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“I have not met Dr. Biden,” New York Designer Alvin Valley told Hollywood on the Potomac just prior to her arrival at Ann Hand Boutique in Georgetown for a special trunk show in his honor.
Ashley Taylor, Ann Hand, Alvin Valley, Dr. Jill Biden, Valerie Biden Owens and model Kelly Bensimon
Often referred to as The King of Pants, the Cuban-American was recently appointed to the White House’s Initiative on Educational Excellence to work with and inspire Hispanics of heritage, like himself. “The initiative focuses on empowering Hispanic students to make new choices. A huge amount of Latinos go into the Army or Marines, but this initiative is working on encouraging them to get higher education and to dream big,” he recently remarked on how he hopes to encourage Hispanics.
Alvin Valley greets Dr. Jill Biden and Valerie Biden Owens
Not to diminish that initiative, but guests were more interested in his affiliation with Season 3 of House of Cards for which he designed the wardrobes: “I met with Robin Wright. Most of the time I work very closely with the person who is wearing them.”
Dr. Jill Biden with Ann Hand
Ann Hand is founder and CEO of Ann Hand, LLC, a prominent jewelry design firm in Washington, DC. Her designs have been worn by First Ladies, Cabinet Secretaries, Senators, Congresswomen, Ambassadors, and corporate leaders. Her signature pin, The Liberty Eagle, has been profiled in numerous articles and launched Ann’s career as the Nation’s jeweler. For those of us who frequent the Red Carpets, former Secretary Madeleine Albright and Amy Poehler of NBC’s Parks and Recreation go hand in hand with the Eagle.
Kate Michael stands guard
“My style is very clean, they’re not fussy,” explained Valley referring to the needs of Washington women. “It’s about women feeling good and people noticing them…..the woman rather than the clothes.”
Hollywood on the Potomac’s one on one with Alvin Valley:
