Jackie Collins and Amber Valletta at the event

It was “Butterflies for Charity” as Claire Pettibone donated Butterflies by Claire Pettibone to the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Accessories for Success Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 27th, 2010.

“As the mother of a young daughter, children are my top priority,” said Claire, “so I am so happy to support a cause that does so much for kids today. A great role model for a child is one of the best gifts you can give them.”

Organizers of the event report that this was the most successful in history. The silent auction which included Butterflies among the donations up for bid, generated over $110,000 for their mentoring programs, four times more than any other Accessories for Success event in the past.

Among the 400 women and men celebrating the mentoring programs were celebrities Amber Valletta, Shirley MacLaine, Sidney Poitier, Jackie Collins, Norm Crosby, Sarah Purcell and Jo Anne Worley.

Thank you to Big Brothers, Big Sisters for all the great work you do! You earn our Butterfly Spirit Award!

Claire  is very honored to be included among 30 designers from around the world featured in the newly released book, Contemporary Lingerie Design, by Katie Dominy and published by Laurence King.

In interviews with the designers, and through 300 color illustrations, author and trend expert, Dominy, reveals the process and influences that shape the color, silhouettes and detail of each designer piece. Designers share how diverse inspirations such as 1930s Berlin, childhood ballet lessons, or the French cinema have influenced their work.

Claire discusses styling, favorite designs and the global market of lingerie, including the introduction of her designer collection in the 1990s. “At the time we launched our business,” says Pettibone in the book, “European lingerie was very special but extremely expensive once imported to the U.S. Most American companies were producing very bland, utilitarian products. I wanted to offer an exquisite, vintage-inspired collection to the American market. I reintroduced many of the lost techniques (such as handmade ribbon flowers and vintage lace patterns) that I’d found on antique pieces, but updated them for the modern woman.”

Dominy discusses how the trend towards lingerie designers being based outside of the traditional fashion capitals will evolve as fashion finds new hotspots and enthusiastic markets worldwide. “We make everything in Los Angeles,” says Pettibone who is based  there. “We take great pride in being one of the few companies to support our local economy and still have things made in the U.S..”

Available on Amazon by clicking on the above image.

280 x 197 mm | 192 pages

HARDBACK

ISBN 1856696502| $40.00

ISBN – 978 1 85669 650 0 | £24.95

Check out the behind-the-scenes of Claire as she prepares for the April 2010 debut of her newest couture bridal collection! And check back for more Get Married webisodes to come!

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Happy New Year! It’s been awhile since we updated our little blog. We’ve been pretty busy since the last bridal market, but I promise to update more often as a new years resolution! Below you’ll find an article from the LA Times covering some of the trends noted in New York Bridal market.

We feel pretty honored that Claire Pettibone was mentioned alongside other designers in the industry. Thanks LA Times!