'The Apprentice 3' Star - Kristen Kirchner - Launches Apparel Line

LOS ANGELES, LA Fashion Week, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Just weeks after being told, "You're fired," by The Donald on NBC's hit reality series, "The Apprentice 3," Kristen Kirchner flexes her entrepreneurial muscles with the announcement of the launch of kristen k., an apparel line for girls/women. Unveiled as part of LA Fashion Week (March 15-20), kristen k. merges cutting-edge slogans and mottos with hip designs targeting contemporary, fashion-forward girls/women. "It was truly rewarding for me to walk out of the Boardroom with my head held high, knowing that the best is yet to come -- the launch of kristen k. is only the beginning!," said Kirchner. "kristen k. is yet another way for my female fans to connect and feel empowered -- while looking sexy at the same time!" This is not recommended Boardroom attire. kristen k. is initially being introduced as a line of tees and tanks available during the introductory period exclusively at Lisa Klein in Los Angeles and at http://www.kristenkirchner.com . kristen k. will be available in late Spring 2005 at additional boutiques and department stores nationwide.

kristen k. Slogans/Mottos (Spring/Summer 2005) * Gold Digger?? (front) * I Dug and Found My Own Gold!! (back) * Narcissist (front) * Who Me? (back) * Ho With Her Own Dough (front) * Goodbye 20's, Hello 30's (front)

In addition to introducing kristen k. and suffering from a serious foot injury that has forced her to use crutches, Kirchner has accepted invitations from her industry colleagues to be a special guest at select, highlight LA Fashion Week shows, including: the PS2 and Many Faces of Fashion collectives, Petro Zillia, Sue Wong, Gaelyn & Cianfarani, Single, Michelle Mason, and Rock & Republic.

Kirchner, 32, is the top producer for one of the most prestigious real estate brokerage firms in Los Angeles. Originally from Fairfax, Virginia, Kristen's first love was competing as a hunter jumper in national equestrian competitions. Helping her parents with their real estate businesses starting at age 11 inspired Kristen to realize that anything is possible if you work hard and believe in yourself. She is currently featured on the hit NBC reality series, "The Apprentice," an experience that she is using to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams, among them, the launch of kristen k., an apparel line for girls/women. http://www.KristenKirchner.com

SOURCE Kristen Kirchner Web Site: http://www.kristenkirchner.com