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For Immediate Release So-Me Designs, LLC 1806 N. University Dr. Plantation , FL 33322 305-439-4685 somy@so-medesigns.com Socially Conscious Company Launches Smart Yet Sweet Fashion for Kids Plantation, Florida – September 4, 2007 - When former Bollywood star and activist-journalist Somy Ali launched her original clothing line So-Me Designs. http://So-MeDesigns.com , her aim was to intellectualize clothing designs. In fact, her clothing line's tag line is the very appropriate – "Fashion Does Not Have To Be Stupid". Inspired by the initial success of this clothing line for men and women, Somy Ali recently launched a children's clothing line – just in time for the back to school season. Featuring diverse religious symbols and the popular "Human Being" slogan, the shirts aim to remind people that although individuals may have different beliefs, everyone has common ground in their unique humanity. "I want the clothes to deliver a message of love, peace and acceptance, and after all, who is better at delivering this message than children?" explains Ali. Besides being socially conscious and affordable, the children's clothing line is also a highly fashionable one. Available in a variety of colors and sizes - from toddler and to school age - these kid-friendly designs bring a smile to both young and older people alike. Further, as is the case with her original men's and women's clothing line, ten percent of the net profit earned from the clothing will go directly to the non-profit organization that Ali founded herself – No More Tears. http://NoMoreTearsProject.org This worthy organization works towards building schools, medical clinics, and women's shelters - nationally and internationally - for individuals in need. "My goal is to help all of these women and make sure that every girl/woman in my country and universally is able to obtain an education and has her basic human rights," asserts Ali. About Somy Ali: Both the clothing and No More Tears are products of Ms. Ali's career and diverse background. Born and raised in the largely Muslim population of Karachi, Pakistan, she later moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL with her family before embarking on a modeling and acting career in India. She successfully transformed her Bollywood film industry success into a college career in the United States, and a growing love of journalism through social and political activism. Since her graduation in 2002 from the New York Film Academy with a degree in filmmaking, direction, script writing and editing, Ali completed three short films on abortion, domestic violence, and teenage suicide. After earning a broadcast journalism degree from Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Ali has focused her attention on the plight of women's rights in South Asia and is working toward bringing to the worldwide media's attention to taboo subjects of rape and domestic abuse in countries where women do not enjoy basic human rights. One documentary Ali produced recently concentrated on the plight of Mukhtaran Mai, who had been punished by her village council by subjecting her to gang rape. Mai made international headlines when she brought her attackers into a Pakistani court and was subsequently rewarded monetary compensation, which she then gave to charity. Ali's next film will address the challenging topic of why it is taboo to talk about or even acknowledge the sexual abuse of children in various cultures. For more information or to arrange an interview, Ms. Ali can be reached at 305 439-4685 or somy@so-medesigns.com . For more information, visit www.somyali.com

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