Academy award winner designs clothing line for HSN

01 May '12

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HSN, the leader in multi-channel retail, announced today the addition of three-time Academy Award-winning Hollywood costume designer Colleen Atwood to its impressive roster of fashion authorities. The internationally acclaimed designer will debut a collection of exclusive apparel inspired by her work on Universal Pictures' upcoming Snow White and the Huntsman. Atwood will appear on HSN as part of a one-time, 24-hour live shopping event on Wednesday, May 30. The film, starring Kristen Stewart, Oscar winner Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth, opens on June 1, 2012.

With the release of her Snow White and the Huntsman-inspired line, Atwood brings the epic action-adventure to life with a curated assortment of beautiful designs featuring faux suede, leather trim, lace and chiffon details, all reflecting the spirit of the film. The stylish collection will range in price from $39 for a short sleeve top with delicate lace detail to $169 for an exquisite embroidered dress inspired by one of the Queen's gowns.
"HSN offers its customers insider access to some of the fashion industry's most respected authorities, and we are thrilled to welcome Academy Award winner Colleen Atwood to HSN," said Lauren Wilner, Fashion Director for HSN. "Colleen's capsule collection reflects the tone and feel of Snow White and the Huntsman beautifully, and I can't wait for her to share her creations with our millions of customers."

"Snow White and the Huntsman is a beautiful film with rich characters and themes that have provided a wonderful palette of inspiration for my designs," said Atwood. "I'm excited to bring my first apparel collection to HSN and look forward to making my debut in May."

The exclusive capsule collection is part of a larger assortment of more than 200 items that have been created for the 24-hour Snow White and the Huntsman event on HSN. High-end jewelry, fashions and home accessories including exclusive pieces from Hutton Wilkinson, Loree Rodkin, Heidi Daus, Ranjana Khan and Adrianne Landau, will also be available for sale. The special shopping event will take place on Wednesday, May 30, across all of HSN's platforms, including TV, HSN.com and HSN mobile.

Colleen Atwood began her career as a costume designer on Michael Apted's Firstborn, which starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey, Jr. While living in New York, Atwood was able to collaborate with Jonathan Demme on Married to the Mob, The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia and Beloved.

HSN is a leading interactive multichannel retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience.

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