8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8–K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 5, 2008

THE WET SEAL, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	0-18632	33-0415940
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
26972 Burbank Foothill Ranch, California		92610
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:		(949)699-3900

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On February 5, 2008, The Wet Seal, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the resignation of Gregory Gemette as President of Merchandise of the Arden B division effective immediately. The Company also announced that it has engaged Sharon Hughes to serve as chief merchandise officer for Arden B.

A copy of the Company’s press release appears as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

Not Applicable.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

Not Applicable.

(c) Shell Company Transactions.

Not Applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release, dated February 5, 2008, issued by the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

THE WET SEAL, INC.

(Registrant)

Date: February 7, 2008 By: /s/ Steven Benrubi

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Name: Steven Benrubi

Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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99.1 Press release, dated February 5, 2008, issued by the Company.

EX-99

Contact:

Steven H. Benrubi

(949) 699-3947

THE WET SEAL, INC. ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT OF MERCHANDISE, ARDEN B, AND ENGAGEMENT OF NEW DIVISIONAL CHIEF MERCHANT

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA, February 5, 2008 — The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTSLA), a leading specialty retailer to young women, today announced that Greg Gemette, President of Merchandise, Arden B, has resigned from the Company, effective immediately, for personal reasons.

The Company also announced it has engaged Sharon Hughes to serve as chief merchandise officer for Arden B. Ms. Hughes previously was an employee of the Company from 1990 through 2002, during which time she was involved with the formation of the Arden B concept and held several senior merchant roles, eventually serving as a Senior Vice President of Merchandising for the Company. Ms. Hughes has since been an independent merchandise consultant.

Ed Thomas, chief executive officer for The Wet Seal, Inc., commented: “I would like to thank Greg for his dedication and efforts in leading Arden B merchandising for the past two years. We wish him well in his future professional endeavors.”

Mr. Thomas continued: “I am delighted to have Sharon join us. I previously worked with Sharon for many years at Wet Seal and believe that her merchandising talent and leadership skills are an excellent fit for the Arden B team. I look forward to her contributions to the brand.”

Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, The Wet Seal, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of fashionable and contemporary apparel and accessory items. As of February 2, 2008, the Company operated a total of 494 stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, including 399 Wet Seal stores and 95 Arden B stores. The Company’s products can also be purchased online at www.wetseal.com or www.ardenb.com. For more company information, visit www.wetsealinc.com.