<div class="con_txt">Lauren Nicole Kessler launched Lauren Nicole Accents in 2009, her first accessory line made up of avant-garde headpieces and embellished one-of-a-kind sunglasses. A Chicago native, Lauren began her career in fashion while studying art and design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Syracuse University, and abroad at the London College of Fashion. Her accessory line was recognized by Vogue in 2009 when she was chosen to represent Syracuse University as part of the College Vogue 100, a group of women recognized by Vogue as influential decision makers who have distinctive taste in fashion and culture. After holding apprenticeships with fashion designers Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Bibhu Mohapatra, and Alexander Wang, as well as interning at the New York Times Style Magazine, and working for fashion consultant and stylist, Marie-Amélie Sauvé, she was inspired and determined to grow her brand.

Lauren Nicole Accents took a turn on a rainy day in 2012 when Lauren and her twin sister, Carly, had an idea to create a knuckle ring umbrella.  The twins always had an eye for fashion and hated shielding their style in the rain. This inspired them to create something that would not only keep them dry, but make a striking statement, obvious to all their observers.

The two began developing the knuckle ring umbrella while attending Syracuse University.  After they graduated, Carly with a B.S. in public relations, and Lauren, with a B.A. in fashion design, they moved to New York to pursue their concept.  While developing their new product, Lauren held freelance design positions and Carly attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

In 2013, Lauren and Carly launched their new product, knuckle ring umbrellas, under the name DE NOVO. Their brand, DE NOVO, Latin for “anew”, stands for defying the rules of accessory design. DE NOVO gives new meaning to accessories that were once viewed as ordinary objects.

The sisters have a keen eye for innovation of products and understand the ways in which to keep their designs relevant and sophisticated. DE NOVO is a reflection of mixing the edgy with the refined. The elements incorporated into each collection are carefully chosen, as Lauren and Carly pride themselves on the particulars.

The DE NOVO girl is one who is not afraid to take leaps outside the boundaries of traditional style. Her go-getter attitude relates directly to her fashion sense, as she is edgy and effortless. She is confident and sophisticated yet loves to laugh at herself and her imperfections. There is nothing that she loves more than the ability to show off her personal style by accessorizing from head to toe. She sees accessories as her toys, items to play with and those that she can never have too many of.

The world of DE NOVO is a fanciful play on reimagining the conventional necessities of life.
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