This exciting evening benefits the Vocational Development program of Fount of Mercy, a non-profit dedicated to orphan care and the support of their caretakers. 



This year’s event will showcase work by 15 fashion andcostume designers, including Emmett McCarthy, Catherine Zuber, Paul Tazewell, and Cynthia Flynt. Each designer has taken an African fabric and created a piece that is as dynamic and diverse as the continent and the women which inspire it. 
 


Read more: Third Annual: Sewing Hope Fashion Show

Teen Retailer to host celebrity-judged online contest seeking everyday teens doing good everyday

New York, New York — March 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrating real, everyday teens across the country, New York-based retailer Aéropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO) is seeking teenagers who demonstrate respect, integrity, and compassion for others no matter how big or small with the launch of their “Real Teens 2010” contest.

Aéropostale, a favorite brand among today’s teenagers, is looking to engage teenagers all across the United States and Canada to tell their story on what it means to be a real teen living in today’s world.

“Aéropostale recognizes that every teen has a story about doing good,” says Scott Birnbaum, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Aéropostale, Inc. “The Real Teens campaign celebrates teens who are making a difference whether it’s in their communities, at home or in school.”

Launching March 12, 2010, teens between the ages of 13 – 19 will have the opportunity to create an online profile highlighting how they exhibit qualities of an everyday teenager at www.aeropostale.com/realteens. Contestants will be required to submit up to five photographs, answer a brief personality questionnaire and answer why they feel they are a real teen.

Read more: Aéropostale, Inc. Seeks New Faces for Fall Ad Campaign with "Real Teens 2010" Contest

MUNICH, 18 February /PRNewswire/ — For the third year, Triumph International, one of the world's leading lingerie and shapewear brands, invites young students from world-renowned fashion schools to prove their creativity in an international design contest of the highest calibre. The winning designs from 29 countries will need to impress a prestigious international jury at the grand final, this year held in the fashion metropolis of London, as well as the worldwide online community at www.triumph-inspiration-award.com.

By interpreting the design theme "Shape Sensation", upcoming talent will take centre stage with their multinational view of shapes and silhouettes in the Triumph Inspiration Award 2010. This year, for the first time, a one-piece may be entered instead of only a two-piece bra and briefs, but the big goal remains the same: the young designers must win over the jury with the inspiration and creativity of their unique showpiece.

"Shaping women with lingerie that brings out the best in them while praising and encouraging their uniqueness is at the core of our business. We are excited to see which facets of shape fascinate young creatives from across the world", says Suzanne McKenna, Triumph's Global Brand Manager.

Read more: Triumph Inspiration Award 2010: "Shape Sensation" is the New Design Challenge for Young Designers in the Third Year of the Worldwide Lingerie Design Competition

The Boycott Ralph Lauren Facebook fan page gets over 3800 supporters in the first 36 hours at www.facebook.com/boycottralph

CHICAGO, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Documentary filmmaker Darryl Roberts (America the Beautiful) has spearheaded a major boycott against Ralph Lauren Polo, which will hit three major U.S. cities this month--Chicago, New York and San Francisco. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, Roberts along with 100 supporters seeking to improve media and advertising images being sent to young women and girls will boycott Lauren's Downtown Chicago store (750 N. Michigan Avenue) at 4pm.

Supporting Roberts in this boycott are the YWCA of America, IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals) and ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders).

The boycotts come in the aftermath of the Filippa Hamilton uproar in October, when an ad featuring Hamilton, a model for Lauren, was found to be photoshopped to make her look thinner. Lauren released a media response, noting, in part, that, "Polo Ralph Lauren has apologized for the poor retouching of the images in question and takes full responsibility for the error." But in the following weeks, Roberts was notified of two additional ads, both featuring extremely thin looking models.

Read more: ATB Action Network to Boycott @ Ralph Lauren's Chicago Store on December 15th