SEP 21,2003      14:16 PACIFIC      17:16  EASTERN

( BW)(CA-ELIE-SAAB) Nominee Debra Messing to Wear Elie Saab Couture
and H.Stern Jewelry to the 55th Annual Emmy Awards

    Entertainment Editors

       LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2003--Nominated for an
Emmy in the "Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series" category for her
role as Grace Adler in NBC's "Will & Grace," Debra Messing will bring
her own grace -- and incomparable style -- to the Shrine Auditorium
red carpet today.
       Ms. Messing will continue her reign as a style icon in a pink
copper silk brocade strapless draped dress by Elie Saab Couture. The
gown is inspired by a look from the Elie Saab Couture Autumn/Winter
2003-2004 Collection, and was made in a warm rose tone to suit her
fair complexion and fiery mane.
       For jewelry, Ms. Messing has chosen delicate pieces from the
H.Stern "Spring" Collection: 18k yellow gold earrings with pink
tourmalines totaling 46.50 carats, and an 18k yellow gold ring with a
pink tourmaline of 15.34 carats.
       A pink satin Jimmy Choo handbag with a brushed gold chain link
handle adds a fashionable finishing touch.
       Elie Saab is based in Beirut, Paris and Milan. He has been a
popular figure on the international fashion scene since dressing Halle
Berry in 2002 for the first of two consecutive Academy Awards
ceremonies. He shows his couture collection in Paris as a member of
the Chambre Syndicale, and his ready-to-wear collection is presented
in Milan where that collection is produced. His ready-to-wear is sold
at select Neiman Marcus stores nationwide.
       H.Stern has become known in the worlds of design and fashion for
its uniquely modern and elegant style. Through a creative process that
combines glamour and subtlety, supreme quality and daring
craftsmanship, textured gold with diamonds or beautiful colored
gemstones, the renowned international company manages to innovate year
after year by launching new lines of jewelry that strongly appeal to
various types of stylish and powerful women.
       For further information about Elie Saab, H.Stern or Jimmy Choo,
please contact MHA Media at 323-461-1100.

    --30--JB/sf*

    CONTACT: MHA Media
             Kate Olsen, 323-974-2896
             Marisa Sciubba, 310-562-7896

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    SOURCE: Elie Saab


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