BRIEFINGS.(American Eagle OPolo Ralph Lauren Corp.utfitters Inc., Jordache Enterprises Inc., Luxottica S.p.A., VF Corp.)(Company Profile)

Daily News Record, March, 2006

Christy Turlington isn't the only model in her family, now that husband Ed Burns is starring in the new spring Nautica campaign. Burns assumes the role initiated by actor Thomas Jane last year in the brand's ongoing "Navigate life" ads. The new campaign, conceived by Laird Partners and photographed by Peggy Sirota, will run in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, GQ, Sports Illustrated, Details and Men's Health, among other titles.

Jordache Enterprises and a group of private investors have acquired the Earl Jean brand from VF Corp. for an undisclosed sum. Earl Jean, founded in 1996, currently has annual sales of $13 million.

Luxottica Group SpA signed a 10-year licensing deal with Polo Ralph Lauren that is expected to generate an estimated $1.75...

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