Designer Bio's

	As fresh and flirtatious as the name suggests, Hanky Panky has been an internationally known creator of women's lingerie, sleepwear, and sportswear for over 25 years. Founded by Gale Epstein and Lida Orzeck, Hanky Panky has emerged as one of the fashion industry's innovators in design. From the original handkerchief camisole & G-string of the 70's, to the padded shoulder undershirt of the 80's, to the lacy tops & sexy thongs of the 90's, Hanky Panky continues its dedication to comfort, fit, & quality. Hanky Panky's thongs have been rated as "most comfortable" in magazines such as the New Yorker and In Style. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has selected Hanky Panky's original hanky lingerie for its permanent costume collection. Hanky Panky is committed to designing and manufacturing in the New York area.
	LOVE: as in sexy, irresistible, like chocolate TAN: as the body in the sun, an elemental sensation JANE: as in Tarzan, embodying the essence of woman, connected with nature. Love Tanjane is an entirely feminine collection of lingerie created by designer Sonia Erneux. The line has a European sexiness infused with the essence of California ease. Comfort, color and beauty are constant elements that evolve with seasonal desire. Love Tanjane is a reflection of the designer's sensual connection with the California landscape and lifestyle and is based on the needed essentials of a lingerie wardrobe. Equally beautiful as inner- or outerwear, the collection includes thongs, camisoles, bra tops, slips, drawstring pants, and a group of feminine tee shirts. The line's signature fabric, a soft, luxurious rayon lycra, is hand treated with tie-dye, batik and crystal washes in artful colors and combinations. With its easy styling and sexy comfort, Love Tanjane has a loyal following among Hollywood celebrities including Kate Hudson and Catherine Zeta-Jones
	C8 Launched in 2005, Conspiracy Eight is a clothing line specializing in high-end women’s contemporary knitwear. The collection features a full range of separates boasting modern colors and easy, comfortable designs. The knits are a blend of micro-modal and supima cotton fabric, garment dyed, and pre-shrunk. Therefore, each piece is super soft and fits in all the right places; not too tight and not too loose. Designer and founder Angela Ciccone strives to create a line of comfortable and sexy pieces that easily transition from day to evening. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology with an emphasis in evening wear, Ciccone worked as a bridal designer in Australia before moving to Los Angeles. As a native New Yorker adjusting to her new West Coast lifestyle, Ciccone noticed that there was a void in the market for a knitwear line that was figure flattering for all body types and highly versatile - Conspiracy Eight was her solution.
	Sweetees is all about simplicity with style. You can dress a SweeTees top up or down. It's your choice! Either way, you'll turn heads and receive smiles!
	Founded in 1994, Tipton Charles began as an importer of Dead Sea Mineral skin care. In 1996, unhappy with the quality of products available, Tipton Charles launched its own line containing 13 products. The concept was simple: minimalist design outside, with rich, complex concoctions of essential oils, minerals & botanicals inside. This strategy worked, as customers increasingly insisted on better quality skin care preparations, instead of simply buying products with pretty packaging and no functional value. By the end of the year 2004, Tipton Charles had expanded its range to include three distinct brands, encompassing facial and body care products, bath products & home fragrances, and a huge range of gift sets for any occasion. Top-selling scents like basil-nectarine, orange-vanilla, ocean, grapefruit & our uniquely floral sandalwood have struck a chord with aromatherapy aficionados in many locales. Brand new scents of cedarwood, pomegranate and bergamot promise to titillate the senses for years to come
	Born in London, Charlotte Ronson moved to New York City when she was five years old. Her passion for style and fashion developed under the influence of those around her- especially her family. Her mother, Ann Dexter-Jones is a style icon- constantly photographed by magazines, and known for her great taste in clothes as well as her vibrant personality. Her siblings Mark and Samantha, who first became known for their DJ skills, are now recording artists, each with a debut CD. And her stepfather is Mick Jones of the band Foreigner. Charlotte’s background includes interning at various prestigious magazines such as Rolling Stone and Harper’s Bazaar, as well as assisting at some of New York’s elite fashion houses, including Cynthia Rowley. Her business fist took off them retail stores began to take interest in something Charlotte had been doing all her life- creating her own unique style. Charlotte Ronson has managed to make clothes that are both sexy and cute. She knows what style is and how to create it.
	In few short years, Je'Lee (formerly known as Jezebele), the hip, women's contemporary collection by Los Angeles-based designer Hylee Neuwirth, has taken the fashion scene by storm!  From the signature embroidered 'butterfly' sweats, to the ultra-soft collection of cotton tanks, skirts and striped tees, Je Lee has generated an amazing word of mouth buzz across the country.  Available in boutiques nationwide, the line can be found locally in Fred Segal, Planet Blue and Lisa Angel, and has created a loyal following among trendsetting celebrities, and fashionistas of every age, from style conscious teens to comfort seeking busy moms!  The creative mind behind the company is Hylee Neuwirth,   Growing up in L.A., Hylee began her 'design' career as a teenager, styling her friends and deconstructing her own clothing, which she bought at vintage stores.  Turning dresses into sexy tops that looked incredible expensive, (but actually cost under $15.00), Hylee's creativity was recognized early. Appearing in local L.A. theater, and even becoming an Editor for Teen Style Magazine, she continued to nurture her creative talents.  On a whim, one day she bought one dozen blank tee shirts, stayed up all night and made each one into a completely different style. Naming her new creation Jezebele, she took the line store to store, and landed her first accounts - fashion icon Fred Segal (Ron Herman) on Melrose Avenue, and Scala on La Brea.  The hobby quickly became a full-time project, so she quite her magazine position and proceeded to launch Jezebele into over 150 of the hottest boutiques around the country.  The line continues to expand creatively, with Hylee recently renaming it Je Lee (as of August, 2004).  Buttefly is Hylee Neuwirth Signature's  The dainty, feminine daisy print graces a selection of super soft tanks and cardigans, that are a fresh twist on the layered look of the season.  Future plans include the launch of a higher-end line, with beautiful, elegant fabrics, a comfy children's line and eventually Je Lee stores. Inspired by people, life and music, Hylee is destined to continue to distinguish Je Lee as one of the industry's most sought after brands.
	ELIZABETH COLE Elizabeth Cole Jewelry, designed by Stephanie Owen, is a collection of intricately designed costume jewelry, to be worn alone or layered and looped with fine jewelry and other costume pieces. The collection's signature pieces are collaged chain necklaces, which combine various styles and widths of corrugated chain to result in a rich, textured effect. Elizabeth Cole took its name from Stephanie's sister, a family name that has been passed down through the generations. Like Stephanie herself, the designs are influenced by her upbringing, and fuse together two opposite but complementary elements in her life: her parents. Her father, Bill, spent much of his childhood on his family ranch in Montana and is an avid lover of the outdoors, while Gretchen a former model, enjoys the finer things in life. Although the family has lived in Santa Barbara for the last seventeen years, Bill continues to live the rugged lifestyle, hunting and building in Wrangler's and cowboy boots, while the ever-chic Gretch cultivates her home and garden amidst afternoons of golf and bridge. Stephanie has emerged a special combination of the two, and her creative inspiration melds the best of both worlds into a look that is both unique and fashionable, sophisticated and quirky, modern and yet timeless.
	Grenadine nothing is more comfortable than our favorite old tee. enter grenadine - an inventive range of screen printed t-shirts and tanks that use the finest tissue weight cotton available. laundered several times over, grenadine’s tees are butter to the touch. grenadine’s in house textile designer draws on a diverse range of references, from perched love birds to dandelions on a breezy day. the prints are at once colorful and charming. using individual handwork and complex treatments such as mineral and silicone washes, foil and flock printing, discharge printing and burnouts, each t-shirt is a unique, eye-catching garment. finally a t-shirt line that understands what a girl really wants.
	Ranahan Jeans Ranahan Western Jean Created by former Farmer Denim designers Amy Gammon and Allison Gammon. Ranahan Jeans are already a favorite with celebrities Teri Hatcher and Hillary Duff. The inspiration of the jeans come from their connection to vintage western movies and clothing. The fit is fantastic. Very slimming, and a great butt jean! 5 Pocket, with contrast stitching. Zip fly, with button enclosure. They have a Lipstick pocket sewn into the leg. Comfortable, made of 70% Cotton, 28% Lyocell, and 2% Spandex. 35" inseam, 7" rise.
	Get into the free spirit of GYPSY 05! Gypsy 05 - A high end line of T-shirts for men and women that feature embellishments, grommets, embroidery, screen prints and lace - It is all about comfort and freedom! The key elements which makes Gypsy 05 stand out from the rest are its special dying techniques and designer Osi Shoham's travels around the world inspiration.
	Havaianas are truly the best rubber sandals in the world. They are designed, marketed and manufactured by Sao Paulo Alpargatas S.A. The ultra-high quality of Havaianas is due to a top-secret rubber recipe created exclusively by Alpargatas. This highly guarded recipe makes the sandals soft as marshmallows, light, and highly durable. There are many knock-offs in the market place, but Havaianas customers know that there is no substitute for the authentic comfort and quality that only Alpargatas can produce. Since their creation in the 1960s, Alpargatas perfected the Havaianas collections with a large variety of fashionable colors, styles and levels of thickness.
	Royal Plush Royal Plush was launched in March 2005 in Los Angeles after nearly one year in development. Royal Plush specializes in embellished designs that are interesting without being contrived. Royal Plush includes a variety of fabrics, including ribbed cotton, fleece, french terry, cashmere and leather. The line encompasses hoodies, pants, t-shirts tanks, sweaters, down jackets and vests, as well as a full line of accessories. Royal Plush is the brainchild of Michelle Waller and has become a family affair. The Waller's relocated to Los Angeles from Minneapolis the summer of 2006. Michelle and her husband, Steve now work together to expand Royal Plush Clothing. Not to be left out, their two daughters enjoy coming to the office as well as their two English Bull dogs, Mojo and Petunia, who look forward to coming to work Monday morning. Celebrities such as Terry Hatcher, Hilary Duff, Eva Mendez and others are known to have purchased Royal Plush.
	TWISTED HEART
	Saint Grace by QUINN THOMPSON No one epitomizes the true Southern California lifestyle better than fashion designer Quinn Thompson and his label, Saint Grace After moving to Los Angeles at the age of eighteen, he quickly adopted the laid-back California lifestyle and became immersed in the beach culture. Always a lover of fashion, upon moving to Los Angeles Quinn took a job with William B. where he learned the ropes of the trade. Active in the fashion world, Quinn identified a void in the marketplace. He felt there was a need for a standout knit line with a focus on color that captured the “Boho Chic” idea of relaxed elegance. A true adventurer with a keen business sense, Quinn took a risk and decided to launch his own label. In 2002, Quinn created a line of simple and soft knit tops - vintage inspired, in seven pretty colors and styles. Named after his favorite aunt, Grace, Saint Grace was born. The Saint Grace collection is defined by the combination of comfort, fashion and wearability. Each piece is crafted from soft fabrics in a range of tropical colors. Saint Grace provides fashion-forward, versatile basics including camis, tanks, short and long-sleeve tees as well as skirts, trousers and cords that hug the body in the most flattering way. The garments are comfortable, yet body conscious, made from the softest fabrics such as micro modal cotton from natural fibers; 100% modal; Supima cotton and modal jersey for perfect drape and silhouette. The wearer automatically exudes a feminine, fresh attitude with a touch of sexiness. With a collection ranging from a basic white tank to classic trousers, Saint Grace has a look for every occasion.
	by Susan Fixel of Bejeweled TWELVE SYMBOLS
	by Susan Fixel of Bejeweled OUTPOST