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This article reports that Joyce Boutique Holdings, after several failed attempts, will finally enter the Chinese market in February 2007 with a new concept store in Shanghai. Retailer Joyce Ma sees China as a long-term market, one that may not fully develop for another decade. And the signs of enormous potential are everywhere. Although the Chinese are contributing to the global economy, the growing domestic market for foreign goods is what is firing the imagination of luxury brand owners.

Reports that Vicky Ross, a fashion consultant for Hong Kong retailer Joyce Ma, has resigned from her post to start a venture in Japan. Partnership with American entrepreneur Skip Rosenblatt; Career achievements.

The article announces retirements at Joyce Boutique Holdings Ltd., including that of chief executive officer Joyce Ma, chairman Walter Ma, and president Adrienne Ma.

Fellow designers and industry heavyweights gathered to pay tribute to fashion designer Dries Van Noten at his farewell show. The event was attended by notable figures such as Thom Browne, Pierpaolo Piccioli, and Diane von Furstenberg. Van Noten, known for his craftsmanship and industry knowledge, was part of the influential Antwerp Six group of designers. Despite his departure from the fashion industry, Van Noten's brand will continue under the ownership of Spanish fashion and fragrance group Puig. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the plan of Joyce Boutique Holdings to open a concept store in Shanghai, China in February 2007. It has its eyes on opening in Beijing and Chengdu. Joyce Boutique, which was founded by Joyce Ma in 1976, is credited with introducing designer fashion to Hong Kong, China including bringing Giorgio Armani and other major Italian labels to the region.

Reports that Bermuda-based Internet company Strategic Capital Group will acquire Joyce Boutique Holdings, a premier luxury retailer in Asia. Terms of the provisional agreement; Total shares of Hong Kong-based independent investor Elliott Yuen Wai-kuen in Joyce Boutique; Appointment of Joyce Ma as president.

The article reports on the clothing boutique opened by design company Joyce in Mainland China in February 2007. The opening of the store represents a salvo for multibrand stores, in a market where the monobrand concept dominates. The store on the second floor of Plaza 66 on Nanjing Lu opened with a ceremony attended by celebrities including Chinese actress Zhou Xun and designer Yohji Yamamoto.

The article offers news briefs on the international fashion industry. Designer Ralph Lauren will receive the 2007 American Fashion Legend Award from the Fashion Designers of America. Karl Lagerfeld has selected model and actress Milla Jovovich for the brand's fall-winter handbag and accessories campaign. Some of the celebrities who attended the party for Patrick Demarchelier in New York City are Michael Kors, Amy Astley and Rachel Zoe.

Reports that upscale retailer Joyce Boutique Holdings has unveiled a proposed $10 million 1-for-1 rights issue in a bid to raise cash. Pledge of Joyce Ma, head of the firm, and her immediate family; Impact of the pledge on existing shareholders; Performance of the company's shares in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; Development on the negotiation for the lease of its flagship Galleria World of Joyce.

This article deals with several brands of retail apparel highlighted in international fashion shows by fashion designers in Paris, France. Balenciaga was the most-praised label, with retailer Linda Dresner regards it as the richest collection in Paris. Other widely lauded lines included Lanvin, Rochas, Dries Van Noten, Yves Saint Laurent and Chloé, with newer names like Tao Comme des Garçons also earning accolades.

To update the menu, which is aninternational mix of Western, Chinese andother Asian cuisines, Gokson sent her chefsto work with celebrated chef Chase Kojima,a San Franciscan now based in Sydney whopreviously led kitchens all over the world forNobu. Kojima developed some new dishesthat have been added to Sevva's menu,including a flame-grilled scampi with microcress salad, and wagyu tenderloin withsmoked eel juice. Longtime favorites include Thai-inspiredminced chicken; lobster crepe;Shanghainese wontons; garoupa with ricevermicelli; and a selection of dosas fromSevva's spice kitchen. [Extracted from the article]

The article deals with the re-emergence of British designer John Galliano in the fashion scene of Paris, France via his fall 2007 collection. There are two events that stirred up the designer's imagination to its maximum potential, a three-week inspiration trip through Japan and the 60th anniversary of Dior. Emotion, an ever-rarer commodity on fashion runways, is something Galliano's fashion spectacles often evoke, the author claims.

The article offers views of different buyers in the fashion retail industry regarding the high sale in Paris, France. Cropped jackets, romantic blouses, skinny pants, small handbags and platform shoes were frequently cited as key items, while the most admired collections included Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Dries Van Noten and Stella McCartney. Buyers who gave their insights on the fashion week in Paris include Michael Fink, Stephanie Solomon and Jennifer Wheeler.

This section presents international news briefs related to the fashion industry as of August 2006. Giorgio Armani received an honorary doctorate from University of Arts London in England. Gap has signed Roland Mouret to create a collection of 10 dresses. Manolo Blahnik hosted the sit-down dinner at Petrus at the Berkeley Hotel.

The article features the city of Hong Kong in China. According to Louis Vuitton CEO and chairman Yves Carcelle, Hong Kong is similar to New York City. The China Club, Hutong and Yung Kee restaurants are some of the local favorites of for Chinese cuisine. The Mandarin Oriental hotel is one of the favorite destinations in the city.

The article reports that Browns, a fashion retail store in based in London, England, is celebrating its 35th year anniversary in 2006. It discusses the history of the company, which was founded by Sydney and Joan Burstein. It offers information on the sales of the company in 2004. It also cites the principles used by Joan in running the business and presents some information about Joan.

The article discusses the eulogies offered at the funeral for the late fashion designer Ottavio Missoni held in Gallarate, Italy.

The article presents information on the launch of the luxury retail store Joyce from designer Romeo Gigli in Hong Kong, China. The author looks at the fall collection, which went on sale on July 24, 2012, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Institute of Textiles and Clothing, and the private clothing label Joyce by Romeo Gigli.

The article profiles sculptor, author and jewelry designer Michele Oka Doner and offers information on her works. It mentions that her jewlery and sculptures always has a take on organic textures and shapes and manifests an eclectic mix. It states that she collects vintage fashion pieces from designers Oscar de la Renta, Jean Paul Gaultier and Yohji Yamamoto.

The article offers information on the new Dolce & Gabbana/Via Spiga 2 accessories-only store of the fashion designer Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan, Italy. The store carries not only the collections of Dolce & Gabbana, but also the lines of young, emerging designers. The brands on offer include Sophie Theallet, Elisa Palomino, and Fausto Puglisi. Gabbana says that they are challenging themselves with this project.

The article reports on the opening of Amma Holdings Ltd.'s Y's Mandarina Duck shop in Central's luxury mall, International Finance Centre (IFC) in Hong Kong, China. The store will showcase handbags and carries a full range of products from both the Y's Mandarina Duck and Mandarina Duck collections. According to Adrienne Ma, chief executive officer (CEO) of Amma, the 1,500-square-foot store will be open in September 2009.

The article provides updates related to fashion industry. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. plans to open a business expansion unit on the shopping triangles in Milan which is set to open in January 2009. Michele Norsa of Salvatore Ferragamo Italia SpA undermines the lack of confidence in the economic environment and says that the luxury house's initial public offering will depend on the performance of the market. Alber Elbaz designed his own limited edition pencil crayons called Supracolor by Alber.

The article reports on the return of Adrienne Ma to Hong Kong's retail scene as chief executive of her own company Amma Holdings. Amma is scheduled to open the city's first Y's Mandarina Duck store in Kowloon and a second shop at Central's IFC mall. Amma has two divisions, retail and consultancy. Ma shares that she enjoyed what she did at Joyce Boutique Holdings Ltd. but the world has changed and she needs to see how it is to do her own business.

The article announces that Jennifer Woo has been appointed at the Hong Kong-based retail conglomerate Lane Crawford Joyce Group.

A review is offered for two restaurants including Sevva and Zuma, located in Hong Kong, China.

The article discusses the strategy of fashion stores to open branches globally in 2007. Fashion designer Ralph Lauren has opened two stores in the Russian market in May. It is noted that Tokyo, Japan, was the epicenter of majority of the year's openings, featuring a towering retail emporium from Gucci and a retail expansion by Herms. Meanwhile, Saks Fifth Avenue opened its first store in Mexico in November.

The article deals with the successful 2007 fashion week held in Paris, France. After witnessing a powerful Milan offering, buyers said Paris lived up to its reputation as an epicenter of fashion and further buttressed the European season. Despite the strong euro, buyers voiced little concern that French fashion would price itself beyond their customers' budget. Retailers lauded the blend of inventiveness and commerciality from Stella McCartney, Rick Owens, Miu Miu and Alexander McQueen. Other favorites included John Galliano, Balmain and Junya Watanabe.

The article focuses on fashion designer Belinda Seper and her business venture in South Africa. Seper has built a fashion business that trades on the careful selection of merchandise from different labels. Belinda in South Africa is housed in a converted home on the main avenue of the suburb, Parkhurst. In setting up Belinda in South Africa, Seper was careful not to steal brands already being carried by other stores.

This article looks at the expansion plans of Valerie Hermann as CEO of Yves Saint Laurent in Paris, France. In her first interview since joining the Gucci Group-owned fashion house in March 2005, Hermann revealed plans to accelerate growth in leather goods, enter the costume jewelry category, add two new capsule clothing deliveries a year and broaden the price and range of key categories such as knitwear and leather goods in order to attract new customers.

Presents an update on fashion as of February 2005. Participation of model Chloë Sevigny in the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show; Celebrities present during a candlelit dinner organized in honor of set designer Dante Ferretti; Description of convertible Mini Cooper designed by Donatella Versace.

Presents views from several executives in the clothing industry regarding the Milan spring fashion season in Italy as of October 4, 2004. Joan Kaner, senior vice president and fashion director at Neiman Marcus; Sue Patneaude, executive vice president at Nordstrom; Kal Ruttenstein, senior vice president of fashion direction at Bloomingdale's. INSETS: Stepping into Spring;CULT CARGO.