One of the top emerging designer collective showcases during
fashion week,
EMERGE! A Fashion Runway Show
announced that this year’s esteemed Fashion Innovator Award (FIA) will be
presented to Vogue’s Contributing Editor Andre’ Leon Talley.
To add to the
excitement of the evening the award will be handed off to Andre by legendary
designer and President of the CFDA Diane Von Furstenberg.
EMERGE! Fashion Runway Show is produced by D.
Williams Public Relations Group
and debuted on the Fashion elite social scene
in February 2011 and since then has been consistent in providing a platform for
emerging designers to showcase their work twice a year for New York City
Fashion Week.
The 2012 New York City event will be hosted at the historic
Broad Street Ballroom (41 Broad Street, NYC) on February 14th, 2012 with doors
promptly opening at 6:00pm for Reception and 7:00pm for Awards program and
Fashion Show. The evening is by invite only and provides up-and-coming
designers the opportunity to propel themselves into the spotlight with guests
ranging from retail buyers, fashion influencers, top fashion editors,
tastemakers, socialites and more.
Previous Fashion Innovator award recipients have included
Constance C.R. White, Editor-in-Chief of ESSENCE Magazine who was presented her
award by known designer Tracy Reese, as well as Audrey Smaltz, owner of Ground
Crew who was presented her award by fashion executive Harriette Cole
“The EMERGE! Fashion Show and brand has grown faster than
ever anticipated, and the show strives to solely present The Fashion Innovator
Award to true legends within the industry, who have made a large impact in the
fashion industry worldwide and paved the way for designers. Andre Leon Talley
was a no contest choice for the entire planning team.” States Emerge! Creator
and producer Dionne Williams of D. Williams PR Group, “André’s contribution to
the Fashion Industry as a whole is undeniable. He uses his influence to promote
young fashion designers and mentors young talent in other fields.”
André Leon Talley is one of the fashion industry’s most
influential style setters. Talley is undoubtedly the most prominent African
American in the high-stakes world of designer fashion. Talley has championed a
number of young African-American designers over the course of his long
career. He is known for his elaborate
outfits and amazing personality. Andre has been paired with famous designers
like Rachel Roy, Kimora Lee Simmons and Tracy Reese, to name a few.
Emerge! A Fashion Runway Show will announce the featured
designer line up this month so stay tuned! The show will feature some of the top
emerging designers from around the country and has previously debuted stunning
designs from Terri Stevens of Project Runway, blossoming names such as
Dominique Auxilly, Sheila Rashid, Borris J Powell, Adriana Osorio Lugo and
more.
Emerge! is created and produced by D.Williams PR Group. The
fashion show production is provided by Tai Chunnof MVC Management Productions. Sponsors for the evening include: Bennett
Career Institute/ C.Alan Glam Squad, Flowers and Production design by Adam
Leffel Production with florals being designed by Polpat Klongkhayan. Full
Public Relations, and Media services for the event are being provided by NYC
Public Relations Agency -Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR.
For more information on EMERGE! A Fashion Runway Show, to
gain media access, enquire about sponsorships, or request seats for the event
please visit http://www.emergefashionnyc.com, or contact Monique Tatum, CEO of
Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR at 877.841.7244 or
info@beautifulplanning.com
