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Oct 21 2008 8:56am EDT

Morning Hemlines: Hilfiger, Banana Republic, Garrard, Coach

Tommy Hilfiger saw sales rise by 30.5 percent in the first half of the year, said the company's new owners, Apax Partners. (WWD)

Coach's earnings were down for the first quarter, because of the weak retail environment. (WWD)

Simon Kneen, former executive vice president of Retail Brand Alliance, unveils his first full collection for Banana Republic. He was named design and creative director in January. (WWD)

Marchesa's Georgina Chapman will design a collection for jeweler Garrard. (British Elle)


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