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Last week, Greenpeace published a report on the hazardous chemicals clothing companies use to manufacture many products. Zara was one of the companies mentioned in the report along with Levi's and Armani. However, Zara seemed to be the worst offender.

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced that it acquired the Umbro brand and related intellectual property assets from NIKE, Inc. for $225 million in cash.

The newly married Hilaria Thomas looked regal in an oxblood gown last evening. She and husband Alec Baldwin attended the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

RaeLynn's Boutique, in Indianapolis, now has "Hunger Games" inspired dress on their sales floor!

Chart-topping boyband One Direction is partnering with Olivann Beauty, a spin-off of Fusion Brands Luxury Fragrance Division, to release their debut signature fragrance. Olivann Beauty will be responsible for all marketing to support the fragrance launch in 2013 while directing global sales and distribution efforts.

Naked Brand Group Inc. announced it has been classified as a Roozt certified brand. This means that Naked's premium line of underwear and undershirts are now a part of an exclusive community of trendsetting brands that use their business to make a difference in the world. In order to gain this distinction, Naked's products were thoroughly vetted by Roozt who have certified that the Company is using its products, practices and profits to make an impact on humanity, communities, the environment and on employees.

The team at Tara's Elegance announced the launch of a modeling competition for women between the ages of 14 and 30. Hopeful models can upload their photos via a special contest application on Facebook between now and Dec. 27, 2012. The winners will receive prizes valued at more than $4,000.

Glamour Magazine is reporting that after a successful pop-up in Cape Town a few weeks ago, Top Shop will open a flagship store! The trendy, beloved retailer is planned for Joburg's Sandton, the next in Durban's Gateway where a Cape Town emporium is also expected.

Vogue's Online Fashion Week starts today! It is a shopping extravaganza featuring some of your favorite designers and industry faces ultimate gift wishes. From Vivienne Westwood to Manolo Blahnik and Miranda Kerr, this year's experience is sure to solve every fashion dilema.

Nordstrom announced plans to open its first full-line store at Mayfair, the largest mixed-use shopping center in Wisconsin. The store is scheduled to open in fall 2015.

Fashion designer, actress, and philanthropist Mechelle Epps launched her Fall Fashion Line for MeMeNic.

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New Look has added another gorgeous starlet to their list of beauties. Jessica Wright is the latest model to showcase a brand new collection of gorgeous lingerie that flatters and flaunts hourglass figures.

"Extra" exclusively reports that host Mario Lopez married his long time girlfriend, Courtney Mazza, moments ago at the Punta Minta, Mexico. The couple exchanged vows written by each other.

A tipster wrote into Racked yesterday letting them know that the Margiela x H&M collection has started to be marked down. After some phone calls to different locations, it does seem that some items, not all, have been reduced!

Lands' End Business Outfitters launched its Secret Santa Giveaway, encouraging colleagues and business partners to nominate a deserving individual to receive a Secret Santa gift via Lands' End Business Outfitters. Nominations are being accepted now through Dec. 16 at facebook.com/landsendbusiness.

Sears Optical announced the launch of their online boutique with Kardashian Kollection Eyewear. The collection has proven to be extremely popular at retail locations nationwide since its debut in July 2012, leading Sears Optical to offer the stylish eyewear online.

G-SHOCK is opening its flagship store in New York City's prime shopping district of SOHO, on West Broadway. The G-SHOCK store pays tribute to its innovative design and reputable heritage by displaying a timeline of the timepieces released over the brand's 30 year history, offering limited edition collaborative product available only at the shop as well as current inline models.

WWD is reporting that Project Runway winner and fashion designer, Christian Siriano, has signed a fragrance deal with the Fragrance Group. This will be the designer's debut scent and is set to launch in fall 2013.

Special effects makeup artist and Academy Award winner Rick Baker is teaming up with MAC Cosmetics on a 15-piece color collection.