LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2003/ FW/ --- It's high fashion intermixed with the casual lifestyle, that's 'social separates.'

Huh? Isn't it that high fashion and casual is like the quintessential Rudyard Kipling, 'East and East, and West is west and never that twain shall meet?

Not anymore, as proven by Sylvie & Lily, a Los Angeles-based company. Think of it as Apple and Windows-based PC.

Just a few years back, techies say that those two are like two different religions. Now, you can view Windows-based application on Apple and vice-versa. So, why not do it on fashion? They just did!

Dubbes as 'social separates,' Sylvie & Lily Fall 2003 collection is made up of dressy tops, skirts, jacketes and pants which is interchangeable, not only with the other items in the collection, but with the more casual clothes in a woman's wardrobe - jeans, sweaters, skirts and T-shirts.

"Sylvie & Lily social separates are made for the modern woman who craves elegant eveningwear, created with the comfort and praciticality of sportswar," commented Mort Kramer, VP Sales for Modus Vevendi.

With a very feminine and sophisticated look, the Sylvie & Lily Fall 2003 collection is attainable luxury, designed to make women of all ages feel young, sexy and alive.

And with a price range of $80 to $350, it is surely affordable.