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Boots, Sweaters, and Slim silhouettes were the main ingredients for Louis Vuittons’ Fall/Winter Collection for the 2010 season.

Browns, Dark Grays, and black were prevalent staying true to Louis Vuittons traditional color ways.

L*Space by Monica Wise, known for creating luxurious swimwear with sexy silhouettes and flattering fits, will be this season’s “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer with plans to debut its 2010 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami, Friday, July 17th at 10:00 PM, at The Raleigh Hotel.

L*Space by Monica Wise joins a prestigious list of “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designers including Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka, Yigal Azrouel, Red Carter and CHADO Ralph Rucci. The “Mercedes-Benz Presents” program provides support to designers that demonstrate dedication to quality materials, unique style and innovative design.

In addition to introducing a full line of swim and resort wear at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, L*Space by Monica Wise will unveil a capsule collection in partnership with OmniPeace, a humanitarian fashion brand founded by entrepreneur Mary Fanaro that donates 25% of profits to charities promoting peace, human rights, education, and the end of extreme poverty in Africa by 2025. Inspired by the African desert and ocean, the designs are named after African villages affiliated with OmniPeace and feature coconut detailing and bone-like motifs. L*Space for OmniPeace will retail for approximately $130 with 20% of all proceeds going to support OmniPeace’s many efforts in Africa.

“L*Space by Monica Wise is a perfect fit as this season’s ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ designer when comparing the all new E-Class to L*Space’s modern swimsuits that integrate both luxury materials and unique lines that standout from other designs,” said Lisa Holladay, Manager of Brand Experience for Mercedes-Benz. “We also want the fashion industry to be aware of and support Monica’s capsule collection that will help provide funding for OmniPeace’s charitable activities.”

L*Space designer Monica Wise has established herself as a leader in the swimwear industry, reflecting a clear understanding of a woman’s figure and the desire to feel confident on the beach or at the pool. Inspired by her Southern California lifestyle and favorite accessories — including 18k gold hardware and colored gems — Wise aims to deliver the perfect marriage of stunning fabrics with an impeccable fit to create a sexy, stylish aesthetic.

With its unique and innovative approach to swimsuit design, L*Space by Monica Wise has received industry accolades, such as the coveted “Women’s Swim Brand of the Year” award from the Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association in 2007 and 2008, and is currently nominated for the 2009 Award for both “Swim Brand of the Year” and “Best Marketing Campaign.”

“I am thrilled to be a ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ designer and to have their support during this major industry show not only for my swimwear designs, but for my philanthropic collaboration with OmniPeace,” said Monica Wise, creator and head designer of L*Space. “While my designs for L*Space make women feel luxurious, sexy and beautiful, I hope that our connection with OmniPeace also inspires them to make a difference and give back.”

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim will take place in Miami Beach, Florida at The Raleigh Hotel from July 15-19. Designers presenting their spring 2010 collections, include True Religion, Red Carter, Ed Hardy and Cia Maritima.

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In June 2007, the CFDA also awarded Mr. Lauren the first-ever American Fashion Legend Award. Mr. Lauren is the only designer to receive the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s four highest honors – the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, the Menswear Designer of the Year Award, the Retailer of the Year Award – as well as the CFDA’s Humanitarian Leadership Award.

ABOUT POLO RALPH LAUREN

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than 40 years, Polo’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include “Polo by Ralph Lauren”, “Ralph Lauren Purple Label”, “Ralph Lauren Collection”, “Black Label”, “Blue Label”, “Lauren by Ralph Lauren”, “Polo Jeans Co.”, “RRL”, “RLX”, “Rugby”, “Ralph Lauren Childrenswear”, “American Living”, “Chaps”, and “Club Monaco” among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands. For more information, go to http://investor.ralphlauren.com.

ABOUT THE CFDA

The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association whose membership consists of more than 340 of America’s foremost fashion and accessory designers. CFDA Foundation, Inc. is a separate not-for-profit company, which was organized to raise funds for charity and industry activities. CFDA membership is by invitation only. New candidates are recommended by two current CFDA members, and voted in by the Board of Directors annually. Founded in 1962, the CFDA’s initial goals were, and still are, “to further the position of fashion design as a recognized branch of American art and culture, to advance its artistic and professional standards, to establish and maintain a code of ethics and practices of mutual benefit in professional, public, and trade relations, and to promote and improve public understanding and appreciation of the fashion arts through leadership in quality and taste.”

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February 19, 2009

The hot chocolate and macaroons passed around before the Hilfiger show were a civilized touch on a gray winter morning. And “civilized” was the sensibility of the collection. These are the clothes that will be in the store when the brand opens its Fifth Avenue flagship in the fall, so they were appropriately city-smart. The show notes mentioned “investment dressing” and if that suggests to you the kind of customer who might work (or, perhaps more accurately, have worked) in finance, then those notes served their purpose. Camel, flannel, houndstooth, pinstripe—the classic businessman’s codes were present and correct. A shearling flight jacket, car coats, and a navy trench took care of weekend dressing. But Tommy also gave his guy the opportunity to stretch his style a little with pops of color—mint, magenta, lilac—in cashmere turtlenecks.

— Tim Blanks