Palm Beach, FL –Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Lana Marks, renowned designer to A-List Hollywood, society, and royalty, has been selected by First Lady Laura Bush to design several custom couture LANA MARKS handbags for the second inauguration of her husband, President George W. Bush, as the 43rd President of the United States.

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For the inauguration, Marks designed the Inauguration Clutch, a sleek handbag which redefines classical elegance. The powder grey rounded clutch, with a signature LANA MARKS contoured front flap, will accessorize Mrs. Bush's Oscar de la Renta suit ensemble. The handbag's new shape has been specially designed for First Lady Laura Bush for the Inauguration.

For the Candlelight Dinners, Marks created the Inauguration Tote, a seashell-pink satin baby tote to match Peggy Jennings' beaded evening gown creation. The handbag's interior lining has been fashioned with the same delicate pink lace and beadwork used on the gown. The open baby tote reveals this extraordinary couture touch, while beaded leaves accent the base of the handles.

"It is an exceptional honor to be chosen to design these two handbags for the First Lady. She epitomizes grace, elegance, and sophistication, all the attributes that make me so proud to be part of this historic occasion," says Lana Marks.

Setting a new standard for luxury accessories, world-renowned Lana J. Marks is the CEO and Designer of her Palm Beach-based companies. 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. Having started her company sixteen years ago with a candy apple red lunchbox, the LANA MARKS Collection now consists of over 150 designs available in 100 colors in alligator, ostrich, and lizard and customized leathers and satins. LANA MARKS designs are available at her shops on Madison Avenue, New York; Worth Avenue, Palm Beach; and Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. Visit LANA MARKS on the web at http://www.lanamarks.com.