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Malibu Local Apparel Launches on the Pier

The company sells clothing featuring a logo designed by Pepperdine students.

had its official launch Wednesday with a party at , with the help of the , the , Mayor Pro Tem Laura Zahn Rosenthal and an American Idol contestant.

Malibu Local owner Janet Laird began selling items from her clothing line for people and dogs in April. Wednesday's party marked the official launch. The T-shirts, hoodies and tank tops feature a logo created by students at  as part of a final project for an advertising class. The students' professor, Ginger Rosenkrans, attended the launch party, donning her Malibu Local T-shirt.

The event was hosted by one of Malibu Local's newest customers, Malibu Beach Supply Co. Miss Malibu Erin White participated in the ribbon cutting and Miss Malibu pageant contestants modeled the T-shirts.

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Heidi Bernard, Chamber vice chair for membership and director of Pepperdine's Crest Associates, officiated over the event. Live music was provided by Malibu resident Terence Davis of Great Music Inc. The performers were singer/songwriter Craig Hasenbank and former American Idol contestant Hannah Mulholland, who is also a Malibu resident.

Guests enjoyed sandwiches from  and sipped drinks from Malibu Family Wines provided by Malibu and Vine, the recently renovated wine bar located at the .

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In addition to Malibu Beach Supply Co., Malibu Local Apparel and merchandise is sold on its website and at ,  and .

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