Anne Hathaway Carries Jill Milan to 'Les Miserables' Celebration

Jill Milan, a provider of designer Italian handbags, announced Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway carried the luxury brand's 450 Sutter Clutch to an event supporting public education in Los Angeles. Ms. Hathaway carried the Jill Milan clutch to a Vanity Fair- and Chrysler-sponsored celebration of "Les Miserables" in support of The Los Angeles Fund for Public Education, the latest red-carpet appearance to which she has carried Jill Milan.

"Anne Hathaway looked lovely in her short dress and with her Jill Milan 450 Sutter clutch," said Jill Fraser, co-founder and CEO of Jill Milan. "We certainly wish her well at Sunday's Oscars ceremony." Ms. Hathaway is nominated for an Academy Award in the Actress in a Supporting Role category for her role in "Les Miserables."

Other Jill Milan bags Ms. Hathaway has carried on the red carpet include the Chelsea Evening Clutch she took to January's National Board of Review awards, and the Art Deco, 450 Sutter and Holland Park clutches for the "Les Miserables" world premiere and screenings in New York and London. She previously carried Jill Milan's 450 Sutter clutch to the New York and London premieres of her film "The Dark Knight Rises."

Jill Milan has been the choice of a number of celebrities for recent red-carpet appearances. Eva Longoria carried the brand's Pacific Heights Clutch to January's presidential inauguration, and was one of the earliest Hollywood celebrities to carry Jill Milan when she carried the Art Deco Clutch to the "Desperate Housewives" wrap party last year. Actress Jennifer Lawrence carried the Holland Park Clutch and the Art Deco Clutch to two events leading up to January's Golden Globe Awards. Actress Kerry Washington carried Jill Milan's Holland Park clutch for Berlin and London premieres of her film "Django Unchained." Singer Carrie Underwood carried the Jill Milan Holland Park Clutch to the CMT Artists of the Year awards in December, and in November she attended the American Music Awards carrying the 450 Sutter Clutch. Actress Rachel Nichols carried the 450 Sutter to the premiere of her movie "Alex Cross," and Isla Fisher, who will appear in the upcoming film "The Great Gatsby," carried the Jill Milan Art Deco Clutch to the New York premiere of her film "Rise of the Guardians." Other Hollywood personalities who wear Jill Milan include actress Fiona Gubelmann of television's "Wilfred" and Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz, who both are seen frequently in red carpet appearances carrying evening clutches from Jill Milan.

Jill Milan handbags have caught the attention of fashion media in recent months. W Magazine featured the Holland Park Clutch in its September issue and the 450 Sutter Clutch in its September trends supplement. W also highlighted the Art Deco Clutch in its April issue's "Most Wanted" feature. The Zoe Report recognized the Newbury Street Portfolio for its ability "to go from the office to cocktail hour." Wedding media publisher The Knot featured the Art Deco Clutch as part of a striking ensemble in its Winter 2012 Weddings Magazine. Influential fashion blog Wendy's Lookbook featured photos of fashion writer Wendy Nguyen carrying the Art Deco Clutch on her trip to Florence, Italy.

The 450 Sutter is a cylindrical metal clutch, entirely handmade by an Italian jeweler, and the logo at the top of the clutch functions as the bag's closure. Available in gold or silver, it is available in gold and silver at http://www.JillMilan.com.

About Jill Milan
Jill Milan is a provider of luxury Italian handbags and fashion accessories. Made of exquisite materials, Jill Milan products are crafted in Italy by artisans who have created handbags and accessories for some of Europe's best known fashion houses. All Jill Milan products are free of animal-derived materials, and the company contributes to animal-welfare organizations. Jill Milan is the only luxury handbag line entirely free of animal-derived materials which regularly appears on Hollywood's red carpets. Visit Jill Milan on the Web and follow Jill Milan on Facebook.

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