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Lord & Taylor is continuing it's sponsorship of "Project Runway" for the second straight season and which will allow the company to continue developing its marketing program around the partnership.

Highline United Holdings Ltd. named Rick Paterno to the newly created position of company president and CEO reported WWD.

The Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show always draws a crowd of vintage lovers, but this year, it'll also attract the attention of die-hard Betsey Johnson fans.

CSG Partners, LLC announced that it served as financial advisor to Evy of California, Inc., a leading Los Angeles girls' apparel company, in its recent sale of a minority equity interest to a newly formed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

James Allen's new website provides a genuine alternative to the outdated practices of other online jewelers. By empowering customers with the ability to view actual diamonds, James Allen is bringing a new era of transparency to online diamond retail.

AZATURE, the fine jewelry designer whose pieces are regularly worn by celebrities and royalty alike, announced the launch his first full line of nail lacquers aptly named the AZATURE Black Diamond Collection. All of the polishes contain genuine black diamond carefully hand-placed into each individual bottle.

New Year, New You...Own It! At Victoria's Secret Herald Square in New York City, Supermodels Adriana Lima and Erin Heatherton share their secrets to make fitness resolutions stick. January is the perfect time of year to jump start a workout routine and a new outfit is always great motivation. The Victoria's Secret Sport collection, VSX, has workout essentials for everyone no matter what type of fitness activity.

Tsukihoshi announced its support of Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, in its commitment to fund research that will help uncover the causes of, develop effective treatments for and ultimately find a cure for autism. With a strong history dating back to 1873, Tsukihoshi is the leading manufacturer and distributor of children's footwear in Japan. The brand joins Autism Speaks as a proud sponsor in the U.S. featuring its new Child 21 (KAZ) style during the 2013 calendar year.

ColDesi announced the latest addition to its line of apparel decorating equipment. The ProSpangle! ProSpangle is a commercial quality Hotfix spangle machine that represents a real breakthrough in technology that can have a huge impact on your business. ProSpangle will be debuted at the ISS Show in Long Beach, CA. on January 18th.

It was a breath of fresh air for me when I read my email from Madewell and I saw they are offering 40% off Insider's Favorites. No, not savings on end of the season items, savings on items that are perfect to wear now and into Spring. That's right, the illusive transitional pieces!

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.