MBN The Monte Bubbles Network: Fall Fashion Market 07

Mar 30

MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA TO ANNOUNCE ECONOMIC GOALS AND RECEIVE KEY TO FASHION DISTRICT AT LA FASHION MARKET GRAND OPENING PARTY

Los Angeles, CA (3/15/07) – On March 23, 2007 the LA Fashion District Business Improvement District (BID), Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and thousands of industry heavyweights and celebrities will ban together for the first-ever combined grand opening party for the LA Fashion Market. Special guest Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will make a historic announcement regarding the economic impact of the fashion industry to Los Angeles businesses and receive a key to the LA Fashion District from Rosanne Karmes, designer of Sydney Evan jewelry at 6:00 p.m. The high profile event will entertain thousands of guests and famous Los Angeles designers such as Chip and Pepper, Adriano Goldschmeid, Tarina Tarantino, Trina Turk, Robert Rodriguez, Paul Guez (Yanuk Denim, Antik Denim), Walter, Dick Cantrell (Hard Tail), Pamela Protzel (Ella Moss), Yana K, Diane Levin (Poleci), LeeJay Mitz (Iron), Sheri Bodell, Yael Alfalo (YA YA), Glenn Kay (Mandalay), Carilyn Vaile and Allen Schwartz (ABS), who will be available for a photo opportunity with the mayor at 5:50 p.m. The event will be located in the California Market Center’s front patio and main lobby and run from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

“California already leads the nation in apparel manufacturing and with the combined efforts of the government and LA Fashion District, we are able to raise the profile of Los Angeles as the premier resource for apparel,” says Kent Smith, Executive Director of LA Fashion District Business Improvement District (BID). “The idea of joining forces for a major event has been a longtime goal for the Intersection and we are looking to continue and expand the concept even further with the October LA Fashion Market.”

The party will feature live music by Lemon Sun who is touring with The Killers, cocktails and food by Tiara Café. Event sponsors include: LA Fashion District, The Intersection and California Market Center, with support from Downtown Center Business Improvement District and Santee Village.