Stuart Weitzman Announces Anika Noni Rose to Wear Diamond Dream Shoe to the 79th Annual Academy Awards(R)

Stuart Weitzman Announces Anika Noni Rose to Wear Diamond Dream Shoe to the 79th Annual Academy Awards(R)

February 25, 2007

Stuart Weitzman Diamond Dream Shoe Includes 1,420
Individual White Kwiat Diamonds Worth Half-Million Dollars


    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Stuart
Weitzman announced today that award-winning actress Anika
Noni Rose, who co-starred in 2006's hit film Dreamgirls,
will wear the Stuart Weitzman Diamond Dream Shoe to the
79th Annual Academy Awards(R).  At the Awards, Noni Rose
will perform "Patience" -- one of three Best
Original Song nominations from the film.

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    The Diamond Dream Shoe, created exclusively for the
actress, is a silver evening shoe with a stiletto heel,
adorned with 1,420 individual brilliant cut Kwiat diamonds,
weighing over 30 carats.  The diamonds are set in platinum
circles, inspired by Kwiat's timeless Circles Collection. 
The spectacular shoe is worth half a million dollars.

    "As Anika pursues and accomplishes her dream, I
wanted to recognize this young actress by creating a
luxuriously glamorous shoe for her to wear down the red
carpet on Hollywood's most celebrated evening," said
designer Stuart Weitzman.

    The Tony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose is best
known for her work on stage, starring in such widely
acclaimed Broadway productions as "Caroline, or
Change."  Most recently, she starred opposite Jamie
Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson in
the year's most anticipated film, Dreamgirls.  The actress
will soon be seen co-starring with Danny DeVito in the
upcoming comedy feature "One Part Sugar" and has
been filming "The Starter Wife" with Debra
Messing, Joe Mantegna, and Miranda Otto to air on USA
Networks in May of 2007.

    "Kwiat shares in Stuart Weitzman's passion for the
excitement and glamour of the red carpet," said Greg
Kwiat of Kwiat Diamonds.  "Anika is an incredible
talent with a brilliant future and we are honored that we
can enhance her presence on Hollywood's big night."

    About Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC.

    Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC. is one of the leading
global luxury fashion footwear and accessories brands.  Key
customers include stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman
Marcus, Nordstrom and Harrods. Currently Stuart Weitzman
operates retail stores across the country including New
York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Boston,
Dallas, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Costa Mesa, King of
Prussia, McClean, San Antonio, San Francisco, Atlantic City
and White Plains.  Stuart Weitzman also has more than 15
Stuart Weitzman branded stores outside of the United
States. The brand is sold in more than 50 countries.

    The company, which is run by Stuart Weitzman (founder
and chief designer), has built a reputation for its
creative use of unique materials in footwear and for its
attention to quality.  Stuart Weitzman's dedication to
fusing fashion, fit and comfort has earned him accolades
from both the design world and legions of diverse fans,
including some of the top celebrities across the globe. 
His shoes are a familiar sight at events like the Oscars
and the Emmys and his bridal collections have won awards of
their own.

    About Kwiat

    Founded in 1907, Kwiat, the New York based diamond
jewelry company has a century of experience in the diamond
industry and a reputation as one of the world's leading
diamond and diamond jewelry companies.  Kwiat is dedicated
to exceptional craftsmanship and sets the standard for
brilliance.  Kwiat.  Simply Brilliant.

    FOR ALL PRESS PURPOSES PLEASE CREDIT THE SHOE AS:
    STUART WEITZMAN DIAMOND DREAM SHOE
    http://WWW.STUARTWEITZMAN.COM


    For more information, please contact:

     Trey Sarten
     Full Picture LA
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

     Laurice Alaan
     Full Picture LA
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail] 


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