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In a glitzy gala held at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., the CaliforniaMart tipped its hat to up-andcoming designers, established leaders in the world of fashion design and companies that demonstrate outstanding commitment to the fashion industry. The black-tie affair drew approximately 800 designers, manufacturers, retailers, local government officials and members of the press. The evening's events included a cocktail reception and dinner followed by a runway show of each nominee's latest collections and the awards ceremony.
Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, who attended the Designer Awards for the first time, acknowledged the importance of the apparel industry in Los...