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4th ANNUAL STYLE EXHIBITION: Designer Announcement & Model Call
The Style Exhibition began in 2007 and has grown each year into a fabulous event filled with fashion, beauty, entertainment and true networking opportunities. The event takes place in Columbia, South Carolina from April 14, 2011 - April, 16, 2011. The finale "Über-hawt" themed showcase will take place on April 16, 2011 at the South Carolina Archives & History Center. The designer's collections include a mix of swimwear, street style, ready-to-wear and avant-garde pieces. The following is the confirmed list of designers for the 4th annual Style Exhibition:
• Anthony Lawrence Collection: Designer, De'fron Fobb is urban sensibility and style. Showing for his third year, the collection brings an assortment of graphic tee's for men, women, and children.
• SilkFasetto: Design Pair, Dessaka Lockhart and Naomi Miller combine their love for music with their passion for fashion. Their avant-garde collection is customized to fit any need.
• Michi Knitwear, LLC: Designer, Michelle Walden student at the NY Fashion Institute of Technology creates sophisticated knits that are easy to wear, make a unique statement and comfortable for all women.
• Rafael Cox Line: Designer, Rafael Cox graduate of American Intercontinental University where he majored in Fashion Design & Merchandising will showcase a mix-n-match of fun, funk and fashion for women.
• MyMeApparel: Designer, Valeri Reaves is also an author and child advocate. Her collection consists of timeless ready-to-wear pieces for women of all sizes.
• Atív formerly known as Kre'A'Shens: Designer, Lajuana Crawford is anything but ordinary also showcasing for the third year. Her collection is a cross between Pippi Longstocking and Lena Horne, comfortable but classy.
We will also show a sneak peek from the fall collections of SIR and Sergio Hudson SE not to mention we may have a few other surprises up our sleeve.
The official model call has begun! This year we are accepting models of all heights and sizes as there will be opportunities outside of the "runway". Applications must be accompanied by a clean head shot & a full body image. Model callbacks will take place early March and include a panel of industry professionals from within the southeast.
For more information on Style Exhibition, visit www.3jay-styleexhibition.com Media inquiries should be directed to Silhouette PRM; all other inquiries should be directed to 3Jay Productions. Follow us on Twitter for a chance to win tickets!
Little Rock Fashion Week
JULY 12-17 LITTLE ROCK FASHION WEEK IT!
(July 8, 2010) The second annual Little Rock Fashion Week (LRFW) will be held July 12-17 in downtown Little Rock. 2010 Fashion Week will feature local, regional, and national designers and boutiques. The week-long fashion event includes art, music, education, and of course, the best in local, regional and national fashion. Starting with a kick-off party for 18 and above at ¡Rumba!* on July 10, the week offers: a fundraiser for Little Rock charity, Watershed; a music remix-showcase celebrating local music talent; the "Art of the Artist" exhibit and cocktail hour featuring artist Christopher Youngstar; the education program: Fashion Industry Forum; and the two main feature fashion shows, Friday's Young and Fabulous, and Saturday's elegant fashion show, Posh Expression.
"We are the fastest growing fashion week in the United States. Our line up of events validates our growth," says Brandon D. Campbell, Little Rock Fashion Week's founder and executive producer. "My team and I have spent a year listening to the people in the community and worked vehemently to enhance an already stellar fashion experience. Guests will see these upgrades once they step foot inside the door to our events. There's an event each night that the die hard fashionista and the not so fashion conscious person can enjoy. We have assembled another great group of national and local designers and boutiques to showcase some of the best fashion lines you'll see this year. We offer the most authentic high end fashion experience with dashes of Little Rock ingredients."
In less than a year, LRFW has gone from a local extravaganza to a nationally recognizable fashion week. Since 2009, LRFW designers have received opportunities to dress international celebrities, have had clothes appear on hit TV shows and at various fashion weeks across the United States. LRFW 2010 features local and national runway models that came from as far as the Virgin Islands to audition for a spot in LRFW. Also, LRFW has attracted the attention from international corporations. Savers, Inc., an international thrift retail store that gives money to charities for clothes and merchandise, is an official sponsor of LRFW 2010. At Posh Expression, LRFW will honor the Dillard family, founders of retail giant Dillard's Inc., with its annual Fashion Icon Award.
The Posh Expression Show will be hosted by Alice107.7's Heather Brown of the Heather & DC Morning Show. The Heather & DC morning show is the most highly rated radio talk show in Arkansas. The Young and Fabulous show will be hosted by news anchor and radio personality, Dana Bradley of Power 92's Broadway Joe Morning Show. The Broadway Joe Morning Show has been a leader in the community for several years on Power 92, the state's number one urban radio station LRFW week is proud to welcome both Brown and Bradley to the runway!
Posh Expression Show Host Heather Brown stated, "So many people put their heart and soul into this week of fashion, and it's a blast to watch it all come together so successfully."
This year's line up of designers and boutiques include: LRFW 2009 Clothing Line of the Year NaJo Creations, by Little Rock designer Natasha Rawls; Anthony Lawrence Collection (ALC) by designer De'fron "Keith" Fobb, of Baton Rouge, LA; CH3MEX, by artist and designer Jose Hernandez, a Maumelle resident and a Torreon Coahuila, Mexico native; Christopher Youngstar, an Arkansas native raised in Little Rock, and the south's premier artist; Dillard's at Park Plaza Center; D.ooh by young Little Rock designer Dominic Hall; Laurella Designs by Pittsburgh, PA native, Laurie B. Allen, Fashion Week Cleveland 2010 Designer of the Year; The Fashion Vault, a Little Rock Boutique founded by Tonya Burton; Garic Stephens produced by Chicago designer Stephen Curd; The Nicole McGehee Collection, signature line by Dumas, AR native Nicole McGehee; Sag-N Inc. by Cloverdale Middle School teacher Brian Hinton; Little Rock's Sophisticated Urban owned by Jonathan Pruitt; and Strange Fruit Vintage is an online urban vintage clothing boutique by creative director and owner, Shalishah "Petey" Franklin.
LRFW is one of the few "experiences" in the world that merges fashion with entertainment. The first of its kind in Arkansas, it features regional and national designers' fall and winter fashions, exhibitions, musical performances and VIP parties. Founded by Campbell, Little Rock Fashion Week was established to showcase the talents of local designers, models and artists and connect them with national consumers, marketers and buyers.
One of the best parts of my job is sitting in the front row of 3jay logo fabulous fashion events and witnessing the tremendous talent and creative designs of fashion designers - both established and unknown - that stimulate the audience and leave you hungry for more fashion. I recently attended the 2nd Annual Style Exhibition at the State Museum in Columbia, SC and was blown away! The runway was blazing hot with high couture fashions and intricate designs adorned by some of the most talented models in the southeast, each with their own fierce strut that dazzled the audience and kept photographer scrambling for more signature poses than you can imagine!
This year's designer lineup consisted of some of the most talented artists that are unafraid to take their designs to the limit and are destined to take the fashion world by storm. Believe me, I witnessed the show and was left in total awe. The Anthony Lawrence Collection by De'fron ignited the runway with the perfect blend of urban fashion and sex appeal. Sergio Hudson Southeast captured the richness of class, elegance and luxury. The John Ashford Collection elevated the art form of elite designs to a new plateau. Scripted Designs customized urban couture with a ready-to-wear line. Foxx Skynz by Design entranced the audience with daring designs in astonishing fabrics. Vintige Collection locked the runway with apparel that was innovative and fearless. T. Simone Designs showcased unique styles with sexy versatility. Kre'A'Shans was authentic with artistic inspirations. Go Realla Street Couture kept it real from beginning to end with flawless flow. Dushee International displayed resort wear created with a heavenly array of original hand-painted silk scarves that illuminated patience and grace. The show left the audience wanting more and eager for the show's return next year and I can barely wait.
The brainchild behind the event is a triple-threat in her own right. Jalia "Lia" Pettis, Owner and Visionary of 3Jay Productions, is not only a mother of an infant daughter and two young sons (who delighted the audience when they displayed their own smooth signature runway walk at show's end!), but she is also a model, HR professional and an entrepreneur with a vast cultural background in Japan, Hawaii and other locations that have fueled her drive and enhanced her extraordinary business savvy. Hats off to you, Lia! Job well done!
Stay tuned for more in-depth interviews with the designers later this season. Check out the exclusive photos at www.sotacmag.com and get swept away in a windstorm of fashion delight!
Celebrity Guests Gather for “One Super Weekend” at Athletes’ Performance to Benefit Youth Lifeline America and Honor Braylon Edwards, Deanna Farve, Ellis Hobbs, and Tony Dungy as “Champions of Charity”
(Phoenix, Ariz.) - February 7, 2008 - Professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities, and hundreds of partygoers joined eight-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl XXXIV Champion Roland Williams at Athletes’ Performance on Saturday, February 2nd to honor philanthropic sports celebrities and enjoy Super Bowl XLII. Youth Lifeline America, Williams’ foundation, presented “Champions of Charity” awards to four standouts for their charitable endeavors: Indianapolis Colts’ Head Coach Tony Dungy; Cleveland Browns standout wide receiver, Braylon Edwards; defensive back for the New England Patriots Ellis Hobbs; and cancer survivor and philanthropist, Deanna Favre (wife of NFL legend Brett Favre).
The evening kicked off with the “Red Carpet Event” hosted by actor and comedian, Cedric the Entertainer, with a guest appearance by NFL star Deion Sanders. The following “Athletes’ Party” featured music provided by hip hop legend Biz Markie. Guests enjoyed a premium bar provided by Bacardi and Grey Goose, as well as food by elite area restaurants including Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and Hotel Resort and Just Great Food. Funds were raised for charity via silent and live auctions and the free casino night presented by Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and Resort.
Wrapping up “One Super Weekend” was a game day “Athletes’ Lounge” with a select number of athletes and ticket holders kicking back in comfort and enjoying food from Buffalo Wild Wings, Chocolate Fountain Gourmet, Gatorade G2, Papa John’s Pizza, and Rosati’s Pizza, a premium open bar, arcade games, and the game displayed on plasma TVs. All attendees received complimentary copies of Deanna Favre’s memoir “Don’t Bet Against Me” and Tony Dungy’s book, “Quiet Strength.”
Celebrity VIP bags contained luxury items from Pacific Cigars, Exclusively Big and Tall of Scottsdale, Roberto Botticelli, GoBible, Rain Frog Apparel, “Champions of Faith”, the Anthony Lawrence Collection, Whole Fragrance by La Dolce y Vito, Ltd., AllPro Relations, Wisdom at Work, Femme Athletic, and Buffalo Wild Wings. “One Super Weekend” was produced in collaboration with event production firm, Empire Entertainment.
For more information or to request high resolution photos, contact Melissa Gillespie at mgillespie@scorepr.com.
About Youth Lifeline America
Youth Lifeline America (YLA), a grassroots non-profit organization that harnesses the powerful influence of celebrity, athletics, entertainment and business professionals to teach youth valuable life skills necessary to become more productive individuals. Founded in 1999 by eight-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl XXXIV Champion Roland Williams, YLA takes pride in providing high-quality, free programming to youth across America. For more information, visit www.youthlifeline.org.
About Athletes' Performance
Athletes' Performance, created by Mark Verstegen in 1999 as a refuge for elite athletes, is headquartered in Tempe, AZ with additional world-class facilities at The Home Depot Center, outside of Los Angeles, CA; in Las Vegas, Nevada; and at The Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Athletes' Performance is recognized as an industry leader offering the highest level of integrated performance training and performance physical therapy and the most fully integrated training system in the world. Its systems have helped to produce the best of the best in sport: Green Jacket winners, Grand Slam Titles, World Series Winners, Stanley Cup Champions, Super Bowl and NBA Champions, Olympic Gold Medalists and All-Stars from every major sport. Mark Verstegen, in addition to his role as Chairman and Founder of Athletes' Performance, serves as Director of Performance for the NFL Players Association, and is a consultant to high-performance companies such as Adidas, EAS, Keiser, Power Plate, Gatorade and GoFit.
More information about Athletes' Performance at www.athletesperformance.com.
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