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Antthony Mark Hankins is an American fashion designer, brand creator, and on-air style icon whose work has helped define modern live-retail fashion for more than three decades. With a 31-year television legacy, Antthony became a household name through his long-running presence on HSN, where his collections reached over 51 million households and built one of the most loyal, engaged followings in the business.
Classically trained, Antthony studied fashion design at the Pratt Institute of Design in New York City and at the prestigious École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in Paris, France. He refined his craft through work with iconic design houses including Yves Saint Laurent, Willi Smith, and Adrienne Vittadini—experiences that shaped his signature blend of couture influence and American wearability.
In the early 1990s, Antthony launched his own design studio, Antthony Design Originals, establishing a distinct point of view rooted in glamour, confidence, and impeccable detail. His signature social dresses and elevated separates—crafted in the United States and often featuring European fabrics—became known for sculpted silhouettes, rich embellishment, and an unforgettable sense of occasion.
Antthony’s designs are inspired by the timeless elegance of the 1950s cocktail era, reimagined for the modern woman: sophisticated socialites, busy professionals, and style lovers who want to enter a room with presence. More than clothing, his work is an experience—and his brand is built on something rare: a deep, personal connection with the audience he has served for decades.
After an extraordinary chapter in television retail, Antthony is now focused on the next era of his brand—developing future collections released directly to his clients and followers, with elevated design, limited releases, and renewed creative freedom that reflects his legacy while moving boldly forward.

We will all miss you. Good Luck on your new ventures. 🎈

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Song by Andy Williams

It’s the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you be of good cheer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and happy meetings
When friends come to call
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
There’ll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories
Of Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories
Of Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time
Yes, the most wonderful time
Oh, the most wonderful time
Of the year

Enjoy the ride. 🎈💕

Enjoy the Season. 🎈😎

NATIONAL EGGNOG DAY

National Eggnog Day raises a holiday toast once a year on the day before Christmas. Also known as egg milk punch, eggnog is a popular drink throughout the United States during the holidays.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Christmas Eve on December 24 kicks off a series of holiday traditions. Some are ancient practices with a modern spin, while others date back hundreds of years.

Christmas Eve is filled with both religious and non-religious traditions. Religious traditions center around the birth of Jesus. Different denominations have their own traditions. On Christmas Eve Roman Catholics and Anglicans hold Midnight Mass. Lutherans celebrate with candlelight services and Christmas carols. Many evangelical churches hold evening services where families celebrate Holy Communion.

Around the world, Christmas Eve is celebrated with a variety of foods. In Italy, they celebrate the Feast of Seven Fishes. Russians traditionally serve a 12-dish Christmas Eve Supper before opening gifts. Meanwhile, in Bulgaria, the Christmas Eve meal consists of an odd number of meatless dishes.

Besides food and religious services, the holiday is when Santa Claus takes to the sky in his sleigh to deliver Christmas gifts around the world. Other names for the white-bearded man in a red suit include Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and Saint Nicholas. No matter what he is called, the legend of Santa is based on a real-life man named Saint Nicholas of Myra. The early Christian bishop was known for secret gift-giving, as well as many miracles. Through the years, the legend of Santa grew to include the North Pole, a sleigh driven by reindeer, a naughty or nice list, and his jolly laugh, “ho, ho, ho.”

Happy Holidays. 😎🎈