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In The News

JILL ZARIN, YONES, and...
Jill Zarin -- the beloved red head from BRAVO's Houswives of NY, selected one of k*claudene's most daring rings to wear in an episode airing this year. Yones, a new pop-star about to break in the US, wore the piece seen on the right in his upcoming video. And, two new lines are about to be released by k*claudene...but we can't tell you yet!!

AT THE OSCARS
Wearing a Badgley Mishka gown, client Monica Ostby elects k*claudene to accessorize as she walks the Red Carpet. Monica later also selected 2 k*claudene necklaces to adorn her at her husband's, Hawken Ostby, Premiere for his screenplay/feature film, First Snow.

MILANO 2007
k*claudene owner and lead designer, Krista Claudene, requested to design an exclusive jewelry collection for Amoretti Brothers' artist line, Hermandad de la Costa, to be premiered in Milano, Italy in Summer 2007.

LINGERIE
Clients often tease that the jewelry should not be worn with clothing...well, see k*claudene in a photo shoot (Summer 2007) for a luxury lingerie company from Chile here: (link to come)

BUY K*CLAUDENE ONLINE
Times are a'changing. You can now purchase select items from k*claudene, right here on our web site! As featured in Natural Health Magazine, k*claudene now sells 'The Charmed Collection' -- charm bracelets, with gemstones as the charms. In the typical k*claudene fashion, we avoid metal as much as possible and make it all about the gems. Shop away here

ELITE MODEL & ROBIN BYRD?
Elite model Jennifer Joiner recently hosted a private shopping event at k*claudene. Much to Krista's delight, Robin Byrd showed up, toting her darling boy puppy, Ohm. Go ahead, Robin -- show us what 'comfortable with yourself' means! Wake up world! Many thanks to Jennifer (and to guests, and Robin & Shelley for trenching through the rain from Fire Island)! And, another thanks to Room Service catering for their platters - meant to keep us all tastefully sober.

NATURAL HEALTH MAGAZINE
Selected as a luxury gift for fashionistas in the 2006 Christmas Gift Guide.

TAMI CHYNN, Reggae Star
k*claudene jewelry was chosen by YRB Magazine for their shoot with superstar Jamaican reggae artist, Tammi Chin. Shot in Jamaica.

K*CLAUDENE IN JAMAICA
k*claudene jewelry was sponsored in a privately-held showcase for the Jamaican elite. The who's-who, guest-list-only numbered over 100 people, and the event drew a phenomenal write up in the "Pure Class" style section of the Sunday Herald. Read article here

URBAN LATINA MAGAZINE
Fashion/beauty editorial featuring k*claudene a Something New™ k*claudene item. Spring, 2006.

MARTHA PLIMPTON
seen wearing earrings by k*claudene at the CFDA Awards (Council of Fashion Designers) to match her dress by Chaiken. See a Photo

POWERGIRLS PREMIER
Rachel Krupa of MTV's PoweRGirls wearing k*claudene jewelry to the premier (and on The View). Photo

SPORTSWEAR INTERNATIONAL
Editorial, "Gangs of NY Style." Released 8/22/2005.

GOTHAM MAGAZINE
Photo editorial "Dolce Mare." Release date tba.

NEW YORK COOL
Two Ezine reviews.
Kristina Weise, on 2/ 6 Fashion show. Read Review
Janet Perisa, Read Review

UNCHIN MAGAZINE
Photo Layout
featuring k*claudene jewelry
Released in March, 2005 for the April, 2005 Issue -- Available in NY, Miami, L.A., P.R., London, Australia, Canada. Interview in June/July issue. http://www.unchin.com


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FASHION SHOW 10/8/2006
k*claudene selected to style models for fashion show to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness. Hosted by JuJu Models.

 

FASHION WEEK, 2005:

      • BRYANT PARK HOTEL

- k*claudene included in BPH's Celebrity Bags, valued at $2,500.

- Fashionista and television and film star, Finola Hughes was presented with a k*claudene necklace during BPH's Media Sweep.

- k*claudene was recently awarded a high-profile fashion show at BPH. This event is detailed below. See a video.

 

• USA FASHION SHOWS - Fashion Week show, February 6, 2005.See Photos.

 



Bryant Park Hotel
Award, Fashion Show & Benefit

for info, release, photos, video 11/04

* ClickFollow-Up Press Release*

 

SYNOPSIS:
Bryant Park Hotel, November 18, 2004.

To a packed crowd of over 400 attendees, the Bryant Park Hotel housed the first semi-public show of k*claudene jewelry, November 18, Thursday, 2004. Traditionally only available by-private-appointment-only, k*claudene jewelry headlined the event as part of an award. See Event Photos.

Billed as 'Awarding Excellence in Jewelry Design, Recognizing Ethics in Mission, and Applauding Success', k*claudene was headlined to a crowd of celebs and fashionistas, editors and stylists.

Moreover, with Krista being a champion woman's woman, the award/event honored a charity, The Global Fund for Women. Dina Dublon proudly represented the charity at the event. Ms. Dublon is on the Board of the GFW, and has been named four years in a row as one of America's most powerful business women.

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