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Heidi Merrick Approaches 20 Years With Gratitude and a Bold Attitude
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | July 17, 2026
The Heidi Merrick brand has pushed beyond the boundaries of Hollywood glitz, redefining California luxury fashion for 20 years. As its namesake designer reflects on her brand’s path, she relays a message of rethinking the elements that define elevated California fashion.
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