FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
THE DAZZLING "JEWELS OF FRANCE" DEBUT IN BEVERLY HILLS
Spectacular French Jewelry from the Ateliers of Place Vendôme
Los Angeles, CA (October 3, 2011) - The French Trade Commission-UBIFRANCE and The Mark Kearney
Group are presenting the sparkling highly anticipated 5th edition of "The Jewels of France," an exclusive trunk
show featuring exquisite new collections by some of the most renowned jewelers in France, from October 18-20,
2011. Expect the rich, famous and philanthropic as the Haute Joaillerie illuminates Beverly Hills for a week of
excitement and glamour.
The Opening Night Reception on October 18th, 6:00-8:00 pm, will be held under the patronage of David
Martinon, Consul General of France. A-list celebrity guests will step out on the red carpet event to celebrate
prestigious French jewelers and culture, from wine and Haute Cuisine to fashion and music. Models will be
wearing the "beaux bijoux" and debuting fashion designer Kevan Hall's "drop-dead glamorous" evening gowns.
The champagne bubbles will flow to the cool vibe of French DJ Diamond, under the floating, sophisticated
Murano chandeliers and colorful Aqua Creations by Unici. Proceeds will benefit the Arthritis Foundation's
Juvenile Arthritis programs. www.arthritis.org
The evening will inaugurate a spectacular three-day trunk show, which will showcase seven jewelers who
embody French expertise, quality and craftsmanship. This trunk show will be launched at world famous Jewels by
Nasrin Imani, 9777 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, from Tuesday, October 18th to Thursday, October 20th.
The Closing Night Reception on October 20th, 5:00-8:00 pm, will be held at Perrin Paris, an elegant boutique
offering luxury leather goods in Beverly Hills. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Los Angeles Dream
Center. www.dreamcenter.org
Executive Chef Mark Kearney will be saluting France with his Signature Hors d'oeuvres and savoir-faire, with
Maine lobster blinis & blood orange champagne jus, and filet mignon tartare on a crispy purple fingerling potato.
While living in Paris, Chef Mark studied French Cuisine and Haute Couture with his friends Giorgio Armani and
Patrick Demarchelier, and the House of Dior.
Launched in 2008, the "Jewels of France" trunk show has become an annual "rendez-vous" for the finest artisan
designers of French jewelry. Seven collections that epitomize the brilliance of contemporary French jewelry
design will take center stage. Damoiselle D, inspired by the French cultural heritage, crafts and jewelry expertise,
Damoiselle D fills the missing gap of refined and eternal ladylike watches; Edéenne, a young, talented designer,
whose work was recently showcased at the Museum of the Legion of Honor in Paris; Mathon, known for their
dazzling use of color and nature-inspired motifs; and Poiray, known for "Ma Première" watch, "The Heart" and
the "Symbole" Ring (in which a hidden message can be engraved), Poiray is any true Parisian's favorite bijoux.
The show also includes Tahitian pearl designs by Tacoma; Valerie MacCarthy, a renowned opera soprano
turned jewelry designer with eco-inspired creations of gold, silver and Brazilian wood; and Aveva, which will
exclusively design unique fantasy pieces for clients.
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The "Jewels of France" is pleased to work with the following local partnerships for the three-day extravaganza:
Perrin Paris: Perrin Paris 1893 offers an elegant line of luxury handbags and gloves, combining the savoir-faire
of generations past with a contemporary and unique take on design. The Perrin Paris Fall/Winter 2011 collection
will be presented at its flagship store on Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, CA.
www.perrinparis.com
Unici by Michael R. Foroutan: UNICI is the brainchild of architect and designer, Michael R. Foroutan. The
UNICI philosophy is simple: establish a gallery that is a celebration of modern Italian glass, ceramics and lighting
design. In the last seven years, Foroutan has worked hard to create not one but two spaces to showcase affiliations
with the world's most extraordinary designers, manufacturers and artisans. Foroutan's concept is to continuously
search the world for beautiful items in home furnishings and to always create new and exciting ways to celebrate
design here in Southern California. www.unici.com
Kevan Hall: One of California's top fashion designers, Kevan Hall launched his own signature collection in Los
Angeles with a fashion philosophy that emphasizes purity of style, incomparable tailoring and sensuously draped
streamlined silhouettes. Hall has a natural design sense of sophisticated elegance and uncluttered modern design
that has appealed to celebrities, professional women and international royals. www.kevanhalldesigns.com
Madame Chocolat: Located in Beverly Hills, Madame Chocolat is a dream-come-true for chocolate lovers of all
ages where guests will savor handcrafted chocolates the classical true European way. Chocolate lovers of all ages
are welcome to come witness the magical process of a real chocolate factory. Her truffles are out of this world.
www.madame-chocolat.com
Sonoma-Artisan Foie Gras: Specialized in handcrafted duck meat products that the family learned to produce in
the heart of the Perigord region in Southwest France. A family-operated company with over 20 years experience
based in the beautiful Sonoma Valley, their products are showcased in the most celebrated venues in the country,
satisfying discerning palates of chefs, professionals and everyday connoisseurs alike. A true delicacy.
www.artisanfoiegras.com
Other partners include:
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, L'Aventure Winery, and Salisbury Vineyards.
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About the Jewels of France Co-Producers ~
About Jewels by Nasrin Imani:
Jewels by Nasrin Imani is a unique jewelry store opened in October 2010 by Nasrin Imani herself who followed
her lifelong dream of opening a very high-end retail office and gathered some of the most exquisite jewelry
collections from around the world to offer to the most discriminating tastes. Being an expert in fine jewelry with
over thirty years of experience in this field, she has dedicated her life to the pursuit of excellence as being a topnotch jeweler. She learned the "Masters Touch" in customer service by connecting with the client with honesty,
dignity and pride. www.nasrinimani.com
About MKG:
The Mark Kearney Group is LA's premier luxury lifestyle events producing and strategic branding company. The
Mark Kearney Group has been creating memorable events for celebrities, companies and non-profit galas for the
past 20 years. Organic Chef Mark Kearney specializes in gourmet cuisine for healthy living. He has personally
inspired the culinary palates of Madonna, Hillary Clinton, Beyonce, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Jennifer Lopez,
the Soros family, Kelly & Sharon Stone, Nicollette Sheridan, Drew Barrymore, Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert
Ingraham, the Dalai Lama, and many others. He has executed major events for corporate and entertainment
clients such as the Red Cross, Warner Bros., Vanity Fair magazine,Tony Hawk Foundation, Monte Carlo
Television Festival, Aveda, Body Ecology, Salisbury Vineyards, ABC-TV "Lost" finale. He is highly sought after
as a Master of Taste for the Oscars, Grammys and Golden Globes. markkearneygroup.com
About UBIFRANCE and the French Trade Commission:
UBIFRANCE and the network of Trade Commissions together constitute the French government's corporate
international expansion support framework, and, every year, help over 13,000 companies of all sizes and from all
sectors to develop their activities worldwide, thanks to the expertise of 2,500 staff based in France and in 120
countries operating through the Trade Commissions of the French Embassies, a network of press offices and
numerous approved partners.
UBIFRANCE and the network of Trade Commissions offer French businesses a complete range of products and
support services for their expansion into foreign markets — targeted information about opportunities and major
players in every sector; updates on changes in laws and regulations; data on international funding and invitations
to tender; sector monitoring services; invitations to canvassing missions, trade fairs abroad, and partnership
meetings; help with international press coverage, etc.
Blog address: www.ubifrance.com/usa
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MKG PR Media Contact: Alexandra Radlovic T. 323.206.7025 E.: alexradlovic@gmail.com