Wednesday, February 11, 2009

The Next Mrs. Mellon

Nicole Hanley and Matthew Mellon in Avenue Magazine

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Fashion designer and stylist Nicole Hanley graces the cover of this month's Avenue magazine featuring she and her fiance, 44-year-old banking and oil scion, Matthew Mellon. The article, titled A Perfect Match, highlights the soon-to-be-union of two important families and the launch of HANLEY MELLON, their 'American legacy meets European bohemian' collection.

The piece narrates a beautiful story of a whirlwind romance leading to a marriage proposal with excursions from Palm Beach to Asia and eventually to the development of their fashion brand HANLEY MELLON. It also discusses Hanley's impeccable eye for style and Mellon's extensive industry experience -- creating a perfect marriage in both love and business. As Hanley states, "It felt right joining forces. And the joy is being able to create with the person that you love."

Symbolizing accessible luxury; in a range of color, texture and price, HANLEY MELLON's line offers a selection of impeccably crafted items that are easily layered and styled. Pieces include dinner and military jackets, wide leg and skinny trousers, high waist shorts, vests, dresses, t-shirts, tank tops and cashmere staples. Couture details such as fabric-covered buttons, scarf hems and the use of chain accents create a stylish, chic look.

ABOUT NICOLE HANLEY

To her collaboration with fiance Matthew Mellon, former Ralph Lauren Stylist and HANLEY designer, Nicole Hanley brings years of fashion experience to HANLEY MELLON. Her designs reflect her background as both a designer and a stylist developing silhouettes that take a fresh approach to classic styles.

ABOUT MATTHEW MELLON

To his collaboration with fiance Nicole Hanley, entrepreneur and banking heir Matthew Mellon brings years of industry expertise to HANLEY MELLON. Matthew's background includes developing Jimmy Choo with his ex-wife Tamara Mellon, shoe company Harry's of London and cashmere label Degrees Of Freedom.