Hollywood leading lady and Best Actress nominee for the 2005 Academy Awards Kate Winslet wore a $100,000 custom made LANA MARKS Cleopatra Clutch to the 2005 Academy Awards. Lana J. Marks personally designed and customized this dazzling couture handbag especially for Ms. Winslet for this occasion.

Ms. Winslet's Cleopatra Clutch has been handmade in four separate countries, two of which Ms. Marks personally traveled to in order to ensure the perfection of this creation. The handbag has been dyed a unique shade of matte silver alligator. The handbag's frame is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold, paved with white diamonds and sapphires. A 1920s 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.

"I greatly admire Kate's work and it's a tremendous honor to design this exquisite creation just for her," says Ms. Marks.

Drew Barrymore will also be arriving at the 2005 Academy Awards wearing the sleek, shiny alligator LANA MARKS Concord Clutch. The geometric slim proportions of the clutch are the epitome of glamorous fashion with an edge.

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.