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WWD 06/19/2012

WWD 06/19/2012

Michael Francis Exits Key Role at Penney’s


Michael Francis, J.C. Penney Co. Inc.’s president and flashy image maker, has abruptly left the company.

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Dsquared2 Resort 2013

With a hard-hitting Nineties influence, citing Linda Evangelista as muse, Dean and Dan Caten showed all sorts of leather.
— Jun 19, 2012

W Magazine Launching Digital Photography Network

Contributors such as Candice Lake, Craig Arend, Adam Katz Sinding and Phill Taylor will have the ability to upload new images daily.
— Jun 19, 2012

Maje Taps Alexa Chung for Fall

The British television presenter is the face of the brand's next advertising campaign, which was photographed by Glen Luchford.
— Jun 19, 2012

Kenneth Cole Honored at Independent Handbag Designer Awards

The designer accepted the Iconoclast Award at the InStyle Magazine and Handbag Designer 101-hosted event.
— Jun 19, 2012

Rebecca Minkoff Hits the East End

The designer, known for her casual chic designs, will open a pop-up shop at the Solé East Resort in Montauk, N.Y., for the summer.
— Jun 19, 2012

British Fashion Council Names NextGen Sponsorship Winners

The initiative awards designers with support to show their collections in runway shows, presentations and static exhibitions during London Fashion Week.
— Jun 19, 2012

Emilio Pucci Expanding in Hong Kong

The label's new 1,296-square-foot boutique is located at Ocean Centre in Harbour City.
— Jun 19, 2012

Tory Burch Resets With App, Revised Blog

The brand will unveil a redesign of its Tory Blog and introduce its first Tory Daily iPad and iPhone app today.
— Jun 19, 2012

Berlin Scene: Play It Out

Places to eat, drink, shop and gallery-hop between shows.
— Jun 19, 2012

Berlin Preview: Seven Hip New Retailers

The city is experiencing a new wave of independent retailing, featuring a creative mix of multibrand, mixed-genre and personalized concepts.
— Jun 19, 2012

Elie Tahari Taps Ingo Wilts as Creative Director

Wilts was, until last week, senior vice president and creative director of Kenneth Cole Productions.
— Jun 19, 2012

Justin Bieber Launches Girlfriend

The pop star's second fragrance debuted at Macy's and a host of other retailers on Monday, joining Someday in his budding scent empire.
— Jun 19, 2012

Jeffry Aronsson Takes Helm at Ralph Rucci Firm

He was said to have been brought in to conduct a ceo search, but designer Ralph Rucci then asked him to take the post.
— Jun 19, 2012

Berlin Preview: Ones to Watch

A few fresh faces to look for during Berlin Fashion Week.
— Jun 19, 2012

WWD Berlin Preview: Show Calendar

Following are the runway and trade show schedules for Berlin Fashion Week.
— Jun 19, 2012

Ideeli Moving Into the New York Times Building

The five-year-old online retailer will relocate its headquarters to take over the 45th floor of 620 Eighth Avenue by the end of August.
— Jun 19, 2012

Royals Attend Order of the Garter Ceremony

On Monday the Duchess of Cambridge was out of her weekend wellies and back in her L.K. Bennett nude heels for yet another royal ritual.
— Jun 19, 2012

Berlin Preview: Shifting Landscape

New show venues as well as adjusting the approach to business in a difficult economy are hot topics heading into Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
— Jun 19, 2012

Nordstrom Promotes Tricia Smith to GMM for Women's

Her new title will be executive vice president and general merchandise manager of women's apparel.
— Jun 18, 2012

Fallon to Launch Dog Accessories

The line of grommeted leather dog collars and matching leashes will arrive at Barneys New York in November.
— Jun 18, 2012

U.S., EU Lean on China at WTO Forum

Michael Punke took China to task over the dominant role of government in trying to manage trade and its lavish outlay of subsidies.
— Jun 18, 2012

Carrefour CEO Sees 3-Year Turnaround

Georges Plassat gave his first public speech on Monday since taking over as chairman and chief executive officer of the company.
— Jun 18, 2012

Interview With Rick Genest, the Zombie Boy

The tattoo icon, and new spokesman for L'Oréal's Dermablend Professional line, spoke to WWD about what the future looks like when you're playing dead.
— Jun 18, 2012

Norma Kamali Resort 2013

It was a flurry of stripes, metallics and sparkle for the designer's latest collection, which included all her usual suspects.
— Jun 18, 2012

Jennifer Hudson Readies Line for QVC

The Oscar winner and former "American Idol" contestant is introducing a 14-item collection in September.
— Jun 18, 2012

Suitsupply Adding Two U.S. Stores

The Amsterdam-based men's wear retailer will open locations in Chicago and Georgetown this summer.
— Jun 18, 2012

Michael Francis Exits J.C. Penney

The development comes just eight months after the executive joined Penney's from Target Corp. and adds fuel to concerns over the retailer's daring reinvention.
— Jun 18, 2012

Narciso Rodriguez Resort 2013

"Easy" is how the designer summed up his resort lineup.
— Jun 18, 2012

AWI Sets Wake-up Call, Freshens Marketing Plan

The Australian wool industry is waking up from a long slumber after a decade of depressed supply and demand and a dirth of marketing activity.
— Jun 18, 2012

Richard Chai - Love Resort 2013

Richard Chai's Love collection captured a vibe that was part downtown cool, part athletic and part masculine-meets-feminine.
— Jun 18, 2012

Ralph Lauren Resort 2013

The lineup was based on the house standards of simplicity and elegance, with several major jolts of color.
— Jun 18, 2012

Louis Vuitton Suit Over 'Hangover II' Fake Dismissed

Calling the brand's allegations "not plausible" or "particularly compelling," New York federal judge Andrew Carter threw out the lawsuit.
— Jun 18, 2012

Antonio Marras Resort 2013

The designer said he "grafted two different worlds and cultures" by paying tribute to two design movements: Japonism and Memphis style.
— Jun 18, 2012

No. 21 Resort 2013

Alessandro Dell'Acqua demonstrated that iconic sportswear can have a superchic attitude - and look extremely feminine to boot.
— Jun 18, 2012

Lorena Sarbu Resort 2013

The designer experimented with laser-cut 3-D elements, beading and lace appliqués for resort.
— Jun 18, 2012

Versace Resort 2013

"Rockmantic" is the word Donatella Versace coined for her strong collection.
— Jun 18, 2012

Alexandre Birman Taps New Global President

Formerly president of the Americas at Sergio Rossi, Caden Stobart will report directly to the footwear brand's founder.
— Jun 18, 2012

Cartier Hosts Queen's Cup Polo Tournament

Celebrities and socialites gathered to watch Dubai and Ayala compete at the Guards Polo Club.
— Jun 18, 2012

Burberry Fetes London Men's Wear Collections

Christopher Bailey and Eddie Redmayne host a party at the brand's Knightsbridge Store.
— Jun 18, 2012

Greece Elections Fail to Inspire Investors

Sunday's win wasn't enough to overshadow brewing troubles in Spain and Italy, which face steep borrowing costs.
— Jun 18, 2012

Schiaparelli Names New Chief Executive Officer

As part of the storied brand's comeback, the company has appointed Camilla Schiavone to the top post.
— Jun 18, 2012

Cédric Charlier Resort 2013

Linear shapes, colorblocking and precise laser were key themes.
— Jun 12, 2012

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