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Sandra Harvey is a American fashion designer, and distributor of women's clothing, accessories and related products sold under the Sandra Harvey Designs brand name and is known for her elegant stretch knit dresses, separates and suiting that fit closely to the body. Founded in 1991. Sandra Harvey caters to the woman who is fashion inclined with a desire for demure sexiness. Born from her own beach lifestyle in Laguna Beach, California around the surf and skateboard culture, her designs are a blend of casual elegance with dark undertones. By 1993, the brand was sold throughout the United States at specialty boutiques and department stores including Nordstrom, and Fred Segal. In 1993, Sandra Harvey opened her first boutique in Costa Mesa, California under the Sandra Harvey name. Sandra Harvey was one of the first clothing and accessory companies, including Volcom, Roxy and Stussy to spring up out of Orange County, California.

Her clients over the years are high profile Artists and Musicians, including Trent Reznor, Perry Farrell of Janes Addiction, Perry Lister, Timothy Leary, and India Dupre. Chefs include Katie Button,the first American to work at the Michelin 3-star restaurant elBulli. Sandra Harvey has been featured in several magazines, including Detour, Revolt in Style, Manic, Flaunt, OC Weekly, The Los Angeles Times

Sandra Harvey was married to Dana Harvey (Harveys SeatbeltBags) in 1989, they separated in 1993 and share a son Dana Harvey Jr. She met and married Colin Hall in 1995. He was killed in a car accident in 2005 leaving her widowed with their two sons, Colin Hall Jr, and Samuel Hall. Many claim he was the 'Love of her Life' In 2009 she moved her sons to Asheville North Carolina. Known for its Highly acclaimed Culinary Culture, she was inspired to reinvent her business. She attended Culinary School for two years, and currently assists with the Western North Carolina Chef Challenge. In March 2012, in New York City at the International Association of Culinary Professionals Annual Conference, Sandra Harvey launched a line of Chef apparel from her own designer perspective in the kitchen.

Trizzella ® is the Official Mascot of Sandra Harvey Designs and her Trademark Logo. Designed in 1993 as a pin up sketch with slogans "Your boyfriend is looking at Me" and "Wear something the boys Cant"! she is currently campaigning Chef Attire under the Sandra Harvey Designs Brand. Trizzella ® is a registered Trademark for Sandra Harvey Designs On Line Shopping In April 2012, Sandra Harvey Designs opened their on line boutique, and now US patrons can purchase men's and women's ready-to-wear, and chef apparel. The selections vary and there are only a limited number of items available for purchase. There are also online exclusives.

Sandra Harvey Designs is currently headquartered in Asheville North Carolina United States.

References 1.KATHRYN BOLD, May 10, 1991|Los Angeles Times -Designer's Show and Tell Debut

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2.ROSE APODACA JONES,August 25, 1994|Los Angeles Times -Dragon Lady

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3.ROSE APODACA JONES,December 08, 1994|Los Angeles Times -WINGED VICTORY

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4.KATHRYN BOLD,January 19, 1995|Los Angeles Times -Young Designers

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5.ORANGE COUNTY,November 30, 1995|Los Angeles Times -Habana's Blast From the Past

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6.ROSE-MARIE TURK,April 08, 1997|Los Angeles Times -A Twist of Lime

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Official Website [7]