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    August 2009 Fall Essentials Designers

    Adrienne Landau

    Designer : Adrienne Landau
    For more than 25 years, former painter Adrienne Landau has been making “art” with designs. Known for her innovative use of exotic furs, lavish cashmere and intricate detailing, Landau calls her style “easy glamour,” and has recently expanded her line to include a collection for men, handbags, lingerie and luxurious home furnishings. Her unique designs appeal to celebrities like Madonna, Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand and many more.

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    Anna Ruth Henriques

    Designer : Anna Ruth Henriques
    Inspired by her native Jamaica, Anna Ruth Henriques creates jewelry out of distinct materials, including gold, mother of pearl, rock crystal and diamonds. Gorgeous and eye-catching, her designs are unique, delicate works of art. Henriques is also a world-renowned painter who has exhibited in Venezuela, Trinidad, Germany, the UK, Japan and the US. Her paintings are in the permanent collections of the National Gallery of Jamaica, New York City’s Jewish Museum and El Museo del Barrio.

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    Bernard K. Passman

    Designer : Bernard K. Passman
    Bernard K. Passman was the world’s most famous sculptor of black coral. He discovered this rare and unique gem in 1974 when he moved to Grand Cayman, and brought it into the public eye through his magnificent sculptures, intricate carvings and elegant jewelry. Passman passed away two years ago, but his sculptures live on in the collections of international dignitaries, royalty, heads of state, governments and individuals. Bernard K. Passman jewelry can be found in stores in Grand Cayman; St. Thomas; Las Vegas, Alaska and Hawaii; and a flagship store and museum in Beverly Hills.

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    Cynthia Rowley

    Designer : Cynthia Rowley
    Cynthia Rowley was seven when she constructed her first dress. As a senior at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she sold her first collection to several of New York’s most prominent stores and has never looked back. She’s known for feminine, flirty frocks and carefree, casual style. A true adventurer, this mother of two is always challenging herself and pushing new creative barriers. Her famous fans include Julia Stiles, Hilary Duff, Hayden Panettiere, and Rebecca Romijn. Today, Rowley’s collection of clothing, accessories, fragrance, housewares and books is available worldwide in signature shops in the US, Japan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, as well as in better department, specialty and online stores, like Bergdorf Goodman and ShopBop.com.

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    Donald J Pliner

    Designer : Donald J Pliner
    Born into a family shoe business, Donald J Pliner launched his own line of luxury footwear and accessories for men and women in 1989. Pioneering new materials, such as stretchable micro-fibers, Pliner brought unprecedented comfort, flexibility and lightness to footwear. Based in New York City, this global brand, manufactured in both Italy and Spain, has established a cult following, including Debra Messing, Kate Hudson, Kim Cattrall and Christina Aguilera. The Donald J Pliner Collection of men’s and women’s casual and dress footwear, handbags, and leather clothing is sold nationwide in signature boutiques, specialty stores and upscale department stores.

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    Fullum & Holt


    The Montreal-based company Fullum & Holt recently launched their namesake handbag line after manufacturing leather goods for brands and retailers for 111 years. The result is a collection of modern, feminine and urban-looking handbags crafted from the softest Italian leather in a wearable neutral palette, Fullum & Holt handbags are the epitome of "casual elegance," featuring interesting detailing like tiers, pleats and ruching. The line also offers durable canvas styles.

    Designer : Norma Kamali

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    Giuseppe Zanotti

    Designer : Giuseppe Zanotti
    Italian Giuseppe Zanotti was born in an Adriatic town with a long tradition of shoemaking. He honed his craft for twenty years before launching his own international business in 1994. What makes Zanotti’s footwear collections unique is the synthesis of design awareness and quality. Zanotti finds inspiration in the world of art and cinema, and his designs are modern, sexy and favored by Hollywood’s elite, including Rihanna, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Moore and Cameron Diaz.

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    KRELwear

    Designer : Karelle Levy
    Launched in 2004, KRELwear is the endeavor of performance artist Karelle Levy, who studied textile design at Rhode Island School of Design before going on to knit fabrics as wearable garments and costumes for her live performances. Based on the line’s signature “toobular” knit design, KRELwear mixes avant-garde structuring and innovative fibers for its edgy, custom-knit tanks, sweaters, dresses, and tunics. Hollywood fans include Alanis Morrissete, Christina Ricci, Carmen Electra, and Pink. KRELwear is carried in over 40 boutiques in the US and abroad, including Fred Segal’s Emphatic in Los Angeles, Jake Boutique in Chicago and Sava in Philadelphia.

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    Parker


    New York City-based design label Parker was established in the Fall of 2008 when a team of longtime designers from New York was challenged to fill a void in the marketplace for “great tops.” The line of tunics, tanks, blouses and camisoles places a strong emphasis on original prints, innovative silhouettes and luxurious fabrics; new additions include dresses and pants. Parker is available at Barneys, Saks Fifth Avenue, Intermix and Nordstrom, as well as specialty stores nationwide. It is also sold on a variety of fashion websites, like shopbop.com and revolveclothing.com

    Philippe Tournaire

    Designer : Philippe Tournaire
    Philippe Tournaire is a French luxury jewelry designer with a passion for architecture and art, who draws his inspiration from city skylines, ancient and modern sculptures and museums. Philippe Tournaire’s first creation was the Free Bracelet, which evolved from an antique fork he bought at a charming flea market in France. The fork’s body and prongs were molded into a cuff that become the Free Bracelet collection, one of the brand’s top sellers. In addition to jewelry, Tournaire’s creations include watches, sporting goods (hand-crafted jeweled skis and carrying case), carved silverware, fountain pens and home decor items.

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