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1 The Fashion Group International of Houston Inc. Honors Seven of Houston s Top Designers November 3, 2009 The Junior League of Houston Celebrity Presenter Cesar Galindo Cesar Galindo began his career on Seventh Avenue during the mid 1980's, when, after moving from his native city of Houston, Texas, he became Carmelo Pomodorao's assistant designer. After developing the U.S. presence of TSE cashmere, Galindo began designing his own signature label selling to upscale designer boutiques, including Martha and Henry Bendel, as well as large store chains such as Bloomingdale's. Galindo works one on one with an extensive list of recording artists and television film personalities. He is often called to develop, customize and refine a designer s vision. His work is showcased internationally and is featured in print as well as on television and in films. Galindo has worked for Dolce and Gabbana and is also part of The Creative Development and Design Team at Calvin Klein Women's Collection. Beginning in 2003 Cesar began an ongoing collaboration with Seth Cohen, a menswear and accessory designer. Together they create cocktail and evening wear collections that are imbued with the technical skills and creative artistry of Galindo and the color and silhouette direction of Cohen.

2 Gayla Bentley is the owner and designer of Gayla Bentley LP, Houston Paris. Her motto is Your Curves Our Clothes. Gayla s clothing fits Misses and Modern sizes Gayla was one of the Women on the Move award winners in Look for her designs at Neiman Marcus and fine stores throughout the United States and Canada. You can find the Gayla Bentley Collection online at

3 Chloe Dao designs and wholesales her Dao Chloe Dao line and the QVC line called, Simply Chloe Dao. Chloe is the 2006 Project Runway Season 2 winner. Recently Chloe partnered with Pacific Designs to create a line of electronic accessories, now available at Target and Office Depot. Shop for her designs at Lot 8 Boutique in Houston, or and QVC.

4 Pat Dahnke is the owner and designer of Pat Dahnke Designs and Designs by Pat. Pat is an award winning designer specializing in Romantic Dressing using laces, velvets, and suedes. Her line is carried in upper end specialty boutiques throughout the United States and Canada. See and for her designs.

5 her Mary Denney is the owner of MLD Limited, a custom design company specializing in ladies special occasion apparel. Mary s motto is it s all about fit. Shop to see latest designs.

6 Jane Carlton Hall is the owner and designer of Carlton Hall, Inc., a wholesale design and manufacturing company that specializes in luxury zip and wrap robes, elegant caftans, and sleepwear. Carlton Hall, Inc. won the coveted Contour s International Lingerie award for best spa design in Jane was selected for the Women on the Move Award in Shop Neiman Marcus and other fine lingerie shops nationwide,

7 Linda Segal is the designer and president of Linda Segal Designs. Linda is known as the Date Top designer. She takes eclectic novelty prints with gorgeous trims and creates sexy, item driven clothes with a whimsical touch. She manufactures and wholesales women s suits, and dresses in women s, misses, and junior sizes. Shop better department stores and boutiques nationwide for her designs.

8 Sally Templeton is the designer and owner of Templeton Enterprises, Inc. Sally s motto is Bring out your inner beauty and charm. Her Sally T Designs line includes men and women s designs, custom uniforms, art and costumes, fashion jewelry, cosmetics, and private label designs. Shop for more information.

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