A-list models bring in A-list designers to benefit young cancer patients. Designs draped by Oscar winner Jamie Foxx to showcase.
Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 18, 2006 -- The highly anticipated 2nd Annual Houston Fashion Weekend kicks off this Friday, February 17, 2006 from 12pm-1pm beginning with a visitation and “Pizza Party,” with children at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The event culminates on Saturady February 18th following a silent auction from 11:30am- 12:30pm. A lavish Glaceau Water sponsored reception and after party follows at the Kasbah, an upscale Moroccan themed venue from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Throngs of international talents from the fashion industry including noted Designers such as Reggie Gillam of Atlanta’s Inner City Couture will flank the runway. Gilliam’s blazers, embroidered and hand- painted denim have been draped on Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx and pop icon Usher Raymond. Other designer industry mammoths such as Demarcus Faggins, Ramon Walker, Robert Pack, Antonio Wingfield & others will also be showcased.
Sean Florence of Phaparazzi Couture, A Featured Celebrity Stylist on Style Network’s What Not to Wear, To Exhibit High-End Fashion.
Wingfield is widely known for his delicate, ultra- feminine and statuesque gowns. The Dallas native’s gowns have been showcased on the “Ebony Fashion Fair” tour and fashion houses in London. Another Dallas designer, Sean Florence of Phaparazzi Couture, a featured celebrity stylist on Style Network’s What Not to Wear, will exhibit high-end fashion couture with a twist for spring.
Darnell Davis, of dahveese designs, is a New York designer who has graced the catwalks during New York fashion week for the past two years.. Among celebrities currently adorned in his fashions is the famed socialite and designer, Nicky Hilton.
The venue, Kasbah, is conveniently located in Southwest Houston, Texas at 6238 Richmond Avenue, Suite C.
For additional information or to purchase tickets for the show and after-party/reception, please call 832- 256-7607 or 832-492-5529. You may also purchase tickets online at www.ticketweb.com.
About M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
In the last 60 years, M. D. Anderson has built a worldwide reputation for excellence in cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. We couldn't have done it without our top-notch faculty and staff, or the generous spirit of volunteers and community members who donate everything from free time to pints of blood to help us Make Cancer History. Our various departments work as a team to deliver multidisciplinary cancer care, a concept pioneered by M. D. Anderson.
Website: http://www.mdanderson.org/children/
About A-List Models
Houston Fashion Weekend has been created for the purpose of expression, and showing who and what we are through the world of art and fashion. “People don’t consider Houston to be the epicenter for couture that it is, and we just wanted to bring that world to the forefront,” said Rebecca Briscoe, president of A List Models. When asked why she wanted to work with these kids, Briscoe, an educator herself adds, "The common thread here is delicacy and fabric, that being the delicate health some of these courageous young cancer patients are faced with. Yet, within their little selves is woven a fabric of resilience and strength. I'm passionate about them, their well-being and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to be around them. Certainly there is a designer's heart amongst them."
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Children's Cancer Center
Stephanie Cheves
Development Office
phone: 713.563.4037
Sheba Media Group
Sharon Pondexter
Administrative Assistant, Public Relations Dept
email: shebamedia at prweb.com
phone: 877-827-1302
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