Fashion’s First Aid Kit

Vanity Fair’s sunset cocktail party on the roof of Louis Vuitton?s Rodeo Drive boutique drew many of the starlets featured in the magazine?s Hollywood issue.

Burberry Ltd. has accused Ever Mode Inc. and Amelie Zhou, a principal of the New York-based business, of trademark infringement and dilution.

Retailers are struggling with what they describe as their toughest selling season, but they?re not throwing in the towel.

Firm seeks backers to fuel growth.

Since relaunching its retail business with the first Tommy Hilfiger women’s-only store on Bleecker Street, the designer has introduced other retail concepts.

Andrea Preiss worked with many photographers whose work she coveted, but the images remained elusive ? until technology intervened.

Coach ranks near top for performance.

Sales rise on bridal, high-end diamonds.

Though Nina Garcia serves as editor at large at Elle through season five of ?Project Runway,? she’s already getting started on her new duties at Marie Claire.

Moncler is expanding in chic ski resorts.

City bounces back for spring 2009.

The International Herald Tribune plans to host a party during Paris Fashion Week to honor Suzy Menkes’ two decades as fashion editor at the newspaper.

Ebel and Movado are continuing on their celebrity route for fall.

Since Deborah Lloyd joined Kate Spade as creative director and co-president a year ago speculation has abounded about the accessories brand diving into apparel.

Hayden-Harnett, the Brooklyn-based accessories brand, is launching footwear and swimwear for spring.

Sleepwear firm joins roster of lifestyle brands.

Founded in 2007, United Perfumes plans to build a distribution business in the U.K. and Europe focusing on a handful of independent beauty brands.

Rounding out its 60th anniversary celebrations, Longchamp plans to release an eponymous, 192-page coffee table tome this September.

Indian designer Manish Arora has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to create a limited edition color cosmetics collection.

Beirut couturier Elie Saab has opened his first address in the United Kingdom, a shop-in-shop on the eveningwear floor of Harrods.

Manufacturers are tightening their seat belts for a bumpy ride at next week?s spring market here.

Diesel turns 30 this year and big plans for the anniversary celebrations in October are in the works.

Innerwear designer cited by Retinitus Pigmentosa International Society.

Gap in the U.K. has teamed with Liberty fabrics to create a four-piece capsule collection of shirts and dresses for its high summer collection.

Adi Livneh, chief executive officer of Global-Wire Ltd., has been named CEO of Tefron Ltd., the Israel-based innerwear and activewear manufacturer.

Triumph International, based in Munich, has a 120-year love affair with intimate apparel.

Legwear sales are trending up, but the market is feeling the economic pinch from rising energy and materials costs.

Leveraging a 20 percent increase in its handbags division, footwear designer Rene Caovilla is investing in the category with an expanded, design team.

Inditex Group, owner of fast-fashion chain Zara, launched an accessories format this month with five simultaneous store openings.

Architect Zaha Hadid was commissioned by Brazilian footwear brand Melissa, known for its plastic shoes, to create limited edition styles from the synthetic.

WWD interviewed more than 30 business experts and industry leaders for their advice on how fashion companies can survive.

Charming eyelets and classic gingham checks give spring?s new lingerie a fresh girly appeal.

Actress Alicia Witt shows her musical side.

Will close New York sales office.

Tougher bonus targets fewer stock options.

Peter Som, creative director at Bill Blass, is still working with NexCen Brands Inc. to determine the best way to proceed with the spring 2009 collection.

Jane Gilmartin has joined Duckwall-ALCO Stores Inc. in the new post of executive vice president and chief operating officer.