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Drawing the oversize designer sunglasses perched atop your head to shield your eyes from the summer sun as it descends beyond the horizon, you notice that the pricey iced latte you’d been sipping has dissolved into a mixture of water, coffee, and sugar. A sign that it's time to go. A warm breeze kisses your cheeks and tickles your hair, promising that tomorrow would be another beautiful L.A. day. But now it is time to transform from the casual, flip-flop, t-shirt, and jeans Angeleno into the glamorous, chic, sophisticated Angeleno of the eve.

Suddenly, the lazy day spent at the Melrose sidewalk café comes crashing to a halt and time is no longer yours to waste. Cocktails, Hollywood hot spot dinner reservations, and dance floors await! The flip-flops are kicked off, replaced by delicate stilettos that boggle the male mind. Stripping off the t-shirt and sending it flying into the hamper, you don a flowing, feminine concoction. The jeans remain put, perfect as they are. Gold chains grace the neckline while the wrists are adorned with bangles. Hair brushed, minimal make-up reapplied, everything important in your life thrown into the small metallic hobo and out you go!

Such is the life of the fashionable Angeleno. Casual and couture happily married on thousands like you with a lifestyle that celebrates the eclectic fashion scene of Southern California.

Come join us at The Design Suites to experience all that the laid back California lifestyle has to offer. The must have accessories, chic denim, and feminine contemporary lines line together harmoniously at 7th on Sixth's Design Suites at The Beverly Hilton.

We are very happy to have this opportunity to highlight these fabulous designers.
We'll see you at The Design Suites!

Lauren Gurvich
West Coast Director
Sales and Marketing

Nancy Tam
West Coast Intern

Sasha Sokhis
West Coast Intern

Aaneta
Aaneta, a complete line of handmade luxury, cutting edge leather bags from Uruguay. Launched last year with big success, designer, Valeria Markowicz, pulls inspiration from the balance between informality and elegance seen in Latin American women Designer: Valeria Markowicz-Strauss Email: valeriemarkowicz@hotmail.com Phone: 310-279-3105 Website: www.aaneta.com


Agraria
AGRARIA, the luxury home fragrance company founded 35-years ago in San Francisco, continues to set the standard for premium potpourri, perfumed candles, hand-embroidered sachets and other exquisite home fragrance products. First available in their Nob Hill antique shop, their mysterious, uplifting and androgynous Bitter Orange fragrance soon began to scent the air of the finest homes and luxury villas around the world. Designers: Jim Gentry and Peter Siderius Contact: Jacqui Farina Phone: 800.824.3632 Email: jacquifarina@agrariahome.com Website: www.agrariahome.com


Anouk
Anouk is a collection of leather bohemian couture jackets, skirts and vests. Designer: Anouk Steinke Phone: 213-995-9050 Email: anouk@anoukshowroom.com Website: www.anoukshowroom.com


Avita
Avita is an affordable contemporary cashmere and bamboo collection that’s flattering, comfortable, and fun. It combines the sensual delights of cashmere, silk, and bamboo with unique details and offbeat color combinations. Appearing throughout the collection are bright contrast patches, athletic stripes, asymmetrical necklines, and hemlines. Designer: Amanda Shi Contact: Sarafina Gerling Email: Amanda@avitastyle.com Website: www.avitastyle.com


Biatta Intimates
Biatta's flirty, fun and glamorous fashions are created for chic, contemporary women. From the latest, sexiest designs to timeless shapes, Biatta creates beautiful lingerie for discerning women. Visit www.biatta.com Designer: Jaymi Zetner Contact: Amy Berliner Phone: 323-232-4800 Email: ab1sales@aol.com Website: www.biatta.com


Bootzwalla
BOOTZWALLA accessories, created by stylist Lori Seliger, helmets and leg covers designed to fit over shoes or boots and made of imported fabrics in a variety of textures and colors. The elegant furry fashions lined in silky charmeuse, previewed in New York this winter, at Park City for the Sundance Film Festival, and are crossing the globe to LA, Japan, and Europe for Fall 2005. Designer: Lori Seliger Phone: 917-905-3313 Email: lori@bootzwalla.com Website: www.bootzwalla.com


Camp Beverly Hills
Got to love Camp Beverly Hills' new fall collection for reminding us that just because we want clothes that are about a thousand times more comfortable then everyone else’s, we can look amazing too. The sexy shimmer of metallic threads and swarovski crystals in the new Camp “Glitz” line makes everything look a little more special. Contact: Raquel Krouse Phone: 213-741-2130 Email: Raquel@campbh.com Website: www.campbeverlyhills.com


Catelle
CATELLE is an edgy couture line inspired by the South African roots of its designer Adele Catelle. She uses sheer fabrics, beads and leathers to make fine evening gowns, cocktail dresses and sexy separates. The backless dresses and tiny mini skirts take this sophisticated line and make it strikingly original. Designer: Adele Catelle Phone: 310-497-9848 Email: adelecatelle@aol.com Website: www.catelle.com


Cellardoor
Cellardoor is a feminine yet flirty collection of sundresses and related separates, made of a unique blend of dyed silk and hemp. Designer: Lisa Barnes & Christina M. Zeljeznjak Contact: Lisa Barnes Phone: 323-232-4800 Email: cellardoorcouture@yahoo.com Website: www.cellardoorcouture.com


Chinese Laundry
Chinese Laundry shoes are synonymous with fashion and fun. From strappy metallic heels to must-have wedges and embroidered platform boots, Chinese Laundry reflects the latest in trend setting design for Fall 2005. Contact: Jake Tauber Phone: 310.838.2103 Email: Jtauber@celsinc.com Website: www.chineselaundry.com


Conspiracy Eight
Don't be fooled all is not as it seems... Conspiracy Eight will show you the way. A collection of women's high end knits that will bring out the truth in others. Designer: Angela Ciccone Phone: 310.498.1047 Email: angela@conspiracyeight.com Website: www.conspiracyeight.com


Cuffz by Linz
Cuffz by Linz is a hip and trendy collection of handbags and accessories embellished with a hand cuff. Designer: Linz Phone: 310.402.4131 Email: sales@cuffzbylinz.com Website: www.cuffzbylinz.com


Design by Carmen
Jewelry is about feeling good. With the right accessories, you can create any look. You can be sophisticated one evening and gamine the next morning. My pieces are designed for the woman who is not afraid to make a statement. The uniqueness of Carmen's creations offers more choice to the woman who wears them. Because every piece has a unique quality a woman is bound to find exactly the right note for any occasion. Designers: Carmen Fritsch and Boris Goynatsky Contact: Carmen Fritsch Phone: 212-489-3373 Email: carmen@designbycarmen.com Website: www.designbycarmen.com


Dina Bar-El
Dina BarEl creates the kind of elegant column dresses and evening gowns for the modern day goddesses that grace the red carpets. Dazzling in their jewel tones, sumptuous in their luxury, the collection is the embodiment of the truly glamorous. Designers: Dina Bar-El Phone: 213-612-6677 Email: db@dinabarel.com Website: www.dinabarel.com


Disney Couture
Disney Couture is a fashion forward line under the Doe label. It's about taking classic characters & artwork and re-interpreting them to a new generation of electro-rock, tech savvy women who demand the most current styling, fabrics & treatments. Designers: Mighty Fine Contact: Justin Watson Phone: 213-627-2498 ex.129 Email: Justin@mightyfineinc.com Website: www.doeworld.com


GASP, Catch Your Breath
Gasp sets a new standard with casual sophistication. The collection moves easily from day to evening wear. Gasp's contemporary stylng redefines modern elegance. Designers: Susie Yi & Marcus Lansden Contact: Steve Hagstrom Phone: 310-886-1125 Email: steveh@pctinc.com Website: www.gaspjeans.com


Generation Studio
"Generation Studio designs one-of-a-kind, handcrafted bags with an eye on style and individuality while maintaining functionality. The use of vintage clothing in many of their designs often creates a 'before and after' story in their bags." Designers: Stacey Swinehart & Suzanne Swinehart Contact: Stacey Swinehart Phone: 412-848-5664 Email: Stacey@generationstudio.com Website: www.generationstudio.com


I Can 2
--"I Can 2" is a Malibu based women's and men's clothing company capitalizing on zip code-specific staples: Ultra-soft, lived-in cotton hoodies and thermals; tanks and tees--all embellished with crosses, peace signs or the company's signature Jack Russell Designers: Alexandria Skouras Company: I Can 2 Contact: Alexandria Skouras Phone: 310-456-7173 Email: malibubuffy@earthlink.net Website: www.ican2clothing.com


Inge Christopher/Whiting & Davis
"Glorious day-to-evening handbag collections for every occasion. Whiting & Davis. Inge Christopher. Inge. Inge Sport. It’s all there." Designers: Inge Hendromartono Contact: Barry S. Kramer Phone: 800-772-0418 Email: bkramer@ingechristopher.com Website: www.ingechristopher.com


Jelessy Collection
Jelessy burst onto the scene mid 2004 with handcrafted jeans, skirts, jackets and tees bringing custom colors and evolutionary washes that are subtle, and never overdone creating a natural vintage fade —no two garments fade the same! While other designers promote varying shades of indigo, Steven Shaul’s vivid vision launched Jelessy in a multitude of 40 shades to choose from. The collection provides contemporary cuts that contour every individual body shape, creating the ultimate stylish lifestyle brand praised by fashion-conscious celebrities. Designer: Steven Shaul Phone: 323-846-3731 Email: stevenshaul@yahoo.com Website: www.jelessycollection.com


King Baby Studio
KING BABY, launched by designer Mitchell Binder in 2000, features rich, heavy, unusual pieces of jewelry that uniquely and boldly unite silver, leather and semi-precious stones like no other designer has done before. KING BABY Jewelry has strikingly detailed elements with a Southern California Kustom Culture flair. Designer: Mitchell Binder Contact: Larry Scheinbaum Phone: 310-828-4438 Email: Mitchell@kingbabystudio.com Website: www.kingbabystudio.com


Klorane
"From the South of France, Klorane Laboratories deliver over 40 years of experience in research and development with their Botanical extracts. Whether it's for your eyes or for your hair, we have what you need!" Contact: Aude Rayssiguier Phone: 626-240-4662 Website: www.institut-klorane.com


MICHELE MARCOMBE
Designer: Michele Marcombe E-Mail: michelemarcombe@yahoo.com A unique collection of handbags, swimwear, dogwear, and baby bags created from authentic music/concert T-shirts, beach towels, and tuxedo shirts. The original, since 1999. www.michelemarcombe.com RIVIERA HIPPIE A fun and colorful new collection from Michele Marcombe designed from vintage beach towels for the chic bohemian in you. MARTINI’S IN MANHATTAN A new collection by Michele Marcombe. A classic line of handbags and petwear created from authentic tuxedo shirts and quilted sateen. POP! BY MICHELE MARCOMBE The original collection of handbags, swimwear and petwear constructed from authentic music/concert T-shirts, since 1999. As featured in the pages of WWD, Lucky, Blender, Time Out NY; on TBS Superstation, the CBS Morning Show, DailyCandy.Com; in the gift bags for the MTV-VMA’s, the Independent Film Awards; The GRAMMY's, and on the arms of dozens of superstars.


NG Jewelry
NG Jewelry is a unisex collection of raw and edgy hand-crafted sterling silver jewelry with natural accents of turquoise, leather and keshi beads. Designer: Norman S. Goldenberg Contact: Fabulous.PR Phone: 213.236.9421 Email: tracie@fabulouspr.com Website: www.fabulouspr.com


Nexus Showroom
NEXUS Projects is a unique platform connecting art, fashion and design in new, personalized and interactive ways. Specializing in contemporary American and international art and fashion, NEXUS strives to constantly offer its clientele and collectors innovative and distinctive works by its artists and designers.

This season NEXUS SHOWROOM presents a selection of European and American contemporary & couture designers, unique and luxurious clothing and accessory lines: Gharani-Strok ready-to-wear, Voudoo limited series couture and diffusion, Cinderella Red cashmere, Vincent Dupontreue swarowski luxury jeans, Palette New York, contemporary, and Mimi Turner, New York, womenswear. Nexus Showroom Contact: Francois Alexander Phone: 212-265-0856 Email: info@nexusshowroom.com Website: www.nexusshowroom.com


Ooga Han
Adore yourself, then adorn yourself with Ooga Han. Eugenia Han, creator of Ooga Han, has a distinct vision for her new line of jewelry: uniqueness and aestheticism redefined in the form of wearable art. Inspired by her experiences and passion for individuality, Ooga Han is not just a jewelry line, it is self-expression at its best. Designer: Eugenia Han Contact: Eugenia Han Phone: 212.725.0678 Email: Eugenia@oogahan.com Website: www.oogahan.com


Plain Jane Couture
Plain Jane Couture adds an edgy menswear line to it¹s already sensual elegant women's street wear collection this season. The new men¹s line is inspired by the spirit of the confident, charismatic, yet rebellious man of today breathes new life into the industry. Attention to detail always in the mix, both lines reflect brilliant, clean structure, luxurious fabrics and independent style true to Jane and her suitors. Designer: Hardip Manku Phone: 514-499-JANE Email: manku@plainjanecouture.com Website: www.plainjanecouture.com


Quincy Audrianna
Quincy Audrianna brings fun to the word luggage. With fine Italian and Japanese hardware, faux furs, leather and shiny accents your carry-on luggage will never be boring again. Designer: Quincy Sultzbaugh Contact: Quincy Sultzbaugh Phone: 760-632-0118 Email: luggage@quincyaudriannadesings.com Website: www.quincyaudriannadesigns.com


Rene Furterer
"A healthy scalp is the secret to beautiful hair." Treat Your Hair To Magnificent Care With Rene Furterer. Contact: Elizabeth Gurry Phone: 866-868-7925 Email: Elizabeth.gurry@pierre-fabre-usa.com


SHAKTI BY JACQUELYNE LOVE
Shakti by Jacquelyne Love Fall 05 Collection celebrates classic elegance with a quiet sophistication and sensuality revealed in the subtle nuances of fabric, drape and tailoring. Designer: Jacquelyne Love Contact: Marcia Mackey Phone: 775-832-0700 Email: shaktix4@sbcglobal.net Website: www.shaktix4.com


St. Martin Beach and Cruise Wear
St. Martin by Emory Davis offers an elegant line of multi faceted women's swimwear and sportswear that assures instant versatility for any occasion. Designer: Emory Davis Contact: Jenna Barnes Phone: 323-466-2668 Email: jenna@karactergroup.com Website: www.stmartinonline.com


Stelle
Contemporary lifestyle clothing with a designer edge. Stelle, women's activewear Designer: Barbara Baldieri March E-mail: stelle@stelleamerica.com Contact: 212.382.4606


Topless California
Topless is a collection of men’s & women’s high-end knit tops. Sex, drugs & one night stands sum up the Topless rock n roll way. Quality fabrics, detailing & innovative treatments & processes are the focus. Designer: Mighty Fine Contact: Guy Brand Phone: 213-627-2498 ex.129 Email: guy@toplesscalifornia.com Website: www.toplesscalifornia.com


TOKIDOKI
Designer: Simone Legno Contact: Ivan Arnold E-mail: Ivan@tokidoki.it Website: www.tokidoki.it


Trilogy Spa
Contact: Alice Koskas Phone: 310-318-3511 Email: info@trilogyspa.com


Yen Linh
Embracing the East and West, the Yen Linh collection is inspired by the grace and beauty of Vietnam and the free voice of American creativity. Hand-crafted by Vietnamese artisans, the Yen Linh collection of handbags, shoes and jackets delivers unique designs in vibrant silk, beautiful mother-of-pearl, detailed embroidery and intricate beadwork.

Yen Linh donates a portion of the proceeds to provide milk, clothing, medical supplies and other necessities to orphanages in Vietnam. Designer: Linh Quach Phone: 817-453-4298 Email: linh@yenlinh.com Website: www.yenlinh.com

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