HAUTE COUTURE AFRICAN DESIGNERS AND FASHION-SAVVY MODELS TO COMPETE ON SAME RUNWAY FOR CASH PRIZES IN 1ST ANNUAL COMPETITION Zanzibar on the Waterfront.

APRIL 24, 2009: BC Entertainment, in association with Jules Management & Consulting is collaborating to bring African audiences in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia, the 1st Annual African Designers and Models Competition. The competition will be held at Zanzibar on the Waterfront, May 30, 2009. The event will showcase and award the best in African design and fashion. Designers from across the globe, even as far away as London, England are scheduled to compete in this coveted event. The winner will not only gain international bragging rights and exposure for their clothing line, but a cash prize of $2000. Designers will share the runway and the glory with fashion models from across the country. These models will compete for the opportunity to win $1000, a feature in two major African publications, and an exclusive interview with Africa in Demand, an international talk show that discusses issues that interest the African Diaspora – from politics to culture to fashion.
New and Experienced designers are encouraged to register for their chance at the grand prize. To request a registration form, email bisi@beautifulcreationsent.com. Models who wish to participate in the competition are advised to RSVP, but walk-ins are welcome.
AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNERS & MODELS TO COMPETE IN FASHION COMPETITION
A registration form and event details will be provided during each model call.
To reserve your space, please contact (202) 465.1889 or (347) 482.9071
To attend one of the upcoming model calls:
• Saturday, April 25, 2009, 2-4pm – Gallery Restaurant and Lounge, 1115 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
• Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 6-8pm – Peju’s Kitchen, 1724 Woodlawn Drive, Baltimore, MD
• Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7-9pm – The Office, 5850 Allentown Way, Camp Springs, MD
• Friday, May 1, 2009, 6:30pm to 9pm – Gallery Restaurant and Lounge, 1115 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
Vendor displays and marketing opportunities are available for designers, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and local businesses. If you are a model, designer or vendor and you wish to participate in this event, please email Bisi Fagbohun, President of BC Entertainment & Talent Group at bisi@beautifulcreationsent.com or (301) 440.4563. For artist or marketing opportunities, media or press inquiries, please contact Juliet Okafor, CEO, Jules Management & Consulting (www.julesmgmt.com) at (347) 482.9071 or jules@julesmgmt.com.

About BC Entertainment & Talent Group

BC Entertainment & Talent Group www.beautifulcreationsent.com) is an event planning company that provides creativity to any and all your event needs. BC entertainment specializes in business conferences, music and fashion events, award ceremonies, fundraisers, theme parties, festivals and travels. We also help in providing hosts and models for concert events. If you are looking to put together an event, celebrate a unique party, or just want to do something beyond the norm, then look no further than BC Entertainment.

About Jules Management & Consulting

Jules Management & Consulting (www.julesmgmt.com) is defining the world of social marketing. Headed by Juliet Okafor, J.D. “Jules,” is helping small businesses and enterprising entrepreneurs to navigate the space where communication, media and business meet. Jules Management & Consulting is a full-service marketing, public relations and entertainment marketing firm, based in the Washington, DC area. With a diverse portfolio of clients along the East Coast, Midwest and plans to expand to the West, JMC is well-known for creative and strategic marketing and event strategies that address common challenges with uncommon results.
For more information, email jules@julesmgmt.com