Lauren Conrad Takes Crack at Emmy Fashion

The Hills might not have received an Emmy nod, but Lauren Conrad will still be leaving a major mark on the event.

ABC announced that Conrad will design a "one-of-a-kind couture red carpet gown" for the women handing out statuettes at the Emmys.

"For the first time in Emmy history, a celebrity designer will be creating a gown to be worn by the women who are handing out the Emmys statuettes," said Emmy producer Ken Ehrlich.

"We are very excited to have someone as talented as Lauren Conrad working to help make this a very memorable and exciting show."

Lauren Conrad - a part-time student at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles - made her designer debut at May's Mercedes-Benz L.A. Fashion Week, and it featured 30 different looks.

The red carpet gown she's designing for the Emmy Awards (September 21 is the date) is not part of her Lauren Conrad Collection, which is currently sold in 500 boutiques across the country.

"I am so excited that the Academy has asked me to design a dress for this year's Emmy Awards," said Lauren Conrad.

"I will be doing a red carpet look that reflects the simple, classic design of the Lauren Conrad Collection but with a black tie twist."

The Hills starts its fourth season Monday night!

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