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SOLA Showroom is a multi-collection fashion showroom representing outstanding European and American designers. Our high-end designer mix targets the luxury market and encompasses a diverse yet harmonious array of product groups including handbags, accessories, clothing and jewelry

Founded by Lisa Natt in 1996, SOLA’s primary focus has always been and continues to be meeting the dual challenge of representing designers who set the bar for superior craftsmanship and maintaining and developing store affiliations that create unparalleled sell-thru for our retail partners.

SOLA’s committed, knowledgeable staff services all aspects of sales and in-house public relations. We are dedicated to launching and establishing up-coming designers in both the International and North American markets who meet our exacting standards. Our energetic marketing team works with top department and specialty stores across the globe to provide both proper distribution and successful product strategy.

As a reflection of our dynamic and expanding business, SOLA Showroom has recently relocated to a soaring, spacious 5000 square foot loft in the heart of Gramercy Park, one of New York City’s most sophisticated and vibrant neighborhoods.

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Alexis Hudson Rachelle Copeland and Emily Ironi, the brains behind the beautiful ALEXIS HUDSON Handbag collection, bring over 17 years of industry experience to the fresh, young brand industry insiders immediately labeled "one to watch."Copeland and Ironi spent years learning the business of accessory design and sales, and in 2005 they pooled their talents to launch the collection whose name pays homage to Copeland's nine year-old daughter Alexis, and Ironi's "baby" German Wirehaired Pointer Hudson. From the word go, the ALEXIS HUDSON partners had a clear cut vision for their brand and have seen their vision through to reality: creating the "perfect bag" and providing "absolute therapy for handbag addicts."As the creative force, Copeland designs bags that are the perfect marriage of function and form. Like a classic ballet flat or chic trenchcoat, an ALEXIS HUDSON handbag is destined to stand the test of time thanks to its ability to adapt to and transform the individual style of each woman who carries it. Each luxurious ALEXIS HUDSON bag includes subtle, yet thoughtful, design elements such as hidden magnetic closures, penholders, adjustable straps, key chain clasps, and plenty of room for all the important things a busy girl carries.Using her vast sales and marketing experience, Ironi successfully launched the ALEXIS HUDSON line, landing it in some of the country's most touted and high profile boutiques in just a single season. Thanks to instant visibility, the ALEXIS HUDSON collection started showing up on the arms of the most fashionable women and chicest celebrities (including Eva Longoria, Katherine Heigl, Heather Graham, Jill Hennessey, Kate Hudson, Keira Knightley, Elisabeth Rohm, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Cindy Crawford to name a few) from coast-to-coast.
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www.alexishudsoninc.com

Bajra Baubles

Discovered by the designer of Bajra scarves, these fun accessories made in Nepal are the perfect addition to layer and add a punch to your wardrobe.

With over 10 styles to choose from Bajra Baubles is comprised of mostly bracelets.

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Wrap yourself in luxury. The BAJRA collection is made up of hand-woven and hand-dyed collections of cashmere, silk and wool shawls available in endless colors and combinations. Known for their weaves as well as their embroideries BAJRA continues to diversify.

In 1992 the designer was preparing for her first trek in Nepal when she discovered the pashmina. In keeping with the authenticity of the culture of Nepal in her designs, every new design is worked from conception to production in collabroation with the weavers, beaders and seamstresses of the region whom they employee. BAJRA's in-house creative team works constantly to create new textures and designs. The influence of Nepals culture is event in the intricate embroidery, delicate beading and exceptional ribbons.

www.bajra.com

Celestina Style savant Tina-Maristela Ocampo has considerably influenced the business of fashion in the Phillippines. The fashion icon turned successful entrepreneur is an innovator in the fashion industry, creating unique business concepts and relaying on lifestyle marketing.In 1987 she made her debut into the international fashion scene via Singapore and Hong Kong. Signing up with Carries International (the top model agency in Singapore) established the start of her success, modelling international brands such as Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Issey Miyake, Yves Saint Laurent and other prominent brands in the 80's.Together with husband Ricco Ocampo, Tina owns and manages four successful retail brands- Mis, The Black Shop and the i2i Eyewear.In June 2006, Ms Ocampo launched a collection of minaudiere evening bags under the label CELESTINA. These bags were handcrafted by Filipino artisans using age old techniques. All local materials used in each bag were sourced only from the Phillippines. Only two seasons old, CELESTINA, the designer & its products have been featured in Vogue, Womens Wear Daily, Elle, New York Financial Times and other well known publications both domestic and international. In addition to magazine presence the collection has received much attention from A list celebrities including Drew Barrymore, Sandra Bullock, Alicia Keys, Halle Berry and more.In Spring/Summer 2007 Ms Ocampo launched her fine jewelry line together with the minaudieres. By Fall/Winter 2007 CELESTINA sold her eyewear collection lined in mother of pearl, coconut, shagreen and other beautiful materials found only in the Phillippines. The following season shawls, scarves and handbags were included in the line. Shortly after the launch of CELESTINA handbags its design and orginality won praises from buyers and celebrities alike. Outlandish exotic skins such as crocodile and stingray were meticulously made into handbags by the hands of skilled artisans. The unique color palette of CELESTINA handbags were made through the craftsmanship and tanning techniques of the artisans. Bright bold colors, outstanding quality and contemporary design were noticed by buyers and clients thyus creating a niche in its category in such a short time. By Fall/Winter 2009 CELESTINA yet again accomplished another feat by launching the home collection in trade shows in New York and Paris. Currently CELESTINA is available in 100 stores worldwide namely Barney's New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marucs, Feathers in London, Harvey Nichols in Dubai, Hip Egypt, Stages in Tokyo and more.Celestina is also available at e-commerce websites such as Moda Operandi, Net a Porter, Couture Lab and Gift Library
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www.celestina.com.ph

Christopher Kon There is something about CHRISTOPHER KON's leather handbags that makes you stop and stare. Just like a canvas, rich with detail and texture, Chris's bags are little works of art. When you take a closer look you begin to understand how luxurious a CHRISTOPHER KON handbag really is and how much care is put into creating each piece. Designing handbags and matching colors with texture have always come naturally to Chris. In fact, his family owns and operates an internationally renowned leather manufacturing business. Chris began sketching designs when he was seven and spent his teenage summers in the factory doing everything from gluing and folding to making patterns.After studying fine arts, Chris decided to put his passion into practice by launching his very own collection in New York in May 2000.What makes a CHRISTOPHER KON bag so unique is that Chris gives each of his bags his undivided attention by personally handpicking each skin, ensuring that only the highest quality products end up in the hands of his clients.Eleven years after it's launch, the CHRISTOPHER KON line is now available in over four hundred exclusive boutiques across the US and Canada including select specialty stores such as Neiman Marcus and Nordstroms.
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www.christopherkon.com

Cynthia Desser CYNTHIA DESSER creates globally-inspired, chic jewelry and accessories for her eponymous collection, which can be seen from the haute couture runways in Paris to upscale retailers around the globe.Even before turning to jewelry as a career, design was a passion for Cynthia. At a young age, she was designing jewelry and began creating her own unique pieces when the look she desired wasn't available in stores. Her talent was quickly recognized by larger accessory brands and she began her career with a sold-out line.After living in New York, learning traditional jewelry making techniques, Paris beckoned where Cynthia was soon called on to create one-of-a-kind pieces tailored to haute couture runway shows. Her designs quickly became "a must have" for Europe's fashionistas. Inspired by the streets and styles of Paris, Cynthia's cutting-edge collection further developed into an internationally recognized and sold brand.Inspired by textures, textiles, unusual stones.... Cynthia builds pieces around her unique materials. Desser loves to work with brass and brass mesh, oxidizing it into different finishes, as well as lambskin and various exotic skins. Interesting and rough-cut stones are a hallmark of many of her designs. With a focus on combining skins and metal, contrasting textures, and unusual finishes, CYNTHIA DESSER forces the unexpected to come together, creating harmonious combinations.Cynthia Desser's accessories are sought by celebrities, style-makers and collectors around the globe.CYNTHIA DESSER PARIS now sells internationally to specialty boutiques, high-end department and chain stores throughout Europe, Asia and the United States.Cynthia continues to collaborate with fashion designers and specialty labels on runway pieces and private collections. She recently established a second studio in Los Angeles- fusing her personal best of both worlds: the California light, hiking trails, skiing and beaches, and the undisputed chic and eternal inspiration from Paris.

www.cynthiadesser.com

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DIANE COTTON is a third generation Southern Californian who was born and married into generations of merchants. While working for Ralph Lauren for twelve years selling his accessories, she became schooled in the "everything has a story to tell" design philosophy. This fueled her passion for vintage jewelry and vintage jewelry components. Equally as important to her design process is the world of semi-precious gemstones. A "rock hound" since childhood, she is intrigued by the beauty that is found from the depths of the earth.

Making beautiful jewelry however, isn't enough for this designer. Diane painstakingly researches the colors and vibe of her favorite designers before each season, making sure that each piece will relate back to the current clothing trends. This results in a unique collection that interprets the legacy of times gone by with a relevance to today's fashion.

Diane's purpose is to enhance women's outer beauty and to encourage women's inner beauty with thoughtfullness and a servant's heart.

www.dianecottonjewelry.com

Dorie Love Since her start over 15 years ago, the DORIE LOVE collection has become one of the leading trend-setting designers. Since childhood, Dorie Gordon was given the innate gift of noticing the slightest subtleties that make the ordinary appear unique. The slightest sparkles or hints of color are what inspired Dorie to follow her passion in creating jewelry designs that could further emulate a feeling to light up a room. With a myriad of mixed mediums DORIE LOVE has created beautiful pieces for women to wear as every day items that they fall in love with each time they wear them. With that in mind, the line concentrates on offering an array of pieces that are both savvy and economical including but not limited to charms, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and more… Some of her well known pendant designs incorporate worldly symbols like Buddah’s, skulls, hand of god and more. Dorie lives in Manhattan and travels extensively to manufacture only the finest gems and designs to fascinate our imaginations. She has developed her passion into a highly coveted collection loved by the finest boutiques, magazines and celebrities alike.
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Evanthia With her first jewelry collection, self taught designer Anna Marshall offers a range of unique luxurious handcrafted jewelry that combine semi-precious stones, crystal, feathers with gold or silver. The collection offers simple and elegant styles as well as statement designs.Designed by Anna Marshall and handmade in New York by jeweler artisans. The designs reflect Anna's personal style which combines a casual-chic look accessorized by one strong piece of jewelry. Her love for peacocks inspired her to create the first collection done in various feathers.
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Since founding the company in Italy more than two decades ago, the FRANCO FERRARI ethos has been to combine traditional skills, style and high quality using contemporary, original and unique designs.

Rather than following the dictates of fashion, FRANCO FERRARI reflects the taste of his growing creative team. They continue to use the best suppliers and manufacturers who are all committed to producing their exclusive designs to the highest of standard and quality. The line is a perfect example of Italian tailoring tradition and is highly capable of satisfying its international customers with its product made skillfully by hand, each item cut and assembled individually.

The collection can be found at the best specialty stores worldwide and in most department stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, Saks and more...

www.francoferrari.it

Heather Benjamin HEATHER BENJAMIN JEWELRY was founded by Heather Goldman in 2002 with the purpose of creatively adorning women and men with jewelry inspired by cultures, rituals and symbols from around the world. HB's collections of one of a kind pieces are infused with Heather's design sensibilities and worldly impressions she has acquired from her travels around the world. This fused with a high caliber of traditional artisanship gives HB jewelry its distinct flavor and rightful place amongst the innovative designers creating trend froming collections. Utilizing textured finishese, sterling silver and 22k vermeil, each piece of jewery is reminiscent of the sea and symbolizes traditional threads woven throughout the coastal cultures of the world.Employing century old traditions of metal-smithing, each piece is constructed completely by hand around a fossil, mineral or gem stone. In her production facility in Bali, Indonesia, silver and gold are transformed into irregular and totally unique shapes.Heather Goldman, through HEATHER BENJAMIN JEWELRY, is committed to human rights and sustainable development. The collection brings a high level of consciousness to the fashion industry world.
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www.heatherbenjaminla.com

Janavi JANAVI. The word itself means the life source of India – The Ganges. And like its namesake, JANAVI is a phenomenon that bursts forth with powerful passion and flows into every aspect of its weave and design. The love for creating only the best defines the essence of JANAVI. The shawls are timeless classics and have a universal appeal. Created with utmost care and with a strong belief of quality over quantity, each JANAVI product is unique. The collections include an exclusive line of garments and evening bags and further spread the magic of JANAVI’s signature shawls and stoles.Conceived to make a distinctive mark with its vibrant and traditional ethos, JANAVI excels in presenting creations that shine through like the brilliance of the sun in the international arena with their sheer sophistication and beauty. Each JANAVI wrap is like poetry in pashmina: the purest cashmere embellished with the exclusive touch of the unusual. Chantilly lace, Semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystal as well as the blend with unusual yarns like gold and tourmaline makes JANAVI cater to the desires of women with a discerning eye.Preferring her inimitable creations to do the talking, Jyotika Jhalani, the force whose passion-child JANAVI is, has remained single-mindedly ommitted for over a decade in creating a brand synonymous with originality, style and elegance. All of which comes from her love for hues of nature. JANAVI today has a state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facility in New Delhi, complaint with international standards. Here the skilled craftsmen weave their magic and create enchantment out of cashmere. The designs are inspired from the heritage of India and cultures around the world. So be it something that lends a touch of class when thrown over a business suit or a rhapsody in passion clinging lovingly to shoulders on a special evening, a JANAVI creation never fails to add that joie-de-vivre, that spark to the occasion, wherever in the world it is worn. A true mark of luxury.
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www.janavi.co.in

Katherine Kwei Innovative design, exceptional quality, and a deep reverence for tradition are the foundation for accessories designer, KATHERINE KWEI'S design philosophy. As a young girl, Kwei remembers spending afternoons with her grandmother folding wonton dumplings, knotting cords for necklaces filled with jade and precious stones, and looking over the intricate embroidery patterns of old quilts and robes. Kwei’s grandmother who was a clothier “stylist” for silver screen legends Katherine Hepburn and Anthony Quinn, as well as a master at Chinese knotting, instilled in Kwei a deep reverence for her cultural roots and passion for working with her hands. Kwei’s fashion career began in Public Relations with Louis Vuitton in Hong Kong, spanning 14 countries in the Asia Pacific region, where she developed a deep respect and appreciation for exceptional quality and design. Her love of handbags, passion for design, and entrepreneurial spirit inspired her to start her own line. In 2002 she left the company to pursue a degree in accessories design, graduating with an M.A. in Design and Technology for Accessories from the prestigious London College of Fashion (Cordwainers). While in London, she worked with bespoke floral appliqué handbag designer Susannah Hunter, as well as the trendy Billy Bag Company. After moving to New York, Kwei completed a six-month internship with the famed Zac Posen, working on his handbag and accessories line for the Spring/Summer 2006 collection.With the Spring/Summer 2007 launch of her own handbag line, Kwei’s designs aspire to seamlessly blend modernity with tradition by creating her own unique texture using luxury materials, while staying true to her signature Chinese “Eternity” knot-inspired weave as the main focus. Her goal is to create collections that are of outstanding quality and timeless designs - much like the art of Chinese knotting that she learned from her grandmother, which is integrated throughout her work.Deeply ingrained in her heritage, Kwei draws much of her inspiration from her Chinese roots as well as her experiences from living globally in nine different cities including Athens, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and New York. Her enthusiasm to create is not only limited to accessories; Kwei has won awards for batik and pottery, and is knowledgeable in other fields such as Natural Resources where she earned a B.S. from Cornell University.Kwei’s own style blends everything from luxury brands to vintage pieces to the latest street wear to create a polished yet chic and playful, figure-flattering silhouette. Her refined sensibility is reflected in her pieces appealing to a woman who is confident and secure in her own sense of style. Since her debut in Spring 2007, she has achieved just that and has kindled a following of well-heeled women and luxury boutiques, while catching the attention of a growing list of celebrities including Sienna Miller, Fergie (from the Black Eye Peas), Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, Eva Longoria, Eva Mendes, Cameron Diaz, Ashley Olsen, Maria Menounos, Taylor Momsen, Jessica Szohr and Olivia Palermo. Kwei is also the recipient of the 2007 IHDA award for “Best Handbag in Overall Style & Design” and the 2007 Harvard Business School “Specialty Plan” Award.
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www.katherinekwei.com

Kotur A native New Yorker and a former accessories designer with Polo Ralph Lauren in New York, Fiona Kotur Marin has fashion in her blood. With her mother, a painter and former designer for a Parisian couture house in the 1960’s, and her sister, the editor of a fashion magazine, it is only natural for Fiona to find herself fitted comfortably in the world of creative glamour.Well traveled, culturally and artistically inclined, Fiona often finds inspirations from the art deco era, as well as from exotic lands with rich histories of textile and ornament. She first introduced a limited edition of brocade clutches under her maiden name KOTUR in 2004, inspired by the remarkable discovery of a trove of vintage brocades while traveling through Asia. The collection was immediately picked up by international retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman and Scoop in New York, Harvey Nichols in Hong Kong, and Browns in London. Embraced by the love of art and culture, KOTUR projects an overtone of chic retro glamour that stylishly intergrades with new exotic elements.With the combinations of talents and a keen sense of manufacturing capability, Fiona works with new concepts of vintage chic that blends modern technique and traditional craftsmanship. The extended collection of KOTUR includes the chic, sought after minaudieres and clutches, in metallic gold & silver, Swarovski crystals, as well as treated exotic skins, and the popular Wallace day bag collection has further developed into a wider range of totes and shoulder bags. The KOTUR brand today is well received throughout United States, Europe and Asia.Currently residing in Hong Kong with her American Financier husband and four children, Fiona divides her time between Hong Kong and New York, she is an active supporter to humanitarian causes, a member of the charity organization - Operation Smile China Medical Mission (www.operationnsmile.net), a non profit organization supporting the provision of medical services, equipment and treatment for children with facial deformities. Proceed of the sales of the KOTUR vintage brocade collection is donated to the Operation Smile Foundation.

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www.koturltd.com

Misha

Misha was born and trained in the former Soviet Union. After honing his design skills at the Odessa School or Art, he came to America in 1990. Specializing in the challenging enamel processing methods in which he was trained, he immediately began working for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum Collection Catalog, reproducing famous and intricate Faberge Egg designs. He soon became creating original jewelry, eventually opening a retail store to market his line in New York's Greenwich Village.

"It is my New York City retail experience that most helped me understand the diverse needs of the American consumer," he remembers . "In my store, I sold jewelry and accessories to every sort of person and encountered every sort of taste!" Thanks to his classical training and inexhaustible creativity MISHA utilizes the mixture of freshness, versatility and forward thinking which is so important to fashion jewelry design.

MISHA of New York uses only the best and often rare, exotic stones along with superb craftsmanship in very modern settings.

Megan Odabash Since 2000, Megan has cultivated original, bold and dynamic jewelry worth collecting. Hand artisanship is the cornerstone of each piece. She is attracted to raw, unmanufactured gem cuts with bright colors and is fascinated by natural materials which often serve as a spring board for entire collections. Like many artists, Megan’s inspirations come from her love of nature, travel and architecture. But mostly, each finished piece is created with the inherent qualities of the stone or material in mind.Three years ago saw the launch of a diffusion collection now called Solid Rock. This time Megan chose wood to motivate her. Each piece is handmade and hand carved with many incorporating sterling silver or bone in the finished pieces. “Perfect,” Megan says, “for complimenting casual clothing, especially in summer.”She continues to be inspired by India and the Far East. Educated in New York and Paris, she has degrees in economics, business and art history. A personal goal of hers is to explore all the Wonders of the World, both modern and ancient. Her jewelry has landed her in some of the most respected fashion establishments like L’Esclaireur in Paris, Harvey Nichols in London and Takashimaya in New York City. Other prestigious locations which carry her collections are Bergdorf Goodman(NYC), Amarees (Newport, California), Reinhold (Puerto Rico), Forty Five Ten (Dallas), and On Pedder (Hong Kong). Megan’s editorial credits include Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Town & Country, W, W Jewelry and many more. And celebrities are still enamored of Megan Odabash jewelry. Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, Liv Tyler, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, and Lindsay Lohan have all worn it. Now you know what the Hollywood elite does: you can be seen in any jewels, but Megan Odabash jewelry gets you noticed.

www.meganodabash.com

Nada Sawaya
Though she grew up in Lebanon and now lives in New York City, accessories designer NADA SAWAYA travels frequently enough to be considered a citizen of the world. Nada’s own style blends everything from luxury brands to the latest street wear to create a polished, yet chic and playful, figure flattering silhouette. Her refined sensibility is reflected in her pieces appealing to a woman who is confident and secure in her own sense of style.Well-traveled, culturally and artistically inclined, NADA SAWAYA often finds inspiration from her Middle Eastern roots refined through European influence; she uses her travel around the globe as an invaluable asset in gaining inspiration for her next creation. Nada makes several trips to Italy and Asia to uncover manufacturers that use traditional local techniques to produce flawlessly crafted pieces. Her exotic handbags are handcrafted in small family owned factories in Italy known for their outstanding workmanship and quality; she also merges her creative instincts with the talent of Pilipino artisans to create her clutches infused with unique details.From her hand-embroidered raffia bags, to her original python tote bag or inlay clutches, all of NADA SAWAYA’S impeccably crafted bags feature sleek, effortless shapes fused with lush, tactile elements. Her goal is to penetrate a saturated market by creating a collection for people who have given up on uniqueness in the fashion world, a collection with a strong enough impact to excited and fascinate bored shoppers.NADA SAWAYS’s distinctive pieces and Chiktok resort line can be found at specialty stores in the US, Hawaii, the Caribbean’s, Dubai and Japan.Hence, her intricately inlaid Art Deco-looking minaudieres have multicultural inspirations. She got the design idea for them while she was visiting the Philippines, and names each style after an Italian city she knows and loves.

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www.nadasawaya.com

Pazuki

Pazuki was set up in 1983 by the founding partner – Pookie Blezard – in her parents’ attic in South West London. The house was a creative Aladdin’s cave filled with decorative pieces brought back from the Far East by her parents who were renowned musicians.

In 1992, the first collection of patchwork scarves and shirts was launched using her famous patchwork style allowing PAZUKI to utilize combinations of color and texture giving the line an original look and feel. By 2000 the line added a new dimension of embroidery and appliqué which led to the expansion of the collection as a full range ready to wear line.

Each season PAZUKI produces collections that make the customer feel special, interesting and joyful using prints and patterns made by the designer herself. Presently the collection is selling to boutiques in Japan, the UK, Europe and in the United States including SAKS Fifth Avenue.

Pierre-Louis Mascia

From learning the art of traditional Japanese Washi papermaking, to studying Illustration at lEcole des Beaux-Arts, through his self-taught and instinctive approach of art as a mix of disciplines, PIERRE-LOUIS MASCIA is an innovative creator of fashion accessories.

With the launch of PLM in 2007 and a partnership with Italian entrepreneur Achille Pinto, PIERRE-LOUIS MASCIA materializes a project that combines his years of training at prestigious fashion houses instilled with tradition and history (shoe maker Robert Clergerie, glove maker Morand), his creations as an editorial illustrator (Vogue US, ELLE) and his visuals for Chanel, Yoji Yamamoto and Neiman Marcus stores...

During his time as an art director for Whos Next ready-to-wear and Première Classe accessories salons, he gets a taste of scenography and a full-scale approach of space.

With his own brand creating scarves, blankets, bags, small accessories and now knits, PIERRE-LOUIS MASCIA expresses the key values of his culture by projecting on luxurious accessories his love for prints and juxtaposition of motifs and materials.

Heavily rooted in comfortable luxury and often inspired by Mittle Europa and its traveling artists, the PLM brand doesn't hesitate to embrace new technologies (laser printing) and innovative materials (nylon).

His best seller - the Maurice bag - along with the printed silk twill and jersey modal blanket together sum up the DNA for the PIERRE- LOUIS MASCIA brand, urban and energetic, poetic and timeless.