The Ultimate Experience that integrates Fashion, Music and Networking at Loft on Lake!
CHICAGO – Chicago's burgeoning fashion community will experience a new and unique platform – Chifa Elite Fashion Explosion on November 21st, 2009 from 7p-1a. There will be a special themed – Purple Carpet Affair from 7p-9p for all the tastemakers at the newest premier destination Loft on Lake 1366 West Lake Street. LOL (Loft on Lake) www.loftonlake.com is in the trendy West Loop of downtown Chicago district that is the home to photography studios, art galleries and designer boutiques the perfect setting for this event.
The Bumblebee Network showcases and honors Chicago's fashion designers and boutique owners that will broaden the awareness for the fashion community who in the past few years have made great strides in exposing their brilliant works to other high-profiled meccas of fashion like New York and LA.
This dynamic event will host a runway fashion show, artist performances, and a meet and mingle networking social opportunities.
ChiFa will feature some of today's top Chicago designers: Macy's Incubator Designers', Anna Hovet, Alonzo Jackson known as the (Fashion Geek), Nora Del Busto, Chicago Fashion Resource- Alice Berry, Gen Art (Fresh Face Nominee), Jenny Pfanenstiel, Sneaker shoe pimp - Dave Jeff and Kevin Hill known as the (Fly Nerd).
There will be entertainment provided by Chicago's local artist: DL Johnson, UNMOVABO, Poet Yolonda Curtis and music by DJ Corey Sanford of Music Masters Entertainment.
The birth of the Bumblebee network is the brainchild founder Crystal Jones who culminates her diverse background from the advertising, marketing and publishing industries to give attendees a memorable experience and honors Chicago's exceptional network of fashion professionals. She promises these lifestyle events will empower and connect them to peers, colleagues and clients.
"The Purple Carpet Affair is a celebration of local Chicago talent from fashion designers to performing artist. The highlight of the event is to "Bridge the Gap" and create a pathway for local talent to be recognized and supported in their home town- that's the start to building the walls of our future." Crystal Jones Founder/CEO of the Bumblebee Network states.
As Chicago's fashion scene continues to evolve, the construction redevelopment will allow this pool of talent from surrounding states know that there is a vibrant community in Chicago. These aspiring designers will be able to execute their lines, campaigns and develop their businesses as Chicago strengthens its title as the "Fashion Mecca of the Midwest."
Participating Sponsors for this chic luxurious event include the Chicago Tribune, Macy's, Akira-Chicago, Neiman Marcus and Forever 21 just to name a notable few.
A portion of proceeds will go to BUILD, Inc., a community organization with a 40-year track record of successfully offering youth options to the cycle of violence. BUILD's mission is "to engage at-risk youth in the schools and on the streets so they can realize their educational and career potential and contribute to the stability, safety and well being of our communities. BUILD knows that the youth have the capacity, creativity, courage, and competence to lead, and their youth recently composed a song, "We Gotta BUILD," to address the pressing issues of youth violence in Chicago. For more information, please visit www.buildchicago.org.
Chifa Elite "Purple Carpet Affair is focused on "Bridging the Gap" where "Art Meets Business".
Tickets are $35 and purchase includes: Fashion, fun, food and drinks. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Purchase tickets @ www.purplecarpetexplosion.eventbrite.com
For more information regarding the event you may contact Crystal R. Jones at 773.991.1380 or Marie Ketchum at 773.470.5315.
CHICAGO – Chicago's burgeoning fashion community will experience a new and unique platform – Chifa Elite Fashion Explosion on November 21st, 2009 from 7p-1a. There will be a special themed – Purple Carpet Affair from 7p-9p for all the tastemakers at the newest premier destination Loft on Lake 1366 West Lake Street. LOL (Loft on Lake) www.loftonlake.com is in the trendy West Loop of downtown Chicago district that is the home to photography studios, art galleries and designer boutiques the perfect setting for this event.
The Bumblebee Network showcases and honors Chicago's fashion designers and boutique owners that will broaden the awareness for the fashion community who in the past few years have made great strides in exposing their brilliant works to other high-profiled meccas of fashion like New York and LA.
This dynamic event will host a runway fashion show, artist performances, and a meet and mingle networking social opportunities.
ChiFa will feature some of today's top Chicago designers: Macy's Incubator Designers', Anna Hovet, Alonzo Jackson known as the (Fashion Geek), Nora Del Busto, Chicago Fashion Resource- Alice Berry, Gen Art (Fresh Face Nominee), Jenny Pfanenstiel, Sneaker shoe pimp - Dave Jeff and Kevin Hill known as the (Fly Nerd).
There will be entertainment provided by Chicago's local artist: DL Johnson, UNMOVABO, Poet Yolonda Curtis and music by DJ Corey Sanford of Music Masters Entertainment.
The birth of the Bumblebee network is the brainchild founder Crystal Jones who culminates her diverse background from the advertising, marketing and publishing industries to give attendees a memorable experience and honors Chicago's exceptional network of fashion professionals. She promises these lifestyle events will empower and connect them to peers, colleagues and clients.
"The Purple Carpet Affair is a celebration of local Chicago talent from fashion designers to performing artist. The highlight of the event is to "Bridge the Gap" and create a pathway for local talent to be recognized and supported in their home town- that's the start to building the walls of our future." Crystal Jones Founder/CEO of the Bumblebee Network states.
As Chicago's fashion scene continues to evolve, the construction redevelopment will allow this pool of talent from surrounding states know that there is a vibrant community in Chicago. These aspiring designers will be able to execute their lines, campaigns and develop their businesses as Chicago strengthens its title as the "Fashion Mecca of the Midwest."
Participating Sponsors for this chic luxurious event include the Chicago Tribune, Macy's, Akira-Chicago, Neiman Marcus and Forever 21 just to name a notable few.
A portion of proceeds will go to BUILD, Inc., a community organization with a 40-year track record of successfully offering youth options to the cycle of violence. BUILD's mission is "to engage at-risk youth in the schools and on the streets so they can realize their educational and career potential and contribute to the stability, safety and well being of our communities. BUILD knows that the youth have the capacity, creativity, courage, and competence to lead, and their youth recently composed a song, "We Gotta BUILD," to address the pressing issues of youth violence in Chicago. For more information, please visit www.buildchicago.org.
Chifa Elite "Purple Carpet Affair is focused on "Bridging the Gap" where "Art Meets Business".
Tickets are $35 and purchase includes: Fashion, fun, food and drinks. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Purchase tickets @ www.purplecarpetexplosion.eventbrite.com
For more information regarding the event you may contact Crystal R. Jones at 773.991.1380 or Marie Ketchum at 773.470.5315.