Gucci S/S 09 advertising campaign

Gucci CEO sees satisfactory Q1-report (Reuters)
“Fashion house Gucci has had a satisfactory trend in the first quarter.”

‘Project Runway’ Will Move to Lifetime (WSJ)
“Nearly a year of litigation between General Electric Co.’s NBC Universal and Weinstein Co. over “Project Runway” ended Wednesday with an agreement that allows Weinstein to move its popular reality-TV show to Lifetime Networks.”

Macy’s CEO got 2008 compensation of $14.82 million (AP)
“Macy’s Inc.’s Chief Executive and Chairman Terry Lundgren received compensation valued at $14.82 million in 2008, much of it in stock compensation, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures disclosed in a regulatory filing.”

Hermès to Open in the Hamptons (WWD)
The French luxury brand will take up temporary residence in a 2,000-square-foot space specialising in beach attire. (Subscription required)

Betsey Johnson at NY Fashion Week Feb 2008, courtesy of Associated Press

Betsey Johnson’s Survival Strategy (WSJ)
Instead of a runway show, Betsey Johnson will have a “smaller, friendlier, and more artistic” presentation in its showroom.

Don’t Tell Me To Go On Project Runway! (39th and Broadway)
Despite its popularity, Project Runway creates misconceptions about the fashion business.

2008: The Year in Trends (MEKAS)
Mekas takes a look at a number of trends that shaped Japan’s fashion market in 2008.

European Retailers Brace for Downturn (WWD)
In Europe, “retailers are facing one of the harshest retail seasons in recent memory.”