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The holidays have wrapped but party season in D.C. is just beginning. The Presidential Inauguration is right around the corner and with the official swearing-in ceremony also comes an evening of glamour and style. Nordstrom has everything you need to prepare for a night that will be talked about for (at least four) years to come.

WHO'S NEXT announced a partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America presided over by CFDA Président, Diane von Furstenberg.

Swoon for Swedish heritage brand Suss this February. From soft, feminine colors selected from 1940's lingerie to lightweight pima cotton underpinnings, fall in love with beautiful (and cozy) designs that create a romantic mood.

Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc., announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack in Atlanta, GA at the Perimeter Expo shopping center which is owned by Kimco Realty Corp. The approximately 36,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2013.

Need Supply Co. is a newer love of mine. What I love most of all is the name of the online retailer. There is such a fine line between 'need' and 'want' when it comes to shopping. But they've made it simple for you. You need.

The new fashion brand & Other Stories, within the H&M group, is set to launch its first collections this spring in seven cities and through an online store on stories.com in ten European countries.

José Luis Duran has been named as CEO of Lacoste SA. This comes after Swiss retail group Maus Frères SA took over the company in a deal that resulted in a $1.3 billion profit for Lacoste.

Ethical beauty retailer The Body Shop announced an exciting and unique partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust, the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival of young people with cancer. The partnership will see the two organisations working together throughout 2013 to improve the lives of young people with cancer age 13 to 24.

Mark Breitbard, was promoted to president of Gap North America just three months ago, is now leaving the company to become chief executive officer of The Gymboree Corp. reports WWD.

The Federal Trade Commission has fined four retailers, Macy's Inc., Sears Roebuck and Co., Amazon Inc., and Leon Max Inc. (a.k.a. Max Studio), with a combined $1.26 millon. Their offense? Labeling rayon products as made of bamboo. The fine comes after two years of warning letters.

Pollsters are no longer probing undecided voters. Campaign workers have gone back to their everyday lives. So why is Jack Goldenberg still in 'the Obama Business?' Because, as President of Obama Watches, Obama is his business. And business has picked up to a feverish pace because of the January 21 Inaugural Balls.

Yesterday we reported that it was believed that Vittorio Missoni may have been kidnapped. Venezuelan authorities have stepped up their efforts to find the missing plane carrying Missoni, his wife and friends. They have now dismissed reports that the Italian fashion executive may have been kidnapped.

M.A.C. Cosmetics has been known to showcase unconventional beauties in their advertising campaigns. Add to that long list, Jelena Abbou, the Serbian figure competitor and personal trainer. In the ad she's showing off her biceps, which put most people to shame, and wearing a strapless ballroom dress while repping the beauty brand's 'Strength' collection.

At WWD's CEO Summit yesterday, JCPenney's CEO Ron Johnson said, 'When we start changing the menu, the store is going to happen.' He was referring to the new lineup of brands debuting in Penney's this spring including Joe Fresh, Marchesa, Martha Steward and Lulu Guiness.

Online footwear site ShoeDazzle has named celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe as their new chief stylist. That means your e-mail box will be filled with shoe selections, most of which are just $39.95, and style guidance from Zoe!

Nicholas Kirkwood will launched his first men's collection, Nicholas Kirkwood Men's, in London today. Retailing from $520 to $950, the six styles include a classic oxford, a desert boot, a smoking slipper and a sportier lace-up that borders on a sneaker. "They are still very much based on your classic men's shoe. The styles are meant to be simple in the pattern, and it really becomes about the material," Kirkwood told WWD.

Denim guru Adriano Goldschmied has teamed with J. Crew to create the GoldSign x J. Crew capsule collection availalbe in J.Crew stores on January 28th and online starting February 27th. The capsule collection contains two jean styles and a skirt and retail from $198 to $288. The pieces will be available in five washes as well as a two wool-denim washes, and represent a new direction for both the eight-year-old Los Angeles premium denim line and the retailer reports WWD.

Huntsman, the iconic Savile Row bespoke tailor, announced Bond Street designer and couturier Roubi L'Roubi, as its new Creative Director, and Co-Owner. Huntsman's bespoke business will continue to focus on delivering the uncompromising level of service that has made it one of the most prestigious houses in British tailoring history.

Dickies, a leading global work wear brand, announced a new licensing agreement with R&S Sales Company Inc., a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of accessory footwear in the US. Products under the license will include slippers and flip-flops utilizing designs and trends from Dickies work wear and work-inspired styles.

Target Corp. announced plans to price match top online retailers year-round, including Amazon.com, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com and Toysrus.com (including Babiesrus.com). Target stores will also price match items found on Target.com.