MultiVu Video Feed: Next Generation of American Design Talent Showcased at 'The Lexus Fashion Preview' Fashion Show

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 19, 2006 -- In celebration of beautiful design, Lexus and Vogue teamed up to present "The Lexus Fashion Preview" fashion show at the 56th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, CA. On Friday, August 18th Vogue's fashion news and features editor, Sally Singer hosted the exclusive event showcasing the next generation of American design talent.

Ten finalists selected from the Council of Fashion Designers of America/Vogue Fashion Fund initiative, a competition that seeks to support emerging fashion designers, competed for the top prize of $200,000 and the opportunity to be mentored by the fashion industry's top designers and executives.

In keeping with the theme to showcase design, Lexus unveiled its fourth annual Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition retractable hardtop convertible. For more information, visit http://www.lexus.com/.

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  NEWS: Fall Fashion Season Ushers in New Talent

  FORMAT:  News Package With Extra Soundbites and B-roll.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, contact information and more available at http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/25004/consumer.shtml

  SOUNDBITES:
  * Bob Carter, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager
  * Deborah Meyer, Vice President Marketing, Lexus
  * Sally Singer, Fashion News Director & Features Director, Vogue

B-ROLL INCLUDES: *Fashion show footage*Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition*Contestants

VIDEO PROVIDED BY: Lexus

Video: http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/25004/press.shtml