RackedWire: Topshop Gets Told; Michael Phelps Launches Omega Flagship; Bloomie's Party

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MIDTOWN—The new flagship store for watch brand Omega officially opens tomorrow with an event hosted by Michael Phelps, the fastest man in the sea. Omega has had Olympic timekeeping duties since 1932, hence their choice of celebrity spokesmerman. He'll be greeting fans tomorrow between 2pm and 3pm in the boutique at 711 Fifth Avenue (between 55th and 56th.) [Racked Inbox]

MIDTOWN—Also tomorrow, home entertainment guru Karen Bussen will be signing copies of her book, Simple Stunning Parties at Home, at Bloomingdales 59th Street from 5:30pm to 8pm. There will be food, there will be drink, and best of all, there will be 20% off everything in the store until 10pm that night for anyone who attends. Call the Registry at (212) 705-3340 to RSVP. [Racked Inbox]