America Voted: Sam Kori George Wins 'Oscars(R) Designer Challenge'

America Voted: Sam Kori George Wins 'Oscars(R) Designer Challenge'

Rising Fashion Designer Wins Online Competition to Participate in the 81st Academy Awards(R) Telecast

CHICAGO, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- America's fashionistas spoke and their votes are tallied. In a national competition to design an original gown to be worn by an awards presenter on the live Oscar(R) telecast, it came down to one emerging designer Sam Kori George.

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Sam Kori George, a couture designer from Chicago, was one of seven finalists for "Oscars Designer Challenge." Model Lauren Gish wore George's creation on the Oscar stage and during an Oscars Red Carpet 2009 pre-show interview. It's a show-stopping, strapless, form fitting, platinum gown with handmade orchids adorning the lower right side.

"I am honored and thrilled to win 'Oscars Designer Challenge.' My dress is what I imagined an Oscar award escort should wear and I wanted to do justice to the magnitude of this event," said George. "My dream is to become the next household name as a designer."

"We conducted an emerging designer search and we're pleased to have had designers participate from across the country in the 'Oscars Designer Challenge,'" said Academy Awards fashion coordinator Patty Fox. "All of the submissions were spectacular and Sam Kori George won in the great company of talented designers."

George's name will continue to be on the map of top designers and a designer to watch in the near future.

About Sam Kori George Atelier

The couture collections of Sam Kori George reflect the designer's personal sensibility and personality, which translates into the work he creates. From timelines and refined fabrics, George currently designs two original collections for fall/winter and spring/summer. Each collection always has eternal pieces, including wide leg and narrow pants, as well as classic short and long jackets. Current and seasonal alternatives are added for a contemporary look. All the pieces are subtly rich and elegantly simple in design, masterfully constructed, and perfectly fit. To learn more and view some of his collection, please visit http://www.skgatelier.com/.

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Source: Sam Kori George Atelier

CONTACT: Molly Lynch of Lynch Communications Group, +1-773-505-9719,
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Web site: http://www.skgatelier.com/

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