KANICHIWA: Overseas The Next Push for Retailers and Designers

With the US economy in a free fall the industry is looking to make up revenue for their off-line business on-line and overseas. Tory Burch and Richard Baker of Lord & Taylor are just a few of the industry insiders that think overseas expansion is in the near future.

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Lord & Taylor overseas

The Churn

Delphine Arnault-Gancia, formerly senior vice president of marketing at Dior, has been promoted to deputy managing director, a newly created position.

Serge Jureidini, formerly president of the Designer Fragrances Group at L'Oréal USA, has been named president of Lancôme U.S. Jureidini replaces Eric Lauzat, who has held the post since May 2005.

Teril Turner, formerly director of marketing at Henri Bendel, is now vice president of special events and public relations at Bergdorf Goodman.

Katherine Armenta, formerly bookings editor at Vogue, has joined NathanEgan Interiors design firm.

Valerie Boster, formerly market editor at Vogue, is now bookings editor.

Devon Schuster, formerly a fashion assistant at Vogue, has been promoted to associate market editor.

Meirav Devash, formerly articles editor at Allure, is now deputy editor at In Style Specials.

Anthony Cuthberston, formerly creative director of Burlington's new fashion line, joined René Lezard overseeing the men's and women's collections in the same capacity.

Elizabeth Spiers, launch editor of Gawker.com, has joined Fortune as a contributing writer.

Kate Bolick, formerly features editor at Domino, has been promoted to executive editor.

Geri Schachner, formerly vice president of global communications at Estée Lauder Inc., has been promoted to senior VP of global communications.

Lori Tesoro has been named director of public relations at Kate Spade.

Ellen Asmodeo, formerly publisher of Travel + Leisure, is now at The Wall Street Journal's WSJ in the same capacity.

Karlie Kayser has been named communications associate for the Food Network program Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade. She was formerly event coordinator at Seventh House PR.

Juliana Ribeiro, formerly a publicist at Teen Vogue, is now at Black Frame.

Alicia Pantano, formerly jewelry account executive at Krupp Group, has been promoted to jewelry account manager.

Fallon Nemirovsky, formerly public relations coordinator at John Hardy, is now a jewelry account executive at Krupp Group.

Factory PR adds Black Halo to its women's fashion group.

LORD AND TAYLOR RE-LAUNCHES ITS LEGENDARY ROSE

LORD AND TAYLOR RE-LAUNCHES ITS LEGENDARY ROSE TO THE DELIGHT OF MANY ARTISTS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT DESIGNS FOR NEXT SPRING'S VERSION APRIL 1-MAY 26

To the delight of many, Lord and Taylor, America's favorite store, has re-launched its iconic Rose, first introduced in the 1940s and now re-created and re-colored in "sunrise," the extraordinary mixture of yellow and orange the store has adopted as its own as it re-invents itself for the twenty-first century. The exuberant new Lord and Taylor Rose is showcased on shopping bags, boxes, gift cards and in-store visuals in all 47 Lord and Taylor stores in the Northeast, through Memorial Day. In Manhattan, stunning collages of the Rose are displayed in awnings and windows across the Fifth Avenue facade of the landmarked flagship store and wrap buses that carry New Yorkers and visitors to and from metro area locations.

And, in keeping with Lord and Taylor's tradition of supporting emerging talent, the store is conducting the first annual contest to re-create the Lord and Taylor Rose from submissions of original art work by artists from around the world. "We are planning to bring back the Lord and Taylor Rose each Spring, each time a different version created by a different artist," says Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer. Artists, graphic designers and photographers can get details and contest rules by visiting www.lordandtaylor.com/rosecontest. Registration and submissions will take place online through May 26. Industry experts will select 60 entries and their images posted on the website on June 9. The public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites, one vote per e-mail. The first round of the vote will close at midnight, June 22. Thirty top entries will be posted on the website, June 25, and the second round of voting will begin, ending at midnight, June 30. The winner will be announced on July 2. Besides having his or her Lord and Taylor Rose showcased in the store flagship's Fifth Avenue awnings and windows as well as in shopping bags, boxes, gift cards and in-store visuals in all Lord and Taylor stores next Spring, the winner will receive a $10,000 cash award and multiple mentions in national and international press.

The re-launch of the Rose is part of the Lord and Taylor rebranding campaign that has created an exciting buzz in the fashion industry since last Fall. The campaign, created by David Lipman, Chairman of LIPMAN, the leading branding and integrated advertising agency, aims to modernize the store's image, showcasing the results of Elfers' much talked about commitment to upgrading merchandise assortments, in-store services and amenities and brand packaging while upholding Lord and Taylor's 182 year history.

Lord & Taylor Spring Ad Campaign

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