Rina di Montella, born in Italy and emmigrated to the U.S. in her early teens, has spent the last twenty years as designer and manufacturer of high fashion evening wear and bridal wear and accessories. Throughout her career, Rina has been the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Liberty Bell Award given by the Mayor of Philadelphia during the "Who Dresses Philadelphia" ceremony. Many celebrities and dignitaries, including Hillary Rodham Clinton, have worn her designs. Rina began designing in 1979 with her own factory and a showroom in New York. She specialized in social occasion. In April of 2000, Rina and her sister Dora opened a retail store in King of Prussia, PA called Rina di Montella Studio Wearhouse, and a New York showroom for the wholesale trade. The retail store consists of Rina's designs and other selections from designers and manufacturers and specializes in social occasion, with sizes from 4 to 24.