ATLANTA -- Spring and summer fashion trends arrive at Lenox Square with Simon Fashion Now™, a series of energetic fashion shows and interactive entertainment designed and presented by Simon Property Group, Inc., the country’s largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate.

Simon Fashion Now is a vibrant mix of accessible, luxurious and affordable style – from both Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza stores – that provides shoppers the ability to purchase straight from the runway. Each event offers advice and insight into the latest beauty trends, must-have accessories and fashionable flair available at select Simon properties. All events are free and open to the public.

BUCKHEAD, ATLANTA -- The W Atlanta- Buckhead hosted the first ever Council of Fashion Designers of America (Fashion Incubator) Designer Showcase at the hotel on Wednesday, December 12.

At the showcase, some of the newer designers of CDFA were welcomed, including Burkman Brothers, Emanuela Duca, Daniel Vosovic and WHIT. As well as being the first fashion event of its kind in the country, it marked the launch of the national partnership between W Hotels Worldwide and the CDFA, according to the hotel's General Manager, Marylouise Fitzgibbon.

That morning, CFDA representatives, designers and SCAD students held a meet-and-mentor breakfast, followed by a luncheon and fashion show. The evening ended at the W's Whiskey Blue.

Kennesaw resident Linda Castle, ASID, owner of Decorated Designs, has been selected for a new exhibit at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. "ADAC: Behind the Windows" is a six-month installation that pairs ADAC showrooms with local interior designers to create displays showcasing their talent.

The exhibit is one of many special events surrounding the opening of ADAC to the public on Oct. 1. The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center is located in Buckhead's Peachtree Hills neighborhood. It is open Monday through Friday.