NEW YORK— Slide on your favorite stilettos and strut over to Henri Bendel for serious shopping with Susan Farber Collections. The swank Fifth Avenue women’s boutique has selected posh handbag designer, Susan Farber to host her very own trunk show Friday, 23 March – Saturday, 24 March 2007 from 10:00am until 8:00pm. Spring 2007 accessories available for purchase will include Farber’s signature elegant bow clutches and striking handbags, as well as a sneak preview of her Fall 2007 styles. Having already appeared in Lucky and WWD, much of Susan Farber’s success can be accredited to her unique take on mixing colors and lush materials like laundered leathers with wrinkled patents. These charming bags make the transition from daywear to the red carpet and have already been spotted on the arms of Sharon Stone, Debra Messing, Eva Longoria, Rachel Bilson and Jennifer Love Hewitt. For an exclusive media preview of the Susan Farber Collections or to schedule an interview with Susan Farber, please contact Workhouse Publicity Publicist, Stephanie Sachs directly at 212. 645. 8006 or via email at Stephanie@workhousepr.com.

HENRI BENDEL
Henri Bendel, Manhattan’s legendary Fifth Avenue boutique known for fabulous shopping events, frequent celebrity sightings, and dramatic window displays, has long influenced the shape of American fashion with an unmistakable sense of style and a keen eye for the new and the next in women’s apparel, accessories and cosmetics. One of New York’s chicest shopping environments; Henri Bendel is a destination for the world’s most stylish shoppers.

HENRI BENDEL’S BRIDAL SERIES
You’re engaged, now what? Susan Farber Collections will showcase her wedding clutches during Henri Bendel’s Bridal Series Trunk Show, 21 March 2007 from 5-9:00pm. Henri Bendel will present a 4 part wedding series to take place monthly (February-May) co-hosted by Michelle Rago of Michelle Rago Designs and Meredith Levy/Tara Mandy of BFF Bridal. The event series will feature key vendors of Henri Bendel as well as external wedding industry vendors. Each event will focus on a different element of the bridal planning process where Michelle will speak about design and aesthetic, while Meredith/Tara will speak about editorial picks.

SUSAN FARBER COLLECTIONS
Susan Farber Collections was established in 2003 by designer, Susan Farber and was initially offered in two stores. Three years later this remarkable line has broadened to over two hundred specialty boutiques nationwide. In creating a seasonal collection, Farber’s travels to extraordinary destinations inspired her to utilize exotic fabrics from such locales as Italy and Ireland. Farber incorporates lush materials such as laundered patents, leathers, and acid evil leather, which compliment the rich color pallets of chocolate brown, cognac, red, and majestic bronze. Perfect for day or night, her design versatility ranges from Piccolo Sofia clutches with bows, to Roscoe satchels. Susan Farber’s creations have already credited her brand awareness with a following that includes: Sharon Stone, Debra Messing, Rachel Bilson and Jennifer Love Hewitt. This adoration has secured placements in WWD, Lucky, Hamptons.com, OC, the ABC smash hit Desperate Housewives and Entertainment Tonight. For additional information please visit www.susanfarbercollections.com.