JOIN US TO PREVIEW: THE WIZARD OF OZ - RUBY SLIPPER COLLECTION @ SAKS PALM DESERT, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012

Above: Faded ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, designed by Hollywood costume designer Gilbert Adrian, 1938. His first Arabian-style test pair was deemed too exotic for Dorothy (now in a Private collection.)

Warner Bros. Consumer Products and CRYSTALLIZED(TM) - Swarovski Elements Embark on a Ruby Crystal-Studded 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Wizard of Oz"If Dorothy were living in the 21st century, what would she wear?" is the question being answered by The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection, a creative re-interpretation of one of film's most iconic and revered symbols that has captured the hearts and imaginations of people the world over.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products in partnership with CRYSTALLIZED(TM) - Swarovski Elements, have invited the world's top shoe designers to reinterpret Dorothy's iconic Ruby Slippers for modern times.

"The Wizard of Oz is a quintessential and endearing story that has touched countless people all over the world during the last 70 years," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We are proud to be the stewards of this timeless classic and are excited to share with fans the beautiful and fun modern interpretations of Dorothy's Ruby Slipper with this exciting new collection."

The designers have been granted creative license and access to unlimited CRYSTALLIZED(TM) - Swarovski Elements to re-imagine Dorothy's design with their own modern vision of the sparkling Ruby Slipper.

Nadja Swarovski adds, "We're thrilled to turn fashion's spotlight on the most iconic pair of shoes, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers."  As Hollywood's premier crystal purveyor, Swarovski feels privileged to be a sparkling element of the original pair and now to new creative interpretations of the Ruby Slipper for the 21st century by talented designers.

Steve Sadove, Chairman and CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue said, "We are so pleased to be hosting such a creative and innovative tribute to the American classic film The Wizard of Oz. The Ruby Slippers play an integral role in the film and Saks Fifth Avenue is honored to be the destination for the most celebrated designers and their contemporary take on these iconic shoes."


The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection will be on display for one week Thursday, January 5 through Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Stop by to view this fabulous collection of modern Ruby Slippers and framed art while it's here @ Saks 10022-SHOE Salon, Palm Desert!

Look forward to seeing you there...be sure to look me up and say hello!!!  
-----------> Mary Lou @ Saks

Mary Lou @ Saks

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Palm Desert, CA
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