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Bella Linea New York announced the debut of a new line of women's clothing designed, manufactured and supplied in New York. The brand's line of career and evening-wear is designed to flatter and shape the real American woman. Each Bella Linea garment is constructed with a built-in shaping liner to smooth the waistline and create a feminine shape. The inner liner is constructed using specialty, breathable fabric that constricts where needed on the body.

Glamour doesn't have to mean discomfort as proved by Sarah Paulson at the Golden Globes. The nominated actress wore a zipperless gown by Reem Acra that she told E! News she just 'slipped over her head.' I never would have known had she not spilled the beans!

Emerald, a lively, radiant, lush green, has been announced as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2013. And while the verdant hue will be showcased everywhere from custom interiors to haute couture, emerald will shine most spectacularly in brilliant jewelry from Stauer.

Amazon.com Founder Jeff Bezos received the National Retail Federation's prestigious Gold Medal Award yesterday. This acknowledgement is a big big deal because the NRF's membership base is made up mainly of traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Amazon has been a game changer in the industry in the past few years and a threat to those very same brick-and-mortar retailers. And now for the first time, an online retailer has claimed the award.

It was reported Monday that Kate Spade drove shares at Fifth & Pacific Cos Inc. up 11.5%, which has led investors to overlook the continued weakness in the company's Juicy Couture brand.

Aeropostale and DoSomething.org, the largest U.S. organization for teens and social change, announced the launch of their sixth annual 'Teens for Jeans' campaign, which encourages teens to donate their denim. One in three homeless people in the U.S. is under the age of 18 and the number one item that young people request when they visit a homeless shelter is a pair of jeans.

Benji Frank, the Houston-based prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses line with frame styles named for U.S. Presidents, announced that they have provided sunglasses to Charlie Brotman, the President's Inaugural Parade Announcer, and his outdoor team to wear on Monday, January 21, for President Obama's second inauguration. The newly launched Houston-based e-boutique, BenjiFrank.com, made news with their innovative virtual try-on technology, has arranged for Charlie Brotman and his team to receive the most popular Benji Frank styles in multiple colors.

This February, Saks Fifth Avenue will give 5% of all registered purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to charity with an initiative called Saks Loves Your Cause. The donations will benefit the local Houston chapter of The American Red Cross, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), and Legacy Community Health Services, keeping support within each Saks Fifth Avenue store's immediate community.

After speculation first surfaced in November, PPR has confirmed that it has bought a 51% stake in the business of London Fashion Week label Christopher Kane reports WWD.

The 88 announced their representation of CAST EYEWEAR. The 88 will oversee all editorial & celebrity placement for CAST EYEWEAR in North America. Please find below images of the CAST EYEWEAR collection for consideration in editorial features as well as a brief history of this unique eyewear brand that The 88 is bringing stateside.

The Modahnik Spring Summer 2013 Collection is designed for the woman who seeks pieces that are unique, sophisticated and wearable. The dresses and separates, made of silk chiffon and silk sateen, are mixed with bold geometric African-inspired prints with a colorful palette consisting of pink and berry. The S/S 2013 Collection displays the solid craftsmanship and tailoring of Designer Kahindo Mateene. Pockets and fabric manipulation are just some of the fine details included in the collection.

Award-winning, plus-size American brand IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel has transitioned into Spring with Cinema Retro; a collection rich in shapes and colors reminiscent of curvy screen beauties Sofia Loren, Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot. Inspired by the luscious and form-fitting styles of 50's, 60's and 70's, Designer Yuliya Raquel has created sensual silhouettes with a modern twist in retro prints, bright splashes of colors, and vivid hues. Cinema Retro includes fully lined dresses, separates, and bridal gowns with signature techniques to flatter the full-figured body.

Award winning fashion designer, Maggie Sottero received a response to the lawsuit filed by the American Bridal & Prom Industry Association (ABPIA) seeking to restrain the sale of counterfeit goods by the owners of 16 specific internet websites. On January 10, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey concluded that the ABPIA had demonstrated a compelling case, and therefore, entered a Preliminary Injunction against the owners of the websites, enjoining them from selling counterfeit products and from using their internet websites to market and sell their counterfeit apparel. The Court's Preliminary Injunction also froze assets owned by the owners of the websites pending a final decision by the Court on the appropriate relief to be awarded the ABPIA and its members.

City Sports announced that it will be adding extended sizes to their CS by City Sports brand in March of 2013, with the sizes catering to plus-sized women. Designed in-house at City Sports, this addition to their product line is a follow-up to the brand re-launch in March of 2011.

The skin care line made by Ageless Derma is based upon its array of naturally derived products that work quickly and effectively. The company's latest formulation for lightening skin and evening out skin tone is no exception to this rule. Ageless Derma's Anti Aging Intensive Skin Brightener pulls together a variety of natural components to work together in one lightening cream. One plant-derived ingredient known as Alpha-Arbutin is highlighted to work as an especially effective ingredient.

The Beylerian Collection of briefcases will be featured in the VANGUARDS GALLERY (Booth # 454), an incubator for new and emerging brands curated specifically for attendees. The collection was designed for the on-the-go executive, providing easy access to the briefcase contents, and still be considered as an elegant accessory for those attending after-office events. Most of the collection is available in 5 distinctive colors (Black, White, Red, Mocha, Hunter Green and Yellow) providing a color to fit every busy professional's wardrobe.

Sarah Yonover has had an illustrious career in the fashion industry, working as Director of Sales for Michael Kors in both Accessories and RTW Collection. But it was last summer, on a family vacation to New York, she wanted to leave her standard suitcases full of 'options' behind for a more simplified traveling experience. The fashionista challenged herself to repurpose her infinity scarf she wore on the plane every day throughout her stay in the Big Apple, turning it into a chic one-shoulder dress, a sleek halter-top and a stylish shrug. When she was stopped on the street multiple times to field inquiries about her look, she knew she was on to something.

Tickets are now on sale for 'The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS,' (http://www.realityontherunway.com), slotted to take place on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. The red carpet event will take place at the Altman Building in New York City located at 135 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10001 with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Advanced tickets are required to attend with prices starting at $200 for standing room, $300 for priority seating, $450 for front row with gift bags and $1200 for Red Carpet/VIP access with a portion of all proceeds being donated to benefit the RFRA AIDS charity of choice for 2013. The featured designer for the evening will be Dominique Auxilly , a well-known NYC based designer who has dressed celebrity names such as Nicki Minaj, Coco, and Tamar Braxton . The official stylist for the show will be Julianne Costigan who has assisted and styled numerous Toronto Fashion Week Shows including Holt Renfrew, Joe Fresh , Christopher Bates & more. RFRA is created and produced by Monique Tatum and Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR (BPMPR).

After 10 years of success in Japan, Cynthia Rowley has opend a 1,400-square-foot boutique in the popular and trendy Gangnam District of Seoul this month. This popular shopping district is already home to brands like Tory Burch, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade and Burberry. "It's become a real shopping destination," said Peter Arnold, president of Cynthia Rowley. The store will carry a full assortment of Rowley's apparel, bags, shoes, outerwear and jewelry.

Yesterday Clothingline launched Theory's fourth sample sale in the past three months. There seems to be no end to their classic tailored pieces for both men and women and their lux knits. By lunchtime yesterday, Racked reported there was no line and crowds had petered out.