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Photographed by Yvonne Taylor Make-up and Styled by Lauretta J McCoy

Assistant Photographer Michael Taylor

Peter Langer's appreciation for the arts translates into his masterpieces. Or could it simply be his imagination and pure talent that make his designs beautiful from creation sketch to last stitch and bead. Langer, who fi rst studied in Rome and Madrid before heading to London and Paris, is renowned for his choice of fabrics, cutting perfection, unique style and ability to make gowns that compliment each individual woman. His work can be found locally at Riziks Bros. (1100 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 720, Washington, DC 20036)

Fall 2006 Couture Collection by Peter Langner. Custom Vintage Jewelry by Stacy McNeal www.stacymcneal.com. Black and White, Houndstooth Stilettos, at Joanna Gray Shoes of London. All other shoes by Prada

Deep red satin ball gown, $4,500 Peter Langer. Vintage art deco silver, jade and onyx brooch by Stacy McNeal.

Prada satin stilletos, $790. Available at Prada Boutiques nationwide. Laced gold dress with green satin lining ($2,300), by Peter Langner. Custom vintage jewelry by Stacy McNeal.

White silk and lace ruffl ed blouse ($850); Whte satin jacket with velvet draw-strings, ($1,150) from Peter Langner's fall 2006 Ready-to-Wear Collection.