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Avant-garde designer Naida Begeta announces the opening of her new Kao Pao Shu flagship studio. The studio, located in Santa Monica will serve as a workspace, showroom and store. The studio’s official launch will be June 5th, and serve as the debut for Kao Pao Shu in North America. Naida’s accessibly avant-garde pieces are a keen mix of edge and elegance, using the finest fabrics and ribbons to create diverse and unique statements. Created and manufactured in the USA, the collections are hand-made and virtually one of a kind. Each piece is made for comfort, as well as couture, combining structure and style for truly artistic attire. The design aesthetic is a whimsical modern take on classic European avant-garde emphasizing functionality and bold design. Some of the unique fabrics include fine quality ribbons, webbings and fabrics sourced from all over the globe and Kao Pao Shu original drawings printed on fine Italian jersey, cotton and silk.

Kao Pao Shu has enjoyed tremendous success in Italy, Austria, Croatia, Bosnia, Herzegovina and Japan (over 500 stores). For more information visit www.kaopaoshu.it

Katie Cleary looks stunning in Tony Bowls for Mon Cheri.

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First, Carrie Preston from True Blood stopped by the aLine loft for a photo shoot.  Now, Candice Accola from the Vampire Diaries.  We love our vampire shows!

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Tyra Banks wears Velvet Angels on the red carpet.

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Carrie Preston from True Blood wearing the teal silk romper by "DENESH" and Rue B heels by "Velvet Angels" ~ photos by Dimitry Loiseau www.DimitryL.com

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BigTV was founded by Lauren Lloyd, a 25 year veteran of the Hollywood entertainment industry. As an award winning casting director, successful studio executive, and independent producer, Lauren has had a stellar career with hits like Mermaids and The Patriot, with her cache of movies grossing over 1 billion dollars worldwide. She also launched the careers of people like Brad Pitt, Jessica Alba and Christina Ricci. www.bigisgood.tv

Nicole Johnson, MISS CALIFORNIA USA, is Vegas bound to compete in Donald Trump’s MISS USA pageant. Watch it May 16th on NBC.