Lucky Brand and Tim Gunn Host Live Fashion Show in Newport Beach 4/16

Lucky Brand shoppers in Newport Beach, California will be getting an extra dose of Lucky on April 16, 2011. The Southern California brand best known for its women's and men's jeans will be hosting industry expert Tim Gunn and a live fashion show at its Fashion Island location, the fourth stop on Lucky Brand and Tim Gunn's tour across the US. Lucky customers will have the opportunity to be professionally photographed with Gunn and receive a special gift from the haute insider.

The renowned fashion expert, co-host of the wildly popular television program ‘Project Runway' and Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne Inc., will be visiting the Newport Beach location to host a live fashion show featuring Lucky Brand Jeans, Kate Spade New York and Juicy Couture. Shoppers who make a purchase of $150 or more at Lucky, Kate, or Juicy retail stores from April 10, 2011 - April 16, 2011 will be professionally photographed with Gunn. In addition, guests will receive a complimentary gift and exclusive access to an after party where refreshments will be served.

"Tim Gunn has had a momentous career as Chair of the Department of Fashion Design at Parsons: New School for Design and as Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc.," says Leah Salak, Director of Marketing and Special Events for Liz Claiborne, Inc. "We're incredibly excited to give our loyal customers the opportunity to meet such a fashion industry influencer."

The Lucky Brand/Tim Gunn event starts at 1:00 pm, and no reservations are required. More information is available on Lucky Brand's page on Facebook and Tim Gunn's official page on Facebook.

About Lucky Brand Jeans
Lucky Brand designs and produces jeans, sportswear, knits, wovens, outerwear, T-shirts and active wear. Additional Lucky Brand licensed products include swimwear and accessories for men and women. The Lucky Brand collections are carried at better department and specialty stores, and at over 183 company-owned stores nationwide and three internationally. The complete collection can be viewed at http://www.luckybrand.com.

About Liz Claiborne Inc.
Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets a global portfolio of retail-based premium brands including Juicy Couture, kate spade, Lucky Brand and Mexx. The Company also has a refined group of department store-based brands with strong consumer franchises including the Monet family of brands, Kensie, Kensiegirl, Mac & Jac, and the licensed DKNY® Jeans and DKNY® Active brands. The Liz Claiborne and Claiborne brands are available at JCPenney, the Liz Claiborne New York brand designed by Isaac Mizrahi is available at QVC, and the Dana Buchman and Axcess brands are sold at Kohl's. Visit http://www.lizclaiborneinc.com for more information.