Apr 21, 2002/ FW/ --- "He designs for a landscape always lit by chandeliers and candles" says InStyle Magazine's Hal Rubenstein in the May issue currently hitting news stands about designer Carmen Marc Valvo.

Carmen is this months featured designer ("The Look of Carmen Marc Valvo" pages 124,126) in a two page spread devoted to the sexy gowns worn by celebrities such as Annabella Sciorra, Janel Maloney, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Lucy Liu.

Carmen, who has built his business over the last dozen years with timeless eveningwear and glamorous sportswear, has been gaining attention with every collection.

Not only a favorite among the Hollywood set, his designs are frequently scene in the pages of society magazines and newspapers.

Never one to rest on his laurels Carmen constantly travels around the country to meet his costumers and around the world and to find inspiration for his collection.

A connoisseur of Asian art, his home is filled with an impressive collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative pieces spanning the centuries and often references their details in his designs.

Carmen Marc Valvo is available through Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstroms nationwide and through fine specialty stores such as Bergdorf Goodman New York.

Backstage: Carmen Marc Valvo Fashion

Backstage: Carmen Marc Valvo Fashion

Backstage: Carmen Marc Valvo Fashion