becoming a global men’s luxury brand.
Biegel to Launch Peter Millar Clothing
Rich Biegel has returned to the business to launch Peter Millar tailored clothing under a licensing agreement…
Bottega Veneta Focusing on Luxe-Hungry Markets
Bottega Veneta is looking east for business and steadily expanding its retail network into new markets such…