Posted on June 11, 2009
Jose Hess has signed an agreement with the LA VIE Group, TLVG, Inc. The award-winning jewelry designer will, “lead direction and design for special projects to create Jose Hess signature collections that will be manufactured, marketed, and distributed exclusively by The LA VIE Group,” the company announced on Tuesday.
“Jose Hess is synonymous with fine jewelry design,” says Lo Huang, Chairman and CEO of TLVG, Inc. “The world has recognized his brilliance and talent. The LA VIE Group welcomes Jose to our business family and we look forward to combining our experiences and strengths to grow the Jose Hess brand through our unique distribution channels”
Hess joins TLVG, Inc.’s award-winning designers including Alan Friedman, Astrik, Daniel C and LAMONT. Regarding the new agreement, Hess says; “I am pleased to join such a devoted team and excited to roll up my sleeves to work on our first signature collection in gold and diamonds.” 
Lyle M. Rose, Managing Director of TLVG, Inc., said “This relationship further benefits The LA VIE Group’s retail distribution partners, in providing them with exclusive designer product with built-in profitability.”

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Comments
by Cindy Edelstein - 2009-06-11 15:30
Bravo! So glad to see Jose's talent being shared with the world once more. Congratulations to LA VIE for bringing this star back into our universe. I cannot wait and see the new Jose Hess collection.
by Jon Parker - 2009-06-15 11:21
I second Cindy's comment. Great news for everyone who's a fan of Jose Hess. He's the first of the great jewelry designers and one of the most recognizable. You can spot a Jose Hess ring on a woman's finger from across the room. I cna't wait to see what he creates next.
by Steven Adler ( A3DM ) - 2009-06-15 12:29
Bravo Jose I look forward to seeing your work available to a far greater audience. I hope this opprotunity allows you to fully express your creative talent once again my friend...
by chantal hirsh - 2009-06-16 00:15
Jose Hess is a legend and I am so glad to hear that he is back in action with la vie!