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Neiman Marcus announced Walter Chin as the photographer of The Art of Fashion campaign for Spring 2013. The campaign includes twenty-two images of spring fashions and will appear in the March edition of the Neiman Marcus publication, the book.

Oscar de la Renta is launching a 'cheaper' line exclusively with The Outnet. The 24-piece collection, described on WWD as 'more approachably priced,' debuts on February 26th with prices ranging from $325 to $1,295, with the bulk of the dresses set to retail at less than $1,000.

Lynn Tilton, Founder and CEO of Patriarch Partners LLC, a New York based investment firm and holding company, announced that Richard Lowe III has been named International Creative Director for the Spiegel family of women's apparel brands. In this capacity, Mr. Lowe will be responsible for the design and creative direction of all in-house brands (Spiegel Collection, Newport News and Shape FX) in the U.S. and abroad. He will also oversee all online development, merchandising and R&D.

FilmBuff and Coffee Bluff Pictures today announced the release of the critically acclaimed documentary film, VERSAILLES '73: AMERICAN RUNWAY REVOLUTION. The film will be released on iTunes, Amazon Instant View, and other VOD platforms on Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 by digital entertainment curator, FilmBuff.

Bravo Media gets red carpet ready every Wednesday from 9-11:00pm ET/PT beginning March 6, 2013 with 'Fashion Night by Bravo.' 'The Rachel Zoe Project' kicks off the most stylish night on television with fashion from head to Zoe, followed by the return of brilliant bowties on 'It's a Brad, Brad World,' and new series 'Dukes of Melrose' scours the globe in search of the crown jewels of fashion.

Oscar de la Renta announced that he has invited John Galliano to spend some time with him in his design studio over the next three weeks.

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) will confer its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Greg Gorman, a prolific maker of famed celebrity images and fine art. The award will be presented during the Award & Degree Ceremony on January 22 at Imaging USA, the convention and trade show created by and for professional photographers and held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga.

All of the women at the 70th Annual Golden Globe look gorgeous this year - truly! It was very difficult for me to pick my favorite of the evening. But Jessica Alba's look just kept jumping out at me.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards last night, January 13, 2013, live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The women of Hollywood brought their A-game last night and the big word of the night: Glamour!

Saks Fifth Avenue Houston continues the January Beauty Treat Du Jour event, a month-long calendar of daily beauty offerings designed specifically for Saks customers to start fresh in the New Year. Every day in the month of January, Saks will treat customers to an assortment of beauty renewal experiences, including complimentary makeovers, deluxe gifts and expert appearances from top luxury beauty brands. Saks will showcase the breadth of its innovative products and services available for customers to experience in-store throughout the year. Visit Saks Fifth Avenue at the Houston Galleria to enjoy all the treats, and see below for highlighted experiences this week.

One of the best days of the year has arrived: Saks semi-annual consolidation sale on the 9th floor. Merchandise from all of the top end designers (Zac Posen, Marni, Stella McCartney, etc.) will be up to 70% off). Personally, I have spent a lot of time there over the years scouring the racks for hidden treasures.

Nearly 50 years ago, real estate developer Stanley Whitman did something that many in the real estate and retail industry thought would never work; he built the first luxury shopping center with all high-end retailers -- eliminating service providers -- and opened without anchor stores. Even more amazing, he charged a minimum of $5 per square foot, at a time when the national average was a little more than $1.50. And, despite the popular trend of the era for building big box enclosed malls with air conditioning, Whitman told his architect to design an al fresco center.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, The Joffrey Ballet heats up the winter season with a mixed repertory program of four sensual, romantic and playful ballets by master choreographers in "American Legends," presented in ten performances only at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, February 13 - 24, 2013.

New Girl's Zooey Deschanel looks smoking on the cover of Glamour Magazine's February cover. Below are all the beautiful pictures from her spread but make sure to check out the magazine to hear Deschanel's take on fashion, friends and more.

Allison Williams basically came out of nowhere at the beginning of 2012 and quickly became a force on the red carpet. Her style is mix of classic chic with just enough oomph to keep it interesting. Plus, she's so naturally gorgeous that I wouldn't want her to wear anything to distract from her elegance. I see major beauty endorsement deals in her future.

Saks Fifth Avenue announces the launch of Beauty Treat Du Jour, a month-long calendar of daily beauty offerings designed specifically for Saks customers to start fresh in the New Year.

THIRTEEN continues SUNDAYARTS today, December 25.

Adam Clemens of Westport and Carole Hochman of Manhattan were elected members of the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse during 2012.

Oscar de la Renta wants to know what their fans are thinking. Erika Bearman, the brand's media personality and senior vice president of global communications, is set to host a focus group next week reports WWD. The company is gearing up to launch a 'top secret' product specifically aimed for cyber space and the twist? Bearman will select the participants via Twitter.

Anne Anne Anne...What am I going to do with you? I was so very excited to see what you wore to last night's Les Miserable NYC premiere. Another Givenchy creation? A romantic Oscar de la Renta gown? Or maybe something with create architectural lines by Zac Posen.