It was A Night To Remember
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A Night to Remember
lived up to its name. It was indeed an unforgettable night. As the kick off to the highly anticipated
Fashion's Night Out
, Atlanta was already buzzing with energetic fashionistas. Celebrities like the very handsome
Tyson Beckford
, hosted the event along with, R&B singer
Kenny Lattimore
and
Judy Mauldin.
Adding to the allure of the evening was a pristine 100ft red carpet which all guests got to walk on and were greeted by a swarm of flashing photography.
The VIP cocktail reception, catered by the delectable
Dennis Dean
, offered an intimate setting of fresh faces, models and good friends - a true party!
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The 'design star' in the middle is celebrity designer
Michael Habachy
... this was a big evening for Michael. He designed the runway and venue interior. The runway was a 69ft elevated jewel of mirror and painted white wood.
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Yep, that's me. Like I said, everyone walked the red carpet. [Thanks RNZ, for the great photos!]
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Four prominent ladies who had everything to do with the success of A Night To Remember.
I recently suggested that perhaps "black was the new black" in my review of the
runway show and now I know it is after A Night To Remember. The abundance of African-American models on the runway was amazing and refreshing. Fabulous. [ As a latino, I'd like to see more people of color grace catwalks globally.]
Reportedly, vintage pieces by
Oscar de la Renta
and
Halston
were featured in the show, though not confirmed. The models were gorgeous and the fashion très chic and that's what mattered. Of course, that's not all that mattered. There was a greater message to the evening's fashion festivities - A Night To Remember served as a tribute and homage to
Bethann Hardison
,
Willi Smith
and all who have made strides to break down racial barriers within the fashion industry.
