AUCTION DETAILS:
Isaac Mizrahi exclusive designer "it" bags inspired by the Teletubbies. Fashion icon and Teletubbies fan, Isaac Mizrahi, helps kick off the global 10 year celebration of the Teletubbies in style with limited-edition bags and his actual hand-drawn design sketch.  All proceeds benefit Cure Autism Now & Autism Speaks.

Each specially designed bag will be a send up to a different Teletubby Tinky Winky (purple), Dipsy (green), Laa-Laa (yellow) and Po (red) and a 5th bag that captures the essence of Teletubbyland.  The bags will feature a contemporary and cool update on the classic styling of Teletubbies, created with style-savvy tweens, teens and adults of all ages in mind.

ABOUT THE TELETUBBIES:
The Teletubbies took the world by storm in 1997 when the television phenomenon debuted in the UK.  Now whether embracing new audiences or charming old friends, 2007 will see the Teletubbies pop culture icons celebrate 10 years of innovation, laughter and commercial success around the world!

Ragdoll Ltd. was founded by acclaimed children television program maker, Anne Wood, in 1984 and has produced more than 1,400 programs aimed at the youngest viewers.  Ragdoll-produced series for children can be seen in more than 120 countries and territories around the world and, in the UK, are screened by the BBC and the Independent Television Network. 

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IMPORTANT NOTE:  The Mizrahi inspired bags are still in production. 

Winning bidders will take possession of actual bags late June / early July.

"I love the Teletubbies because they represent a Utopian perspective. There's no malice or competition in that world. No comparisons at all. It's beautiful and green and I feel safe there. Also, I wish I had the capacity to project video on my stomach at will. I'm also inspired by the colors of the Teletubbies. It's broken down into a very simple beautiful world of blue red green and yellow. The colors are simple yet specific."  --Isaac Mizrahi

ABOUT ISAAC MIZRAHI:
Isaac Mizrahi is known as one of the leading fashion designers in the world. The three-time Council of Fashion Designers of America award-winner hosts "ISAAC," a style and talk show on the Style Network. In addition to his couture collection and his designs for everyday women at Target, Isaac is currently launching new lines of handbags, shoes, menswear, and an exclusive on-line shop.  He was the subject of the highly-acclaimed documentary "Unzipped." In addition to his CFDA awards, Mizrahi's costume designs have earned him a Drama Desk Award and an Emmy Nomination.

"I just love the Teletubbiesheye fun, care-free, and explode with creativitynd the colors are just divine. What could be better?" 

--Isaac Mizrahi

FOR CHARITY:
Cure Autism Now is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists accelerating research to prevent, treat and cure autism - for individuals and families today, and for future generations. Cure Autism Now is a leading private funder of biomedical research in autism, providing more than $39 million for research grants, education, outreach and scientific resources. Cure Autism Now has chapters across the country with national headquarters in Los Angeles. More information about Cure Autism Now can be found at www.cureautismnow.org

Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of the growing autism epidemic and to raising money to fund scientists who are searching for a cure. The organization was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright. Bob Wright is Vice Chairman and Executive Officer, General Electric, and Chairman and CEO, NBC Universal. Autism Speaks and the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) combined operations in February 2006, bringing together two of the leading organizations dedicated to accelerating and funding biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism spectrum disorders; to increasing awareness of the nation's fastest growing developmental disorder; and to advocating for the needs of affected families. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org

TELETUBBIES and Character Names: TM & 2007 Ragdoll Worldwide Ltd.