A Midsummer's Night Arts Showcase

On Thursday August 27, 2009 Pia Raymond and Susann Sanders presented their, “Midsummer’s Night Arts Showcase.” These two New York designers exhibited a stunning menagerie of handcrafted jewelry, accessories, ceramics and fiber art. The fashionable event was held at Brooklyn’s Sucre Lounge (520 DeKalb Ave 11205) and was attended by stylish shoppers, designers, boutique belles and magazine editors alike. Enjoying Sucre’s delectable treats and libations, attendees could sip and shop Raymond’s “Legacy Luxe Collection,” and Sanders', “Femmestone Collection.”


Pia Raymond’s Legacy Luxe line was highlighted by her newest creations in clutches and pocketbooks with glamorous images of iconic divas of the Harlem Renaissance. For the proud and creative New York fashionista, Legacy Luxe offered an array of Brooklyn and New York nostalgia purses in fuchsia, glittering grape and denim sparkle.













Legacy Luxe not only had handbags, but also a fall preview of shawls and colorful capelets entitled “The Cocktail Collection” with colorful names like, Limeade, Blue Hawaii and Creamsicle. Raymond used a mélange of heavyweight wools and cotton yarns in vibrant colors to polish off a fun and festive fall wardrobe.


Legacy Luxe’s fashionable home décor included ceramic vases, figurines and stiletto heeled decorative shoes.














Susann Sanders debuted her couture costume jewelry, “The Femmestone Collection.”





Her signature cocktail rings were featured in a variety of semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls. This season, Femmestone introduced the two finger ring assuming extraordinary elegance, prominent with pastel colored jade flowers adorned with pearls and crystal beads.





Sanders fashioned a stunning collection of, "Bloom Bracelets,” brass arm cuffs encrusted with multi colored floral arrangements with matching bib necklaces.





For the punk princess, black and gold chain necklaces and earrings give the sexy edge for fall.



For those of you who missed out on this Midsummer’s Night event check out these collections on the web and get a head start on shopping for fall’s funky and fabulous designs!
"Legacy Luxe Collection"www.legacyluxe.bigcartel.com/
"Femmestone Collection"http://urbancandies.tripod.com/

Pia Raymond’s Legacy Luxe Collection and Susann Sanders’ Femmestone Collection present A Midsummer’s Night Arts Showcase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New York, NY - August 2009

Pia Raymond’s Legacy Luxe Collection and Susann Sanders’ Femmestone Collection present A Midsummer’s Night Arts Showcase

Legacy Luxe and Femmestone Collection are pleased to announce their Midsummer’s Night Arts Showcase, taking place on Thursday, August 27, 2009, 6:00pm at Brooklyn’s illustrious Sucre Lounge (520 DeKalb Ave @ Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11205).

Pia Raymond and Susann Sanders, two of today’s burgeoning fashion icons, are joining forces to present a one-of-a-kind exhibition of handcrafted jewelry, and stunning ceramic art. Their Legacy Luxe and Femmestone Collection offer a variety of exquisite designs, patterns, and feels for the fashion lover in all of us!


Legacy Luxe fuses modern day trends with traditional pattern work, creating a collection of timeless decor. From vases to carefully stitched shawls and caplets, Legacy Luxe provides classic, tasteful pieces. All Legacy Luxe designs offer an array of beautifully bright colors, bringing love and life to the home and office.
Femmestone Collection presents a wide variety of special hand-crafted jewelry, including the dazzling cocktail ring. All of the jewelry is made from semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, mother of pearl and Swarovski crystal beads. The collection is inspired by Mother Nature, as all of the designs incorporate flowers and blooms. Femmestone Collection makes a bold statement with its eye-catching patterns and bold cuts.


Come celebrate the emergence of these two collections at this exclusive meet and greet & showcase. Pia Raymond and Susann Sanders are thrilled to present the story behind their brands, and give each of you a taste test from their lines. Pieces will be available for individual and wholesale purchases.
The Midsummer’s Art Night Showcase will be a night to remember.
For more information or to schedule an interview contact:
Pia Raymond (347)683-3139 legacyluxe@gmail.com
Susann Sanders (347)251-6516 susansande7@aol.com


About Pia Raymond and the Legacy Luxe Collection
Pia Raymond is a beauty blogger for “The Vanity Addiction,” and an artist. She is creative and expressive through mixed media, ceramic and fiber arts. Her collection, Legacy Luxe, displays some of her recent work. Interfacing old world ceramic technique with colorful contemporary collage, Raymond presents a menagerie of trend setting accessories and fashionable home décor. From crystal glazed vases and planters to Afro- centric figurines poised on imported onyx bases, the Legacy Luxe line has stunning art pieces for any home. The urban fashionista can find a variety of stylish trinkets including stiletto heeled decorative shoes for the home and chic clutches to carry. Legacy Luxe’s forthcoming fall collection showcases Raymond’s needlework in fashion forward shawls and caplets. “The art of a people is a true mirror of their minds,” and Raymond’s vibrant work reflects a creative and introspective imagination.
www.legacyluxe.bigcartel.com/
http://thevanityaddiction.blogspot.com/


About Susann Sanders and the Femmestone Collection
Susann Sanders is a jewelry designer that has created a unique spin on the traditional cocktail ring. She enjoys creating pieces that become "must haves" in a woman’s accessory collection. Take your time and browse through this sinfully sweet collection by Susann Sanders. There isn't a piece shown that won't speak to the taste of every individual. Each piece is unique in its creation, and each sugary duplicate will bear its own indulgent flare. Her jewelry is a statement of the complete "WOMAN.” A perfect marriage of strong, hard stones and curved, soft, decorated metal, fashioned into a feminine masterpiece! So look....indulge ....this is one "guilt free" treat that has zero calories!!!
http://urbancandies.tripod.com/