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“HOLLYWOOD, Calif…/PRNewswire/ -- Frederick's of Hollywood is excited to announce the debut of a sexy new collection of swimwear, ‘Hollywood Sizzle Pool Party Swim.(TM)’ launching at stores in summer 2011…”

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- Let the sewing, stitching and snickering begin! The Emmy® Award nominated series, Project Runway, kicks off its eighth season with 17 talented designers - the most in series history - beginning Thursday, July 29, at 9pm ET/PT on Lifetime Television. In the show's expanded 90-minute format, the new crop of designers will encounter host Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn and judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia and top-name guest designer and celebrity judges, including actress Selma Blair for the premiere episode, as they face inventive challenges, unexpected eliminations and other surprises along the way. Filmed on location in New York, each episode of the eighth season will feature more couture creations and fashion flubs as the designers attempt to make the cut to show at New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center…”

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“Inspired by her travels to Monaco, designer Lorena Sarbu infuses her resort collection with luxe embellishments, vibrant hues and sumptuous, textured patterns done in the finest European fabrics. ‘For resort, I took inspiration from the rich colors of Monaco and the beautiful, lush landscape,’ Lorena says. Lorena’s passion for texture and attention to detail is seen throughout the collection, giving each piece an extra-special couture feel. Lorena’s velvet floral-print gown is complimented with a Swarovski broach at the waist; her circular-beaded statement dress is finished with a playful red feather hem. Fuchsia bow sashes, intricate laces and romantic flutter sleeves are flirty and feminine, while dazzling jeweled necklines and hammered gold belts add a touch of drama. Lorena completes her silhouettes with exquisite boleros accented with ostrich feathers, leather flowers and beading. Geometric details are incorporated into the collection, from a triangular crystal-studded trench to dresses adorned with bright, sequined shapes; a special, geometric embroidered lace gives gowns an extra unique touch. ‘I love this lace because it has an architectural feel and reminds me of the opulent hotels and architecture in Monaco,’ Lorena says…

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“AMSTERDAM…/PRNewswire/ -- The Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is wholly owned by Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, announced today the opening of its largest anchor store will take place in France in Fall 2010. Located at 65 Avenue des Champs Elysees in Paris, the impressive 835 m2 flagship store will join an exclusive mix of upscale retailers on one of Europe's most renowned shopping avenues…”

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“PARIS…/PRNewswire/ -- Chloe hosted a cocktail party at Apicius, the renowned Parisian restaurant, for the launch of its new women's fragrance 'Love, Chloe'. Ralph Toledano, CEO of Chloe, and Michele Scannavini, President of Coty Prestige, welcomed 200 guests, celebrities and journalists from all over the world, for an exclusive event entertained by DJ and music producer Seb Chew. Raquel Zimmermann, the muse of the 'Love, Chloe' fragrance, made a glamorous arrival in a vintage Mercedes Cabriolet…The 'Love, Chloe' fragrance, was created by Hannah Macgibbon for the Chloe woman: radiant, generous, feminine, understated chic.”  

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Victoria's Secret Beauty has another winner. Love Rocks, the newest fragrance in Victoria's Secret's Sexy Little Things collection, picked up a prestigious FiFi Award -- considered the fragrance industry's top honor. Love Rocks won in the Women's Private Label Direct Sell category, proving that this pretty-punk favorite really does rock. Last year, the collection's NOIR Eau de Parfum won a FiFi Fragrance of the Year award in the same category…Launched in January 2010, Love Rocks is equal parts hopeless romantic and untamed rebel, the fragrance is a blend of vivid plum, hypnotic violet and sensual vanilla. Actress and real-life rocker Taylor Momsen, who helped launch the fragrance, embodies its tough-luxe attitude. With its red and black edgy packaging, Love Rocks is the first fragrance to inspire an outfit worn in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show….”

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“Sure to be one of the most-talked-about and controversial books of the year, The Last Living Slut: Born in Iran , Bred Backstage (June 1, 2010, Igniter Literary Group—HarperCollins Publishers) is certain to become rock and roll’s version of The Satanic Verses. The book is the shocking yet surprisingly-moving memoir of Roxana Shirazi who fled the Iranian revolution and found salvation in the deliriously sexy life of a rock groupie.  The book is a collection of the extreme backstage stories; and a red-knuckled tale of jilted love and brutal revenge. Roxana believed the rock and roll myth, and when she couldn’t find anyone who lived it, she embodied it herself. She wasn’t a groupie who became a victim, but rather a feminist who made rock bands her victims - a feminist who pushed rockers to extremes that made even the most notorious stars uncomfortable…” 

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“DUBAI…/PRNewswire/ -- Boutique 1.com, the ultimate luxury online store is the only place to carry Elie Saab online…From his debut collection in 1997, to the latest AW10, Elie Saab has sustained a focus on accentuating and celebrating the female figure. SS10 collection is currently available online at boutique1.com; beautiful full-length gowns, perfect asymmetric, embellished party dresses and to-die-for accessories. Autumn/Winter 2010 saw Elie Saab move away from this season's feminine tulle and lady-like embellishments, focusing on a far more structured collection. Hourglass figures were awash with lace and sheer fabrics. Body-con dresses and skirts accentuated the figure in predominately black hues, with the occasional injection of deep burgundy and midnight blue. Elie Saab has dressed some of the most glamorous and prestigious women of our time, with creations that are often a fashion-forward favourite for the red carpet…”

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“LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for the summer wardrobe revamp, WESSEX, a new line from designer Judi Lambert, has launched. The line features versatile tops that come in fine, shirred, premium fabrications, and cuts range from sexy racerbacks to oversized V-neck shirts and one-shoulder tanks. The pieces, which feature tone-on-tone rhinestones, are perfect for layering under jackets or over a swimsuit for a statement look at the beach. The look is understated glitz - flirty, sassy and meant to be worn for day and night. Lambert, the creative force behind standout fashion lines Joystick and Karta, took her savvy know-how to an accessible new level with WESSEX by designing tops that are utterly wearable. The products are made in the USA and embody California cool…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. announced that it has signed an exclusive, multi-year international licensing agreement with Blue By Yoo to manufacture, distribute and market a new line of women's swimwear under the Frederick's of Hollywood® brand. Blue By Yoo plans to launch a limited edition line of the Frederick's of Hollywood® swimwear over Memorial Day weekend 2010. In addition to selling the women's swimwear line through Frederick's of Hollywood retail stores, catalog and website, Blue By Yoo will also distribute the product line to department stores, specialty retail chains, boutique stores, intimate apparel stores and resort outlets…”

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“LONDON…/PRNewswire/ -- Zinaida Likhacheva, a Ukrainian designer and artist, will present her original collection at the Style Show, the opening event of Oxford Fashion Week 2010…This is the first time that Oxford Fashion Week features a designer from Ukraine. Ms. Likhacheva will present her debut SUNLIGHT Collection, an artful synthesis of ETHNO and MODERN. The Sunlight Collection promises to be an outstanding experience: ethnic motifs, modern cuts, natural materials and colors, hand-made embroidery, and mystic geometric elements. What makes these cutting-edge designs stand out are their enigmatic SLAVIC SYMBOLS…The GEOMETRIC cut of the clothing adds mystery, rhythm and energy. The SUNLIGHT Collection is modern ethnic chic with an urban beat. The entire range, including dresses and skirts, draws together female energy and allows any woman wearing it to radiate warmth and light, and move in a harmonious symphony of COLOR, LINE and RHYTHM…The SUNLIGHT designs are a logical continuation of her work as an artist with decorative patterns, embroidery, painting on cloth and ceramics, decorative ironwork, and contemporary ethnic fashion. To develop the SUNLIGHT Collection, Ms. Likhacheva worked with the young designer and Slavic mythology expert Letitsia Kovaliova. Over 100 collections are being presented at Oxford Fashion Week, from established High Street brands to up-and-coming graduates of the London College of Fashion, from award-winning young photographers to famous names in the fashion press, from lingerie designs endorsed by royalty to high fashion endorsed by celebrities.”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Estée Lauder brand today announced that it has signed two of fashion’s brightest runway and editorial stars as new global faces of Estée Lauder. French model Constance Jablonski and Chinese model Liu Wen will join Estée Lauder’s roster of global beauties – Hilary Rhoda, Carolyn Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley and Gwyneth Paltrow – and debut in its global advertising campaigns beginning June 2010…Constance moved to New York from Lille, France in September 2008, and has since become one of the most coveted faces in fashion, walking a total of 62 shows in New York, Milan and Paris for the Autumn/Winter 2010 season including Derek Lam, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Dries Van Noten and shooting editorials with the world’s top fashion photographers, including Steven Meisel, David Sims, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, Mikael Jansson, Mario Sorrenti, Craig McDean and Patrick Demarchelier. Constance recently appeared on the cover of Chinese Vogue and in editorials in the American, British, French and Italian editions of Vogue. Liu Wen hails from Beijing, China, and is China’s brightest fashion star. First establishing her career with the Chinese editions of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, she broke onto the international stage in Paris on the Spring 2008 runways of Chanel and Jean Paul Gaultier. Since then, Liu Wen has become a fixture on the runways of New York, Milan and Paris, walking a total of 49 shows for the Autumn/Winter 2010 season including Rodarte, Derek Lam, Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Salvatore Ferragamo and Balenciaga and shooting editorials with the world’s top fashion photographers including Patrick Demarchelier, Mario Sorrenti, Terry Richardson and Dan Jackson. Liu Wen recently appeared on the cover of Chinese Vogue and in editorials for W as well as the French, Japanese and Chinese editions of Vogue.”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Brands Inc., the parent company of FusionBeauty® and CLEAN(TM), founded in 2003, today announced the formation of the new Fusion Brands Luxury Fragrance Division. The new division, headed by fragrance veteran Dana Kline, will develop, manufacture, distribute and market luxury fragrances…Prior to joining Fusion Brands Inc., Kline served as president of ICON Beauty, a sales and distribution company she built in 2008, overseeing sales marketing execution of Beyonce ‘Heat’, Nautica, Nautica Oceans, Kate Moss, Beckham, as well as the exclusive launch of the bebe fragrance brand in the U.S. Before that, she served as vice president of sales at Gary Farn ltd. in charge of all distribution for prestige fragrance houses Ferragamo, Annick Goutal, Lolita Lempicka, Etro, Herve Leger and Ungaro…”

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- Carmen Steffens  - www.CarmenSteffens.com -  is the shoe of choice for Victoria's secret model Kylie Bisutti, the winner of the Victoria's Secret Model Search…One of the most in-demand fashion exports to come from Brazil, Carmen Steffens exclusive handcrafted shoes and handbags are sold through over 167 Carmen Steffens stores worldwide and over 450 multi-brand boutiques. All handcrafted shoes, handbags and accessories deliver a level of exclusivity, beauty and unique Brazilian style which can be found in no other brand. The brand's U.S. flagship store is located in Los Angeles and serves as the go to brand for fabulous comfortable.”

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- Rihanna, in the midst of her 4th critically-acclaimed album release Rated R, a smash #1 single with ‘Rude Boy,’ and a highly anticipated upcoming international tour, has confirmed dates for her 2010 North American tour, Last Girl On Earth. The multi-platinum and Grammy award winning superstar, who recently broke a Billboard record with her current number one single ‘Rude Boy,’ becoming the only female artist of the past decade to have six #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, will be joined by rising star Ke$ha and female rapper Nicki Minaj, who will open all dates on the Live Nation produced tour. Tickets go on sale beginning April 9th at www.LiveNation.com...Set to launch her sold out spring European tour on April 16th in Antwerp, Belgium, before heading overseas Rihanna will perform on FOX's American Idol on Wednesday, April 7th. Rihanna's Last Girl On Earth tour will make 25 stops, at mix of top amphitheaters and arenas throughout North America this summer, beginning on July 2nd at the White River Amphitheater in Seattle through August 25th at the United Center in Chicago, with more dates to be announced soon. A dynamic performer renowned for her cutting-edge stage looks and designs, Rihanna's Last Girl on Earth promises to be a visual spectacle on a scale unlike anything she has accomplished in her already legendary career. Fan club members will have access to pre sale tickets beginning Wednesday, April 7th at 10:00 am local time. Citi® cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, April 7th at 12 noon local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.CitiPrivatePass.com.” 

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“IRVINE, Calif…/PRNewswire/ -- From playing a legendary Bond Girl to a 3D mythological Greek goddess to a Persian princess, actress Gemma Arterton shines on the big screen. With multiple movies roles and a packed schedule, she relies on time-efficient workouts on Power Plate machines to stay in shape and look and feel great…Power Plate® technology provides one of the most efficient, dynamic total-body workouts in less than 30 minutes utilizing scientifically-proven Advanced Vibration Technology(TM) that works up to 95 percent of muscle fibers while you exercise. Different poses such as a squat or plank are held on the machine's vibrating platform for up to 60 seconds at a time, activating multiple muscle groups simultaneously to stretch, tone or strengthen and target particular areas of the body. The result is a high-intensity exercise that increases strength, improves muscle tone and balance and helps reduce body fat…Used by elite athletes like Serena Williams, celebrities like Courteney Cox, Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank, and people from all walks of life, Power Plate® equipment benefits include: increased fitness, strength, muscle tone, flexibility, bone density and range of motion as well as improved blood circulation and lymphatic system activation…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Elizabeth Arden, Inc., a global prestige beauty products company, has entered into an exclusive long-term global licensing agreement with kate spade new york for the manufacture, distribution and marketing of kate spade new york fragrances. A debut fragrance is planned to launch in the fall of 2010…In 1993 kate spade new york started a revolution in the accessories market with sleek utilitarian handbags. Since then, the brand has grown to include clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes, apparel, eyewear, legwear, home, paper and now fragrance. In 2007, this iconic American brand was acquired by design powerhouse Liz Claiborne, Inc. Deborah Lloyd, formerly of Banana Republic and Burberry, took the helm as Creative Director and Co-President that same year, with an aim to broaden the product line while honoring kate spade new york's core values…”

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“SEATTLE…/PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Nordstrom is partnering with CFDA Swarovski Award-winning designer Phillip Lim on a limited-edition T-shirt that will be sold exclusively at Nordstrom for the month of May…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- MG ICON, the newly formed joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Madonna and Guy Oseary have announced their first designer accessories collection, MDG. MDG is a sunglass collection personally designed by Madonna together with the designer-duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The collaboration marks Madonna's first foray into the world of eyewear and is the first co-branded project Dolce and Gabbana have done in their career. The collection will showcase the MDG logo on styles and will be manufactured by Luxottica…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- The 2010 Lilith Tour officially announces dates, venues and artists for eight of the 36 North American cities the Live Nation produced summer festival will hit this summer. At the same time, Las Vegas, Cleveland and Kansas City* can now be revealed as the final three additions to the 36-city run. Tickets for initial shows will go on-sale to the general public beginning Saturday, March 27 via www.LilithFair.com and www.LiveNation.com... Full list of artists announced so far: A Fine Frenzy, Anjulie, Ann Atomic, Anya Marina, Ash Koley, The Bangles, Beth Orton, Brandi Carlile, Butterfly Boucher, Cat Power, Ceci Bastida, Chairlift, Chantal Kreviazuk, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae, Court Yard Hounds, Donna Delory, Elizaveta, Emmylou Harris, Erin McCarley, Erykah Badu, Frazey Ford, The Go-Go's, Gossip, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Heart, Ima, Indigo Girls, Ingrid Michaelson, Janelle Monae, Jennifer Knapp, Jesca Hoop, Jill Hennessy, Jill Scott, Julia Othmer, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Nash Katzenjammer, Kelly Clarkson, Ke$ha, La Roux, Lights, Lissie, Loretta Lynn, Lucy Schwartz, Marina & The Diamonds, Martina McBride, Mary J. Blige, Meaghan Smith, Melissa McClelland, Metric, Miranda Lambert, Miranda Lee Richards, Missy Higgins, Nikki Jean, Nneka, Norah Jones, Priscilla Renea, The Rescues, Rosie Thomas, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan, Serena Ryder, Sheryl Crow, Sia, Sugarland, Susan Justice, Suzanne Vega, Tara MacLean, Tegan and Sara, Toby Lightman, Vedera, Vita Chambers, The Submarines, The Weepies, Ximena Sarinana, Zee Avi…”

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/- Lady Gaga, one of the most exciting and innovative new artists in recent history, has announced her highly anticipated return to North America on the heels of her sold-out European tour. The 2010 North American leg of The Monster Ball Tour, presented by Virgin Mobile, will begin on June 28th at Montreal's Bell Centre, taking her spectacular show to 31 top arenas and a host of new cities in the U.S. and Canada throughout the summer and fall. In keeping with Lady Gaga's flair for the theatrical, as well as her innovative and creative spirit, the second leg of the tour promises to push the limits of the live concert experience, bringing fans a spectacle even more eye-popping than what they experienced during the thrilling first leg of The Monster Ball…Lady Gaga is touring in support of The Fame Monster, which was released on November 18th, 2009, by Streamline/Konlive/Cherrytree/Interscope…”

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“Dubai, UAE...Dubai Fashion Week returns with the spectacular fashion extravaganza from the around the world with international designers expected on the runway. Following the success of Spring/Summer ’10, Dubai Fashion Week new season will ignite the fashion community with shows boasting a record number of designers and buyers from around the world.  Returning to the Godolphin Ballroom in Jumeirah Emirates Towers from 3^rd – 7^th April 2010, Dubai Fashion Week’s Autumn/Winter ’10 – ’11 marks the 7^th seasonal instalment of one of Dubai’s most illustrious fashion events that highlights an exciting array of world-class fashion designers establishing the city as the regional fashion capital.”

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“LOS ANGELES…Trixxi Clothing Company’s CEO Annette Soufrine and Trixxi President Leslie Flores are adding well known clothing designer and ‘Project Runway’ fan favorite Sweet P to its trend-setting sportswear design team.  The ‘Project Runway’ top five contestant just showed her new line at New York market and is already making her mark on the company’s upcoming summer and fall sportswear lines…” 

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dessy Group, a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid dresses and bridal apparel, today announced a partnership with top American fashion designer Cynthia Rowley to produce Cynthia Rowley Bridesmaids, an exclusive collection of designer bridesmaid dresses. Inspired by Rowley’s runway line, Cynthia Rowley Bridesmaids dresses are designed for both day and evening weddings, and can be worn long after the reception. Design elements taken directly from Rowley’s eponymous ready-to-wear collection include tulle skirts and drop-waist silhouettes. ‘We wanted to bring a chic sensibility to bridesmaid dresses – a look that is pretty yet sophisticated,’ said Cynthia Rowley. The line consists of floor and tea length dresses in fabrics including duchess satin, cotton sateen and tulle…”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coach, Inc., a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories, and BeautyBank in a combined effort with Aramis & Designer Fragrances, divisions of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., announced their expansion plans for Coach Beauty. The companies plan to increase their existing fragrance and beauty line globally, with immediate plans to enter North American department stores and specialty retailers, followed by a launch in global markets. Previously, Coach Beauty was available exclusively in Coach freestanding U.S. stores. The North American rollout will begin in March 2010 with the global launch to follow…The global expansion will begin in March 2010 with the launch of the Coach Signature Fragrance in Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Lord & Taylor, Von Maur, Bon Ton, Belk and Sephora stores nationwide. The launch will be supported by an integrated marketing and communications campaign, including widespread national print and web, among other media…”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chris Casson Madden has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)…As founder and CEO of Chris Madden, Inc., Madden’s message of turning one’s home into a haven has been shared with millions throughout America. She was design correspondent for The Oprah Winfrey Show; hosted her own show on Home and Garden television for eight seasons; had her own magazine, At Home with Chris Madden, published by Hachette; and partnered with Hearst on Your Good House magazine. She has also written a news column (Scripps Howard) for a decade along with her 17 books, including the best-selling A Room of Her Own: Women’s Personal Spaces (12 printings and a TV special). The Chris Madden for JCPenney Home Collection, introduced in 2004, was Penney's most successful home furnishings launch in its 102-year history and continues today. It features a complete line of home furnishings, including furniture, bedding, bath, window treatments, rugs, lamps, wall art, and decorative accessories. Chris Madden studied Fashion Buying and Merchandising, now known as Fashion Merchandising Management, at FIT. She received a Star Salute Award from the FIT Alumni Association in 2005 and an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the State University of New York through FIT in 2007.”

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“MOSCOW…/PRNewswire/ -- On April 1-7, 2010, Russian Fashion Week, the biggest fashion event in Eastern Europe, is celebrating its 20th season/10 years in Moscow's Congress-Hall of World Trade Center, turning the Russian capital into the world's hottest fashion destination for this period. The RFW FW2010/11 schedule includes over 50 shows of cutting-edge designers from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, UK, Italy and more. This season RFW will host British Day under the support of the British Council with participation of Clare Lopeman, Osman Yousefzada, Eley Kishimoto and PPQ. The international flavor will also be added by MAION by Maria Prevolsek (Croatia) and KT Brown (Sri Lanka). Both shows will be held within the frameworks of RFW international cooperation with Fashion Week Zagreb and Colombo Fashion Week respectively. Italy will be represented by a debut collection by a young Italian brand, DISMO, and by a traditional N-U-DE (New Upcoming Designers) collective fashion show of 3 young designers…”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a leader in bringing exclusive distribution lines to consumers, Macy’s will roll out four new fashion brands and two home line expansions this spring. From couture to celebrity designers, the new collections will include: Ellen Tracy – women’s better sportswear that is modern and aspirational, Threads & Heirs – men’s casualwear featuring a capsule collection by couture designers Ruffian, Kouture by Kimora – of-the-moment looks for young trendsetters, mstylelab – fashion jewelry and hair accessories for the young contemporary shopper, Vida for España by Eva Mendes – brand extension to casual Latin-inspired dinnerware, Martha Stewart Collection – brand extension to mattresses with styles in multiple comfort choices. The new collections will begin arriving in select stores in March and April, and represent the newest examples of outstanding fashion goods at a great value, available only at Macy’s. Also, just announced for fall 2010 is an exclusive strategic alliance with Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. under which Macy’s will be the sole department store retailer of the new Kenneth Cole REACTION men’s sportswear line within the United States and its territories…”

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- Already resonating with young, edgy female consumers as a Junior and Girls lifestyle brand, Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products will roll out an exclusive, limited edition collection of apparel inspired by the new upcoming epic 3D fantasy adventure, Disney Alice in Wonderland, in U.S. theatres March 5. The trend-right, affordable collection, which blends Avril's rock and roll vibe with the title character's sense of imagination will debut exclusively in Kohl's stores nationwide and on Kohls.com on March 5th…”

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“LOS ANGELES & BOSTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)…THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL have appointed Stone America, LLC, one of the nation’s leading licensing and marketing firms, to develop and license THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and ‘Forrester Creations’ fashion lifestyle merchandise, to include home, apparel and beauty products, PAID, Inc. President of celebrity services KEITH GARDE announced today. The Emmy® Award winning CBS drama series, which for 23 years has focused on the lives of a Beverly Hills fashion dynasty, captures the imagination of more than 35 million viewers a day in over 100 countries. It is the most watched series in its genre worldwide…”

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“MIAMI…/PRNewswire/ -- The Women's International Film and Arts Festival will be celebrating its 5th anniversary from March 26th - April 3rd, 2010 in Miami, Florida. The headline movie for the festival features Hollywood Star, Vivica A. Fox in Junkyard Dog, a suspense thriller co-starring Brad Dourif, directed by Kim Bass and produced by Deanna Shapiro. The movie will premiere on Friday, April 2nd to a red carpet event on the festival's closing weekend. The opening night of the festival will be held at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33135 on Friday, March 26, 2010. The 5th annual Women's International Film Festival (WIFF) promises to be internationally star packed. With almost 400 films received from more than 30 countries this year, the nine day festival will screen 68 films all about women in one of the most popular cities of the world--Miami. This year's films feature notable actors from around the world such as: Ali Zahoor (The EastEnders), Hassani Shapi (Star Wars I & II and James Bond: The World is Not Enough), Narinder Samra (Silver Street), Christopher Villiers (Bloody Sunday), Elaine Hendrix (Parent Trap), Holly Robinson Peete (Hangin' With Mr. Cooper), Vanessa Simmons (Run's House, Daddy's Girls), Natasha Lyonne (American Pie) and many more…”

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“MUNICH, Germany…/PRNewswire/ -- For the third year, Triumph International, one of the world's leading lingerie and shapewear brands, invites young students from world-renowned fashion schools to prove their creativity in an international design contest of the highest caliber. The winning designs from 29 countries will need to impress a prestigious international jury at the grand final, this year held in the fashion metropolis of London, as well as the worldwide online community at www.triumph-inspiration-award.com. By interpreting the design theme ‘Shape Sensation’, upcoming talent will take centre stage with their multinational view of shapes and silhouettes in the Triumph Inspiration Award 2010. This year, for the first time, a one-piece may be entered instead of only a two-piece bra and briefs, but the big goal remains the same: the young designers must win over the jury with the inspiration and creativity of their unique showpiece…During the London Fashion Week in September 2010, the 29 national winning showpieces will be presented to an internationally renowned jury at the grand final in London…”

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“Dubai Fashion Week brings Fashion, Glamour & Excitement to the new season! The spectacular fashion show is back to captivate the region’s fashion industry with its 7^th  season, Autumn/ Winter Collections ’11. Featuring the region’s top designers and the best of upcoming new designers, this star-studded runway show will be held from the 3^rd – 7^th April 2010 with a line-up of designers showcasing their Autumn/Winter collections. A reputable fashion event, Dubai Fashion Week continues to bring a collection of local and international designers to the catwalk and this season is no different. 2010 is a milestone for Dubai Fashion Week as it moves to become a  source of creativity and inspiration in the global fashion industry as more international designers confirm their appearance in this season’s fashion calendar. The show will feature glamorous collections of respected fashion designers; locally, regionally and internationally recognized for their prêt a porter, couture and bridal collections bringing together on the catwalk faces of fashion from around the world. Expect cutting edge, elegant and an upbeat show full of vigor and fashion energy that Dubai Fashion Week is known for…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Designer Rachel Roy partnered with Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Estelle to create a capsule jewelry collection exclusively for the Rachel Rachel Roy brand, a division of Jones Apparel Group. The limited edition, limited quantity collection, which was co-designed by Rachel Roy and Estelle, includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings available for sale beginning March 2010…A mutual love of costume jewelry brought Rachel and Estelle together and the collection reflects their affinity for color and materials such as resin, hematite and yellow crystal. The collection embodies the essence of the Rachel Rachel Roy brand and includes large statement pieces balanced with a feminine edge…The jewelry collaboration with Estelle is part of a series of limited edition capsule collections that merge fashion with culture, art, music, photography, and philanthropy to bring a unique element to the Rachel Rachel Roy brand…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Jones Apparel Group, Inc. announced that it has acquired Moda Nicola International, LLC ("MNI"), owner of the Robert Rodriguez Collection, a privately held designer, marketer and wholesaler of women's contemporary eveningwear and sportswear…Founded in 2003 by designer Robert Rodriguez and business partner Nicola Guarna, the Robert Rodriguez collection quickly gained attention from buyers, celebrities and trendsetters alike for being a feminine, sexy, contemporary label for women of all ages. The Robert Rodriguez collection incorporates the principles of haute couture: focusing on fashion, quality and fit. The collection, which includes Robert Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez Black Label and Robbi and Nikki, is currently sold at luxury retailers in the U.S. and Europe, such as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Fred Segal, Intermix, Shopbop, Holt Renfrew, Harrods, and Lane Crawford, as well as at numerous high-end boutiques nationwide.”

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“PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced the launch of One Kiss™ by Cindy Crawford®, a new fine jewelry brand by renowned model and style expert Cindy Crawford. Launching exclusively in JCPenney stores and online at jcp.com in April 2010, the brand will offer JCPenney customers a stylish, high-quality fine jewelry collection featuring necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings…Simple, yet sophisticated, the collection – featuring delicate sterling silver, gold over sterling silver, gemstone and diamond pieces – provides a unique and feminine look…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Irina Shabayeva, the season six winner of Project Runway, will debut her Fall 2010 collection on Saturday, February 13th during New York's world-renowned Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week…Inspired by the evolution of flight, the Fall collection will pay homage to The Da Vinci Glider, Amelia Earhart, and wings from our most natural fliers - exotic birds from around the world. Shabayeva's Fall collection is a delicate balance between the ethereal and the industrial while incorporating materials from Tupperware® - one of America's most beloved brands and the winner of numerous design awards, including several prestigious Red Dot Awards. This unusual collaboration inspired Shabayeva to create looks that manipulate plastic into modern day ready to wear. She will debut five pieces using Tupperware® materials, in addition to many accessories on the runway. Shabayeva isn't new to experimenting with alternative materials. In Challenge #5 of Project Runway, Shabayeva created a couture dress out of newspaper. In earlier collections she designed a wire corset and a series of plexiglass hats…Highlights from the Fall collection include intricate hand-painted prints, feather dresses and custom made hats. One of Shabayeva's signatures is mixing exotics with clean silhouettes, so look for luxurious fabrications with flawless tailoring. Hand-knit sweater coats will be paired with cut-out leathers, wool and elegant fur trims. The finale will be a flutter of feathers, hand-beaded embellishments and embroidery.”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Liz Claiborne Inc. today announced that Lisa Piovano Machacek has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Piovano Machacek will report directly to William L. McComb, Chief Executive Officer, Liz Claiborne Inc. and is responsible for all Human Resources functions across the company…Ms. Piovano Machacek joined Liz Claiborne Inc. in 1988 as an assistant in product development for the Liz Claiborne brand. In 1996, she was asked to join a three-year business transformation project ultimately responsible for the development and implementation of SEWN, a proprietary supply chain technology that impacted all aspects of the business. From that initiative, she transitioned into Human Resources in 1999 to serve as an HR Generalist for the Dana Buchman brand. Since then she has held a variety of Human Resources positions across the company, including most recently Vice President of Human Resources for Partnered Brands…”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FLIRT! Cosmetics has teamed up with twin-sister pop-rock duo, Jessica and Lisa Origliassol ‘The Veronicas’ as style ambassadors for their latest fragrance launch, FLIRT! Rock-n-Rebel^TM Perfume Spray. This feminine, rock-star inspired fragrance was created for the bold, independent spirit, key qualities that The Veronicas personify through their music and personal style. As a part of their role as style ambassadors for the FLIRT! Rock-n-Rebel^TM fragrance, The Veronicas will host an online contest that asks women to show FLIRT! what rock star style means to them. One lucky winner will get a chance to meet The Veronicas and win a rock star makeover and beauty consultation in honor of the launch of FLIRT! Rock-n-Rebel^TM Perfume Spray. The FLIRT! Show Us Your Inner Rock Star Contest goes live on February 1, 2010 on www.FlirtCosmetics.com...FLIRT! was established in 2004 and is available exclusively in the US at Kohl's Department Stores and at www.kohls.com...”

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“SOMERVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viva International Group, a worldwide leader in ophthalmic frames and sunglass distribution and manufacturing headquartered in Somerville, NJ, has announced a global licensing agreement with footwear designer Mark Nason, for the design, marketing and global distribution of Mark Nason-branded eyewear, including sunglasses and prescription eyewear. The Mark Nason Eyewear line will debut in early 2011, featuring classic rock n’ roll elements and signature embellishments, as seen in the brand’s exclusive couture leather boot designs. Whether those elements are Mark Nason ‘signature’ dragon, metal work and laser etchings that appear on the footwear, it’s the designer’s attention to detail that fans have come to recognize…”

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“LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Korto Momolu Brand and Dillard's, Inc. announced today the launch of a new line of signature handbags and accessories designed by Korto Momolu that will be available in select Dillard's stores and online at www.dillards.com beginning mid-February, 2010…To further strengthen this partnership, Ms. Momolu will embark on a nationwide tour from February to March 2010. The tour will launch in Ms. Momolu's home state in Little Rock, Arkansas, and will include personal appearances in Dillard’s stores in the major cities of Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Charlotte, Las Vegas and Phoenix…Coinciding with the date of her Dillard's launch, Korto Momolu will return to the runways of New York City on February 15th at the Union Square Ballroom to present her latest collection of apparel, handcrafted handbags and accessories. This will mark her first showcase since she competed as a reality TV contestant. Her collection will include a sneak peek at the exclusive handbag and jewelry signature line designs for Dillard's stores and Dillard's online…Korto Momolu has been featured by ‘EOnline,’ ‘Essence,’ ‘TV Guide,’ ‘LA Times,’ ‘Arkansas Democrat Gazette,’ ‘Ladybrille,’ ‘Global Woman’ magazine, ‘InStyle’ and ‘Jamati Online.’ She has had editorials in ‘Southwest Airlines Spirit,’ ‘Kouture,’ ‘Iconography,’ and ‘Munaluchi Bridal’ magazines as well as appearances on the cover of ‘Celebrate,’ ‘African Vibes,’ ‘Celebrity Parents’ and ‘Little Rock Family’ magazines. Her TV and radio appearances include ‘The Wendy Williams Show,’ ‘BET's ‘My Black is Beautiful’ and the ‘Tom Joyner Morning Show...’”

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“GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Disney today announced a stunning collection of apparel and accessories inspired by its upcoming feature Alice In Wonderland, Tim Burton’s highly anticipated film, featuring favorite characters from the classic Lewis Carroll tales, releasing on the big screen on March 5, 2010 (U.S. theaters). Disney Consumer Products (DCP) collaborated with renowned jewelry designer, Tom Binns, leading fashion designer Sue Wong and Swarovski, the world’s largest producer of cut crystals, to create an interpretive line that brings the allure and mystery of the film and characters to life. As part of the Alice fashion experience, DCP and Bloomingdale’s have joined forces to create one-of-a-kind window displays at Bloomingdale's flagship 59th Street store in New York City. The windows will feature props from the film and highlight a selection of items from the designer line including Sue Wong for Walt Disney Signature dresses and Tom Binns for Walt Disney Signature jewelry. The windows at 59^th street will be complemented by a special exhibit in the contemporary sportswear department on the second floor, which will feature select costumes and props detailed with information from the film. In addition, seven Bloomingdale’s stores across the U.S. including the NY flagship store will enhance their Alice In Wonderland merchandise displays with special signage and video screens that will play behind-the-scenes footage and select bonus material. The stores include Beverly Center, CA, Century City, CA, San Francisco, CA, South Coast Plaza, CA, Aventura, FL and Short Hills, NJ. The Bloomingdale’s Alice In Wonderland-inspired windows and in-store displays are planned to set in early March…”

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“LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From the opening lines of Susan Calloway’s infectious pop rocker ‘Chasin The Sun,’ the title track from her explosive six song debut EP, the Detroit based singer/songwriter makes no bones about the stark reality and intense challenges of being an Indie artist emerging in 2010: ‘What did you think? It was gonna be easy? What did you think? They’d make you a star? The gates would just swing open and they’d all know who you are?’ Those proverbial gates are opening wider each day thanks to the strong reception ‘Chasin The Sun’ has gotten at both terrestrial and internet radio. Top 40 and Hot AC stations across the country are adding it rapidly to their spin lists, it’s already on Pandora.com and will soon be playing on XM Radio. Most artists wait for the momentum on their first project to build before seeking film and TV licensing opportunities, but Calloway’s been on the case for several years, placing a handful of the first songs she recorded as a solo artist on the hit WB/CW shows ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ ‘Summerland’ and ‘One Tree Hill.’ These early tracks, like the six newer tunes on Chasin The Sun, were produced by Gerard Smerek, who has mixed, engineered or produced projects such as Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, R. Kelly and Kid Rock…”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L’Oréal Paris announced today the company will launch a new innovation in skin cleansing technology, Go 360˚ Clean facial cleansers, with the help of acclaimed actress Freida Pinto, best known for her starring role in ‘Slumdog Millionaire.’ The advertisements featuring Ms. Pinto will unveil the new skin care products on network and cable television in early January. Throughout the campaign, Ms. Pinto effortlessly demonstrates with her effervescent beauty the unique ‘Pop-Out. Pour-On. Go Clean’ design of Go 360° Clean, featuring the first ever Scrublet cleansing tool that goes beyond clean for an extraordinary, pore-by-pore daily cleansing experience…”

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“Alexa Chung is many things: TV personality, model, DJ, writer, photographer, downtown-cool style icon, best-dressed-list mainstay . . . and now she can add fashion designer to the list. She’s is partnering with Madewell, the heritage denim label that’s part of J.Crew Group, to create an exclusive collection—her first-ever collaboration with any label—due to debut fall 2010. Chung will translate her widely admired aesthetic and irreverently sexy tomboy look to this limited-edition Alexa Chung for Madewell collection, which will include covetable jeans and a tightly-edited group of key pieces to wear with them. The collection will be sold through madewell1937.com - which will also be launching ecommerce this spring - and in Madewell stores nationwide. Chung will also be the creative muse and face of the collection for a planned fall ad campaign…”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inter Parfums, Inc.  today announced that its 75% owned Paris-based subsidiary, Inter Parfums SA, and Montblanc International GMBH have signed a license agreement to create, produce and distribute perfumes and ancillary products under the Montblanc brand. This license agreement is for ten and a half years and will take effect on July 1, 2010. Montblanc fragrances are distributed in 50 countries worldwide…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- International relief and development agency Oxfam America has teamed up with Scarlett Johansson, an Oxfam Ambassador, to benefit Oxfam's emergency relief work in Haiti. The charity auction offers four tickets to the opening night of Scarlett's play ‘A View from the Bridge’ on Sunday, January 24 at the Cort Theatre in New York City and an invitation to the play's after party. The highest bidder will have the opportunity to watch the play and meet Scarlett, while bringing much needed assistance to earthquake survivors in Haiti. The auction is now live and featured at www.ebay.com/oxfam”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, the wedding. Tomorrow night, cocktails. That's the style statement of 57Grand, the new bridesmaid dress collection designed to suit the chicest of bridesmaids at a palatable price. Unveiled at New York's 2009 Bridal Fashion Week, 57Grand merges timeless uptown flair with downtown individuality. 57Grand design team Carmen Ho and Saukok Chu Tiampo have hitched up their fashion and business acumen to create a collection of dresses to suit a wide variety of bridesmaid personalities. Each design is inspired and named after a New York City street- Beekman is high-society sophistication while Mulberry emotes bohemian romance. All 57Grand dresses are made in New York City in twelve weeks. With over 40 colors and fabrics, 57Grand is fit for any maid, from the chicest prep to the edgy urbanite…” For more info, visit www.57grand.com

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- Famed R&B singer and actress Jill Scott (The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency) is set to headline the Lifetime Movie Network Original Movie Sins of the Mother, a touching story about the harsh realities of love, forgiveness and the closest of bonds between mother and daughter. Based on author Carleen Brice's moving novel, Orange Mint and Honey, the film features Scott as reformed alcoholic Nona, Nicole Beharie (American Violet) as her daughter Shay and Mimi Rogers (The Door in the Floor) as Nona's sponsor Lois. Sins of the Mother will premiere Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 8pm ET/5pm PT, on Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime's sister network and the second highest rated women's channel…”

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“BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.../PRNewswire/ -- Anastasia Brentwood Salon played host to Kylie Bisutti's preparations for her highly anticipated event at Sundance Film Festival. The new face of Victoria's Secret visited the salon Monday, January 18, 2010 to receive personal styling from The Definitive Brow and Eye Expert, Anastasia Soare. The celebrity haven in Brentwood where A-Lister's go to get the perfect arches recently expanded into a hair salon. Bisutti got a style and blow out and picked up the Lash Lifting Mascara on her way out…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Nolcha: Fashion Business Services returns for its eighth season during New York Fashion Week to host 'Nolcha Presents'; an exhibition of sixteen independent apparel and accessory designers from around the world. Fashion cognoscenti will offer an up close and personal look at the inspiration behind the creations through trend presentations and style tours; which will take place on Thursday, February 11^th…Guests will partake in style tours led by Creative Director, Lynn Furge. The tours will provide a fast yet accurate perspective into each participating fashion designers collections and how they fit into the global fashion mix. Nolcha dedicates much of the year researching all aspects of the fashion business, from retail and production to talent and trends; by combining the facts with creativity, style tours offers the participant insight into which pieces to pair together, which staple items are a must for Fall 2010, and how to think outside of the box when adding new designers to an existing fashion roster…”

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“LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Steve Madden, a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Lucas Design International to design and market a women’s fashion jewelry collection for the Steve Madden brand. The line is scheduled to launch in better department stores and specialty retailers as well as in Steve Madden stores and on  www.SteveMadden.com in Fall 2010…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced…it has renewed its exclusive partnership with international icon, Britney Spears for its Candie's brand, which is available only at Kohl's Department Stores and Kohls.com. Spears will appear in the Candie's only at Kohl's marketing campaigns throughout 2010…Details on the spring 2010 Candie's only at Kohl's marketing campaign will be released next month…”

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“NEW YORK… /PRNewswire/ -- When Nanette Lawson decided to leave her 20 year practice as a well-respected CPA in Alexandria, VA, she did something unusual--she started her own business representing the Etcetera clothing line. She made this decision with all of the precision and due diligence you'd expect from an accountant. As Lawson and many other professional women like her yearn for different work challenges and more flexible schedules, many are transitioning into the unknown terrain of direct sales. ‘These are women who have had successful careers in other fields but always knew they had the potential to use their skills in other ways,’ says Mary Alice Heape, president of Etcetera, who started out as a direct sales wardrobe consultant herself. ‘As they look at direct sales, they look at the money they can make; the prestige, quality and professionalism of the brand and those associated with it; the support infrastructure and the time commitment that comes with a season-driven business. Our best sellers have been with us for over 5 years largely because Etcetera continues to meet and exceed their high standards.’ While direct sales is often viewed as a hobby or fast way to make extra income, Etcetera sellers see it as a sophisticated business that gives women the opportunity to own their own businesses. Top sellers earn up to six-figure incomes based on selling the line seasonally and cultivating a loyal client following…”

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“ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thousands of textile and apparel brands are using the Internet to reap the benefits of online sourcing. For example at MFG.com, the largest global sourcing marketplace for manufacturing, its MFG.com Textiles & Apparel Sourcing Division started the year with more than $100 million in open requests for quotes from factory manufacturers of apparel, fabrics, footwear, home and commercial textiles…Launched in the fall of 2008, the MFG.com Textiles & Apparel Sourcing Division has shown steady growth. In 2009, the marketplace’s RFQ opportunity value reached more than $400 million within several industry categories. The majority of RFQ business resides in Apparel with more than 50 percent of the sourcing activity. The second strongest category is Fabrics, followed by Home Textiles...”

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“HONG KONG…/PRNewswire/ -- UBM Asia announced today the upgrade of FashionNetAsia – www.FashionNetAsia.com, a vertically-integrated trade portal dedicated to fashion professionals. FashionNetAsia serves as the platform for buyers and suppliers to trade products across the supply chain - from manufacturing materials such as leather, fabrics and components to finished products: bags, shoes, fashion accessories, travelware and more. Established in 2008, there are now over 1,000 sellers operating showrooms at FashionNetAsia and close to 60,000 buyers who visit the site regularly…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- The Hotel Networks,  a subsidiary of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation, has signed an agreement to distribute the internationally acclaimed television channel, Fashion TV (FTV) to select hotel guest rooms. As the portal to fashion and glamour around the world, the Paris-based channel will give hotel guests a VIP seat to fashion, beauty, luxury and style events as well as provide inside access to top designers, models and celebrities. This agreement represents another major step in THN's quest to differentiate the hotel experience by providing unique programming and exclusive custom content for hotel brands nationwide. Since Fashion TV's inception 12 years ago it has been one of the world's most recognized fashion media brands and one of the most widely distributed international TV channels. Broadcast in 192 countries into more than 350 million households and 7 million public locations globally, Fashion TV has the largest footprint of any fashion medium in the world…”

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Internationally renowned fashion designer, “Rami Al Ali from the house of Rami Al Ali Couture, Dubai, has confirmed his registration and acceptance by the AltaRoma Alta Moda committee making him the first Syrian designer to receive an entry into this prestigious fashion event in Rome. Having secured a solo show on the 31^stJanuary 2010, Rami Al Ali will debut his Spring/Summer 2010 collection amongst industry leaders and critiques focusing on the house of Rami Al Ali Couture as an international fashion icon and an authoritative brand coming out of the region. AltaRoma Fashion Week is considered to be one of the most important and prestigious happenings in Rome. The event will take place at the historical site of Santos Spiritos Sassia.”

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“New York, NY -- Radio City Music Hall announced that Chelsea Handler has added a second New York show on Sunday, May 16, due to popular demand. Chelsea’s performance on the Great Stage is part of the Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour, presented by Belvedere Vodka. Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, actress and best-selling author. She was first featured on Oxygen's Girls Behaving Badly before starring in her own E! Entertainment late night talk show, ‘Chelsea Lately,’ which airs weeknights at 11:00 p.m. She has co-starred in several independent films, including Steamroom and National Lampoon's Cattle Call, and has made guest appearances on Comedy Central's Reno 911!, ABC's My Wife and Kids, Fox's The Bernie Mac Show and The Practice. She is a regular commentator on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  Chelsea’s latest book, CHELSEA CHELSEA BANG BANG hits stores on March 9th.” 

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- Leading fashion designer Sue Wong announced today the launch of Sue Wong for Walt Disney Signature, a high-end dress line inspired by Disney's ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Tim Burton's highly anticipated film, featuring favorite characters from the classic Lewis Carroll tales, hits the big screen on March 5, 2010 (U.S. theatres). The line developed in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products will launch nationally in February 2010 as a special limited edition collection for Spring 2010. Sue Wong for Walt Disney Signature will feature pieces influenced by key story characters and locations, including Alice, the Red Queen, the White Queen, the White Rabbit and the talking flower garden. The Alice In Wonderland-inspired collection will showcase unique details inspired by the film, such as Victorian antique lace and vibrant details, while offering Sue Wong's signature style: romance, femininity and exquisite hand-craftsmanship…The Sue Wong for Walt Disney Signature collection will be available in fine department stores such as Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom's, Lord and Taylor and Macy's, as well as on www.SueWong.com.”

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“NEW YORK… /PRNewswire/ -- TV Land announced today that television personality, entrepreneur and former winner of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Brooke Burke will host the third season of TV Land's original hit reality modeling competition ‘She's Got The Look.’ This season of ‘She's Got The Look,’ which begins production next week in Los Angeles, CA, sets out to discover a beautiful, sophisticated and confident woman over the age of 35 who has the potential to transform herself into a model, representing some of the most high-profile brands and highly-coveted campaigns in the fashion and beauty industries. In other casting news, the network announced that model and TV reporter Roshumba Williams is joining the series as a judge along with celebrity stylist Robert Verdi and Wilhelmina president Sean Patterson. Emmy Award-winner Allison Grodner (‘Big Brother,’ ‘Blowout’) returns as executive producer and has teamed up with executive producer Rich Meehan (‘Big Brother’) in their first project together under their new banner, Fly On The Wall Entertainment. The show has also renewed partnerships with SELF Magazine and world-renowned modeling agency, Wilhelmina Models, Inc…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Liz Lange, acclaimed fashion writer, style icon, and founder and creative director of one of the most recognizable lines of maternity wear - Liz Lange Maternity, is introducing a ready-to-wear collection with the launch of Completely Me(TM) By Liz Lange®. The collection, for women, will be available this spring at HSN. Bluestar Alliance, Liz Lange's brand management firm, has signed a licensing agreement with Tiger J to produce the collection. A former fashion writer at Vogue magazine, Lange designs with a confident and chic woman in mind. Completely Me(TM) By Liz Lange® offers style that embraces her favorite attributes and adds a vacation-wear fun to her everyday wardrobe…”

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- Army Wives, cable's #1 rated drama series among Women 18-49, will return for its fourth season with 18 all-new episodes set to premiere on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at 10 pm (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television. The most successful series in Lifetime's 25-year history, Army Wives' remarkable third season was the highest-rated season in the series' history among Total Viewers, Adults 18+ and Women 25-34 and the most watched season in its history among Women 25-34. In addition, Army Wives has been the highest-rated original drama on ad-supported cable among Women 18-49 for two consecutive years…Army Wives follows the struggles, dreams and friendships of a diverse group of women - and one man - living with their spouses and families on an active army post. The series films in Charleston, South Carolina and stars Kim Delaney, Sally Pressman, Brigid Brannagh, Brian McNamara, Sterling K. Brown, Wendy Davis, Drew Fuller, Terry Serpico, Katelyn Pippy and Catherine Bell. Army Wives is produced by ABC Studios for Lifetime Television. Mark Gordon and The Mark Gordon Company's President of Television, Deborah Spera, serve as executive producers. Jeff Melvoin, Marshall Persinger and Harry Bring also serve as executive producers. The series is based on the book Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives by Tanya Biank, who serves as a consultant. In addition to Army Wives, Lifetime's diverse slate of original programming includes Project Runway, cable's highest rated reality program in 2009 among Women 18+ and Households, and its companion show, Models of the Runway - both set to return to television on January 14th. Other series include the hit comedic drama Drop Dead Diva, starring fast-rising talent Brooke Elliott and popular comedienne Margaret Cho; and the comedy Sherri, headlined by comedienne and The View's Emmy® Award-winning co-host Sherri Shepherd.”

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“CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carrie Bradshaw had it right: the shoes make the outfit. At least, that’s what today’s working women believe as more than three in five (64%) told Mintel they rely on footwear to complete or change the look of their work clothes. Mintel’s new survey on women’s attitudes towards work attire found that women turn to shoes and dress boots over other types of accessories. Jewelry is the working woman’s second most popular embellishment, with 52% saying they finish their looks with necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Less popular are purses, belts and scarves, used by less than one in three women to complete or change their work styles…Younger women are most likely to say they put their best foot forward at work with purposefully chosen shoes and dress boots. Seven in 10 women aged 18-34 and 67% of women aged 35-44 say they use footwear to complete or change the look of their work clothes. These younger women are also most likely to wear one pair of shoes into the office, then change into something more stylish at work (44% of 18-34 year-old women versus less than a third of women 35 and up)…Mintel’s survey found a strong 82% of working women say they dress to please themselves, while only one in three (34%) say they like to keep up with the latest fashions. Not surprisingly, younger women are the most trend-conscious: 46% of 18-34 year-olds say they like keeping up with the trends. Nearly half of the 18-24 sect (47%) enjoy experimenting with new styles compared to 33% of working women overall.”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Project Runway's fifth season standout contestant Korto Momolu will debut The Korto Momolu Collection, a contemporary female apparel and accessories line during New York City Fashion Week at the Union Square Ballroom on February 15, 2010. Momolu gained national recognition after participating in Bravo's hit reality competition series, and this will be Momolu's first showcase and collection since appearing on the show…Korto Momolu, a native of Liberia, West Africa, easily stands out from the rest and has already captured the attention of the fashion industry elite. The Korto Momolu Collection includes exquisite apparel designs and carefully hand-crafted accessories…Additionally, her collection will include a sneak peek at the signature handbag and jewelry line exclusively designed for Dillard's Department Stores and Dillard's online, scheduled to launch in all stores on February 15, 2010, coinciding with her runway presentation. Highlighted as one to watch, Korto has been featured by EOnline.com, Essence, LA Times, InStyle, African Vibes, Washingtonian magazine, Southwest Airlines Spirit magazine and more. Television and radio appearances include the Wendy Williams Show; BET's My Black is Beautiful and the Tom Joyner Morning Show.”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Avon Products, Inc. today announced it has signed actress Zoe Saldana to be the exclusive spokeswoman for the brand's new fragrance, Eternal Magic, debuting April 2010. Beautiful, intelligent and talented, the actress is the perfect fit for Avon's latest scent -- a fragrance embodying timeless grace, beauty and elegance. In addition to supporting Eternal Magic, Saldana will also be featured in the company's brochure as a face of Avon's color cosmetics category in the coming months… Avon's other partners include Reese Witherspoon, Salma Hayek, Courteney Cox, Fergie, Patrick Dempsey, Derek Jeter, U by Ungaro, Eon Productions for Bond Girl 007 and Christian Lacroix.” 

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“DALLAS… /PRNewswire/ -- The Urban Dictionary defines a ‘Cougar’ as a female, usually between thirty and fifty years-old, who enjoys the company of younger men. Popularity of the term even spawned a TV show called Cougar Town, staring Courtney Cox. Now, Dallas-based designer Dian Malouf has a new ‘Cougar’ ring in all sterling silver…” For more info, visit www.Dian-Malouf.com.

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“CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s today announced enhancements planned for its online Wedding & Gift Registry, beginning Feb. 1. On that date, online hosting and management of the Macy’s Wedding & Gift Registry will begin to transition to macys.com from WeddingChannel.com (operated by The Knot Inc.). Existing registries at Macy’s will remain in place and unaffected. Registered couples and their guests can continue to access registries through macys.com, as can newly engaged couples seeking to register for upcoming weddings...Macy’s offers one of the leading wedding and gift registries in America. Its online registry is integrated with Macy’s stores nationwide to facilitate shopping across channels. The company currently is piloting enhancements to the in-store registry, including a walk-up Internet bar and a sit-down consultation area reminiscent of a concierge. Also in 2010, Macy’s will continue to host Sip & Scan™ events in 500 stores across the nation in partnership with The Knot Inc. These events are intimate affairs where couples are invited into Macy’s stores for an evening of fun. With a mocktail in one hand and scanner in the other, couples make their gift selections while having a great time. Macy’s, Inc., with corporate offices in Cincinnati and New York, is one of the nation’s premier retailers, with fiscal 2008 sales of $24.9 billion. The company operates about 850 department stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico under the names of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. The company also operates macys.com and bloomingdales.com. Prior to June 1, 2007, Macy’s, Inc. was known as Federated Department Stores, Inc…”

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“LOS ANGELES… /PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Television is taking on the highly controversial issue of America's rise in teen pregnancies with the Original Movie, The Pregnancy Pact, starring Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award-winner Camryn Manheim (Ghost Whisperer, The Practice), Nancy Travis (The Bill Engvall Show, Becker) and Golden Globe-nominee Thora Birch (Ghost World, American Beauty). Inspired by a true story, the film explores the costs of teen pregnancy with a story of a fictional 'pregnancy pact' set against the backdrop of actual news reports about teen pregnancy from June 2008. The Lifetime Original Movie The Pregnancy Pact premieres on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 9 pm (ET/PT).”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced the appointment of Christopher Wood to lead the Company’s Strategic Modernization Initiative (SMI) as it moves into the next phase…Mr. Wood, who will become Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Modernization Initiative, has been with the Company since 1993, most recently as General Manager of the affiliate in Korea, which is the Company’s fifth largest market. In this newly created position he will be based in New York and become a member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Team, Program Management Team and SMI Steering Team. He will oversee all aspects of the SMI project, including the ongoing design and execution, integration of people and processes and timing of future phases. Mr. Wood has extensive international experience and brand expertise, which will allow him to quickly evaluate and decide upon the most efficient ways to execute the SMI strategy. Since the Company launched its SMI effort a few years ago, it has been rolled out largely to select functions and certain manufacturing operations. The next phase will take SMI into the affiliates and regions, requiring a senior business leader who understands the complexities of the commercial side of the business in various markets…Currently, the Company’s Aveda brand, U.K. manufacturing operations and North American financial backbone are using SMI processes. The Company’s nine North American manufacturing facilities are scheduled to go live this spring, followed by the affiliates and regions. The Company expects the SMI project to be largely complete by fiscal 2012. Hervé Bouvier, who currently heads the Estée Lauder brand in the Asia/Pacific region, will succeed Mr. Wood as General Manager of Korea. Both appointments will take effect by April 15, 2010. Under Mr. Bouvier’s leadership during the last 3½ years, the Estée Lauder brand enjoyed strong sales growth in Asia/Pacific, led by its skin care products, which, in turn, helped fuel the region’s solid expansion…”

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“ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kellwood Company, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of premier fashion brands, today announced that it has acquired ISIS, an award-winning outdoor company focused on the large and growing market for women’s performance and casual apparel. Terms of the deal, which was completed through Kellwood’s American Recreation Products business, were not disclosed…Since its founding in 1998, ISIS has grown consistently, building a sizeable retailer network and establishing substantial market presence. Blending distinctive feminine fashion with cutting edge technical features, ISIS’s design philosophy clearly differentiates the brand among global outdoor companies. Moving forward, the Company plans to continue to aggressively expand its distribution channels and drive revenue through additional specialty dealers and its on-line business…”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brand Matter, LLC, owner of the Ellen Tracy brand, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Palm Beach Beauté for Ellen Tracy Branded Women’s Fragrances. The program will launch at retail in Spring 2010 and will focus on Ellen Tracy’s current retail distribution, including Upscale Department and Specialty Stores. The iconic Ellen Tracy fragrance will be re-launched first, followed by a new prestige launch in Spring 2011…Ellen Tracy, established in 1949, is positioned as a women’s better fashion brand. Brand Matter recently signed a strategic partnership whereby Ellen Tracy Bronze Label Better Sportswear is sold in the US exclusively at Macy’s and all other product categories continue to be sold at Better Department Stores as well as Macy’s. Ellen Tracy has evolved into a lifestyle brand known for sophisticated color palettes and signature prints. Existing licensed categories include better sportswear, footwear, hosiery, eyewear, handbags, cold weather, coats, dresses, suits, women’s fragrances, jewelry, sleepwear, intimate apparel, men’s outerwear and active and luggage.”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cache Inc., a specialty chain of women’s apparel stores, today announced that Lusia Moskvicheva has joined the Company as Senior Vice President – Concept, Trend and Design… Ms. Moskvicheva possesses more than 13 years experience in the design industry. Most recently, she held the position of Design Director, Women’s Sportswear at Nautica from 2007 to 2009. Prior to 2007, she held the position of Design Director, Refined Sportswear at Ann Taylor from 2004 to 2007 and Design Director, Suits and Dresses for Ann Taylor Loft from 2001 to 2004, both of which are divisions of AnnTaylor Stores Corporation. Prior to 2001, she held designer positions with Oscar by Oscar de la Renta and Adrienne Vittadini.”

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“BOSTON…/PRNewswire/ -- Shoebuy.com, one of the largest retailers of footwear, accessories and related apparel on the Internet and an operating business of IAC, announced today that it has launched its 1,000th brand. As part of its promise to ensure customer satisfaction and provide a superior shopping experience, Shoebuy.com has continued to add new brands to the Shoebuy website based upon customer requests and feedback. In fact, with 1,000 brands and over $3.5 Billion of inventory available to purchase, the Shoebuy website offers enough products to outfit a chorus line stretching from its corporate offices in Massachusetts to sunny California…Brands recently made available via Shoebuy.com include: Diesel, Yellow Box, Lucky Brand, BCBG Max Azria, Vince Camuto, Reef, Jack Rogers and Converse. Shoebuy's 1,000-brand milestone is the latest in a series of announcements showcasing the company's continued growth. The company recently unveiled Designer.shoebuy.com, a site that offers a specialized shopping experience and design-focused products…”

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“LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- mun2 announces its new, highly-anticipated fashion project, ‘The mun2 Look.’ The multi-platform, half-hour series takes a look at the raw, edgy trends inspired by the unique U.S. Latino lifestyle and influencing today's runways. Co-created, executive produced and hosted by actress Paula Garces and featuring renowned stylist Jorge Ramon, ‘The mun2 Look’ premieres Saturday January 23, 2010 at 3pm ET/PT. New episodes air Saturdays at 3pm ET/PT. Inspired by the rich and intensely debated style conversations taking place on holamun2.com, ‘The mun2 Look’ celebrates fashion trends as the mun2 audience creates them. Throughout the season, Paula welcomes her celebrity friends and industry luminaries along with fashion icons for exclusive segments, getting their tips and insight into the fabulous world of fashion as they experience and live it. Featured guests include 50 Cent, Kat Von D, Wisin y Yandel, Pitbull, Dania Ramirez, Wilmer Valderrama, Jenni Rivera and more…”

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“SANTA MONICA, Calif…/PRNewswire/ -- ‘Let's Talk About Pep’ is a real-life comedy following Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton of Salt-n-Pepa fame as she emerges from an over four-year romantic and sexual sabbatical to search for love again. After being burned by bad boys one too many times, Pep decided to get out of the game for a while. She thought maybe clearing her head and going celibate would cause ‘The One’ to magically appear. Guess what? It didn't! Now Pep is joining forces with three of her closest girlfriends -- all single and searching, too -- to try the dating scene again. Together the four friends will laugh, cry and dish lots of dirt as they all try to find true love. VH1's new original series, ‘Let's Talk About Pep’ is set to premiere Monday, January 11th at 10:30PM ET/PT…”

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“New York, NY…Celebrity stylists J. Sisters announced plans today to open a second location at Limelight Marketplace, opening in the Flatiron district of New York City in March 2010.  Having cultivated an elite private clientele in Manhattan over the past 25 years, the Brazilian born J. Sisters will bring their expertise in hair, waxing, nails, brows and spa treatments from the flagship townhouse salon to the 6^th Avenue at 20^th Street location. Gaining recognition for introducing the Brazilian Bikini Wax to the U.S., the J. Sisters have built an impressive client list of celebrities and taste-makers including Cameron Diaz, Lindsay Lohan, Fergie, Sarah Jessica Parker and Naomi Campbell…Housed on the third floor of the Limelight Marketplace, the new J. Sisters salon will provide an oasis in Manhattan for New York and Hollywood ’s discerning elite, as well as native New Yorkers and visitors to the historic shopping area known as ‘The Ladies Mile.’  Offering the latest beauty treatments, the salon will open in March 2010 in conjunction with the opening of Limelight Marketplace—a premier shopping destination in Manhattan ’s Flatiron district. The brainchild of fashion retailer Jack Menashe, Limelight Marketplace will transform a historic 163-year-old venue into a three-story ‘festival of shops,’ with elaborate facades and varied designs that invoke the feeling of a stroll down a marvelous European street…”

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“LOS ANGELES… /PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Television and The Weinstein Company heat up winter with the return of 2009's highest rated cable reality program among Women 18+ and in Households, Project Runway, as the series heads back to New York for an all-new season. Premiering on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 10PM ET/PT, host Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn, judges Michael Kors (leading designer) and Nina Garcia (fashion director for Marie Claire magazine) will be joined by 16 new designers vying for a shot to make their way to Bryant Park and show their collection in front of top industry insiders during New York Fashion Week. For Project Runway Season Seven, designers return to the Atlas apartments, Parsons work room and revisit the Manhattan Mood as they create their couture visions for the runway. As part of the winner's prize package, the victorious designer will receive an editorial feature in Marie Claire magazine, the opportunity to sell their line on Bluefly.com, a $50,000 technology suite by HP and Intel to create, design and run their business, and a cash prize of $100,000 from L'Oreal Paris to launch their own fashion line. Season Two of Models of the Runway launches at 11:00PM ET/PT, beginning January 14, 2010, with 16 fresh faces aspiring for their chance at being paired with the last Project Runway designer standing on the catwalk. Models of the Runway provides a back-stage look at Project Runway from the models' perspective. The winning model will receive a $25,000 cash prize from L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional make-up line and will also be featured in the designer's fashion spread in Marie Claire. L'Oreal Paris cosmetics line and the haircare, styling and haircolor brand Garnier will return to serve as the official category partners for both series…”

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“LOS ANGELES… /PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Television, the leading entertainment destination for women, has received four nominations for the 67th Annual Golden Globe® Awards, including the Lifetime Original Movie Georgia O'Keeffe (Best Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television); Joan Allen, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Sigourney Weaver, Prayers for Bobby (Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television); and Jeremy Irons, Georgia O'Keeffe (Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television). The four nominations represent a single year Golden Globe record for Lifetime, while, among basic-cable networks, Lifetime received the most nominations this year…”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Call it a brush with greatness: Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas has added four world-renowned talents to its burgeoning hair portfolio, emphasizing the importance of top-tier recruitment in the expansion of its hair category. With its cutting-edge acquisition, Red Door, a leader and innovator in the spa industry, is on course to establish itself as the head-to-toe beauty destination for an ever-growing client base. Zahir Ziani, Tiffany, Hervé Merlino and William Simon are joining forces with Red Door Color Director brad johns, collectively bringing with them an impressive resume of runway and celebrity experience. The new leadership in both coloring and styling sets up Red Door to become a powerhouse in hair…While Red Door Spas has always offered hair services to its guests, under the leadership of Ziani, its new National Creative Director, the brand will focus on strengthening the hair category. This category has consistently proven to attract and retain guests loyal to both the brand and its team of talented professionals…The expansion of Red Door’s hair category, set for the national stage, kicks off at the Spa’s New York City flagship. Part of the strategy is to introduce creative directors at each of the 31 Red Door Spas nationwide. As National Creative Director, Ziani will be integral in spearheading Red Door’s strategy, including evaluating the existing team; overseeing recruitment and training of all new hair assistants at the flagship; developing a color training team; and creating Red Door’s own Style and Color Education Programs for all hair talent to put forth a consistent vision for Red Door nationwide. Ziani, with assistance of National Training Director, Cheri Scheckler, will hire and train creative directors for each location, so they in turn can impart the same vision to their staff. In addition, Ziani is creating Red Door Spas’s 2010 Spring/Summer Hair Trend Collection with plans to launch nationally beginning in February. Ziani brings more than 20 years of experience to the team, most recently as lead hair stylist/trainer for Frédéric Fekkai’s New York and Palm Beach salons. Rounding out the new flagship team are as follows; Style Director Tiffany, a 25-year industry veteran and Frédéric Fekkai alumna whose talent has been showcased in magazines like Vogue and on the runways of Valentino, Diane Von Furstenberg and Chanel;  Colorist William Simon, who has built an impressive clientele including the likes of Heidi Klum, Sting and Diana Krall during his time as a Designer Colorist at Frédéric Fekkai; Artistic Stylist Hervé Merlino, who has made a name for himself at top salons like Frédéric Fekkai and whose singular style, including a dry-cut finishing method, has landed his work on the runways of Diane Von Furstenberg, Jean Paul Gaultier and Valentino. This new team joins Color Director brad johns, who has for years defined hair color style around the world and whose incredible flair for creating blondes has cultivated an immense fan base. Red Door is slated to open a brad johns studio within its flagship in February, 2010.”

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“LOS ANGELES… /PRNewswire/ -- The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has announced the nominees for the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards. The winners will be announced at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards live on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. This year's event will take place at the Hollywood Palladium and will be hosted by Kristin Chenoweth. For the third year in a row, VH1 will broadcast the gala live on the network. ‘Inglourious Basterds’ and ‘Nine’ each received an unprecedented ten nominations for the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards. ‘Inglourious Basterds’ garnered nods for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Ensemble, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, Best Costume Design and Best Action Movie. ‘Nine’ received nominations for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup, Best Sound and Best Song. Following close behind with nine nominations is James Cameron's ‘Avatar’ along with ‘Up in the Air’ and ‘The Hurt Locker’ each receiving eight nominations. Fifteen-year-old Saoirse Ronan earned nods in both the Best Actress and Best Young Actor/Actress categories, among the six nominations for ‘The Lovely Bones’. ‘Up’ received nominations for Best Picture and Best Animated Feature and this year three of the Best Action Movie nominees are also up for Best Picture – ‘Avatar,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds’ and ‘The Hurt Locker’. The 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards also marks the addition of seven new award categories - Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup, and Best Sound. Additionally, the BFCA has returned to separating the screenwriting category into Original Screenplay and Adapted Screenplay…The 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards is executive produced by Bob Bain, Joey Berlin, Jesse Ignjatovic and Lee Rolontz. Paul Flattery serves as producer and Kelly Brock as co-producer… The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) is the largest film critics' organization in the United States and Canada, representing hundreds of television, radio and online critics. BFCA members are the primary source of information for today's film going public…”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus … and on Dec. 11, 2009 the spirit of generosity and goodwill will be alive at Macy’s locations nationwide as Macy’s declares National Believe Day. As part of this special day of celebration inspired by Macy’s Believe campaign and centered on the famous editorial inspired by Virginia O’Hanlon in 1897, Macy’s is calling all who share the name Virginia to stop by any Macy’s store that day for a special holiday gift. Estimates suggest there are currently more than 525,000 Virginias in the United States. In 1897, Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the editor of the New York Sun newspaper inquiring about the existence of Santa Claus. Her letter inspired what is arguably the most famous editorial in history. Macy’s Believe holiday campaign celebrates the concept of believing in the spirit and joy of the season by inspiring acts of kindness and generosity. The Believe campaign invites children of all ages to drop off letters – stamped and addressed to Santa at The North Pole – at any Macy’s store in the Santa Mail letterbox. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million, to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. In celebration of Virginia O’Hanlon and the famous holiday editorial she inspired, Virginias across the country can stop by the Believe station at any Macy’s store and receive a $10 Macy’s gift card. The special one-time-only offer runs from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on December 11, 2009, while supplies last. (Virginia can be first, middle or last name. ID required.) Also on National Believe Day (Friday, Dec. 11), CBS will premiere the new animated holiday special – Yes, Virginia – at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Building on the story of Virginia O’Hanlon and the famous New York Sun editorial, the special takes us on a charming journey about the existence of Santa Claus and the curiosity amongst believers. During the creation of Yes, Virginia, a special wish was fulfilled for 10-year-old Wish child Taylor Hay – whose voice and likeness were captured for one of the characters. The film stars the voices of Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alfred Molina. Yes, Virginia was created and produced by Macy's and JWT in conjunction with The Ebeling Group and MEC Entertainment, a division of Mediaedge:cia. Macy’s will also have special newsboy street teams in more than 15 cities across the country on National Believe Day to reward do-gooders and random acts of kindness with Macy’s Believe Bonuses ($25 Macy’s gift cards).”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Building upon more than 60 years of success in the women's intimate apparel business, Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. has launched a licensing program for the 'Frederick's of Hollywood' brand. Vault Agency, a leading licensing firm, has been hired to manage the global licensing initiatives for the Company. ‘There are numerous product segments in which we believe the Company can successfully license its 'Frederick's of Hollywood' brand, building upon a long history with female customers. We are currently in discussions with several potential licensees and will announce any agreements as appropriate. Frederick's of Hollywood is synonymous with 'sexy' around the world and we will ensure that all its licensed products reinforce that image,’ stated Thomas Lynch, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lynch continued, ;We are excited to have Vault Agency represent the Company with its licensing initiatives. They have extensive experience identifying licensing and marketing opportunities for well-known companies and entertainers. The licensing programs that Vault Agency creates provide brand extension opportunities into merchandise categories, including clothing and fragrances, as well as additional brand building media opportunities in television, live entertainment and co-branded ventures.; Based in Los Angeles, Vault Agency is headed by Amrita Sen, a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and Harvard Business School. Ms. Sen's company represents corporate clients and celebrities in the area of merchandise licensing, sponsorships and endorsements, including music clients such as 50 Cent, Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing and the family of Jimi Hendrix; video game companies Nintendo and CAPCOM; fashion clients such as English Laundry and Fender Apparel; and corporate/institutional clients including The United States White House Gift Shop.”

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“LOS ANGELES… /PRNewswire/ -- World renowned actress Julia Ormond (Legends of the Fall, Sabrina) headlines the Lifetime Movie Network Original Movie, The Wronged Man, an unforgettable story of one woman's 22-year quest for justice and redemption for a man wrongfully convicted of a crime that shook a small, Southern town. Based on a true story and from Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd (Terminator franchise, The Incredible Hulk), Director Tom McLoughlin (D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear) and teleplay by Teena Booth (Natalee Holloway), the film follows the unlikely friendship between paralegal Janet "Prissy" Gregory (Ormond) and falsely accused Calvin Willis (Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, The 4400) as they fight to overturn his unjust sentence. The Wronged Man reunites Ormond and Ali, who both appeared in the critically acclaimed feature film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Produced by Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures and Sony Pictures Television, The Wronged Man will premiere Sunday, January 17, 2010, at 8pm ET/9pm PT, on Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime's sister network and the second highest rated women's channel.”

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“KNOXVILLE, Tenn.. /PRNewswire/ -- HGTV has signed Mark Burnett, executive producer of reality competitions such as Survivor and The Apprentice, and his production team to produce season five of the hit primetime series HGTV Design Star. Viewers and online users who want to be considered for the show can visit  www.hgtv.com/designstar  to find out how to apply. Submissions must be postmarked by Tuesday, January 19, 2010…With Burnett on board, the casting and production for the series are expected to move quickly...Fans of the top-rated program, which follows a new crop of architects, artists, interior designers/decorators and design enthusiasts as they navigate difficult design challenges to win their own show on HGTV, have been eagerly anticipating the next opportunity to participate in the design competition. Previous HGTV Design Star winners include popular hosts David Bromstad and Kim Myles as well as season four winner Antonio Ballatore. Ballatore is currently in production for his new series, The Antonio Treatment, which premieres in March 2010.”

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“LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Networks, the most powerful media brand targeted to women, and VOICE, an imprint of Hyperion dedicated to publishing books by and about women, have partnered to publish Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation, the only book to gather a diverse collection of essays to inspire women and girls to become leaders in business, politics and in their communities. Featuring an introduction from actress Rosario Dawson and a foreword by Andrea Wong, President and CEO of Lifetime Networks, the book will impart the secrets to success -- from personal tales of missteps to power pitfalls, power surges, powerful beginnings and power suits -- from 24 top female community and business leaders, politicians and journalists…”

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“STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)…Kate Bosworth, Eva Herzigova and Nadja Auermann partied together with fashionistas in a magical world in Paris last night to celebrate the launch of Sonia Rykiel pour H&M. The Grand Palais, one of the city’s most famous buildings, was transformed into a Parisian fantasy land for around 2,000 guests. Among them were stars such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Ellen von Unwerth and Emanuelle Béart, who walked through an enchanted forest before arriving at a recreation of Saint Germain, the spiritual home of Sonia Rykiel. Then, seated under a specially made Eiffel Tower, guests were given a preview of the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M lingerie collection, which debuts in around 1,500 H&M stores worldwide from December 5, as well as the knitwear collection for women and girls, which arrives in around 200 stores on February 20, 2010…Held on the first night of December, the H&M party for Sonia Rykiel truly marked the start of the festive season. Embodying the essence of Paris as much as Sonia Rykiel herself, the glittering city inside the Grand Palais was like a sparkling and surreal theme park for adults. The collections were displayed on floats which emerged from a recreation of the Arc de Triomphe, with a Parisian funfair as backdrop…”

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“NEW YORK… /PRNewswire/… Multi-platinum recording artist, Usher traveled to the French Riviera to film his new commercial for his latest fragrance, Usher VIP. The television spot, directed by famed filmmaker Pierre Morel (Taken), shows Usher and his female companion being chased by paparazzi through the streets of Monte Carlo. Destined to become a modern classic, Usher VIP, now available nationally, reflects a person who is constantly striving to be the best, allowing the wearer to enter a state of mind where smart is sexy and intelligence rules the day. It's having the presence and the confidence to make an impact, and ultimately to unify and defy the odds to lead, not follow…An evolution from the cool confidence of the original Usher He, Usher VIP celebrates the gentleman inside of every man. Inspired by Usher's own experiences and inspirations, the new scent captures Usher's amazing personal journey and reflects his latest achievements in both his personal and professional life, encouraging the wearer to lead and never follow. The debut of Usher VIP comes in anticipation of the release of his new album due out in early 2010.”

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“MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Out of 414 models from 24 countries, the members of JUSTPROUD thought that Vanessa will be a great representative for this new Fashion Brand. Therefore today Vanessa Jace Sanz, from New York, is chosen as the 1^st Face of the Community driven Fashion Brand JUSTPROUD…Besides being the first face of JUSTPROUD, Vanessa receives a trip to Europe where the shoot will be held. The shoot will be filmed and broadcast but most importantly Vanessa is happy that her dream came through and she has a stepping stone into the Fashion Industry for full time modeling…JUSTPROUD is the community driven Fashion Brand. It enables members to contribute to the designs, the modeling of clothes and the photographs for eventual ad campaigns. The full site release of this collaborative concept of crowdsourcing will be available in 2010. Currently people already can sign up at the pre-site www.JUSTPROUD.com to become a free founding member & participate in contests already.”

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“LOS ANGELES… /PRNewswire/ -- The new independent thriller ‘Across The Hall’ starring Brittany Murphy, Mike Vogel (‘Cloverfield’) and Danny Pino (‘Cold Case’) will premiere on December 1st and opens in New York and Los Angeles on December 4th. In New York it will be debuting at the City Cinemas, Village East Cinema and in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hills Laemmle Music Hall. Its success is due to director Alex Merkin working tirelessly to ensure the film's modest budget made it on the screen…”

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly Williams-Paisley (According to Jim, Father of the Bride Parts I and II) has been cast to star as Ida Graber in the Lifetime Movie Network Original Movie Amish Grace. The movie is based on a true story about the aftermath that followed the schoolhouse shooting in the Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. Set to begin production in December, the film will examine a mother's (Williams-Paisley) personal journey as she copes with the tragic loss of her daughter during the shooting. Matt Letscher (Brothers & Sisters, Entourage) will portray her husband, Gideon Graber. Amish Grace, based on the book Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy, will premiere in spring 2010 on Lifetime Movie Network, the second highest rated women's channel.”

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“NEW YORK, November 23, 2009 - The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of the 37th International Emmy® Awards tonight at a Gala event held in the New York Hilton, hosted by British television celebrity, Graham Norton. A cast of international celebrities including Ed Westwick, Edie Falco, Alexa Chung, Moby, Katharine McPhee, Rachel Roy, Stephanie March, Keke Palmer, Matt Bomer, Matthew Rhys, Paul Schulze, Paula Zahn, Barbara Walters and Henry Kissinger, presented the International Emmy® statue to the winners in front of an international audience of 1,000 entertainment professionals and media executives. Winners span 6 countries across Europe, Asia and South America. This year, Brazil made history by taking home their first ever International Emmy® Award for the Telenovela India-A Love Story. Returning Emmy winning countries include Denmark taking Drama Series with The Protectors, Japan taking Comedy for Hoshi Shinichi's Short Shorts, The Netherlands taking Non-Scripted with The Phone and Germany taking TV Movie Mini-Series with The Wolves of Berlin. The United Kingdom won both Performance categories. Best Performance by an Actor went to Ben Whishaw winning for his performance as Ben Coulter in Criminal Justice.  Best Performance by an Actress was won by Julie Walters for her performance as Dr. Anne Turner in A Short Stay in Switzerland. Other than the performance categories, British programs also won in the Arts Programming, Children & Young People, and Documentary categories. ‘We congratulate tonight's winners for their outstanding achievements. All the nominated programs and performances are a true inspiration for all of us in the industry and for audiences worldwide,’ said Academy President & CEO Bruce Paisner. Sir David Frost, one of the preeminent television figures of the 20th century whose interviews with President Richard Nixon were immortalized in last year's Oscar nominated movie Frost/Nixon, was presented with the 2009 International Emmy® Founders Award by legendary journalist Barbara Walters. The Directorate Award was presented to Prof Markus Schächter, Director General ZDF by Former US Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger for of his outstanding leadership of ZDF for the last 7 years and to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the founding of The Federal Republic of Germany and the 20^th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall…”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its new nonstop service to Barbados, JetBlue Airways, the airline that gives customers more free live entertainment, and the Barbados Tourism Authority will proudly present a private concert by Rihanna on Dec. 3, 2009 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. This event will be the only live performance by the pop sensation in celebration of her new album release, ‘Rated R.’ The concert is not available for public purchase, but fans will have the chance to win tickets through radio and online promotions…”

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Television and ABC News are giving viewers a second chance to see music superstar Rihanna's exclusive emotional interview with Diane Sawyer where she publicly revealed for the first time what happened last February with singer and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. The interview -- which originally aired on Friday, November 6, on ABC's 20/20 -- is now re-airing in a half-hour format as Rihanna Speaks Out: A Lifetime and 20/20 Special premiering on Wednesday, November 25, at 10 pm ET/PT on Lifetime Television. During the in-depth interview, Rihanna talks candidly about the incident which resulted in the couple's seemingly fairytale relationship being shattered and Brown being sentenced to community labor, five years probation and one year of domestic-violence counseling. In addition to speaking out to raise awareness about domestic violence, Rihanna talks openly about growing up in Barbados, her family life, and how she has been doing since that fateful February night. Rihanna Speaks Out: A Lifetime and 20/20 Special will encore on Lifetime Television on Wednesday, November 25, at 10:30pm and Thursday, November 26, at 1:00am and 1:30am.”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As cameras rolled on the season finale of Lifetime’s Project Runway last night, up-and-coming designer Irina Shabayeva won the challenge of a lifetime. The 27-year-old New Yorker not only won Project Runway Season 6, but her design for the Macy’s INC International Concepts challenge will be available at the national retailer in early December for the busy holiday shopping season…Given all the resources of a top designer, Irina’s holiday dress is a contemporary take on the little black dress…A preview of Irina’s INC creation is currently available for fans to see on www.macys.com/projectrunway. Customers will be able to purchase the dress designed by Irina for INC’s holiday collection in select Macy’s stores and online the first week of December. To take a sneak peek, log on to www.macys.com/projectrunway.”

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“New York…The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today that actor Ed Westwick will join MTV’s Alexa Chung and artist Moby on stage in New York at the 2009 International Emmy® Awards. British Television personality Graham Norton will once again host the international event which will also feature an international cast of celebrity presenters including: Actor Matthew Rhys, (Brothers & Sisters), Actress Keke Palmer (True Jackson, VP), CSI’s Robert Joy, Actress Stephanie March (Law & Order: SVU), Fashion Designer Rachel Roy, Discovery ID’s Paula Zahn, Spanish Actress and Model Mar Saura and Brazilian Telenovela Star Juliana Paes. Special Awards include Barbara Walters presenting the 2009 International Emmy® Founders Award to Sir David Frost and Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger presenting the 2009 International Emmy® Directorate Award to ZDF German Television Director General Prof. Markus Schächter. The International Emmy® Awards recognize excellence in television programming produced outside of the United States . 1,000 international entertainment decision-makers attend the International Emmy® Awards Gala in New York every year. This year’s partners include: Phoenix Satellite TV, TV Globo, Microsoft, Dori Media, Ascent Media, The Hollywood Reporter, Reed Midem, Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Ernst & Young and Variety. Chip Quigley, Kingdom Entertainment, will produce the show for the 9th year in a row.”

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“LOS ANGELES…/PRNewswire/ -- After showing a city-warrior inspired, 13-piece collection at Bryant Park during Fashion Week, Irina Shabayeva has been named the winner of Season Six of Project Runway and her model, Kalyn Hemphill, earns the coveted title of last model standing on Models of the Runway. Beating out fellow designers Carol Hannah Whitfield and Althea Harper, Shabayeva was praised for her masterfully crafted, modern and sleek looks by host Heidi Klum, judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia and guest judge, international fashion journalist Suzy Menkes, to claim the top spot. Shabayeva walks off the Project Runway catwalk with a $100,000 cash prize furnished by L'Oreal Paris, a trip to Paris from Evian and a fashion spread in Marie Claire Magazine's February 2010 issue. Joining Shabayeva for the feature spread will be Hemphill, who also receives $25,000 from Garnier Skin Genesis. Recently nominated for its first ever People's Choice Award for TV Competition Series, Project Runway, will return to the Big Apple for Season Seven, premiering on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 10PM ET/PT. With the guidance of mentor Tim Gunn, the new crop of designers head back to Parsons and Mood and set out to prove they have the creative and couture chops that will impress Klum, Kors and Garcia or face being ‘auf'ed.’ Season Seven, filmed entirely in New York, will feature influential guest judges from the worlds of fashion, film and television.”

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“NEW YORK…/PRNewswire/ -- MTV Networks has acquired the exclusive United States television rights to air one of the most anticipated films of the year -- Michael Jackson's This Is It. The critically acclaimed and commercially successful film becomes available to MTV Networks in 2011, and continuing through the entire six-year network window. The deal includes all domestic channels under the MTV Networks umbrella, including MTV, VH1, VH1 Classic and Palladia and rounds out the music networks' commitment to celebrating the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. The arrangement also extends to Viacom's BET Networks, including its newest channel, Centric. Channels and premiere dates will be announced at a later time. ‘The film is a true testament to Michael's musical genius, passion and commitment to his craft,’ said Van Toffler, President of the MTV Networks Music Group. ‘Michael Jackson has always been inextricably tied to our viewers as they witnessed his evolution from a talented performer to a global icon who redefined music. Now, with this film, we can help give his fans a chance to see his final performance.’”

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“LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Saturday, November 14^th, Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson and Nancy O’Dell joined luxury jewelry designer Dominique Cohen for a champagne reception to celebrate the arrival of her new sterling silver jewelry collection. The new collection, made up of large, fun, ‘statement jewelry,’ offers price conscious alternatives to dc’s 18k gold and gemstone designer jewelry collection…www.DominiqueCohen.com”

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“CULVER CITY, Calif…PRNewswire/ -- Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT has reached a box office gross of $200 million worldwide, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today. The film has taken in $61 million domestically and more than $140 million internationally. Commenting on the announcement, Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution said, ‘Moviegoers and film critics everywhere have truly embraced this celebration of Michael Jackson and his music. This special film documents Michael's creative genius. We are seeing repeat business throughout the world because this movie is so rich with Michael performing his most renowned and recognized songs while offering such a unique, never-before-seen perspective on his artistry. Kenny Ortega and the filmmaking team did a brilliant job of capturing Michael creating a masterwork and it's a genuine thrill to see audiences respond to the film as they have.’ Outside of North America, the film has performed best in such countries as Japan ($27.2 million), UK ($14.3 million), Germany ($12.1 million), France ($12.1 million) and Australia ($7.2 million). Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Covering the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing numerous songs for the show. Audiences are given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT is the last documentation of Michael Jackson in action, capturing the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he and his collaborators move toward their goals of London, the O2, and history. Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner for the concert tour and the director of the stage show, directed the film, which was produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain. Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group has released a top-selling, two-disc, stand-alone companion album to the motion picture.”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cosmopolitan Magazine and Maybelline New York set out to collect ‘Kisses for the Troops’ on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11^th to benefit the USO of Metropolitan New York with AnnaLynne McCord (90210’s Naomi Clark) donating the first kiss. A Cosmo Kisses for the Troops Van visited various spots in New York City with uniformed personnel and asked consumers to kiss a postcard resulting in more than 1,800 kisses collected. The kisses will ultimately be delivered to servicemen overseas. ‘Tons of kisses were collected today’, says Donna Kalajian Lagani, publisher, Cosmopolitan. ‘We’re thrilled to enlist the help of Maybelline and New Yorkers to help us set a Guinness World Record and support the troops at the same time.’ Cosmopolitan and Maybelline donated one dollar for each kiss collected to the USO and set a brand new Guinness World Record for the most lip prints collected in 12 hours on Guinness World Record Day.”

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“SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zappos.com, a leader in online apparel and footwear sales, has teamed up with Steve Madden, one of America’s most successful shoe retailers, for ‘Steve Madden’s SOLE SEARCH powered by Zappos’ - a viral marketing program using the Brickfish social media platform. The program was created to drive sales by enabling consumers to share branded content they created with friends and peers through their social networks and bookmarking sites. The program, located at http://www.zappos.com/sole-search, asks entrants to create unique shoe designs for the chance at having them produced by Steve Madden and sold online at Zappos.com/Steve-Madden. Entrants may create their original Steve Madden shoe designs from scratch, download the provided Steve Madden assets or use the Brickfish Entry Editor to create their own Steve Madden shoes. Three lucky consumers, one selected from each of the entering categories, will be given the opportunity to pitch his or her shoe design to Steve Madden in NYC. Steve Madden will then select one of the three designs to be produced and sold online at Zappos.com/Steve-Madden.”

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“NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Famed singer, actress, author, and entrepreneur Marie Osmond is embarking upon a new career in the design industry with a line of home decor and fashion products produced by Giftcraft. Launching in stores this month, the Marie Lifestyle Collection includes uniquely designed quilted bags and accessories, fashion jewelry, elegant table top and stylish home decor accessories. ‘Creative expression has always been respected and treasured in my family. It is with that in mind, that I have poured my creative spirit and love for design and style into this new lifestyle collection,’ says Marie. ‘I am thrilled to offer stylish, functional products for women everywhere at a value-oriented price.’ Marie was directly involved with the creation, design and development of the line which closely mirrors the aesthetic and values seen in Marie's own style...”

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“LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Christopher Wicks, designer and owner of Rock & Roll Religion, sets the stage to launch the menswear collection, Designs Inspired by the Art of JOHN LENNON by English Laundry. The official, licensed collection derived from artwork, personal style, and overall essence of one of the most iconic and influential rock and roll figures of all time, launches for Holiday 2009 with a full collection debuting for Spring 2010. As the designer and owner of brands such as English Laundry, Fender: The Clothing Collection, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Weiland for English Laundry and English Heroes, featuring lyrics from Lennon/McCartney, Mr. Wicks melds music and fashion into inspired clothing collections to reflect modern-day, wearable vignettes of rock and roll history. ‘A day without music is a day without inspiration,’ says Wicks. ‘My obsession with music and fashion goes hand in hand, and a clothing line exemplifying the aura and artwork of the brilliant John Lennon is something I've wanted to do for a long time. Both as a life-long fan and a designer, I have great respect for his music, art, style and his message.’ Designs Inspired by the Art of JOHN LENNON is a collection for both the Lennon fan and the fashion guru. Colors, silhouettes and collar shapes are based on his own wardrobe from the 60s and 70s, with detailing derived from his artwork. Elements of Lennon's drawings are incorporated in packaging, hang tags, neck labels, accents on a sleeve, inside a jacket or pronounced on a tee shirt. His ‘Give Peace a Chance’ theme is a prominent message and design throughout the collection. The sophisticated menswear collection channels ‘what John wore, incorporated with his art’ through a variety of wovens, t-shirts, and blazers. Woven shirts are designed with hand-laundered, textured fabrications and elegant cuts, tees are made with soft, organic cotton and blazers are characterized with clean lines for a sharp, well-cut look from the 60s…”

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“NEW YORK, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Usher Raymond IV -- global superstar, singer, composer, producer, film and television actor, businessman, philanthropist and fragrance designer is proud to introduce Usher VIP, an ambitious and confident new fragrance for men. The print campaign for Usher VIP was shot in Los Angeles at the Sunset Towers by famed photographer Mario Testino. Destined to become a modern classic, Usher VIP, now available nationally, reflects a person who is constantly striving to be the best, allowing the wearer to enter a state of mind where smart is sexy and intelligence rules the day. It's having the presence and the confidence to make an impact, and ultimately to unify and defy the odds to lead, not follow. ‘I consider fragrance to be one of the most important tools of engagement for seduction. With Usher VIP I created a gentlemen's scent, which would also appeal to women,’ said Usher. ‘Women tell me they love the scent of a man and I wanted to create that sense of confidence and style that women desire. VIP is a state of mind which is about what you do with that confidence and how you make an impact in the lives of those around you.’ ‘With Usher's recent accomplishments over the past few years, he wanted to create a new refined fragrance that would represent new ways for him to express himself to his fans,’ said Art Spiro, Executive Vice President, Liz Claiborne Brands, Elizabeth Arden. ‘Through Usher VIP, Usher has captured the essence of his self-assurance and poise and utilized it to create a fresh and masculine scent to allow all to be a VIP.’  An evolution from the cool confidence of the original Usher He, Usher VIP celebrates the gentleman inside of every man. Inspired by Usher's own experiences and inspirations, the new scent captures Usher's amazing personal journey and reflects his latest achievements in both his personal and professional life, encouraging the wearer to lead and never follow. The debut of Usher VIP comes in anticipation of the release of his new album due out in early 2010.”

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“NEW YORK, NY – October 30, 2009 – Join Farm Sanctuary, special host hip-hop mogul and founder of Def Jam RUSSELL SIMMONS and JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER, author of ‘Everything is Illuminated’ and ‘Eating Animals,’ for a compassionate Thanksgiving celebration replete with sumptuous holiday fare, entertainment and a silent auction to benefit the sanctuary’s rescued animals. Guests will enjoy an intimate, family-style vegan Thanksgiving brunch in the enchanting ‘Crystal Room’ at New York City’s landmark Tavern on the Green in Central Park, featuring a decadent cruelty-free menu designed by the critically-acclaimed chefs at renowned vegan restaurant Candle 79, in a first-ever all-vegan collaboration with the chefs at Tavern on the Green. A special reading by Jonathan Safran Foer from his new book ‘Eating Animals; inspirational presentations by Farm Sanctuary’s President and Co-founder Gene Baur , Executive Director Dr. Allan Kornberg and National Shelter Director Susie Coston; a festive reception featuring spiced cider, hot cocoa, holiday nog and a holiday dessert bar from the area’s favorite vegan pastry chefs; as well as a silent auction to benefit the animals and provide for all your holiday shopping needs round out what is sure to become the celebration of the year for the compassionate-minded set…Reservations can be made online at adoptaturkey.org or by calling 607-583-2225 ext. 221. Space is limited, so reserve now. The deadline is November 13, 2009.”

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“LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show.”

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“New York, NY- British singer/songwriter Zara Phillips is releasing a new song entitled” I’m Legit  featuring the legendary hip hop artist Darryl “DMC’ McDaniels,”.  Zara, who’s worked with the likes of Bob Geldof and Dire Straits produced and directed the award winning  documentary, Roots Unknown and wrote a book entitled Mother Me. The single “I’m Legit” is about the importance of Americans to have the right to open adoption records . Only eight states broadly give adult adoptees access to their original birth certificates (other states allow access to some but not all adopted people). Not all adoption records are open in these states, just access to original birth certificates. Only five states have this policy.”

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“LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fashion Angel Awards, a runway showcase of three up and coming designers, will debut at Downtown LA Fashion Week, Tuesday, October 13 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). The show, which opens the three day event, will be attended by the city's top fashion designers and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at www.downtownlafashionweek.com and at the door. Doors open at 4 pm for a 5 pm show. The pilot program sponsored by the Department of Culture and Arts for the City of LA to support emerging talent in the fashion industry introduced its first winners, Phong Hong, Fernanda Carneiro and design team Jaquetta O'Dell and Leslie Henry at a press conference attended by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa earlier this week. ‘Los Angeles will launch an exciting showcase of fashion and creativity that will bring buyers and style mavens from all over the world during LA fashion week,’ Mayor Villaraigosa said. ‘Our City is no longer just the fashion capital of the West Coast; LA is one of the major fashion capitals of the world.’ The winners were chosen by a panel of judges including designers Randolph Duke, Nony Tochterman of Petro Zilla, Nick Verreos, Project Runway Season 3 winner Jeffrey Sebelia, Louis Verdad and contestant Vanessa Gonzalez, of Launch My Line on BRAVO. An homage to designer Valentino will close the event with a vintage runway show on October 15. The star studded event will honor actress Maria Bello and open with a performance by singer Matt Goss. A portion of ticket sales benefits MOCA.”

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inter Parfums, Inc., today announced that its subsidiary, Inter Parfums ^SA, and Jimmy Choo have signed a 12-year worldwide license agreement commencing on January 1, 2010 for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the Jimmy Choo brand. Since 1996, Tamara Mellon, Founder and President of the iconic British luxury lifestyle brand, has developed a sophisticated and exclusive universe of luxury shoes, handbags and accessories. By combining glamour and seduction, Jimmy Choo has built a unique and rich identity. Its signature brand is supported by a highly selective distribution network including over 100 boutiques in more than 30 countries throughout the world, as well as a presence in the most prestigious department and specialty stores. For Joshua Schulman, Chief Executive Officer of Jimmy Choo, ‘Today’s announcement is an important milestone for Jimmy Choo. Inter Parfums has a stellar track record in luxury fragrances and we are honored to be among their impressive roster of brands.’ Ms. Mellon stated, ‘It has always been my vision to fully accessorize the woman, and fragrance is an integral part of the modern wardrobe. Through our association with Inter Parfums, I look forward to bringing this important aspect of my vision to life.’”

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“NEW YORK, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Tommy Hilfiger Group announces the opening of its global flagship store located at 681 Fifth Avenue in New York. The store is the largest Tommy Hilfiger retail store worldwide, joining an elite mix of upscale retailers on one of the most prestigious shopping avenues in the world. ‘We are pleased to finally open a global anchor in our brand's hometown,’ said Fred Gehring, CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Group. ‘This opening is an important and tactical move in our efforts to further elevate the brand in both the international community and the U.S. For years we have established flagships worldwide, but never found the right opportunity to open in one of the world's most important locations, New York City. Fifth Avenue, with its global significance and blend of luxury meets accessibility, is the perfect location and alignment for the brand.’ ‘As an iconic thoroughfare, Fifth Avenue is the perfect home for all of our collections,’ said Tommy Hilfiger…”

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“NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA, Sept. 8,  2009 – Gabrielle Anwar (Burn Notice), Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live), Carol Burnett, Louis C.K. (Saturday Night Live), Christian Clemenson (Boston Legal), Ted Danson (Damages), Lisa Edelstein (House), Donald Faison (Scrubs), Jerry Ferrara (Entourage), Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory), Penn Jillette (Penn & Teller Bull$*it), John Michael Higgins (Kath & Kim), Nigel Lythgoe (So You Think You Can Dance), Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), Kathryn Morris (Cold Case), Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men), Sharon Osbourne (America's Got Talent), Andrea Roth (Rescue Me), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos), Elaine Stritch (30 Rock), Mary Lynn Rajskub (24), Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy), Jimmy Smits (Dexter), Ashley Tisdale (Suite Life on Deck), and Callie Thorne (Rescue Me) have been confirmed as presenters for the 2009 Creative Arts Emmy® Awards, it was announced today by Lee Miller, Steve Venezia, executive producers, and Spike Jones, Jr., producer of the 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the NOKIA Theatre.  E! Entertainment Television will air the awards show as a 2-hour special on Friday, Sept. 18, at 1:00 p.m. (ET/PT).   Two-time Primetime Emmy® Award winner Kathy Griffin (My Life on the D-List) will host. Carole Propp is coordinating producer, Chris Donovan will direct and Tony DeSena is co-producing. The 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards will award 82 Emmys including those given for Outstanding Guest Actor/Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Guest Actor/Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Reality Series and Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special. Primetime Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch will present the prestigious Governors Award to HBO's Sheila Nevins. Nevins is the 15^th individual to receive this honor since the award’s inception in 1978.  For more information on the 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, go to Emmys.com.”

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“NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 8, 2009) – Meet Natasha, Roan, Julie, Lucy and Brittney – the newest characters from bestselling author and renowned storyteller, Candace Bushnell. On September 9, log on to www.Maybelline.com/TheBroadroom for the world premiere of Ms. Bushnell’s new web series, ‘The Broadroom.’ The webisodes take a humorous look at women in the workplace addressing everything from breast feeding, to relationships, to male bosses.  They will also leave you guessing: ‘What’s in the box?’  The four-part series features an accomplished ensemble cast of women from television and theatre including Jennie Garth (‘Beverly Hills, 90210’); Jennifer Esposito (‘Samantha Who?’); Talia Balsam (‘Mad Men’); Broadway actress Mary McCann; and introducing Lauren Devereux. The launch dates for the four webisodes are September 9, September 25, October 9 and October 23. The webisodes were written by Ms. Bushnell, produced by Meredith Corporation in association with Co.Op TV, and directed by Ellen Gittelsohn, noted director of some of TV’s most acclaimed comedies including ‘Roseanne,’ ‘Designing Women,’ and ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’  More magazine and Ms. Bushnell partnered to create ‘The Broadroom’ in collaboration with Hyperion/Voice (publisher of Lipstick Jungle, Trading Up, and One Fifth Avenue). The series is presented exclusively by Maybelline New York and their new Color Sensational Lip Color. ‘While the workplace is the backdrop for these webisodes, women everywhere will recognize something about themselves in these characters,’ More Editor-in-Chief Lesley Jane Seymour commented. ‘Candace has created funny and relatable situations that will get watercooler conversations started all over the world – that’s the beauty of the Internet!’ ‘Women today – with all that they juggle at home and at work – lead such complex and colorful lives.’ says Deborah Marquardt, Vice President Integrated Communications, Maybelline New York * Garnier. ‘Candace has once again captured the emotions, challenges and humor that come with balancing our personal and professional lives. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Color is thrilled to be a part of this series saluting fabulous, confident women.’ Ms. Bushnell is the international best-selling author whose first book, Sex and the City, was the basis for the enormously successful HBO television series and subsequent blockbuster movie. Her fourth book, Lipstick Jungle, (Voice) became a popular series on NBC.  Ms. Bushnell’s novels include Four Blondes, Trading Up (Voice), and her most recent bestseller, One Fifth Avenue (Voice), just released in paperback.  Ellen Archer, founder of Voice and President and Publisher of Hyperion says, ‘Candace is a wonderful writer and satirist whose work is very appealing to women across many platforms - on the page, on the screen, and now on the Internet.’  Ms. Bushnell recently joined More Magazine as a contributor, and will be writing for the magazine’s September and October issues on a range of topics. On September 9, Ms. Bushnell, More Editor-in-Chief Lesley Jane Seymour and Maybelline New York will host an exclusive Webisode Premiere Party in New York.’"

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“Best-selling author, advocate and creator of foreverlily fragrance, Beth Nonte Russell,  is joining forces with Henri Bendel to provide the ultimate shopping experience during the first ever Fashion’s Night Out taking place September 10, 2009. Touted as the “A Global Celebration of Fashion,” New York’s glamour girls from East to West sides are counting the moments until they can storm the streets announcing they have a passion for fashion and are beguiled by beauty. Conceptualized to promote retail and consumer confidence and to celebrate the fashion and beauty industries, the evening has transformed into an event to inspire the city of New York. For that reason, there is perhaps no event more fitting for inspirational brand GoodTrueBeautiful, Inc. and the signature fragrance, foreverlily. Inspired by Beth Nonte Russell’s popular “Forever Lily,” an account of her unexpected adoption of a baby girl from China, the fragrance is meant to aid the wearer in opening the heart and reaching for the highest within them. The book, currently in its fifth printing is being adapted into a screenplay and the fragrance is coveted by leading ladies Jessica Alba and Dana Delaney. A portion of proceeds from the sale of foreverlily is donated to The Golden Phoenix Foundation, an organization – also founded by Russell – that aims to end child abandonment worldwide. Signed, special edition versions of foreverlily and copies of “Forever Lily” will be sold at the event and Russell will be on hand to greet guests. Buzz of the fragrance’s participation has traveled up and down Fifth Avenue garnering excitement from downtown hipsters wanting something one-of-a-kind to new moms from the Upper East Side wanting a purchase that makes a difference. Fashion’s Night Out will be the kickoff to New York Fashion Week and will be an evening of celebration, flowing champagne, musical performances, celebrity sightings, makeover stations and sweepstakes and Bendel’s is sure to be the center of it all.”

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“NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Digital, the ultimate digital source for women's entertainment, escape and play, MySpace and The Weinstein Company today launched the Models of the Runway Casting Challenge, a nationwide online casting competition that will give one woman the opportunity to be selected as a model in an upcoming season of Lifetime Television's Models of the Runway, the all-new companion series to the hit unscripted program Project Runway. Lifetime Television and The Weinstein Company are searching for an aspiring model to become one of the contestants on Models of the Runway to compete to win prizes that may include cash and a national modeling opportunity. Models of the Runway, which follows the models' lives ‘behind the seams’ of Project Runway, currently airs Thursdays at 11pm ET/PT. Beginning today, hopeful models can enter the Models of the Runway Casting Challenge on myLifetime.com, MySpace at www.myspace.com/modelsoftherunway or ProjectRunway.com, where they can complete an online application and upload an introductory video and three photos of themselves. They will also be required to submit other materials, including a brief essay that outlines why they feel they deserve to be on Models of the Runway and how, if selected, it would change their lives. Functionality for Models of the Runway Casting Challenge will be provided by leading online interactive casting site GotCast.com. ‘We are very excited to let America help us cast Models of the Runway,’ said Dan Suratt, Executive Vice President, Digital Media and Business Development, Lifetime Networks. ‘It's a natural fit to work with MySpace on this competition to reach a broader audience for both programs, effectively promote the Models of the Runway Casting Challenge and potentially find fashion's next supermodel.’ ‘MySpace empowers its community to discover great content and share it with their friends,’ said Jason Kirk, Vice President of Video and Entertainment for MySpace. ‘We're thrilled to see how the Models of the Runway community on MySpace will socialize and share this unique content.’ ‘The Project Runway brand continues to seek untapped talent in new and creative ways, and we are thrilled to be going viral with the Models of the Runway Casting Challenge,’ said Barbara Schneeweiss, Vice President, TV and Film Production and Development at The Weinstein Company. ‘It allows us to incorporate the fans directly into the selection process, giving them the opportunity to participate in the show that they love so much.’The winner of the Models of the Runway Casting Challenge will be selected from a multiple round, online voting process in conjunction with guidance from the Program's producers and Lifetime during the final stage of the competition. Call for entries and the first round of voting on myLifetime.com, MySpace and ProjectRunway.com will end September 20, 2009, when the challenge's contestant pool will be reduced by approximately 25%. Remaining contestants will be required to provide additional videos and information to secure more online votes to advance to the third round. The Models of the Runway Casting Challenge contestants will then be put through the next round of online voting, with five prospective models scheduled to be announced on October 31, 2009. The winner will be unveiled in November of this year. The sixth season of Project Runway made its long awaited return to television on Lifetime on August, 20, 2009, when it became the highest-rated premiere for the series ever and in the Network's 25-year history. Models of the Runway also performed well in its debut, averaging 1.9 million Total Viewers.”

 

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“LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – AUGUST 31, 2009 – As Tamara Braun walked up the steps to the stage to accept her Emmy and was finally in view of all at the Orpheum Theatre, the vocal approval thunderously roared. The sexy, low plunge back of her regal Lorena Sarbu gown was the genesis for this impulsive, uncontrollable praise celebrating picturesque feminine allure. From the front, profile and back, to the color, fabric and innovative match of aura, the Lorena Sarbu gown which adorned Braun on her historic evening showcased beauty, elegance, sophistication and sexiness in standout and standing applause perfection. Tamara Braun’s Emmy win comes for her electric portrayal of Ava Vitali on “Days of Our Lives.” For Braun’s Emmy evening, Lorena Sarbu imagined a sexy, pewter chiffon and silk mermaid gown with a daring plunge back. Refining the ideal ornamentally, her gown creation was paired with beautiful Lorena Sarbu vintage hardware accents. Lorena Sarbu and her fresh couture imagery have made their presence felt vibrantly at this year’s Emmy Awards. Her uniquely elegant mix of classic and nouveau embodied and shined brilliantly on today’s most diverse talent and brightest stars at both the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards. Represented on the red carpet, Hollywood parties, socialites, award ceremonies and industry events, Lorena Sarbu’s couture is rocketing towards the new in demand, first choice of the A-list set.”

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“( Santa Monica , CA ) -- A collaboration of veteran Los Angeles based hairstylists Matthew Preece and Kristoff Ball, Preece and Toff is the blending of two sensibilities, and is proof that the whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts. With its minimalist white walls punctuated by images by the notorious stencil graffiti artist Nick Walker, the salon’s interior reflects the contrasting styles of the stylists – rock ‘n roll meets Zen. Kristoff’s reputation is indelibly cemented with the world of rock, thanks to his longtime association with Gwen Stefani (he took her from brunette to platinum) and Pink (yes, he did create her trademark shocking rosy hue).  Matthew Preece, who is originally from London where he had a salon, has spent the last two and a half years journeying to and from India where he studied spiritualism.  They met when they were both stylists at Fred Segal Beauty – the salon that was formerly in the space that Preece and Toff now occupies.  They continued to work together at Chris McMillan – until the new space became available. Matthew and Kristoff are both musicians themselves, and they agree on most things when it comes to the direction of the salon, especially on philosophy.  ‘In every decision we make about the salon we first ask ourselves ‘is it good for the community?’  Is it going to be healthy, give back and is it morally right?’ states Matthew.  ‘And if we make people feel better about themselves by what we say and through our work, then we are spreading happiness – and that is a positive thing.’ It was Matthew’s idea to add the yoga studio.  ‘Adding the studio just made sense to us – it will help people de-stress in these challenging times and fits perfectly into our feel good mantra.’ In addition, they plan to open up the spacious salon for fundraisers, booksignings, spiritual events and classes in hair styling techniques. Kristoff adds, ‘I want the salon to also be a school -- and contribute to the beauty community through education via seminars and classes.’ With a devoted clientele that includes Alicia Silverstone, Nicky and Paris Hilton, Whitney Port , Ashley Tisdale, Jared Leto, Chris Kattan, Paula Abdul, Susan Sarandon, LeAnn Rimes, Frances Bean Cobain, Gavin Rossdale, Brooke Burke, Rita Wilson and Emma Heming, Preece and Toff are guaranteed to bring not just celebrities but consciousness to Fred Segal Santa Monica.”

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Celebrity Hairstylists Preece & Toff

Photo by Robert Ulrich

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KRYOLAN

The Official Cosmetics Sponsor of

The 2009 MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant

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“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH) announced today that it has licensed Studio Ray, a New York-based sportswear firm, to design, produce and market men’s, women’s and children’s swimwear under PVH’s iconic IZOD brand in the United States and its possessions and territories. Studio Ray will begin delivering IZOD swimwear to better department and specialty stores for the Spring 2010 season. The men’s and boys’ collection will include surf-inspired board shorts and tops, while the women’s and girls’ line will cover a broad range of silhouettes in solids, paisleys and stripes. The IZOD logo will be visible throughout the IZOD assortment. ’We’ve long considered a strong statement in swimwear an essential component of a comprehensive IZOD lifestyle presentation,’ said Allen Sirkin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Phillips-Van Heusen. ‘In Studio Ray, we’ve found a licensee that we believe understands the IZOD brand and has the resources, discipline and understanding of value to allow IZOD swimwear to realize its potential at retail and strengthen our growing brand family.’ The IZOD swimwear collection will be available at its showroom at 512 Seventh Avenue, 20^th floor, in New York. Studio Ray was founded by Ray Haber, President, in 1998 and markets performance apparel, activewear, swimwear, outerwear, footwear and accessories, including those under its ZeroXposur brand, for the entire family. ‘We are proud to be partnering with IZOD and PVH,’ said Haber. ‘The IZOD brand has a heritage of modern styling for a young, active lifestyle. We’ve assembled a swimwear line with great fashion and function, exceptional value and the kind of vibrant colors one would expect from IZOD.’ Dating back to the 1930s, the active IZOD brand now is licensed to 24 companies covering 29 different product categories in the U.S., as well as in five international markets. Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation is one of the world's largest apparel companies. It owns and markets the Calvin Klein brand worldwide. It is the world's largest shirt and neckwear company and markets a variety of goods under its own brands, Van Heusen, Calvin Klein, IZOD, ARROW, Bass and G.H. Bass & Co., and its licensed brands, including Geoffrey Beene, Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, unlisted, A Kenneth Cole Production, BCBG Max Azria, BCBG Attitude, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Sean John, Chaps, Donald J. Trump Signature Collection, JOE Joseph Abboud, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY and Timberland.”

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“FREEPORT, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iconic American sportswear brand, L.L.Bean, has a history of offering consumers innovation, quality and guaranteed satisfaction with everything from its famous Maine Hunting Shoe and Boat and Tote to oxford cloth shirts and classic sweaters. On the eve of its 100^th anniversary, L.L.Bean writes a new chapter with the March 2010 launch of L.L.Bean Signature (www.llbeansignature.com), a new sportswear collection for men and women. The company has tapped Alex Carleton, the founder of fashion label Rogues Gallery, as the L.L.Bean Signature creative director. L.L.Bean Signature will be rooted in L.L.Bean tradition. Carleton plans to take iconic L.L.Bean style elements from different decades and juxtapose them with innovative, modern designs to create updated fit and style for the new label. ‘L.L.Bean Signature will take the best of Bean and re-interpret it in a fresh new way,” said Chris Vickers, vice president of L.L.Bean Signature. “We are responding to a call from an underserved segment of our customer base. These customers know and trust the L.L.Bean brand and favor American classics and modern styling, and they are looking for additional offerings that will give them a more versatile wardrobe. Having worked at L.L.Bean, Alex understands our brand and will help us meet the needs of this important consumer,’ added Vickers. A New England native and self-proclaimed “champion of Maine” Carleton’s career has been influenced by the region’s relaxed, laid-back lifestyle. Carleton credits L.L.Bean Chairman and former President Leon Gorman as his mentor and utilitarian style icon. Early on in his career Carleton worked at L.L.Bean as a senior designer and developed a unique understanding of Bean’s relationship with traditional American life. With his Rogues Gallery collection, he has won praise throughout the fashion industry for his cutting-edge designs and reinterpretations of classic American styles. As creative director of L.L.Bean Signature, he will be charged with designing for a range of customers who seek clothes that fit all aspects of their lives whether day or evening, work or weekend. ‘Being named creative director of L.L.Bean Signature is like coming home for me,’ said Alex Carleton. ‘I grew up wearing Bean boots and they are still as relevant to my lifestyle today as they were 30 years ago. With Signature I hope to create a collection that will have Bean’s authenticity with relevance for a variety of consumers. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a truly iconic American brand,’ added Carleton. The Spring/Summer 2010 offering for men will include light-weight, tailored navy linen blazers, buffalo plaid and madras shirting, nubby shawl-neck sweaters and a new version of the All-American field coat. The women’s collection will feature a modern interpretation of the belted camp jacket, soft denim and colorful madras shirtdresses, classic wrap skirts and new chino and denim styles. Carleton will also create a new twist on L.L.Bean classics such as the Boat and Tote Bag. L.L.Bean Signature will launch in March 2010 and be available through a dedicated section on www.llbean.com and also accessible from www.llbeansignature.com, a mail-order catalog and new branded shop-in-shops within L.L.Bean retail stores.”

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ECRU NEW YORK

PROTECTIVE SILK CONDITIONER

"Leaves hair nourished, soft and silky."

Belle Femme Endorsed

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One With Nature

"A soft moisturizer with a delicate scent."

Belle Femme Endorsed

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"PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 36TH ANNUAL DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT EMMY AWARDS"

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