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On Friday December 6 th 2013, David's Bridal will carry on its legacy in outfitting one in three brides by opening the doors to its first store location in West Hollywood. Conveniently situated at the intersection of Pico and La Cienega and within a few blocks of L.A.'s most sought-after shopping districts Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard the store promises to delight women with a star shopping experience.

Prolific producer John Chatterton has been a fixture of the Manhattan theatre scene for nearly two decades. The Midtown International Theatre Festival is a leader in presenting powerful works from around the world - and one of the best reasons to come to New York in the summer. The Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival gives eager audiences a glimpse of new and engaging works of 30 - 60 minutes; and the monthly Short Plays Lab is a joyous incubator of 10-minute stage pieces on their way to becoming great stage works.

Kohl's Corporation and Authentic Brands Group, LLC announced plans to bring globally-renowned lifestyle brand Juicy Couture women's and girls apparel, fashion accessories and home collections to Kohl's stores nationwide and Kohls.com, beginning in fall 2014.

Kohl's Department Stores invites customers to give gifts that give back this holiday season with apparel and accessories from the Kohl's Cares Simply Vera Vera Wang collection, available now through February 2 in all 40 Wisconsin stores and online at Kohls.com. Customers will be excited to know 100 percent of the net profit from each piece will help support the fight against breast cancer.

Prolific producer John Chatterton has been a fixture of the Manhattan theatre scene for nearly two decades. The Midtown International Theatre Festival is a leader in presenting powerful works from around the world - and one of the best reasons to come to New York in the summer. The Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival gives eager audiences a glimpse of new and engaging works of 30 - 60 minutes; and the monthly Short Plays Lab is a joyous incubator of 10-minute stage pieces on their way to becoming great stage works.

Rent the Runway, the leading destination for designer dress and accessory rentals, unveiled an exclusive 1400-square-foot showroom on the second floor of New York City's iconic Henri Bendel Fifth Avenue flagship store. Boasting a rotating selection of the trendiest dresses and accessories from Rent the Runway's 175 designer brands, women can now try on dresses in advance of renting and work directly with a Rent the Runway Go-To Girl personal stylist to ensure they look and feel their best for every occasion. As Rent the Runway's first brick-and-mortar retail partnership, they are bringing the online rental experience to life and creating a destination for today's modern woman who wants access to luxury fashion but with the ease and convenience of a personal stylist who knows her most pressing needs. Customers will be able to reserve rentals for all upcoming occasions from a wedding to a Saturday night out or take their dresses and accessories with them directly from the Rent the Runway showroom located in the Henri Bendel 5 th Avenue store.

David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced its expansion into the UK market with its first British store. The brand will open the doors to its debut UK flagship at Westfield Stratford City in East London on October 3, 2013. The 10,000 sq. ft., two-floor retail space will be launched over a day of celebrations, including a fashion show in partnership with Brides magazine, an official ribbon cutting by the mayor and hundreds of exclusive giveaways.

From: FashionTV

Kohl's Department Stores announced an assortment of over 20 new national beauty and fragrance brands in more than 250 Kohl's stores nationwide and Kohls.com. The expansion includes the addition of brands and products in cosmetics, skin care, bath and body, hair care, men's skin care and fragrance with plans to expand to more stores in the future.

All of the winners have been announced, the celebrating is over and now its time to get to business: the best dressed women of The 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards! Let's be real, a lot of people tune in to just see the pretty dresses. Last night's red carpet was no exception!

“Gossip Girl” star Leighton Meester has gone from ruling the Upper East Side as Blair Waldorf to being the new face of French fashion chain Naf Naf. Naf Naf was founded in 1973 and was 'the' label during the 80's and 90's.

David's Bridal plans to open its first outpost outside North America in October with the opening of a store at Westfield Stratford City, London. The 10,000 square foot store will be a novelty really because London is known for small, appointment only boutiques, department stores or mass-market high-street shops.

Sole Society, a leading e-commerce site providing high-quality, on-trend shoes, handbags and accessories at affordable prices, announced today that it has named Andrea Wasserman as Chief Executive Officer and a member of their Board of Directors. Wasserman, a 13-year retail veteran, has a proven track record as an exceptional operator, innovator and leader. Most recently, Wasserman served as National Bridal Director of Nordstrom, where she spearheaded the re-positioning of Nordstrom's multichannel bridal brand.

Vera Wang's New York flagship on Madison Avenue is getting a makeover by Brian Sawyer of Sawyer-Berson. Sawyer is also redoing the Vera Wang store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

To help enhance the excitement of the back-to-school season, Kohl's Department Stores announced it will be awarding thousands of prizes to customers nationwide during the 'Win Great Things Back-to-School Sweepstakes.'

Now celebrating its 10th Anniversary, RWS and Associates is the largest full-service entertainment firm of its kind. Started in 2003 by then 23 year-old Ryan Stana, RWS is a worldwide production company that provides the very best in custom-designed, as well as pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, shopping centers and the fashion industry. Additionally, RWS is North America's largest provider of branded stage shows and experiences.

...in Kentucky. Sorry New Yorkers, didn't mean to get you so excited. But if you are live in Louisville, KY, go you! The store will contain tons of your favorite brands like Missoni, Zac Posen, Vera Wang and more, with items up to 90% off.

In an exclusive interview with USA Today, Zac Posen divulges his do's and don'ts when it comes to bridal gowns and details about is upcoming exclusive line, Truly Zac Posen, for David's Bridal.

Last night, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards and commemorated the organization's 50th anniversary at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. TV personality and Bravo executive Andy Cohen was the host for the evening. For the twelfth year in a row, the evening was generously underwritten by Swarovski.

The 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards are set to take place on Monday, June 3 at Alice Tully Hall at New York's iconic Lincoln Center.