Released on: September 3, 2008, 4:40 pm

Press Release Author: Ciara Elend

Industry: Apparel & Fashion

Press Release Summary: The Creative Coalition\'s delegation to the Democratic
Convention wore Special Edition Election 2008 Couture Tees by Ciara Elend to benefit
The Creative Coalition’s Arts Advocacy Programs.

Press Release Body:
Hollywood wore it on their sleeves....not their hearts, but their art. The Creative
Coalition\'s delegation to the Democratic Convention wore Special Edition Election
2008 Couture Tees by Ciara Elend to benefit The Creative Coalition’s Arts Advocacy
Programs.

Participants in The Creative Coalition\'s delegation included Anne Hathaway, Susan
Sarandon, Spike Lee, Josh Lucas, Zooey Deschanel, Rachael Leigh Cook, Pras Michel,
Ellen Burstyn, Tim Daly, Kerry Washington and other notable individuals who
represented the entertainment industry during the historic proceedings. The shirt
was also seen on Fergie during the special performance by the Black Eyed Peas
hosted by The Creative Coalition at the DNC in Denver on August 27, 2008.

Ciara Elend’s “Made in America” unique designs were on display at a series of
events hosted by The Creative Coalition at the 2008 Democratic Convention and are
currently on display at the Republican National Convention. The Special Edition
couture tees are available to the public with a portion of the proceeds being
donated to The Creative Coalition, the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan social and
public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. Visit
www.ciaraelend.com to purchase the Election 2008 Couture Tee Collection.

The Creative Coalition continues its tradition of supporting the election process by
recognizing the hard work and dedication of both parties and brought a delegation of
entertainment industry leaders to both the Democratic National Convention and the
Republican National Convention. The Election 2008 Couture collection, specifically
designed for The Creative Coalition and their delegates, will be worn by the
entertainment industry throughout the election season.

“This election is all about choice, change and empowerment,” said Robin Bronk,
Executive Director of The Creative Coalition. “People need to get out and vote. By
partnering with Ciara Elend and creating this Special Edition Collection we are
able to leverage the impact of the entertainment industry to get this critical
message out to the public—Get out and Vote!”

“With one of the most influential presidential elections of recent history
approaching, The Creative Coalition is delighted to partner with Ciara Elend to
further the involvement of entertainment leaders at both upcoming conventions. This
collaboration blurs party lines and allows us to heighten the awareness and
importance of citizen action,” continued Bronk.

A long time visual artist, designer Ciara Elend has supported the arts and artist
communities since the inception of her collection and is committed to helping The
Creative Coalition raise funds to further their efforts to support arts advocacy.
Her American made graphic tees fuse unique modern graphics with old-school block
printing to produce a distinct vintage style print. The Special Edition Election
2008 Couture Tees offers four designs for men and women inspired by vintage election
posters and patriotic buttons.

Her inspiration for the Special Edition designs initially came from the
overwhelming attention to this historical election by the artist community. “I was
fascinated by the support artists across the nation were lending to this election
for both parties,” Elend said. “After I came up with my initial concept, I realized
the ideal partner to bring this to fruition was The Creative Coalition.”

Elend added, “It is a great honor to partner with The Creative Coalition. So much
thought and hard work went into the design of this concept so it is very satisfying
to have that recognized by such prominent members of the creative community.”

About The Creative Coalition (www.thecreativecoalition.org)
The Creative Coalition is the premiere 501c(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan social and
public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in
1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is
dedicated to educating its members on issues of public importance, primarily the
First Amendment, public education and arts advocacy. Headquartered in New York City,
The Creative Coalition also has offices in Washington, DC, Los Angeles and San
Francisco.

For more information, please visit The Creative Coalition’s Web site at
www.thecreativecoalition.org or call (212) 512-5876.

About Ciara Elend
Ciara Elend’s American made graphic tees fuse unique modern graphics with old-school
block printing techniques. Each design is carved into a linoleum block to produce a
distinct vintage style print. Her Couture Line for women offers a collection of
ultra soft, ultra comfortable vintage style tees and limited edition handmade totes.
The Special Edition Election 2008 Couture Tees offer designs for both men and women
inspired by vintage election posters and patriotic buttons.

For more information about Ciara Elend, visit www.ciaraelend.com. Click on the
Creative Coalition link to view the Election 2008 Couture Tee Collection.







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