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Volume 3 Issue 117

Nov 16, 2001

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Shanghai Tang Spring 2002 (Photo by Visko Hatfield)

Shanghai Tang Spring 2002
Backstage: Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Nov 8, 2001/ FW/ --- Setting out to create the quintessential global Chinese lifestyle by revitalizing Chinese designs, Shanghai Tang continues to modify its distinctive style by incorporating elegance, comfort and vitality. [more]

Cecilia Yau Spring 2002
Backstage: Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Nov 8, 2001/ FW/ --- Cecilia Yau's Spring 2002 collection leaned towards eveningwear. Featuring ruffles, embroidery and dressses drippeing with super-long fringe and Swarovski crystals, the designer definitely has a foothold on couture. [more]

Cecilia Yau Spring 2002 (Photo by Visko Hatfield)

Dorian Ho Spring 2002 (Photo by Visko Hatfield)

Dorian Ho Spring 2002
Backstage: Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Nov 8, 2001/ FW/ --- Dorian Ho favored sorbet pastels as his main color palette for Spring 2002. Fluid knit tops with butterfly and floral prints, beaded dresses in chiffon, satin and organza are the main fare of the collection. His lilac beaded dress that ended his collection was a show-stopper. [more]

Michael Hui Spring 2002
Backstage: Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Nov 8, 2001/ FW/ --- For Michael Hui, proportion and balance were key ingredients in his work. Modern, more structured dresses in satin and chiffon were often embellished with beads. [more]

Michael Hui Spring 2002 (Photo by Visko Hatfield)

Silvio Chan Spring 2002 (Photo by Visko Hatfield)

Silvio Chan Spring 2002
Backstage: Hong Kong Trade Development Concil
Nov 8, 2001/ FWD/ --- Silvio Chan opted for androgyny for his Spring 2002 collection, paying homage to eclectic street chic. The Silvio Chan woman will be wearing oversized pants and jackets made of masculine suiting next spring. Pieces are loose fitting but tailored. [more]

Spiegel Online Sales Continues To Grow

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Nov 8, 2001 /FW/ -- An updated website with zoom technology is giving Spiegel brisk business online. The e-commerce channel of Spiegel continued to grow in October, posting a sales increase of 47%. Last Septemeber, it posted a 7% increase in sales. [more]

Mall-Based Retailers Report Grim October Sales
Nov 8, 2001/ FWD/ --- While discount merchants like Target have fared quite well recently, October was a rough month for more expensive, mall-based retailers. [more]

LVMH's Pucci Unit Acquires 67% Stake in Casor
Nov 8, 2001/ FWD/ --- French luxury group LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s Emilio Pucci unit has acquired a 67 percent stake in the company that produces its ready-to-wear line, the Italian company Casor. [more]

Booming Business for Discount Retailers

Nov 8, 2001 /FW/ -- American consumers are spending like what the recent surveys say. The question is where are they spending their money? As October retail sales come in, the discount retailers seem to be getting the lion's share of disposable income. Walmart Stores reported sales of $16.616 billion, an increase of 14.6% compared $14.503 billion during the same period last year. [more]

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