Upcoming Events
Rock The Red: Bold Fashion. Awareness
Rock the RED: Bold. Fashion. Awareness. was a fashion show input together by The Red Pump Project in commemoration of annual National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This event showcased the newest fashions by Crystal B. Designs, Melanie Lyke of Rockett Mansion, Kortnee Quiza of Verse Boutique, Amber Johnson, Kahindo Mateene and New'd Chicago, Spirit Africa and Black Market Caviar.
The event was held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Bottom Lounge , located at 1375 W. Lake Street Chicago, Illlinois.
It honored Rae Lewis-Thornton with the first Red Pump Living Legacy Award, whom has been living with HIV/AIDS for 27 years and is an advocate/public speaker for HIV/AIDS awareness.
On hand covering the event was Chicago 3 Media (Video).
DIMENSION FASHION SHOW 09'
Crystal B. Designs held its 2nd Annual Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, during the kickoff of Chicagos Fashion Week at the contemporary, upscale, Woman Made Art Gallery . The event lasted from 7pm-9:30pm and featured contemporary dancers, free champagne, hors d'oeuvre, a red carpet, and a free gift bag.
In addition to CB Designs, Warren Agee of AgeeStamped, also featured his 2010 collection . Guest were blown away by the trendsetting fashions, and taken on a "Futuristic Spaceship," into CBs 2010 Collection. The collection consisted of exaggerated structured hips and shoulders, metallic prints, in addition to simple bold, black and white combinations. The collection was a mix of inspiration from the Star Trek era, in combination with the 1990s MC Hammer era.
CB Designs wants to thank all of its guest for coming out and sharing this special night. CB Designs also wants to thank its staff: Stacy Anne, Illiesha Jones, Danielle Blandon, Omni Maxwell , Emily Fiormanti, Brian (dancer), & Nicolas Bremand for helping out behind the scenes during the show; its make-up artist from Aveda Institute of Chicago, and the hairstylists of The Paul Mitchell Academy : Chicago; along with special thanks to the models: Ksenia Golikova, Mari Stokes, Katelyn Brush, Aiesha Dukes, Kia Jones, Chanel Jones, and Angela Warren. Special thanks also goes out to Stephen Patterson of Channel 19, a local Chicago station, for covering the show!
ENCORE FASHION SHOW
CB participated in a fashion show held in St. Louis, Mo called Encore. This fashion show took place at The Soulard Preservation Hall and featured several different local St. Louis designers.
This event was held from 7:30pm-9:30pm on March 13, 2009. Crystal B. Designs was given special recognition and honors for it's amazing collection and for being apart of St. Louis Fashion Week. CB Designs want to thank its models for helping put on a great show; Kiesha, Crystal Lynn, Laura, Sarita, Michelle, Shay, and Nicole. CB designs would also like to thank its hair designer: Brandon, make-up artist: Jason, photographer: Danny, and the shows collaborators: Osita and Donald.
For more information, and to see pictures of Crystal B. Designs and other designers in the 2009 Encore Fashion Show, check out Sho Tyme Stl. Also featured in The St. Louis American.
CRYSTAL B. DESIGNS' FIRST ANNUAL FASHION GALA 08'
CB Designs kicked off its1st Annual Fashion Gala, with a Guerilla Street Fashion Show and ended the event by showcasing its latest fashions and full collection at the Glenwood Bar .
The Guerilla Fashion Show, which took place on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 3pm on Chicago's Michigan Ave, was to inform the public on Crystal B. Designs. Here, the guest were invited to attend The Fashion Show, and given a teaser of what to expect during the show. Several models walked the red carpet displaying uniquely designed garments from Crystal B.'s Collection. Potential clients were able to meet and greet with Crystal B. to discuss future business opportunities, to hear what inspires her as a designer , and see what type of clothes she designs.
On Sunday, September 7, 2008 Crystal B. Designs held it first Fashion Show at The Glenwood Bar . This event was free, lasted for 3 hours, featured drink specials, and free appetizers. At this time clients were able get a full on glance of Crystal B.'s new collection. Crystal B. Designs would like to thank Renee from The Glenwood Bar, for allowing her to conduct her show at The Glenwood Bar. CB Designs would also like to thank its models: Jordan, Kiesha, Mari, Stephanie, Tila, Olanni, and Alex for helping to pull off the shows for each event; CB Designs would like to thank Nicolas B. for preparing all of the foods, Michelle and Rachel for the make-up, Ms. Dimples for the hair, Dwight for the photography, and last, but not least Amanda, my assistant, for assisting me.
