Writedowns Drag Liz To $829 Million Loss, More Expected in ’09

Socials swoon as ex-president charms.

Lower expenses boosted fourth-quarter gains for Adidas, but the sporting goods maker warned sales and profits would decline this year.

After posting a fourth-quarter loss of $828.9M, Liz Claiborne expects further “meaningful” losses in ’09.

Japanese designer to unveil collaboration at his Paris show on Friday.

On Wednesday, industry stocks break two-day losing streak with 2.7 percent advance.

While other fashion firms are slimming down, Dallas fashion firm Sharon Young is growing.

Fashion Industry Gallery taps Corey Lynn Calter as its guest designer for fall market, March 12-14.

Three major properties will open phases this year in Dallas.

If the destination is Dallas, an Olafur Eliasson exhibit is showing this month and Wolfgang Puck has opened a new restaurant.

Dallas Market Center Apparel, Accessories and Total Home and Gift Show March 12-15, World Trade Center and Trade Mart.

The annual market in Dallas opens the doors on 1 million square feet of fashion and accessory exhibits.

Rules are changing for one of fashion’s biggest moneymakers: licensing.

L&T promotes, expands proprietary brand designed by Abboud.

A maestro of custom clothing, Domenico Spano will be honored with Saks Fifth Avenue’s Men’s Wear Icon Award.

Hartmarx ceo said those waiting to buy a brand or two may be disappointed.

How’s this for conceptual: Despite a grim economic climate, Martin Margiela’s freestanding stores and corners in Paris logged a 21 percent sales increase.

Major retailers who have recently generated the highest amounts of buzz from females ages 18-34.

Labor groups cite new study on workers illegally fired during union campaigns.

A Macy’s sponsored luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria helps fight heart disease.

Bauer Media’s newly relaunched Pop magazine named a starry editorial board last week, but the roles and players are still unclear.

Since recently signing Serena Williams as a spokeswoman, Mission Skincare also signs pro golfer Sergio Garcia as spokesman.

Helen of Troy acquires hair care brand Infusium 23 from Procter & Gamble for undisclosed sum.

Symrise reports its full-year 2008 net income decreased by 7 percent, while stating core business is ‘robust and stable.’

Officers of UNITE HERE accuse John Wilhelm of violating their freedom of speech.

Innerwear maker Maidenform net falls, but beats analysts’ projections.

The day’s gainers and losers.

TheOutnet to serve as online outlet.

European regulations could affect luxury firm’s ability to choose where and how their products are sold in the Internet age.

Colin Hanks enthuses about his Broadway debut in ’33 Variations.’

London may have gone after the Nineties, but runway soundtracks in Milan either quoted, referenced, remixed or covered songs from the Eighties.

Junior sportswear vendors should hold on tight. The upcoming back-to-school season is sure to be the bumpiest ride yet.

Fashionology has moved its tween fashion-craft-party concept online.

An inspiring crop of first-timers at Paris Fashion Week are rising to the challenge.

Christian Dior ramps up luxury quotient despite economic downturn.

Designers from John Galliano to Karl Lagerfeld gear up for the runways.

The Gansevoort Hotel Group is hoping that the weak economy will mean folks will want to escape even more.

“I’m a firm believer that there’s no success without excess,” says designer Roberto Cavalli.