Palm Beach, FL - Hollywood leading lady Jennifer Aniston wore a black alligator LANA MARKS Cleopatra Clutch to the 2006 Academy Awards Red Carpet, carrying on the LANA MARKS red carpet tradition of excellence. A sleekly contoured evening handbag, the Cleopatra Clutch has redefined elegance and fashion forward design, both on the red carpet and off.

“We’ve had such a high demand for the Cleopatra Clutch,” says designer Lana J. Marks, “that we only allow one actress per year to wear one on the Red Carpet.”

Previous wearers of the Cleopatra Clutch have included Kate Winslet (Academy Award Best Actress Nominee, 2005) and Charlize Theron (Academy Award Best Actress Winner, 2004). Each Cleopatra Clutch is custom designed and handmade in Italy.

At the 2005 Academy Awards, Kate Winslet wore a $100,000 custom made LANA MARKS Cleopatra Clutch to the 2005 Academy Awards. Dyed a unique shade of matte silver alligator, the handbag’s frame was handcrafted in 18 karat white gold, paved with white diamonds and sapphires. A 1930s inspired clasp, also in white diamonds and sapphires, accents the signature contour of this Cleopatra Clutch. Over 40 karats of white diamonds and sapphires grace the front of this dazzling creation.

In 2004, Charlize Theron chose the $100,000.00 creation for the Academy Awards Red Carpet. Theron’s Cleopatra Clutch had over 1500 fully faceted and cut black and white diamonds set in 18 carat white gold. The skills of five European artisans were utilized to complete this exquisite creation.

Setting a new standard for luxury accessories, world-renowned Lana J. Marks is the CEO and Designer of her Palm Beach based companies. Lana J. Marks has personally distinguished herself as one of the most talented accessories designers to both Hollywood and royalty. She truly understands glamour, sophistication, proportion, and versatility. The LANA MARKS Collections now consists of over 150 designs available in 100 colours of alligator, ostrich, crocodile, and lizard. LANA MARKS designs are available at her shops on Madison Avenue, New York; Worth Avenue, Palm Beach; and Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, and fine stores worldwide. Visit LANA MARKS on the web at www.lanamarks.com.