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== Background == With a vision of creating a glamorous world of designer dresses, Jacob Maslavi founded the now world-renown brand Jovani Fashions in 1979. Making his dream a reality, his sons, Saul and Abraham have continue their father’s vision by expanding their brand of eveningwear to fit every aspect of a woman’s life. The unique styles and creative twists on the classics that Jovani is known for have made it a go-to designer for special occasions around the world.

Saul Maslavi and Jovani Fashions
Saul Maslavi is the co-founder, president and Chief Executive Officer of [] Jovani Fashions, a fashion house aimed for making designs that are elegant and unique. At age 19, Saul, along with father Jacob Maslavi, founded the company in 1979 after realizing the need for a high-end line that would cater to all women. What started off as a mere vision quickly became a reality for Saul as Jovani Fashions grew from a small 10 person company to an internationally recognized brand, with over 50 employees and a wide collection presently available in over 3,000 stores worldwide.www.jovani.com

Early Life and Education
Saul was educated in London, England, where he spent most of his childhood. He attended a specialized school where he concentrated on business and international studies. Upon completing his studies, Saul moved to New York where he sought to fulfill his dream of creating an exclusive women’s line that would be elegant and fashion-forward, a necessity in which he felt was lacking in the global fashion market at the time. After Jacob’s retirement from the company, Saul’s younger brother Abraham stepped in as president of Jovani.

Career
Today, Jovani Fashions is run by both Maslavi brothers, where they handle all facets of the company. Both brothers reside in New York where they hold a main showroom in New York City’s garment district, as well as showrooms in Atlanta and Dallas. From the designs to the production, marketing and sales, Saul and Abraham hold a deep involvement in the company. It is the passion and devotion, in which transcends the bold and futuristic designs that women and girls all over the world admire.

Awards
The Maslavi brothers have received prestigious awards and honorable mentions, including the National Prom Association’s Retailers Choice Awards for Best Manufacturer Quality in 2005, Best Prom Fashion Design, and Outstanding Internet Site in 2006. In 2007 Jovani was nominated in the categories for Prom, Mother of the Bride, and Most Innovative Designer by the North American Bridal Association. Jovani has also won the Debi and Diva awards for design excellence. '''

Publicity
Recently, Saul and Abraham were both featured in the 2009 edition of Teen Prom magazine. The Jovani label been recognized by top fashion editors and celebrity stylists. The collections have been featured in magazines, including Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, InStyle, Elle, US Weekly and more. Celebrities including Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift have been spotted wearing gorgeous Jovani designs on and off of the red carpet. The dresses have also appeared on television shows such as ABC’s Make It or Break It, One Tree Hill, One Life to Live, Wheel of Fortune, Deal or No Deal and more.