Ms. Freede, a fast-talking Hollywood stylist and the designer of lustrous crystal-link necklaces as dramatically scaled as motorcycle chains. Ms Freede is one of four new designers to look out for. Ms. Freede owns up to a passion for all that glitters. Even her mala beads, a Buddhist symbol of devotion are interspersed with jeweled rondels.

"Ask my staff," she urged. "If it isn't nailed down, I will rhinestone it."