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The latest Men's news from WWD.com.

• Fall '09 Men's Outerwear Trend: Coat of Arms
  In seasons past, designers presented outerwear with a sportswear sensibility, with puffy coats paramount.
• Gellers Memorial Date Set for May 28
  The memorial for Stan Gellers, former columnist and senior editor of DNR, will be held May 28 at The Rooftop Theater at Lord & Taylor.
• Loro Piana Posts 1.4 Percent Sales Rise
  Despite a grueling market for luxury goods, luxury brand Loro Piana managed to post sales growth in 2008.
• Juicy Couture Discontinues Dirty English
  Juicy Couture is winding down its men's business, Dirty English, and the last shipment will be for fall.
• DKNY Inks License For Men's Topcoats
  Donna Karan International has added a new name to its growing roster of DKNY licensees: George Weintraub & Sons.
• Hampshire Cutting Jobs, Expenses
  Hampshire Group is shedding 75 jobs, as deadline for takeover by NAF Holdings looms.
• Varvatos Teams With Island for Battle of Bands
  John Varvatos Enterprises has partnered with Island Records and Spin to create a rock band talent competition.
• Weatherproof Taps Tony Galvao
  Tony Galvao has been named executive vice president of sportswear for Weatherproof.
• Sean John Seeks 'Faces of the Future'
  Starting Wednesday, Sean John will kick off an online search, entitled The Faces of the Future.
• Neiman Marcus' Colby McWilliams to Retire
  Men's fashion director announces retirement after 37 years with upscale retailer.
• Bob Skinner Named CEO of Smart Apparel
  Former chairman and chief executive officer of Kellwood Co. Bob Skinner will helm the he U.S. subsidiary of Smart Apparel Group.
• Brief: Strumeier Promoted at Wicked Fashions
  David Strumeier has been promoted to senior vice president of sales for RS by Sheckler, WhiteTag and A.Prodigee, all brands produced by Wicked Fashions Inc.
• Nat Nast Names DeParis CEO
  Men's sportswear firm Nat Nast taps former Escada executive, Lawrence C. DeParis.
• C.P. Company Taps Faulds as New Designer
  Wallace Faulds, former Galliano men's wear design chief, is charged with taking Milan-based brand C.P. Company to next level.
• Fall Men's Fashion Trend: Street Smart
  The preppy look remains dominant in men?s streetwear but with a brand-new edge.
• Brief: Presidents Cup Int'l Team To Wear Greg Norman
  Players on The Presidents Cup International Team will be wearing Greg Norman Collection apparel during the tournament, slated for San Francisco in October.
• Brief: Majestic Opens in Boston
  Majestic Athletic has opened its first retail store across from Fenway Park in Boston.
• Blogs Fan the Flames for Streetwear
  Streetwear and sneaker blogs cause waves when covering everything from Kanye West's Air Yeezy shoes to the Kia Soul automobile.
• LIM Appoints Tim Ceci as Adjunct Professor
  Tim Ceci, director of the men's store at Barneys New York, has joined Laboratory Institute of Merchandising in the management department.
• Paul Smith Hosts Snappy San Francisco Party
  Yves B騡r, Susie Tompkins Buell and Derek Holbrook feted the opening of Paul Smith?s first San Francisco store.