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Tech Launches Aimed at Boosting Consumer Shopping

WWD.com — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:30:00 EDT

All three are focused on improving the shopping experience via some form of pricing component.

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Modern Renaissance at 'Da Vinci's Demons'

WWD.com — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:29:00 EDT

Costume designer Annie Symons talks to WWD about her work for the Starz TV series, set in 15th-century Italy.

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Stars Align at Charles Finch Dinner

WWD.com — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:52:00 EDT

Robin Wright, Olga Kurylenko and Liv Tyler attended the event.

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WWD Week in Tweets: 05/18/2013

WWD.com — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

A snapshot of the most buzzed-about stories on WWD's Twitter feed, based on readers' clicks.

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Perrin Parties in New York

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:02:00 EDT

Sally and Michel Perrin of Perrin Paris, along with Hannah Bronfman, Maggie Betts and more, hosted an outdoor party to fete the launch of the brand.

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Images of the Week: 05/17/2013

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:22:00 EDT

A look back at the week's stories, as told in pictures.

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American Image Awards Pay Tribute to the Military

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT

The annual black-tie gala raised $1.3 million for the Wounded Warriors Project and honored Saks, New Balance, Rebecca Minkoff and The Jones Group’s Wes Card.

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Beauty Competition Added to Cosmoprof

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:07:00 EDT

Cosmoprof Las Vegas is adding a bit of competition to its trade show.

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The Party Hopping Begins at Cannes

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

Calvin Klein and Louis Vuitton were among those getting in on the action.

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Faces at the AAFA Image Awards

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:20:00 EDT

The annual event hosted a powerful crowd, including honorees Rebecca Minkoff and the Saks Fifth Avenue team.

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Nicola Formichetti to Be Featured in Zero Zero

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:39:00 EDT

The $350 art book is published annually by V Group.

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Honest by. Unveils Sixth Collaboration

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:14:00 EDT

Founded by designer Bruno Pieters, the fashion company aims to produce and sell fashions that are both sustainable and priced in a transparent way.

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Dom Pérignon Hosts Tasting of Latest Vintage

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:08:00 EDT

Richard Geoffroy, the brand's chef de cave, says 2004 was as good as it gets, for grapes.

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Prom Spending on the Rise

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:00 EDT

Helping to fuel growth are a wider selection of styles and an uptick in spending.

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Thieves Steal $1M in Chopard Jewels

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:16:00 EDT

The theft occurred on the second night of the Cannes film festival, according to police.

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Stage Store's Q1 Loss Expands

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:45:00 EDT

The department store lost $6.9 million, or 21 cents a diluted share in the quarter ended May 4.

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Lancôme Taps New President

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:00 EDT

Xavier Vey, a 15-year L’Oréal veteran, will succeed Serge Jureidini, who left in February to become president and chief executive officer of Arcade Marketing.

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Cambodian Factory Collapse Details Emerge

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:25:00 EDT

The official death toll has been reduced to two workers but it might rise. One of the deceased might have been under the age of 16.

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LVMH Readies Workshops for Visitors

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:24:00 EDT

The luxury group is opening its doors on June 15 and 16.

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European Stock Markets Edge Down

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:22:00 EDT

Among retail and luxury stocks that lost ground in mid-morning trading were Gemfields and Beiersdorf.

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