HONOREES

Christina Hendricks

Woman Of Style

Christina Hendricks began her career as the opportunistic, career climbing intern on Showtime's "Beggars and Choosers" before segueing into a production deal with John Wells Productions in which she did numerous shows including, "The Big Time" on TNT, "ER" for NBC (recurring role) and "The Court" on ABC opposite Sally Field. She can currently be seen as Joan Holloway on AMC’s “Mad Men” opposite John Hamm and January Jones. Full Biography.

Steven Kolb

Man Of Style

As Executive Director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Kolb oversees all operations and activities of the American fashion industry's preeminent designer trade association and affiliated charity.  Membership consists of more than 350 of America's leading apparel and accessories designers.  His responsibilities include all member services, trade association activities, and philanthropic initiatives. He reports to and works directly with Board President Diane von Furstenberg and the board comprised of 27 of America’s foremost designers. Full Biography

Dorothy Kneedler Lawenda

Interior Design Pioneer

The remarkable Dorothy Kneedler Lawenda brought personality, grace, and vision into the world of high-end interior design and furnishings. Always a risk taker in every aspect of her life, she was rewarded with a remarkable journey, which has cemented her and husband Harry Lawenda’s place as trailblazers in the design industry. Full Biography

Barbie

Fashion Icon

Although her residence is popularly known as Malibu, Calif., Barbie® – Barbie Millicent Roberts – was “born” on March 9, 1959, in the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin. A career woman from the beginning (she currently lists 108 professions on her resume), Barbie’s first love is fashion. She was first portrayed as the original “Teenage Fashion Model,” wearing a now-famous black-and-white bathing suit that was very well accessorized with black, open-toed mules, gold hoop earrings and cat-eye, white sunglasses. Full Biography

Margaret Russell

Honorary Co-Chair Home

For two decades, Margaret Russell has infused ELLE DECOR with a singular sense of sophistication while helping to preserve its mission to inspire designers, architects, and homeowners with the best in interior and product design. In July 2000, Margaret was promoted to editor in chief of the magazine she helped found, which is the largest of 25 ELLE DECO editions published around the world. Full Biography

Michael Smith

Honorary Co-Chair Home

Michael Smith, 44, is considered one of the design industry's most respected talents with an international profile of residential and commercial clients.  Over the course of his career, Smith has consistently developed a style that has been characterized as a delicate blend of “European tradition and American modernism.”  Most recently, his work was celebrated in two best-selling books from Rizzoli Publishing; Elements of Style (2007) and Houses (2008).   He is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including Architectural Digest’s “The AD 100” in 2002 and 2004 and the Los Angeles Pacific Design Center's West Week "Stars of Design" in 2004.  He was also named 2003 Designer of the Year by Elle Decor.  Full Biography

Joe Zee

Honorary Chair Fashion

Joe Zee was appointed as ELLE’s Creative Director in January 2007 to “build on ELLE’s continued success by enhancing the magazine’s look and style,” said editor-in-chief Roberta Myers. Joe’s  influence started with the September 2007 issue and his visionary style and design ushered ELLE into the modern era with a fresh perspective.  For the past year, ELLE has used new stylists and photographer’s that have helped Zee realize his vision. The move to ELLE followed many successful years as fashion director at W and as contributing fashion editor at Details and House & Garden. He was also editor-in-chief of both the men’s and women’s editions of Vitals. Full biography