DSW Inc. announced the opening of two new stores this fall in New York City. DSW opens its Harlem store on 125th Street on Friday, Oct. 11 and its new Bronx location at Bay Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 31.

To celebrate the new location in Harlem, DSW is hosting a grand opening celebration featuring footwear legend Steve Madden and music icon Keyshia Cole. Guests who attend get to meet the pair and anyone who makes a purchase during the event will receive a free copy of DSW's new book, Do You Speak Shoe Lover? The event takes place Thursday, October 17(th) from 6-8 p.m.

“We are thrilled with our customer response to our new stores,” stated Mike MacDonald, President and Chief Executive Officer, DSW Inc. “With the opening of our stores in Harlem and the Bronx, we will bring our breathtaking assortment, simple convenience and incredible everyday value to even more shoe lovers in New York.”

With two shopping floors and over 27,000 square feet, the Harlem store carries thousands of pairs of men's and women's shoes as well as accessories. The new store in the Bronx will feature 20,000 square feet and over 25,000 pairs of shoes. Many footwear styles are only in those stores and exclusive to Manhattan.

The new locations bolster DSW's presence in New York City when combined with existing locations at 14(th) Street/Union Square, 34(th) Street, and the Upper West Side. DSW is the destination for savvy Shoe Lovers everywhere.

As of Oct. 11, DSW will operate 390 stores in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico,