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Who’s who From January 2009, T iziano de Franco of TDF America will be in charge of all sales and representation for luxury French brand Empreinte in the USA. Tiziano has brought un paralleled success and upscale distribution in the USA and Canada for exlusive European brands Marie Jo, Primadonna, Girardi and Andrés Sardá. The new venture will TIZIANO utilize Tiziano’s experience and knowledge of the lingerie and swimwear industry to leDE FRANCO verage Empreinte as the premier brand for fuller busted women. Paul Fabrizio, Managing Director of Empreinte North America expressed his satisfaction with the new appointment and declared “This step was taken to ensure our valued customers can be offered the finest customer service and brand knowledge.” Tiziano de Franco appointed by Empreinte Maidenform appoints Karen M. Rose as Chairman of the Board Maidenform Brands announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Karen M. Rose as the Chairman of the Board effective as of January 5th, 2009. Ms. Rose, who succeeds Thomas J.W was formerly the Chief Finanard, cial Officer of the Clorox Company. She joined Clorox in 1978 and over the years occupied a number of management positions including Director of Finance, Household Products Company; Vice President and Treasurer; and Group Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and has been a director of Maidenform since January 2005. Ms. Rose has and will continue to serve as Chairman of Maidenform's Audit Committee as well as a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. Maurice S. Reznik, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are very pleased with Karen's appointment and acceptance as the new Chairman of Maidenform's board. We are confident that she will assist in carrying out the Company's mission to drive greater shareholder value and success and we are certain that she will make a major contribution to our future growth plans. I look forward to working even more closely with her in the future." Celebrating their 125th anniversary in 2009, Hanro USA have appointed Jan Snodgrass as President and CEO. Jan joined Hanro in 2007 as CEO responsible for operations and finance bringing his extensive experience in luxury and fashion brands to the organization. His previous positions include Finance Director at JOOP! and ComJAN mercial Finance Manager for Coco-Cola Germany Jan is based in the New Jersey of. SNODGRASS fice where he is working to not only maintain Hanro’s growth path in the USA but to tap into market potential with US retailers. New President and CEO at Hanro USA On 3rd September 2008 the Warnaco Group, Inc., a leading US apparel company ap, pointed Jay Dubiner to the position of Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary. Jay Dubiner will oversee the company’ worldwide legal matters in addition to s acting as Corporate Secretary reporting directly to Joe Gromek, President and Chief JAY DUBYNER Executive Officer of Warnaco. Joe Gromek commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Jay to our team. With his proven expertise in legal matters and industry experience, Jay will be an excellent addition to W arnaco’s dynamic organization.” Prior to joining W arnaco Jay Dubiner has provided executive legal counsel at Paul Hastings, Janofsky & W alker, LLP, Martha Steward Living Omnimedia, Inc and the Universal Music Group. Warnaco names Jay Dubiner as Senior Vice President 104

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of THE BEST OF INTIMA – 01/2009

Cover
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
SHOP SCOUTING WORLDWIDE - BOI’s selection from Asia to Europe
NEWER NOTABLES -Victoria’s Secret
- The Blue Corset
- Miss Lala’s Boudoir
- Harrods
- Secrets from Your Sister
- Ann Summers
BOI’S SURVEY - Weathering the storm
EXPERT - Trends to shine through economic gloom
RETAIL NEWS - Pull-In, Marlies Dekkers
FW 09/10 TRENDS - Baroque Allure
- Red Passion
- Light & Shadow
- Sweet Glamour
- Sensual Skin
TALENT - The Lake&Stars
LAUNCHING - Dietrich, Fiorucci Pin Up
- Lola Haze, Cosabella
- Parah, R Crescentini
VIEW FOR YOU
EVENT - Femmy Awards 2009, Seduction at FIT
EVENT - The 2008 Hug Awards
2008 BEST SHOP AWARDS
EXPO - Sonia Rykiel revealed
PORTRAIT - All about Jogê
- Frock Couture
THE GUEST - Elizabeth Hospodar
COVER STORY - Spotlight on Chantelle
BUSINESS NEWS
WHO’S WHO
EXCLUSIVE - Round Table
INTERVIEW - Curve takes it all
CALENDAR - Major trade fairs around the world
NETWORK EXPRESS - Network Dessous’ ten worldwide magazines
MARKET FOCUS - Russia: conquering the east
BEST SELLERS
FABRIC NEWS
FABRIC TRENDS

THE BEST OF INTIMA – 01/2009