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Fashion designer from Pasadena finds ‘Pleasure’ is profitable

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Simone Gonzalez has journeyed a long way from her days designing and creating signature skirts out of her parents’ home in Pasadena. Her clothing company Pleasure Doing Business has topped sales of $2 million since March 2009, and Gonzalez and … Continue reading →

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Botanical jewelry at Saturday’s Art on Palm showcase in Altadena

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Altadena jewelry maker Ellen Dinerman will be part of Sunday’s Art on Palm showcase, featuring ceramics, glass, textiles, painting, collage, woodworking, photography and jewelry by 30 local artists and designers. Dinerman’s work has roots in nature: Many of her pieces … Continue reading →

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Fashion weekend: Sinking ships and Betsy Bloomingdale

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>GO The Sidney D. Gamble Lecture Series opens its 2009-2010 season tomorrow with two fashion-oriented engagements. At 10 a.m., Kevin Jones — curator of the museum at downtown’s Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising — will speak at Art Center … Continue reading →

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Pretty, pretty couture princess: Bianca Luce’s luxe glam

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>SHOP At the intersection of Green Street and Fair Oaks Avenue is an expansive corner shop — a former furniture store — with custom apparel creations and couture carryings. Bianca Luce is the nascent fashion establishment of proprietor Ariel Yoon, … Continue reading →

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