ENVISION: Artopia Fall 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ Graves 601 Hotel
To Benefit The Young Survival Coalition
Envision Runway Show To Feature Ignite Models,
Sophisticated Fall Fashion from
17 Twin Cities Designers & Boutiques,
Special Guest Christopher Straub Showcasing Pieces From
His Spring 2011 Collection,
AUDI Design Challenge,
Interactive Hair Show presented by
Rocco Altobelli Salon and Day Spas,
Live Performance by Dani- Vi (Electric Violinist, Barcelona),
DJ Shiek
VIP Spirit Tasting, Restaurant Sampling, Cocktails,
Live Artists, Glamorous Decor and more...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (August 12, 2010) - Ignite Models Inc, V2 Nightlife, Futuretime and City Pages are pleased to present ENVISION: Artopia Fall 2010, an opulent evening filled with bold fall fashion, collaborative live painting, performance artists, music, hairstyling, gourmet food, spirits and more. The biggest see-and-be-seen event for the fall season in the Twin Cities will kick off MN Fashion Week - ENVISION: Artopia Fall 2010 will be held on Friday, September 17th in the Fifth Floor Ballroom of the Graves 601 hotel. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Young Survival Coalition, a breast cancer research fund.
Rich reds, pale blues, modern metallics, and vivacious violets will dominate the runway this autumn and more than 1200 of the Twin Cities’ hippest residents will be dressed in their best to watch Ignite models showcase luminous looks for fall. During two exhilarating high-fashion runway shows, models will showcase collections from several Twin Cities based designers and boutiques including: Allilamodie, Amanda Christine, Ariel Simone, Calpurnia Peach, Cliché, Drama, James Reilly, Jenny Carle, Karma, Kathryn V, Kjurek Couture, Local Motion, OPM Boutique, PFT Couture, Sydney Ilten, Tender Cuts and yqy by vivian.
Rocco Altobelli Salon and Day Spas will provide hair and make up for the models and Alice Sydow with I've Got Your Style will be lead stylist for the event. Electrifying electronic violinist Dani-Vi is coming all the way from Barcelona, Spain to perform live at ENVISION: Artopia Fall 2010, and DJ Shiek will provide music styling for the evening with a mix of house, rock & electronica.
ENVISION: Artopia Fall 2010 will feature an Interactive Hair Design Show featuring stylists from Rocco Altobelli Salon and Day Spas. The stylists will collaborate with the local designers, in an environment where the stylists will actually work live in front of the audience. Each Envision designer will produce an iconic item that embodies their fall line, and they will be paired up with one of the stylists, whose responsibility will be to complete the look. They will draw inspiration from the designs and show the crowd their ability to truly embody the clothing through the hair.
Several fabulous Twin Cities Celebrity Fashionistas will sit on the judging panel for the AUDI Design Challenge portion of ENVISION: Artopia Fall 2010, including Project Runway’s Christopher Straub, Metro's Style Editor Mary O'Regan, Freelance Stylist/Fashion Writer Jahna Peloquin, City Pages Online Editor Jen Boyles and Hollie Mae Schultz of HMS Styling, who will pick their favorite fall collections from the show. The winning designers will receive a free photo shoot to highlight their upcoming line compliments of Ignite Models.
Special guest Christopher Straub will not only sit on the illustrious celebrity judges panel but will also preview pieces from his upcoming Spring 2011 Collection as the finale of the event.
VIP guests will enjoy a sampling of spirits and hors d‘oeuvres from some of the Twin Cities’ best restaurants from 8:00 - 9:00 pm. At 9:00 pm, doors will open for general admission and the Interactive Hair show will begin. The runway show will be in two parts – the first at 10:00 pm and the second at 11:00 p.m
There will be various live art elements taking place for guests to enjoy throughout the evening, including performance artists, an art gallery and collaborative live painting by local artists. Anthem Heart & friends will provide runway projection visuals and live motion graphics.
The event will end at 12:00 am, and then guests are invited to the Official After-Party at The Lounge, where Dani-Vi and DJ Shiek will keep the party going until 2:00 am. A hand stamp from ENVISION: Artopia Fall 2010 will ensure free entrance into the hottest after-party in town at the swankiest warehouse district venue - The Lounge.
General Admission tickets will be $20 in advance and day of show before 4:00 pm, $25 after. General Admission tickets are available online at www.vitalculture.com. VIP seats will be $40 in advance for reserve seating and include the food and wine sampling starting at 8:00 pm, $50 day of show. SEATED VIP tickets are limited. New this year, you can also purchase front row seats for $75. Please visit www.envisionmpls.com for more information.
Tickets are available online at http://www.vitalculture.com and at Cliché, Drama, Local Motion, OPM Boutique, Karma, and Rocco Altobelli Salon and Day Spa (IDS Location only).
The Graves 601 is located at 601 1st Avenue North in downtown Minneapolis and Envision: Artopia Fall 2010 will take place in the Fifth Floor Ballroom of the hotel. For more on the Graves 601, please visit: http://www.graves601hotel.com/
The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Through action, advocacy and awareness, the YSC seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under. The YSC also serves as a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer. For more information on The Young Survival Coalition, please visit: http://www.youngsurvival.org/
Allison Hamzehpour and Jessica Cunningham founded Ignite Models Inc in 2006 under the premise that an agency should be as committed to its models as it is to its clients. Ignite models are carefully selected based on their unique beauty and character, their strong work ethic, and their love of the art. In return, Ignite is committed to providing each model with respectful, honest representation, and unmatched individual attention. In the same way, Ignite is committed to forming and maintaining strong relationships with clients—big or small—engaging each with the same level of care and integrity. Lastly, Ignite seeks to situate itself as an integral element of Minneapolis’ burgeoning fashion scene, working with local designers and artists to create a point of view that is uniquely Minneapolis. Please visit www.ignitemodelsinc.com for more information
FUTURETIME & V2 Nightlife bring new and creative ideas to the world of entertainment. Their main objective is to build on their reputation and proven track record of successful events to make Futuretime & V2 Entertainment the company to turn to for exposure in fashion and music industries. With their creative resources, industry knowledge and steadfast understanding of conceptual ideas, they bring intensity to all events ensuring success and triumph.
For more information on ENVISION: Artopia Fall 2010, please contact Natalie Auger, VimLab Promotions, 612.229.8522, Natalie@vimlab.com, http://www.vimlab.com.
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