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Nov 06 2008 11:00am EDT

Morning Hemlines: Hermes, Retail, Obama, Thakoon, Disney

Hermes said its third-quarter sales were up 4 percent, to about $620 million, but the rest of the year will be difficult. (WWD)

October retail sales reports were mostly below already low expectations. Wal-Mart was one exception. (WSJ)

Bob Green, executive vice-president of St. John, has been named Faconnable's North American president. (DNR)

Michelle Obama
will lead a new fashion era. (NY Daily News)

How Disney has b een getting into the design of upscale products, from jewelry to wedding dresses to handbags. (NY Times)

Nylon has a sneak peek at Thakoon's line for Target.


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