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Fashion Inspired by Cultural Influence Takes Center Stage. Milwaukee Designers Set The Bar High For Creativity As Models Flaunt Runway Fashion With Flair
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 11, 2009)- Mind Over Matter Inc. presents The 3rd Annual Fashion Revolution 2009 to benefit The Fashion Revolution Scholarship fund of Milwaukee of which is available for students in art and fashion related degree programs. This is a runway fashion production showcasing a total of ten Milwaukee and Chicago clothing and accessory designers. Saturday April 11, 2009 at the Milwaukee Art Museum Baumgartner Gallerias, 700 N Art Museum Dr., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. Show time starts at 8:00pm. Opening dance performance by local professionals, REMIX, and musical performance by Firey Phoenix. DJ Kid Cut Up will be disc jockey for the night. Live video feed sponsored by Omanaman.The cost of tickets range from $30 to $50 vip packages.
"The Fashion Revolution is one of the main forces stimulating the fashion scene in Milwaukee", says Sheena Luckett-Dodd, the producer of the show. The Fashion Revolution celebrates it's third year rendering appreciation for the indie fashion market, artists, independent designers and models. Each production is tailored in it's own way to allow the featured designers a great opportunity to be exposed and celebrated. The 2009 production will take place in the Baumgartner Gallerias of the Milwaukee Art Museum; a large, spacious gallery adorned with striking white arches and a panoramic view of Lake Michigan.
The Fashion Revolution 2009 will focus on avant-garde fashions and ready-to-wear inspired by cultural influences around the world. Some countries being represented are Russia, Great Britain, India, and Egypt. Designers were encouraged to design true to their own style yet infuse the history and culture of a region they chose for inspiration. Sheena Luckett-Dodd, founder of Mind Over Matter Inc., and her team of coordinators organized The Fashion Revolution 2009 to expose not only the hard work and determination of the designers as they provide their creations for public consumption, but to also demonstrate how fashion is interpreted globally through different cultures and mediums. The introduction of the 2009 Fashion Revolution scholarship was based on the needs of students pursuing art and fashion related degrees as well as to serve as a support system for Milwaukee's emerging fashion community.
The 2009 revolutionary designs are created by returning designers Anna Hovet of Chicago and The How High Collection, and new designers Ends-Wealth Designs of Chicago, VGal Designs, Tia Richardson, Nandi, GG Collections, Sazzy Crochet Designs, Steffsko, and Lauren Reynolds.
The evening events includes the actual runway show, live performances, complimentary fashion totes and the limited edition Fashion Revolution magazine while supplies last. Post production celebrations will be held at Trocaderos, 1758 N Water in Milwaukee, WI. Live performances by indie hip hop group, The Cranberry Show. Admission tickets to The Fashion Revolution 2009 can be purchased online at http://www.thefashionrevolution.com, Studio One Photography or at the door. The 3rd Annual Fashion Revolution 2009 sponsors include: Studio One Photography, FashionableMilwaukee.com, 1HipHop U C It.com, Madison Fashion Week, Omanaman.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Showing Off By Hosea Salons, Sabir World Fitness, and Urban Chic Milwaukee.
About The Company: Mind Over Matter Inc. is a promotions and event planning company that provides the community with positive and professional entertainment. They produce upscale social events ranging from nightlife entertainment to family oriented workshops and events.
For more information email Sheena Luckett-Dodd at mindovermatterinc@yahoo.com, or call (414) 975.4892/ (414) 807.3275/ http://www.thefashionrevolution.com
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