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Contact: Paolo Sadri April 2002
TMG Entertainment, Inc.
T: 305-532-7733 F: 305-532-5330
Email: paolo@tmg-intl.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fifth Annual Miami Style Presented
Spring 2002 Collection of Bill Blass
Head Bill Blass Designer Lars Nilsson and
News Anchors Jennifer Valoppi (WTVJ-6) and Laurie Jennings (WSVN-7)
Hosted Miami Style V at Casa Casuarina (Former Versace Mansion)
South Beach, FL (April 4, 2002) - Miami Style V, presented by Audi, was a runaway success last Saturday evening when the Spring 2002 Collection of Bill Blass was showcased on the runway at Casa Casuarina.
Hosted by Head Designer of Bill Blass Lars Nilsson, as well as local News Anchors Jennifer Valoppi (WTVJ-6) and Laurie Jennings (WSVN-7), over 250 South Florida "fashionistas" arrived to the former Versace Mansion in South Beach to watch beautiful models strut their stuff in Bill Blass dresses, suits and evening wear. The Spring 2002 Collection, which was showcased at the event, won accolades from Vogue Magazine as one of the top 10 collections of the season and earned Bill Blass New York Magazine's "Designer of the Year" award. Hairstylists were provided by world-renown Jose Eber, atelier, while Sephora provided make-up artists. The models were from the Irene Marie Agency.
In addition to watching the show, spectators came to support the Miami City Ballet, the beneficiary of Miami Style V. Miami City Ballet is among the most important ballet companies in the United States. The Company has four Home Counties in South Florida: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Naples.
Miami Style events bring international designers to Miami to showcase their latest collections and bring them with the best models, hairstylists and make-up artists in front of prominent, influential and fashion-conscious South Floridians. Designers of past Miami Style shows have included Richard Tyler, Cynthia Rowley, Nicole Miller, Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta. Past attendees have included Cameron Diaz, Oliver Stone, Matthew Modine, George Hamilton, Eileen Ford and Ivana Trump.
Sponsors for this year's Miami Style V event include Audi, Jose Eber, Irene Marie, Sephora, Dr. Navarro, Dr. DiGeronimo, Crobar, 1220 Restaurant of the Tides Hotel, Sagamore Hotel and Amtrak.
For more information, contact Paolo Sadri, TMG Entertainment at (305) 532-7733 or
Pamela Gardiner, Executive Director, Miami City Ballet at (305) 929-7000.
Editor's note: Photos are available upon request.
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WHAT:
Miami Style V returns for its fifth consecutive year. Over
250 fashionable guests will take part in the fashion event of the year. Martha & Carlos de Cespedes (chairman & CEO, Pharmed Group), Arlene & Wayne Chaplin (president & CEO, Southern Wine & Spirits), Roy and Lea Black and Irene Marie (president, Irene Marie Modeling Agency)
and Monica Hefler will act as honorary co-chairs. News anchors Jennifer Valoppi (WTVJ-6) and Laurie Jennings (WSVN-7) will act as Mistresses of Ceremonies. Miami Style V is a unique concept. Bringing the first class New York/Paris fashion show to Miami, Miami Style highlights an internationally renowned designer with the best models, hairstylists and makeup artists in front of prominent, influential and fashion conscious South Floridians. With the attendance of over 5,000 guests throughout the last four years, more than $150,000 has been donated to non-profit organizations on behalf of Miami Style WHO: Bill Blass, named "Designer of the Year" by New York Magazine and whose collections were voted amongst the top 10 designs of the year by Vogue Magazine, will showcase his Fall Collection 2002, featuring recently appointed designer Lars Nilsson, whose "clean, modern looks hold promise for the future while recalling the best of Blass: no-nonsense glamour, crisp tailoring and quality materials." This collection promises to be the ideal representation of " the spirit of the timeless elegance of Bill Blass." World-renown hair stylist Jose Eber, atelier, will provide the hair styling for the fashion show. Past show designers include Richard Tyler, Cynthia Rowley, Nicole Miller, Carolina Herrera, and Oscar de la Renta. Celebrities including Cameron Diaz, Oliver Stone, Matthew Modine, George Hamilton, Eileen Ford and Ivana Trump have attended previous events. BENEFICIARY: Miami City Ballet is among the most important ballet companies in the United States. The Company has four home counties in South Florida: Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach, plus Collier (on Florida's west coast). Founding Artistic Director Edward Villella was the first American-born male star of the New York City Ballet (1957-1975); his career established the male's role in classical dance in the U.S. The Company's repertoire consists of 90 ballets, including 38 world premieres. WHEN: Saturday, March 30, 2002 WHERE: Casa Casuarina (formerly Versace Mansion) Miami Beach, Florida COST: $200 per person Includes reserved seating (limited), pre-show reception with designer and complimentary parking CONTACT: Paolo Sadri, Caroline Worsley TMG Entertainment 305-532-7733 info@tmg-intl.com Pamela Gardiner, Executive Director, Miami City Ballet: 305-929-7000 |
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