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Photographer says models are stupid and boring
BERLIN - Photographer Helmut Newton, famed for his portraits of beautiful naked women, said he had met far too many stupid models in his career.
Newton, 82, has courted controversy with his portrayals of sexual violence, sado-masochism and fetishism.
But the renown photographer told Germany's Stern magazine on Wednesday that working with beautiful women had often been boring and tiresome.
"Either they are so dumb that they can only sit there silently staring straight ahead with vacant looks on their faces, or they get on my nerves because they can't stop blabbering," said Newton, an Australian who lives in Berlin.
"And then there are those who believe they have to talk about important issues," he added. "Those are the worst of all."
Newton said he had become so bored that he had nothing to add to memoirs which tell the story of his life until 1982.
3/12
Grand Opening of
Shirley of
Hollywood Italy Showroom
National Corset Supply co. announces the Grand Opening of their
newest
European Showroom in Milan/Magenta Italy.
The latest collections from
Shirley of Hollywood, Intimate Attitudes
and Risque were premiered and
fun was had by all. In attendance
was the local mayor Sergio
Garavaglia, with Representative
Davide Amedeo Graziani, and Diarmuid
Foghlu (Distributors for
UK & Italy) (Above Left) and (above right)
are Representatives
Davide and Elizabeth with buyers & delegates
from the US
commerce office. Shirley of Hollywoods' Italy Showroom;
Shophollywood
Davide Amedeo Graziani, Viale Piemonte,
28 20013 Magenta
(MI) - Italia Tel: 02-9794470
Fax: 02-979712 web: www.shophollywood.it
email: info@shophollywood.it
12/14
Gap Continues Same-Store Sales Slide, Other Retailers Report Slow Septembers
The San Francisco-based retailer posted a decline in same-stores sales for September, its 30th running.
While the company's total sales for the five weeks ended October 5 rose six percent, to $1.3 billion, same-store sales fell two percent. By division, Gap International was the only unit that posted an increase in comparable store sales (three percent), Gap Domestic fell three percent, while Old Navy and Banana Republic fell two percent.
"Overall, the negative traffic trends and promotional retail environment experienced in August continued throughout September, which led to an increase in promotional activity," explained Chief Financial Officer Heidi Kunz in a company statement. "However, compared to last year, we sold less at markdown and had better markdown margins, resulting in a year-over-year improvement in total company margins."
In September 2001, the company's comparable store sales plummeted 17 percent.
Gap also warned that the recent West Coast port closures could negatively impact its fourth-quarter earnings. Some holiday merchandise will likely arrive in stores a few weeks late, putting a damper on the pivotal holiday selling season.
Many other retailers also suffered from a drop in consumer spending in September, as the possibility of war and continued recession are keeping Americans' credit cards firmly in their wallets.
Abercrombie & Fitch's same-store sales plummeted 10 percent, while American Eagle's comparable store sales dropped 8.1 percent.
Even discounters struggled in September. Wal-Mart posted same-store sales up 3.3 percent, below its four-to-six percent forecast. Rival Target's comparable sales were down 0.8 per cent, while JC Penney reported comparable sales down 3.1 percent, and Sears Roebuck's fell 5.9 percent.
There were exceptions, of course. Limited Brands posted same-stores sales up six percent in September, and Ann Taylor's comparable store sales rose 2.3 percent. Chico's was a particular standout, with same-store sales up a whopping 21.7 percent.
Based on the overall September results, however, many analysts are warning that the 2002 holiday season could be a repeat of last year's poor retail performance.
4/12
INTIMA America to launch in New York in cooperation with the Intimate Apparel Salons
Messe Frankfurt, Inc. and Exposition Associates
LLC. are
pleased to announce their cooperation in producing intimate apparel trade shows in New York City starting in 2003.
Carol Bigman, principal of Exposition Associates, has organized the successful “Intimate Apparel Salons” in New York City since 1990. Messe Frankfurt is an international producer of trade shows, including INTIMA shows held in the USA, Brazil and Japan.
The partners announced their intention to cooperate in the production of an international trade show in response to the
market’s desire for a consolidation of existing trade shows. In
making the announcement, Roland Bleinroth,
President of Messe Frankfurt, Inc. said: “We believe this cooperation will serve to create a truly international and cost-effective showcase in New York, while consolidating the number of industry events at the same time. We invite all other related show organizers to join the effort started by this merger as well as the co-location of a swimwear event.” Carol Bigman added: “The Intimate Apparel Salons have long dominated the New York marketplace. Now is the time to move into a strong partnership that will enable the shows to grow and reach a new level. We expect to see a
significant increase in domestic and international participation, pro-viding the industry a needed, cost-effective platform in New York.”
The Partners will cooperate in producing the three annual trade shows currently produced by Exposition Associates at the
Millennium Broadway 
Hotel and Conference Center. Each has
attracted more than 180 exhibitors from 10 countries in the past. The March and November editions will retain their current for-mat and location, while profiting from the operational and inter-national sales support of the new partner, Messe Frankfurt. The August show will be expanded and relocated to the North Pavil-ion of the Javits Convention Center. It will be co-branded with Messe Frankfurt‘s INTIMA America and the Intimate Apparel Salon logos. The new, larger event will feature on-the-floor fashion shows as well as a number of special events to be held in conjunction with the trade show. There will be an expanded swimwear section on the show floor with fashion shows show-casing that segment. International pavilions from several countries are expected at the show. The event specializing in
lingerie, swimwear, sleepwear and related accessories is expected to draw more than 225 exhibitors from 13 countries.
The next Intimate Apparel Salon will be held at the Millennium Hotel November 3 – 5, 2002. The first jointly produced Intimate Apparel Salon will be held March 2 - 4, 2003 at the same
location. The newly designed INTIMA America/Intimate Apparel Salon is scheduled for August 3 – 5, 2003 at the Javits Convention Center. The November edition of the Intimate Apparel Salon will be back at the Millennium Hotel, November 2 - 4, 2003.
For more show information, please contact:
Messe Frankfurt, Inc.
Attn: Katherine Truesdale 1600 Parkwood Circle, Suite 515
Atlanta, GA 30339 Tel: 770-984-8016 Fax: 770-984-8023
E-Mail: info@usa.messefrankfurt.com
Website: www.usa.messefrankfurt.com
or =
Exposition Associates, LLC. Attn.: Carol Bigman P.O. Box 5101, Brookfield,
CT 06804 Tel.: 203-740-2018
Fax: 203-740-8669 E-Mail: CBigman@aol.com
Website: www.intimateapparelsalon.com
Top Left: Julien Macdonald Womenswear Spring 2003
Collection. London, England 09/14/02
Top Right: A model wears
clothes by J Maskrey during her show at London Fashion Week September 16,
2002.
A
Political Disgrace.
Our V.P. Snubbed
Politics Alive & Well
Former President Clinton laughs with former Vice President Walter
Mondale and his wife Joan Mondale at the public memorial service Tuesday,
Oct. 29 2002 in Minneapolis for Sen. Paul Wellstone, his wife and the
three staff members who died Oct. 25, in a plane crash in Eveleth, Minn.
But the Wellstone Farewell Became a Political
Campaign.
The event that began as a poignant farewell to the late Senator Paul Wellstone Tuesday evening culminated in a furious series of partisan speeches.
The remembrances turned political when the first of four speakers to talk about Wellstone, campaign treasurer Rick Kahn, took the podium.
"We are going to win this election for Paul Wellstone."
Several times throughout his speech, Kahn begged the Democratic crowd to vote on November fifth to keep Wellstone's legacy alive.
Kahn even called on Republican senators in attendance to stand up in the election's final days and to urge others to keep Wellstone's dreams going forward.
Kahn told the crowd: "We can redeem the promise of his life if you win this election for Paul Wellstone."
Wellstone's family and friends exhorted supporters to help his ballot replacement to victory next week.
(All this on T.V.)
Initial reports had Vice President Dick Cheney attending.
But the Wellstone family asked the Vice President of the United States of
America to stay away,
in part out of concern that his presence might overshadow the event.
( EVENT?)
Some 100 members of Congress were expected to attend.
The crowd erupted with cheers as Walter Mondale entered
Williams Arena. Only former President Bill Clinton rivaled the applause
for Mondale.
Other Democratic luminaries who received large ovations included former
Vice President Al Gore, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, Massachusetts
Senator Edward Kennedy and the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Some critics pointed out that DFLers had agreed to a moratorium on
campaigning until after Tuesday night's service. Also, some said it
amounted to a more than three-hour-long free televised campaign ad
It was during Kahn's speech that Gov. Jesse Ventura and First Lady Terry
Ventura got up shaking their heads and walked out. Lott also walked out
during the service.
Scott Libin, news director at KSTP-TV, Channel 5, said the station was in
a difficult position and couldn't respectfully stop coverage in the middle
of the service when it went from "eulogy all the way to political pep
rally.
"Ask Andy"
Andy Weinstock has been in the fabric and textile business all his life, but
professionally since 1969.
"I love what I do, selling fabrics around the globe. I've met lots of interesting, creative, dynamic
folks; some have become dear friends. I love to help new businesses find the things they need to become successful. It works for everyone."
You can ask Andy questions about Fabrics at
Andy@mcpetesez.com
The "Ask Andy" Column is an opinion Column and may
not necessarily reflect the views of
McPete Sez
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