| often happens that a hobby can lead to a multi | | | | designs, including suede, leather and chain, calfskin |
| million dollar business, which is what happened | | | | and openwear chain link. Adrienne Vittadini thinks |
| when fashion guru Adrienne Vittadini started to | | | | of everything, right down to hosiery, including |
| design clothes and accessories. She was born in | | | | seamless, camisole and fine mesh. |
| 1945 in Budapest, and came to America with her | | | | Men are not completely forgotten in the midst of |
| family after they fled from the 1956 Hungarian | | | | all things female. There are men's fragrances, |
| Revolution. She was enrolled at the Moore College | | | | wallets and cuff links. For those men who don't |
| of Art and Design in Philadelphia. | | | | like to shop, or indeed women, it's made easy |
| The brand name she developed soon became | | | | with the Adrienne Vittadini online list. You can also |
| associated with elegance and a more European | | | | purchase gift cards in store or online from a value |
| style. It's not a staid brand however, and | | | | of $25 to $1,000. |
| Adrienne Vittadini will often use bold colors for her | | | | These can't be redeemed online but there are |
| material. The range is varied and includes ladies | | | | plans to expand the service to allow that in |
| clothing, handbags, swimsuits, shoes and | | | | future. For a special occasion, it's possible to order |
| perfumes. | | | | items from the Adrienne Vittadini range to be |
| Famous persons such as Candice Bergen, Kim | | | | packed in a gift box all wrappedup with a ribbon. |
| Basinger and broadcaster Joan Lunden love to be | | | | You can do this online too, and it's a |
| seen in her creations. She designs formal wear | | | | complimentary service. The candle sets and |
| and informal clothes. Jewelry is also on offer, | | | | perfume gift boxes are particularly popular. |
| including bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings. | | | | This is a story of true enterprise, rewarded with |
| The choice of rings includes jet and tiger's eye | | | | success. The business was bought by Retail Brand |
| designs. All of the jewelry items tend to be | | | | Alliance in 2001. People Magazine had placed |
| understated and very feminine. | | | | Adrienne Vittadini in their chart of 50 Most |
| You can also buy watches, sunglasses, and the | | | | Beautiful People in the World in 1992. Like others |
| luggage range called Travelware. A complete | | | | before her, a political revolution had brought |
| outfit can be matched with accessories such as | | | | Adrienne to the US, and she worked hard to be a |
| scarves, belts and hats. The scarves come in | | | | huge success in a free economy. |
| squares and boas and the belts are of various | | | | |