Article: Takihyo banks on Fortune Cookies. (Takihyo Inc.'s joint venture with Fortune Cookies)

TAKIHYO BANKS ON FORTUNE COOKIES

For its first year of business, Fortune Cookies was an intriguing name attached to a not-so-intriguing line of weekend wear. Now, thanks to a partnership with Takihyo, Inc., and a new design direction, it's not just the name that's attracting business.

"I see Fortune Cookies as having the potential of doing $100 million,' said Tomio Taki, chairman of Takihyo, which owns the Anne Klein Group and has holdings in Donna Karan, Issey Miyake and Kansai.

"Until now, all of my businesses have been designer oriented,' said Taki, "presenting certain limitations. Fortune Cookies is inexpensive and fun. It could really be ...

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