jill stuart JANETA

Jill of all Trades

"Dress" - it's a small word for a garment of such monumental importance. No other article of clothing has the ability to balance function with femininity better and no other designer has mastered the art of this balance better than Jill Stuart.

Surprisingly, Stuart's foray into fashion began with accessories: she sold her first collection of jewelry and handbags to Bloomingdale's when she was only fifteen. Growing up in New York City with parents who owned the successful label "Mister Pants," fashion was a way of life for Stuart. But to her, wearing a designer label was easy. Expressing one's individuality through clothing, however, now that was impressive. When she emerged from the Rhode Island School of Design, Stuart's own signature style was firmly developed. With their sheer silks and rebellious hemlines, her girly silhouettes bordered on daring, but always remained proper. In 1993 the collection launched and only two years later landed a starring-role in the movie Clueless. Her slightly more affordable line, Jill, debuted in 2007. Now offering everything from swimwear to shoes to cosmetics, Jill Stuart continues to balance femininity with function for an entire lifestyle.

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carlos falchi ASHLEY BAG PYTHON

The Boy from Brazil

In the world of over-the-top luxury goods, pedigree is king. And though his exquisite accessories certainly speak for themselves, Brazilian handbag designer Carlos Falchi has the kind of fascinating back story that makes his celebrity-approved bags just that much cooler. As a young man, Falchi came to New York to work at Max's Kansas City, downtown's most celebrated rock-n-roll club. After garnering many nods of approval for his own self designed looks, Falchi began creating stage costumes for snake hipped style gods like Mick Jagger and Elvis Presley.

These days, Falchi puts his sartorial talents towards designing five-star handbags. His sense of color and love for striking skins has produced purses that are snatched up by Hollywood's most devoted handbag hunters, including Sienna Miller and Jessica Simpson.

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lee angel VINTAGE NECKLACE I

Rock Stars

It takes an exceptionally honed eye to design stunning costume jewelry, and if anyone should know, it's Roxanne Assoulin. Roxanne has years of experience under her belt, having created a well-regarded line under her own name, and she brings all of that talent to her jewelry designs for Lee Angel.

Based in New York, Lee Angel designs at least ten jewelry collections each year. Variety reigns supreme in the line's style choices, with looks that incorporate everything from ceramic finishing and woven chains to 1920s-inspired art deco pieces. The stylistically diverse collections have a cult following indeed: Rachel Bilson, Hillary Duff, Nelly Furtado, and Gwyneth Paltrow have all been spotted rocking their gorgeous sparklers. "Fashion never lands on one moment too long," according to the Lee Angel philosophy. But great jewelry - that's something you can count on to stick around for a while.

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