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Fashion News - July 2006 week 31

• What next for Olivier Theyskens
• Foot Locker sale affecting Puma
• Lilywhites owner takes shares in JJB
• Profits fall at Amazon

Fashion News - July 2006 week 30

• Too hot to shop
• Rockstar Anastacia to launch own collection
• Profits for Hugo Boss womenswear
• Bring back Farrah
• PPR Q2 shows strong sales growth
• Bulgari Q2 double-digit growth
• Links of London sold to Folli Follie
• Yasmin Yusuf designs for Miss Selfridge
• Armani Casa comes to London
• Loulou de la Falaise brings diffusion line
• Hermès Q2 sales slowdown
• FrostFrench in debt
• Hip hop clothing sales growing
• H&M signs football player for men's campaign
• London Fashion Week talk of the town
• China may cut import tax
• Arcadia Group to extend supplier terms
• Monsoon chairman plans demerger
• Scarlett Johansson designs for Reebok
• Vera Wang Bridal at Selfridges
• LVMH H1 sales growth
• Internet marketing gains momentum
• Chinese minister to hold Euro negotiations on shoe imports
• Alice Temperley named top business woman
• Harrods launch Bodymetrics
• Dress up at Warehouse
• Paris menswear roundup
• Kylie Minogue signs fragrance deal
• House of Fraser bid target
• Tesco retail online

Fashion News - July 2006 week 29

• Laura Ashley sales surge
• Lemaire revives signature label
• G-Star to open in London
• Gerard Darel conquers London
• What's next for Theyskens
• Superbrand Jaeger
• Versus makes comeback with accessories
• Vert profits rise
• Temperley considers sale minority stake
• Furstenberg for President
• House of Rochas to close
• Samsonite acquires Lambertson Truex majority stake
• Banca Intesa to take Prada share
• Liz Claiborne looks at British brands for portfolio
• Prada launches men’s fragrance
• Happy birthday Gucci
• Hobbs to test premium market
• Matalan in dispute over suppliers
• New CEO at Donna Karan
• Reebok and Scarlett Johansson to join forces
• Fashion publishers under scrutiny

Fashion News - July 2006 week 28

• Levi’s focus on European sales
• Kokosalaki to head up Vionnet
• Online sales to surpass EUR100 billion
• Le Tigre to launch in UK
• Inditex to buy Omnium stores
• 22 Fashion Boutique Labels are coming your way this season
• Missoni Sport photo exhibition
• Burberry Q1 sales exceed expectations
• Jenny Ming leaves Old Navy
• La Senza sold to Lion Capital
• Possible expansion for M&S
• New kid on the block
• Self-promotion for tomorrow's stars
• Samsonite signs Alexander McQueen
• Foot Locker courted by KKR
• China’s exports reach all time high
• Shop workers face ongoing consumer absuse
• Ebay sets up business site
• Marc Jacobs to open London boutique
• Matalan worth more than its bid
• Elle Macpherson on board of surfwear brand
• Next opens standalone for lower-priced brand
• Burberry not a ‘chav’ brand according to new boss
• Al Gore to bring eco vision to Wal-Mart
• FCUK ad founder to split with French Connection

Fashion News - July 2006 week 27

• Umbro scores in World Cup
• China accused of delivering cheap product to Europe
• Dickson to buy Tommy Hilfiger Asia
• Ralph Lauren receives 15m bonus
• Levi’s CEO to retire
• Galliano rocks Dior
• Celebrity obsession boosts Asos results
• Nanette Lepore opens in London
• Dries van Noten to open in Paris
• Chloé and Missoni ink children’s wear licensing deal
• Hargreaves faces ultimatum over Matalan
• Furla expands with watch collection
• What to wear for fall
• Fernando Sanchez dies age 70
• Villepin’s model children
• Wrangler to relaunch women’s denim
• Marlies Dekkers to open London boutique
• EU and US to fight piracy
• Claudia Sträter - From complexity to uniformity
• Hargreaves bid for Matalan
• Extended Sunday trading blocked
• Dolcis up for sale
• H&M virtual dressing room
• Surfwear not just for the beach

Fashion News - June 2006 week 26

• Morgan closes with 600 facing redundancy
• Escada H1 earnings surge
• Hartley resigns from Dawson
• Gerry Weber H1 profits rise
• Miu Miu a hit for next season
• Jas M.B. to design London Fashion Week bags
• Milan fashion closes with nod to elegant casualwear
• Growth in UK Fairtrade sales
• e-Marketing will stagnate without education
• World Cup boost sales
• M&S shares rise to FTSE 100 top
• Retailers turn to futuristic merchandising
• Kate Moss comes full circle
• Milan men's fashion week gets off to a rocking start
• The Devil's Bag
• Nike sees Q4 earnings slide, sales rise
• Adidas realizes €1.2bn football sales
• Marchpole earnings remain flat
• Pitti Uomo attendance drops
• Béubé opens online store
• Primark fourth largest UK women's retailer
• Cashmere deal for Asda
• Mulberry profits soar
• Baugur puts rumours to rest, consolidates UK presence
• Record profits for Kurt Geiger

Fashion News - June 2006 week 25

• H&M to open 10 stores for new chain
• Missoni Sport at Pitti
• Small retailers campaign for monthly rents
• Retailers clash on Sunday Shopping
• M&S plans to open 150 stores
• River Island crosses the Channel
• Lam joins forces with Tod’s and Modo
• H&M to launch new retail formula
• La Rinascente parent to purchase Printemps
• Bikini’s birthday
• TopShop keeps good company
• Joseph appoints new creative director
• Marni launches online store
• H&M to launch Harmony
• Luna Rossa expands with watch collection
• Asprey appoints new creative director
• Printemps in possible management buyout
• Internet buyers not getting the best deal
• Laura Ashley appoints new finance director
• Madonna not too old for H&M
• Sainsbury’s to become men-friendly supermarket
• Slimane and Dior in negotiation gridlock
• Design director Bally passes away
• World Cup fashion
• Harvey Nichols to open in Istanbul
• The London Scoop
• Broderie Anglaise is fabric for summer
• Vietnam jumper export explodes

Fashion News - June 2006 week 24

• Malverdi to join Galliano
• PPR contemplating sale Printemps?
• Massimo Dutti to open more Italian stores
• Tommy and Karl part New York ways
• Peacocks geared up for expansion
• Harrods at Heathrow
• Esprit opens in Liverpool
• Asia drives Inditex profits
• Look forward to Pure Accessories
• HoF underlying sales continue to fall
• Austin Reed on the up-and-up
• Trainers with a fashion edge
• Topshop to open in Moscow
• Next boss departs
• Tesco exits Sunday campaign
• Jil Sander appoints US executive
• Fendi sues Walmart
• Hermes has big plans for China
• House of Fraser takeover draws closer
• Retail property good investment
• Laura Ashley to issue shares
• UK retailers seek EU help for import quotas
• European partnership AEDT and FashionUnited
• Polo stops use of fur
• LeSportsac expands under new direction
• Vuitton Japan 's new CEO sees growth potential

Fashion News - May/June 2006 week 23

• Optimal results with your Fashion company
• Missoni M open first boutique
• Retail sales volatile
• Madonna goes high street
• House of Fraser accepts Baugur bid
• Louis Vuitton shows in Tokyo
• Primark goes green
• Comme des Garcons perfume launch
• Vivienne Westwood made a Dame
• UK retailers face higher rates on Asian imports
• Morgan favours French roots
• Shopper numbers down for 10th consecutive month
• Jil Sander to open London store
• Madonna to star in H&M ads

Fashion News - May/June 2006 week 22

• Design sees international copyright
• Ben Sherman celebrates 3 fashion awards
• Flower power
• Visual merchandising key to retail success
• Tiffany's Q1 sales gain
• Claire's comp sales rise
• John Lewis appoints new finance director
• Louis Vuitton Sunday shut-down
• Galliano for less
• New Look toughens supplier stance
• Short stories
• Fashion at Hay-on-Wye
• G-room in liquidation
• UK weather affecting retail sales
• Tesco to move into designer fashion
• Baugur in talks with House of Fraser
• John Lewis enjoys poor weather
• Jil Sander on track despite losses
• Yamamoto bags Mandarina Duck
• Burberry profits slide

Fashion News - May 2006 week 21

• Benetton reports rise in revenue
• Burberry Chief wins UK Fashion Expert Awards
• Emporio Armani to show at London Fashion Week
• Oxfam criticises sportswear companies
• Record profit for M&S
• Get ready for the Nike-iPod
• Matalan in talks with sportswear billionaire
• M&S to open buying offices n Delhi and Shanghai
• Clive Owen the new face Lancome
• BRC faces turbulent times
• Asos.com to launch online catwalks
• World Cup could generate over GBP 1bn to UK retailers
• Martin Margiela designs couture
• Primark opens in Spain
• Vivarte sees buyer interest

Fashion News - May 2006 week 20

• Diesel Bond street launch party
• Hackney Council may sue Nike for logo use
• Brazil grows in beauty market
• Topshop to open in Russia
• Harrods creative director departs
• Drop in retail figures
• Debenhams plans new department stores
• Littlewoods cuts warehouse jobs
• No model behaviour
• Gaultier on tour with Madonna
• Urban Outfitters sees sales dip
• B&B Barcelona to add childrenswear
• American Eagle Outfitters Q1 profits up
• Poor retail websites failing customers
• Wolford earnings to outstrip sales
• M&S to outline efficiency drive
• Do you know when your order arrives?
• Spending shifts from High Street to internet
• Patrick Cox for sale
• LCF graduate show at Royal Academy

Fashion News - May 2006 week 19

• UK sees rise in manufacturing sector
• Royalty marries former CK model
• Viktor & Rolf to team up with H&M
• Kate Moss to launch own label
• French Connection warns of lower year-end results
• H&M
• Adidas on top form for World Cup
• Tommy Hilfiger merger finalised
• Monsoon aspires to directional fashion
• Tesco UK’s second largest clothing retailer
• New Look owners see £350m bonus
• Biba Ball

Fashion News - May 2006 week 18

• Skinny jeans craze replaced by ‘boyfriend’ jeans
• Commes des Garcons in Glasgow
• Ralph Lauren launches new fragrances
• Footlocker lowers sales forecast
• Catherine Malandrino now available online
• Marina Rinaldi opens in Edinburgh
• Debenhams flotation raises £950m
• Matalan rounds off tough year
• Sumo enters UK market
• Versace contemplates earlier IPO
• Puma records strong Q1
• Etro goes for growth
• Marks and Spencer may change name
• Hobbs to introduce new lines
• Topshop goes stateside
• New York celebrates AngloMania
• How to wear minis
• Buckle up baby!
• Gap to focus design on UK market
• Gucci brand boosts group results
• Jacob & Turner realises record profit
• Doom and gloom expected for Matalan
• Theo Fennell contemplates expansion plans
• Doo.Ri – hot young designer
• Tesco is UK’s leading retailer
• Bid speculation at House of Fraser
• Debenhams directors to make fortune
• Cavalli courted by private equity firms?
• Baugur in possible HoF approach
• Liz Claiborne Q1 profits drop
• Links of London for sale

Fashion News - April 2006 week 17

• Toyota's Scion launches clothing line
• Crime in the city
• Jones Apparel profits plummet
• GBMI wins footwear licence from 7 For All Mankind
• Joules recruits Natalie Fones
• Vera Wang opens in Greece
• Hugo Boss Q1 sales rise
• M&S opens in Geneva
• Prada may sell Church shoemaker stake
• Liz Claiborne closes Regent Street store
• Keira Knightly faces off for Chanel
• Diesel opens on Bond Street
• Topshop joins forces with Celia Birtwell
• Mulberry in further US expansion
• Richemont sales rise
• Tesco: growth in challenging year
• Oakley Q1 profits slump
• Debenhams public offer continues
• New Look for Primark
• Scottish Fashion Awards
• People in Retail Awards
• JJB Sports profits take nose-dive
• Bottega Veneta most prestigious brand
• Tom Ford to open Milan showroom
• Aquascutum to market as most luxurious British label
• The Observer investigates treatment of supply workers

Fashion News - April 2006 week 16

• H&M benefits from World Cup
• LVMH Q1 sales soar
• Nine West catches designer bug
• Liz Claiborne courts Kate Spade
• Wade Smith closes shop
• Central London sales up in March
• Aquascutum to appoint new CEO
• Saks opens in China
• Louis Vuitton sues Carrefour
• Phat Fashions turns to Middle East
• Weather affects H&M March sales
• Continental expansion plans for New Look
• The skinny on Rachel Zoe
• Melanie Griffith sued for Golden Globe outfit
• Christie's to auction Princess Margaret's jewellery
• Ralph Lauren opens in Harrods
• Edit magazine launch
• Paul & Joe for Target
• Middle East franchise for Gap
• Different demographics for Coach
• Juicy in Japan
• D&G search for Europe's most creative young people
• Debenhams flotation one of UK biggest
• Moss Bros set for expansion
• Arcadia sees departure of top directors
• Will Easter be a retail spending bonanza?

Fashion News - April 2006 week 15

• Lectra presents its innovative solutions
• Discounts to promote procreation
• Safilo extends Max Mara license
• Lectra unveils new PLM offering
• Carrefour Q1 sales rise
• Burberry H2 sales surge
• Armani earnings surge
• Adidas makes plans for Reebok
• Trading up for leading Japanese retailers
• Roland Mouret will be back
• Vintage mecca Mensah
• M&S enjoys robust sales
• Next to enter TV shopping market
• Selfridges may house shoplifters
• Fashion eyewear company sees sales surge
• All about Dsquared2
• Chanel opens first Moscow store
• Burberry reports third quarter results
• Agent Provocateur does maternity wear
• Tod's in joint venture with Kurt Geiger
• M&S to reveal rise in sales first quarter
• Debenhams directors set for profits
• Gap sues graduate
• SS07 fashion show dates revealed
• Tom Ford to chair Fashion Fringe

Fashion News - April 2006 week 14

• Kate Moss signs with Calvin Klein
• All about summer shoes
• High Street chic
• Mothercare sees international growth
• Gap struggles through March
• HoF shares surge on “dawn raid” rumours
• Asos appoints new board members
• High street witnesses small revival
• Nike introduces performance innerwear
• High hopes for Helmut Lang
• Hugo Boss opens Milan women's store
• Perry Ellis wins Dockers men's license
• Debenhams prepares for pending flotation
• Alberta Ferreti opens Russian flagship
• Indian officials infuriated by nudity
• Anna Wintour's commandments
• Last chance to see Anna Piaggi
• Louis Vuitton and Morgan Stanley in court battle
• House of Fraser to update own label Linea
• Armani to expand in China
• New owner for Fred Leighton
• Playboy launched new lingerie line
• Zara most successful on the high street
• China third largest luxury market
• M&S grand thank-you for staff
• Mulberry growth to exceed expectations
• Karl Lagerfeld launches bridalwear
• German H&M employees bully unionists
• Fashion shares tumble
• Helena Christensen new face of Ultimo
• Menswear second best when it comes to stores
• Malin+Goetz skincare team up with Earnest Sewn jeans
• Roberto Cavalli gets prison sentence

Fashion News - March 2006 week 13

• Benetton posts mixed 2005 results
• Tod's double-digit profit leap
• Skinny jeans boost sales
• Liz Claiborne to increase China sourcing
• Retail Trust to support industry education
• Tiffany's continues expansion plans
• Lee Jeans and Goose collaboration
• Marchpole chief executive quits
• Asda launches budget clothing line
• Burberry to launch Icons range
• Alexon 2005 profits drop
• Movado signs licensing agreement with Lacoste
• Danish clothier sues eBay
• Inditex records sales growth
• H&M in line with projections
• Stella McCartney launches skiwear
• KarstadtQuelle returns to solvency
• Accessories to die for
• Valentino sees 2005 profits rise
• Footlocker will be back on track
• China to appeal EU shoe tariffs
• Web loses millions in sales due to slow processing
• Good start for HoF
• Next predicts bleak future
• Former Asda ceo launches buyout fund
• Profits sparkle at Bulgari
• Deputy PM approves South London shopping centre
• End of the skinny jean

Fashion News - March 2006 week 12

• Hugo Boss cautious after good news
• Hermès profits increase
• Forth & Towne in growth spurt
• Fashion disaster – a lesson in conventional cotton agriculture
• AngloMania to hit New York
• Monsoon no longer in share discussions
• Diddy suspends women's line
• Sales rise at Nike despite lagging in Europe
• Ted Baker sees international growth
• Bottega Veneta goes for gold
• Speedo goes online
• Boss opens Sloane Square store
• Jones Apparel possibly for sale
• Richemont sells Old England
• The power of fashion photographers
• Goodbye to a fashion icon
• Will Helmut be back?

Fashion News - March 2006 week 11

• Garrard and Asprey split up
• Adidas extends McCartney contract
• Body Shop sold to L'Oréal
• Vuitton opens stand-alone ready-to-wear shop
• Asprey investors pay dividend for luxury jeweller
• Harrods appoints new Managing Director
• Liz Claiborne launches Lucky Brand Jeans with own stores
• Ebay the new charity shop
• Asprey & Garrard persists
• Bulgari opens biggest store in Tokyo
• Fashion House licenses Mizrahi footwear
• Hobbs appoints new directors
• Gucci foresees promising 2006
• Burberry pulls Chinese fur from collection
• Prada sells Helmut Lang
• Tariffs imposed on Chinese imports
• From catwalk to High Street
• No bid for House of Fraser
• Korean counterfeiters prefer Chanel
• Rachel Weisz new face of Burberry
• True Religion sales soar
• Inflation scares consumers
• UK retail sales rise in February
• Golf sponsorship Ralph Lauren
• M&S signs Pundits for Menswear Campaign
• Major disappointment for French Connection
• Wal-Mart expands fashion line
• Burberry fragrance sees growth
• Asda to take on 7,000 new staff
• M&S recovers
• Possible strike at Harrods
• Office launches new footwear concept
• Clockwork Orange increases selling space
• Seventies for Loewe
• B Store on Savile Row

Fashion News - March 2006 week 10

• Gucci Group boosts PPR profit
• Umbro expects a strong year
• Tumi turns to India
• Ralph Lauren partners with Wimbledon
• Sean John adds younger line
• Shopper numbers down due to weather
• Brand jeans win case against counterfeiter
• Adams wins Boots contract
• Diesel ad considered too lewd
• Wal-Mart launches World Cup campaign
• John Lewis outperforms market
• Summer edition Who's Next cancelled
• Mean Girl faces off for Vuitton
• Fashion according to Posh
• Gucci great for disco
• Fashion goths
• Pirate Chic
• New CEO for Celine?
• Inditex appoints new CFO
• February retail sales rise
• Gerry Weber to expand standalone stores
• US considering separate textile discussions with China
• Valentino goes graphic
• Gaultier cracks the whip at Hermes
• LVMH goes for growth
• Shopper unaware for full online potential
• M&S Supplier to foot ad campaign
• Furla rolls out US stores
• Escada Q1 profits rise
• Matalan values at £903m in bid prospect
• Icelandic investors acquire Woolworths stake
• Exhibitors air grievances about LFW
• H&M expands men's range
• Personalise your YSL bag
• Fashion at Next
• Harrods open Louis Vuitton concession
• Pierre Hardy is first call for shoes

Fashion News - February/March 2006 week 9

• Liz Claiborne Q4 profit drop
• Retail sales below average
• Adidas rise in 2005 profits
• Matalan optimistic in tough times
• Itochu acquires Antichi Pelletieri
• Mulberry goes state-side
• River Island tycoon turns 80
• Apex bidding for House of Fraser
• Stella McCartney in art battle
• Smart fashion for smart women
• Amazon buys Shopbop
• Ralph Lauren chooses Luxottica
• Jordache acquires Earl Jean
• Balenciaga turns a profit
• Keen gains ground on European soil
• Kate Moss celebrates Burberry's 150th birthday
• Galliano in license deal with SIL
• Shoppers returning to high street with caution
• Possible Ford deal with Zegna
• GUS to demerge business this year
• Inditex in Japanese expansion
• House of Fraser in bid
• Holiday bling
• Laura Ashley sees sales rise

Fashion News - February 2006 week 8

• Big plans for Jil Sander
• Gap sales slump continues
• Miu Miu to show in Paris
• Brazil could be major textile market
• Art is the new fashion
• Wal-Mart beats Q4 estimates
• Armani and Gucci most desirable brands
• Prada not shy about fur
• Cavalli in stripes?
• Hugo Boss opens first Orange store
• China raises stake in Italy
• New hue for Ferragamo
• M&S and Next sign up for Lincolnshire development
• Federated in large-scale swap
• Christian Dior opens in India
• British Fashion Council may separate from BCIA
• Harvey Nicols to revamp menswear
• Kate Moss most stylish in the land
• Giorgio Armani kicks of Milan Fashion Week
• JC Penney profits surge
• Green plans accessories chain
• Wal-Mart profit may rise on discounts
• H&M goes Hollywood
• Capo goes into administration
• Beaumanoir continues recruitment
• Supermarkets take over high street
• Average working week is 32.1 hours
• London Fashion Week parties
• Are you seated front-row?
• Gharani Strok

Fashion News - February 2006 week 7

• Online retail challenges traditional retailers
• Paul Smith opts for the masculine
• Wintour is here
• January worst sales period for retailers
• Sports World acquires Gilesports
• Guess profits soar in 2005
• Target growth surge
• Allegra Hicks on true form
• Nike sues Adidas-Salomon
• Valentines shoppers good for high street
• Peta attacks Julien MacDonald
• Salute to Ann-Sophie Back
• Topman and Fashion East present London menswear
• 43 place to be during London Fashion Week
• Fashion goes dancing
• Margin London
• LFW off-schedule shows published
• Gap International president quits
• Sale of fake goods may reach $2 trillion
• Voucher collapse cost retailers £60m
• Uniqlo wants more fashion
• Demand for Puma fashion products rises
• Liz Claiborne to cut jobs

Fashion News - February 2006 week 6

• No sweat for Esprit Sports
• Moss Bros maintains positive outlook
• Pret à Porter attracts more French buyers
• Wolford records sales rise
• Hilfiger wholesale decline causes profit drop
• Hermès posts strong 2005 results
• Internet a threat to luxury brands?
• Jerry Osei-Tutu has launched his collection.
• Well known brands discover Pebblestone Fashion!
• CPD posts 5% rise
• Buyout rumours surround Matalan
• Baugur builds stake in Woolworths
• Polo earnings soar
• Geox enjoys success in Spain
• New York Fashion Week
• Chain reaction
• Not so kooky Kate
• Paul Smith sells company stake
• Harvey Nichols slated for International expansion
• Pret à Porter Paris focuses on international growth
• Lingerie is booming business in Paris
• Christmas sales versus January blues
• PPR considering US acquisitions
• Sara Lee records rise in income
• BHS not ready for chip & pin
• Asda to open Living Stores
• Second hand chic?
• Designer babies
• Liberty to build hotel
• Vivienne Westwood

Fashion News - January/February 2006 week 5

• Luxottica has reason to celebrate
• 20th Modefabriek Better Than Ever
• Tod's revenues rise
• Frida Giannini alone at the top
• Reebok CEO steps aside
• M+FG re-enters childrenswear market
• Stella McCartney launches accessories line
• M Missoni to open own stores
• Hilfiger opens four Indian outlets
• Lotte in retail's largest IPO
• H&M scores in the UK
• Sunday shopping laws retain popularity
• B&B visitors up
• Nautica to relaunch in England
• Sock Shop goes into administration
• Burberry Prorsum Milan show of the week
• Ethical clothes back in fashion
• Debenhams flotation to go ahead

Fashion News - January 2006 week 4

• Polo Ralph Lauren buys back its jeans license
• Galliano in Dior revolution
• On-line retailing report to identify rise of e-commerce
• Sainsbury's price cuts pay off
• Levi's to re-introduce Engineered Jeans
• UK Independents saved by the width of their jeans
• Brunotti opens office for UK and Ireland
• H&M profit below expectations
• Jimmy Choo goes East
• Bread & Butter Barcelona excels
• Fast Retailing contemplating UK alliance
• John Lewis voted best department store
• Tenson chooses Wellcreative for re-positioning
• Nike CEO quits, replaced by Parker
• TJ Hughes first eBay department store
• Shop workers prefer Sundays off
• Ebay reports rise in quarter profits
• LVMH records strong 2005
• Ecco appoints UK MD
• Fourth Italian outlet for McArthurGlen
• Kurz quits Seven For All Mankind
• Debenhams looks at expansion
• Government saving advice affects high street spending
• Conservative party appoints Next clothing boss
• Matalan shareholders express concern
• Luxury ranges at Lulu Guinness
• A dash of casual at Hardy Amies
• Alexander McQueen launches affordable line
• Kennedy's to star in Gant ads
• Malandrino opens in Paris
• Not so vintage Chanel
• Helmut Lang – end of an era
• Nicole Ritchie in new Jimmy Choo ads

Fashion News - January 2006 week 3

• Gap's first franchise deal in Asia
• London Retail Business Show
• Luxury brands lose billions to Japanese fakes
• Matalan loses its chief executive
• Debenhams might return to stock market
• Ted Baker sees sales rise
• Austin Reed sales improve, CC sales down
• Tesco's merry Christmas
• Levi's European president quits
• French Connection denies Russian rumour
• Body-what-trics?
• The Prada game
• Fashion goes white
• Project Catwalk on Sky
• Burberry gets Weisz
• Milanese theatrics
• Brantano 2005 turnover increase
• JD Sports reports sales rise
• China's Trust-mart up for sale
• Gap to focus on UK and Europe
• UK buyers missing at Pitti
• Fendi does film
• Marc Jacobs to open in London
• London sales higher during Christmas trading
• New Generation Sponsorship
• ASOS back online
• Theo Fennell considers new bids
• Mothercare sees sales rise
• Liberty reports encouraging results
• Monsoon records H1 profit drop

Fashion News - January 2006 week 2

• Mixed messages from Burberry
• Levi's launches iPod jeans
• Peacock reports sales rise
• John Laing cashmere requests receivership
• Chanel accused of counterfeiting
• High street loses plus-size market share
• Miu Miu to show in Paris?
• Matalan Christmas sales down
• French retailers angry over sales proposal
• John Lewis sees sales rise
• Philip Treacy designs for Umbro
• Siena Miller new face of Pepe Jeans
• Hugo Boss to discontinue Baldessarini
• Arcadia Group to increase pensions
• British retailer rumoured for bankruptcy
• Office to post profits
• Christmas sales figures not so gloomy
• M&S enjoys fruits of Christmas
• JJB Sports gives profit warning
• Diesel on Bond Street

Fashion News - January 2006 week 1

• Philo quits Chloe
• Slimma reports sales drop
• Luxury brands win case against counterfeiter
• Ferragamo focuses on Middle East
• High street chain Kookai to close
• Next assuages high street fears
• Ireland struggles with counterfeits
• Hilfiger tempts executives with bonus pool
• US restrictions come into effect
• Superdrug expansion to 700 stores
• Bank holiday brings good cheer
• Scarlett Johansson new face of L'Oreal
• Reminiscing about last year's fashion
• Japanese passion for brands spurs acquisitions
• Soft focus for Gucci
• Adidas prospects up
• Amazon report record Christmas sales
• Next expected to show sales growth
• Stead & Simpson in management buyout
• More Zara stores open in Moscow
• Sales as good online as in-store
• Fast fashion continues to flourish
• Rise in post-Christmas shoppers
• Men shouldn't sparkle
• Did you receive your gift?
• Wal-Mart ordered to compensate staff
• Hilfiger bought by British investors

Fashion News - December 2005 week 51

• Warnaco buys Calvin Klein licenses
• Nike focuses on emerging markets
• Sara Lee announces stock delistings
• A.Testoni names new CEO
• Wal-Mart cuts costs at Seiyu
• Staff changes at Prada
• French Connection keeps logo
• Actif appoints new non-executive director
• Escada reports profit rise
• Manolo alligators most expensive shoes
• Jacoby to sell Bogner
• Giving up the Ghost
• Discounts to tempt shoppers
• IC Companys acquisition in production Turkey
• Levi's rocks the party
• Hugo Boss denies acquisition Valentino
• Josheph Ettedgui quits own label
• Tod's offers the whole picture
• Higher demand for retail property
• Christmas consumption on the rise
• Shoe shortage
• Allders may be back in business

Fashion News - December 2005 week 50

• Profits rise for Zara
• Less fraud in online transactions
• Offers expected for Tommy Hilfiger
• M&S win court case
• Reiss to work with Anna Lou
• Topman in search of flagship
• Jaeger to refresh London presence
• Retailers must urgently update payment systems
• Armani online
• Profits slide at House of Fraser
• Gisele in new Louis Vuitton campaign

Fashion News - December 2005 week 49

• Limit on foreign investments in Japan
• The future of cashmere
• Sears lashes out at sceptics
• Villa Moda to open in London
• Bluefly announces sales increase
• Versace focuses on the US
• Debenhams to refresh lingerie department
• Ferragamo expands French business
• Esprit employs Geac to grow business
• What a year for Kate
• Juice Couture open Selfridges shop
• Log onto Stylebible
• Versace to focus on accessories
• November sales better than expected
• Retailers may sue closing shopping centre
• Kim Basinger in new Miu Miu campaign
• Chinese fashion to be big business
• Gap reports continued sales decrease
• Luxury brands support Harrods
• Littlewoods appoints head mature brands
• CBI predicts heavy sales slowdown
• Sexy dressing not good for the workplace
• Donatella Versace in Breast Cancer campaign
• Selma Blair new face of Chanel
• Hats on
• McCartney praises J. Crew's anti-fur stance
• King of Carnaby
• Hardy Amies back on form

Fashion News - December 2005 week 48

• Prada boss criticizes analysts
• Reserved spending for Christmas shoppers
• ASOS reports first half loss
• Chinese exports rise for Europe
• Lifestyle Sports bought by Stafford Holdings
• Prada for H&M?
• Giorgio Armani to expand cosmetics
• Johns Lewis CFO dies
• Loewe names new executive president
• Stephen Jones celebrates 25 years of millinery
• Madonna mania continues
• Byblos opens Art Hotel
• Milan goes back to longer show schedule
• Pinault ordered to pay 190m in legal battle
• Skinny jeans spark weight loss frenzy
• Sales rise for Selfridges
• Debenhams to consider flotation
• Esprit increases garment sourcing from India
• Littlewoods evening wear
• Tesco suffers weakening consumer confidence

Fashion News - November 2005 week 47

• John Lewis expects profitable Christmas
• Ultimo Bra to replace Rachel Hunter
• Juicy Couture continues expansion
• Marc Jacobs in London
• Strenesse fires two board members
• Jimmy Choo forges ahead
• Burberry bags good for profit
• Missoni opens boutique hotels
• Hugo Boss expects record sales
• European consumers are spending less
• Jaeger store receives £1m refurbishment
• Philo to leave Chloé?
• Paul Smith to open first US boutique
• Halle Berry new Versace model
• Brooks Brothers open first UK store
• Robert Cary-Williams dresses ballerinas
• High-end fashion gets auctioned
• Ozwald Boateng exhibition at the V&A
• Bailey wins top designer award
• Online shopping sees rise in consumer confidence
• Online shopping spark catalogue popularity
• Sunny days for C&C California
• Gap earnings fall
• Fortnum & Mason facing tough losses
• Harvey Nichols to open UK boutiques
• Fashion not embracing women's figures
• Matalan mandatory squeeze on suppliers
• Stella part II
• Caroline Charles to show at LFW
• M&S uses celebs to launch store card

Fashion News - November 2005 week 46

• Intersélection attracts more visitors
• Sport back in menswear
• New Look opens European trial stores
• Brantano achieves operating profit
• Asda reports flat sales
• Marchpole takes a hit
• Nike appoints Exeter president
• Green predicts Bhs profit drop
• Shoplifting more than a ‘nuisance'
• Burberry revenue up 3 per cent
• Debenhams breaks £2bn sales barrier
• Preference for online Christmas shopping
• London to improve for shoppers
• Target cautious while Q3 growth soars
• Benetton Q3 profits drop
• True Religion sees sales grow
• Valentino Fashion Group Q3 results
• Tod's reports revenues and profits growth
• The Pope wears Prada
• Kate Moss still the face of Burberry

Fashion News - November 2005 week 45

• Stella on eBay
• Microzine opens second store
• Penhaligon meets Temperley
• M&S recovery is progressing
• New Look invests in anti-theft technology
• Hermes reports solid Q3 results
• Stella frenzy at H&M

Fashion News - November 2005 week 44

• PPR has high expectations from US
• McQueen adds another ready-to-wear collection
• Balenciaga at Tesco
• Alexander McQueen to launch diffusion denim range
• Gucci says goodbye to Sergio Rossi founder
• M&S reveals new ad campaign
• Retailers in need of confidence boost
• KarstadtQuelle turns Q3 profit
• Wal-Mart exec to be CEO of Seiyu
• Forbes Top Designers
• Designer doodles
• Beijing 's Silk Alley under attack
• Sales fall at Beales
• Madonna's gold handbag Green with envy
• Marc Jacobs supports Katrina victims
• Adidas forecasts sales rise
• Ferragamo sells Ungaro brand
• A bag for all seasons!
• M&S focus on landlord and tenant relations
• Ann Valerie Hash launches shoe collection
• Primark loses stock in warehouse fire
• London to receive 70m investment to restore glory
• M&S invests in Irish expansion
• Matalan refutes profit warning
• Primark suffers warehouse fire
• Timberland increase Q3 revenue
• Timberland open East London flagship