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IMANI Publications to Changeover Site to Add More Content

As of September 2, IMANI Publications will be changing over their product line and focusing on submission of more fashion articles, pages and content.  During the period of August 23 to September 1, we will be editing updating pages.

If you are an artist or model and would like to be featured on this page, please pics and short bio no larger than 500 pix  publisher@imanimagazine.com

 

 

 

 

 

Chico's: Debbie Phelps's Lucky Charm!

  (PRNewsFoto/Chico's FAS Inc. Dave Bruce Getty Images)

FT. MYERS, Fla., Aug. 19 -- As Michael Phelps collected gold medals for the United States, his mother and #1 fan, Debbie Phelps stylishly stood out in the crowd. Since her arrival in Beijing, Ms. Phelps has been spotted cheering on her son in head-to-toe Chico's!

Prior to her departure for China, Debbie Phelps visited her favorite Chico's store in Towson, Maryland to purchase her Beijing wardrobe. She spent the week cheering her son to record breaking gold while wearing Chico's signature Travelers Collection and unique Novelty Print tops. Now Debbie's long list of accomplishments not only includes mother to the world's greatest athlete, but also fashion plate!

"Before I left for Beijing, I went to Chico's and picked out my entire wardrobe for the trip. I knew I was going to need to be prepared for a variety of events, activities and climates so I picked key pieces that I could mix and match, dress up, and dress down. That's what I love about Chico's; their clothes aren't only well made but also great for travel. They drape beautifully, don't cling, and flatter all body types. I'm a jewelry person, so I love that you can change the accessories and have an entirely new look. It's fun. I love Chico's," says Debbie Phelps.

"As an educator, single mother and her son's biggest champion, Debbie has been an inspiration to us, and to our customers all over the world. Ever since Debbie first wore Chico's in Beijing, our phone lines have been ringing off the hook. Women everywhere want to know how to get Debbie's look," states Michele Cloutier, Chico's Brand President.

Web site: Chicos.com

 

 

 

 

 

Nyce Styles Entertainment Stay in School Community Day

Elite model Diamond walks as she models to Mary J. Bidge Just Fine during Nyce Styles event July 26. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Staff of IMANI Publications Congratulates

the following members for their dedication

and strong performances:

  FMI Model of the Month, March 2007: 'Joel R.'

 

FMI Model of the Month, April 2007: 'Nubia'

The staff of IMANI Publications congratulates 'Sanera' for making Model-of-the

Month for January 2007, Sammie Rae for February 2007; with honorable mentions

going to Joe Ford and Robin Greene. 

Company Website:  http://imanimagazine.com/

 

 

 

 

 

Update on Breast Cancer Fashion Show:

  The Fashion 4 a Cure Fashion Show is postponed to July 21 2007, however, we will be hosting a pre-show Mid June or July in NYC.

 
I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE...
that FMI is accepted for a 2nd year, as part of the Festival of Art & Ideas
 
VILLAGE OF VILLAGES INTERNATIONAL FASHION SHOW
ON THE NEW HAVEN GREEN
SATURDAY JUNE 16, 2007
 
performance time: 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
 
(we are seeking models, designers and an entire show staff to set the scene for a wonderful grand community event. This is a free event.  Please email to promotions@imanimagazine.com)
 
Models, Read To Kill a Mockingbird for Recognition & Education!!
 
FMI Model Diamon Roberson attended the Big Read Kick-off Friday May 15th, 2007.  To access the article, log onto:
 
Diamond Hyslop-Antunes and Diamond Roberson, among others are invited to attend the events below, in preparation for the Big Read Performance on the New Haven Green Sunday June 10.
 
5/23/2007
Book Club Discussion
The Dixwell/Newhallville Senior Center Book Club continues its discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird - City of New Haven Dept. Elderly Services.
 
5/24/2007
Book Club Discussion
The Bella Vista Senior Center Book Club continues discussion about To Kill a Mockingbird - City of New Haven Dept. Elderly Services.
 
 
Update on the FMI Scholarship Program!
This spring, we were able to start raising money for the scholarship program for Fashion Models Institute Students and Models.  Currently, $45 has been raised through the IMANI/FMI site at http://imanimagazine.com/ with a $75 donation from Mrs. Deborah Williams.  An unknown contributor also purchased $20 in products from Elf Cosmetics.  Clothing was also donated from Sharon Newkirk.
Throughout the Spring several parents and friends donated their time in attending and helping with cleanup after the shows. Special thanks to all of our show staff and supporters.  I truly, truly appreciate your support and look forward to a prosperous Spring Finale!
 
This month's newsletter note: study, study, study.  I will be starting marketing classes again at FMU the end of May.  Please remember to email me with any questions or concerns regarding academic achievement or scheduling.Due to my hectic schedule, I prefer email, however you can leave a voicemail at 203-809-2565.

 NEW YORK -- Rhythm & Soul Festival, Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show --Cancelled

Brooklyn, NY -- A fashion show will serve as a booster for Breast Cancer awareness at the Rhythm & Soul Music Festival Saturday July 21, 2007.
The event will be held at the Sugar Factory, Brooklyn, NY. The show will be held between 8pm and 10 p.m.

The auditions for models and designers will be held at The Sugar Factory, 269 Kent Avenue near South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, New York 11211.
Audition Date: Saturday April 14th 12noon-3pm, If selected, be prepared to rehearse. Bring copies of photos, headshots and materials relevant to casting.
$10 audition fee. A portion of the proceeds benefits the event.
 
*Rhythm & Soul Music Festival Mission
To provide a platform for up and coming
rhythm and blues and soul recording artists to
perform and gain useful exposure; to reinforce the importance and credibility
of RNB and soul through a seasonal guide
that includes music compilations and to raise awareness and funding for music
programs to inner-city children; to raise money and awareness for
organizations that help homeless and
low-income families: Picture The Homeless
(New York City), Houston Katrina Relief Fund
(Houston, Texas), and Cure For Cancer
(Dallas, Texas).

For more information:
Fashion 4 a Cure Fashion Show & IMANI Publications, log onto http://imanimagazine.com
Breast cancer awareness, you can contact http://www.Fashionforacure.piczo.com
Rhythm & Soul Music Festival, www.soulmusicfestival.net

Olympian Makes Fashion Line Debut, CT

West Haven, Connecticut (April 12, 2007) – Annia Hatch, world famous Olympian and Fashion Designer will feature a collage of her designs in her “Inspirations” Fashion Gallery.  This event will be attended by Fashion Designers, business owners, politicians, recording artists, dignitaries, and the media.

   Hatch feels that Connecticut is an up and coming Fashion center and feels that within a few years Connecticut designers will reap the benefits. She feels that there is talent and resources and she hopes to pave the way for other Fashion Designers in Connecticut.

   The Fashion Gallery will be held on April 15, 2007 from 6:00 PM – 8:00PM, at the Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock Street, in West Haven, Connecticut.

   Annia will premiere some of her newest collection. People will have a chance to see her signature collection, an outfit with interchangeable pieces that can go from day to eveningwear with surprising accessories. Her clothing line is geared to make women feel beautiful whether dressing casual or formal. In addition to a clothing line, Annia would like to custom make clothes for individuals and serve as a stylist. 

   Annia will also debut her cosmetic line, specially formulated for athletes and great for all women.

   In 2004, Annia Hatch brought great pride to America and to her home state, Connecticut, by winning two silver medals in gymnastics at the Olympics. She has made history as the first Latin American to medal in a World championship and an Olympics. In gymnastics, Annia has scored perfect “10”s.  In Gibbs College where she studies Fashion Design and Merchandising, Annia has scored a perfect 4.00 GPA for the last 4 semester.

Welcome to the FMI Team: Models Brandon (MA) and Robin (NY)

Congratulations, Sammie Rae for making Model of the Month for February 2007. 

Height: 5'7

Age: 15

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Talents: Dancing, modeling, singing, poetry


 Bring Cheers for New York Model...

 Robin Performs at Cheerleader Competition

Hillhouse High School-- FMI affiliate model Robin will be performing this Saturday March 24th, at the New Haven Field house, James Hillhouse High School, 480 Sherman Pkwy. Performance time is 7:15 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FMI Model of the Month, January 2007:  ‘Sanera’

The staff of IMANI Publications congratulates ‘Sanera’ for making Model-of-the Month for January 2007. 

“Sanera” , 13, is 1st place winner of the Sunburst USA statewide beauty pageant (teen division) via no contest which led her to come home with two trophies including “Best Hair”.  She is class president of her school. 

She is a role model of her community and was designated as trainer for the Tiny Tots Pageant which was held in New Haven, CT.  Currently, Sanera is seeking sponsorships to allow her to enter into the (Regional competition) Sunburst Beauty Pageant USA, which will be held in Cape Cod MA, on Friday May 4th, 2007. The pageant is a scholarship pageant, which allows her a chance to win up to $10,000 in savings bonds for college.

Sanera’s interests include singing, songwriting, dancing, and runway modeling.

Website:  http://www.imanimagazine.com/sanera1.htm
If you are interested in running a story or sponsoring Sanera, please contact: Nancy at customerservice@imanimagazine.com 

 

 

    

Git It Ryte with Stizz

If you are looking for international, exceptional talent, check out Stizz Aggression.

Stizz is an artist/producer with Git It Ryte Records, an independent label based in CT. This hardcore, hip hop artist started out as a local radio and mobile DJ for three years, despite of his handicap, as the youngest working DJ at WYBC. He also worked as DJ for hire for many local and high school events. Stizz taught inner city youths the art of DJ'ing at City Kids of New Haven, and succeeded in helping them turn the hobby into a career (read more...)

 

MAC Cosmetic's Newest Beauty Icon

Photo: newscom.com

NEW YORK -- M-A-C Cosmetics, the leading brand of professional cosmetics and makeup artist brand of choice, named Raquel Welch, award-winning actress and screen siren, its fourth M-A-C Beauty Icon. Ms. Welch, well-known for her own artistry skills, and M-A-C Cosmetics closely collaborated on a colour collection available at M-A-C locations worldwide, February 2007.

To celebrate the launch of the Raquel Welch Beauty Icon Collection -- On January 17th, 2007, M-A-C Cosmetics hosted an intimate dinner honoring Raquel Welch as their newest Beauty Icon. 

Ms. Welch -- a natural choice for M-A-C, given her exquisite beauty and unique spirit -- follows in the steps of Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross and Catherine Deneuve. Each icon has been shot by photographer, Michael Thompson, in his New York Studios under the direction of James Gager, Senior Vice President/Creative Director, M-A-C Cosmetics.

"Raquel Welch, M-A-C's fourth Beauty Icon, is the original, ultimate pin- up bombshell," says Mr. Gager. "Raquel represents the va-va-voom that M-A-C has always been famous for. She's a real tigress at heart, an international film star as well as a beauty who represents the diversity of ethnicity in terms of her heritage. She truly embodies the essence of M-A-C."
 

"When M-A-C approached me to their Beauty Icon face for 2007, I was delighted!," says Ms. Welch. "I've been a devotee of M-A-C products for over 20 years. Because of my profession, the art of makeup is a real passion of mine, both on and off screen, so it's exciting to be designing a signature collection for M-A-C. When I started making movies, I was exposed to an entire arsenal of makeup techniques and discovered that in a world of beauty, cosmetics are an important fashion statement as well as a key element of personal style. What is 'real' style? I believe in the theory that a real style is being yourself, on purpose."
 

Bright colours represent this iconic sex symbol and legendary screen siren. Specially created for women of all races and ages, the Raquel Welch Beauty Icon Collection conveys classic sex appeal and arresting beauty. The collection is packaged in a tiger-print pattern and "was created and designed around Raquel's love for shading and her ability as a makeup artist," says Jennifer Balbier, Senior Vice President, Product Development, M-A-C Cosmetics.

"M-A-C admires and respects everything about Raquel Welch," says Peter Lichtenthal, Global General Manager, M-A-C Cosmetics. "Raquel is an iconic Hollywood sex symbol and cult siren and was a joy to collaborate with. As we worked with her on this collection, we were constantly impressed by her extensive beauty knowledge.

"M-A-C's Beauty Icon for 2007, Raquel Welch, debuts her collection that celebrates her iconic image: strong and wild, yet sultry and exotic. Available February 2007 at all M-A-C locations, 1.800.387.6707 and www.maccosmetics.com.

M-A-C (Make-up Art Cosmetics), the leading professional cosmetics brand, was created in Toronto, Canada in 1984 and is now sold in over 60 countries worldwide. M-A-C Cosmetics supports the special needs of professional makeup artists that meet the demanding lighting and studio conditions under which the pros work. The company's popularity has grown through a tradition of word-of- mouth endorsement from makeup artists, models, photographers and journalists around the world. M-A-C is for All Races, All Sexes, All Ages, attitudinally hip, artfully irreverent, and dedicated fully to the art of self-decoration and the realization of the individual. The M-A-C attitude is best expressed by our artists, seen and felt in out stores. For more information on M-A-C visit www.maccosmetics.com.

Source: PrNewswire
 

                                                                                             

1st Annual Connecticut Fashion Designer Challenge Winner:

Melissa Scianna

 

                                                                                                              L to R, Jose Monteiro, Julie Braun, Melissa Scianna (winner),    Krista Camputaro, Sheila Gaillard, Corinne Thomas  

Project Runway, watch out!  Meet and greet the 1st Annual Connecticut Fashion Designer Challenge winner, Melissa Scianna, at Sogno (pronounced “so-nyo”), Boutique of Dreams on Saturday, December 16 from 2-5 PM.    Melissa, a Middlefield native and senior at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, entered the challenge at the last possible moment on the Monday before the show.  Being the last day to enter the challenge, Melissa received an e-mail from her friend Emilee Mitchel, Co-founder of Creatively Eclectic Originals, who has worked with Sogno in the past.  Melissa raced to contact the boutique to ensure her participation. “It was one of those things where I thought to myself, what if had said ‘I am too tired’ or ‘it’s too last minute’?  I would have missed out on what I consider the opportunity of a lifetime.” 

Not to be bullied by bad weather that stormy day, designers featured their work inside Sogno, Boutique of Dreams and Elm City Artists Gallery on Audubon Street.  Models and fans alike waited anxiously for the runway show and after a very technical grading scale, the winner was announced.  So, what did Melissa win?  A year long contract of exposure, experience and retail space in the shopping sanctuary of Sogno!  Melissa beamed, “I truly feel like the luckiest person in the world right now!  It feels like every bit of hard work I’ve ever put in has now paid off.  I’ve always felt like my ideas just needed the right outlet and now I’ve found that and I’m so thankful that my family and friends could be here to see it happen because they are what got me this far.”

Krista Camputaro, owner of Sogno, was the mastermind behind this first ever Fashion Designer Challenge.  She didn’t have to look farther than her own city to realize the need for a venue for emerging designers.  Krista stated, “I see New Haven and its surrounding cities as having an abundance of artisans within the fashion industry.  There is a huge opportunity for these raw talent designers to display their creativity to the public.  As Sogno, Boutique of Dreams is growing and becoming a staple within the New Haven community, I am proud to support and sponsor these designers in their efforts to promote themselves throughout the Award Winning Arts District.”

 This 1st Annual Connecticut Fashion Designer Challenge was the first stitch attempt to allow Sogno and New Haven to showcase the talents of fashionistas throughout Connecticut.  Community members involved with making the challenge possible include Julie Braun, the Marketing Guru of Julie Braun Design, Jose Monteiro, a New Haven community leader and activist, Corrine Thomas, founder of Imani Fashion Publications and Sheila Gaillard, lifestyle editor of Public Mag.  There has been overwhelming interest and requests of a forum for fashion designers.  The goal was to create and develop a New Haven Fashion Week, where fashion seminars, shows, and networking events, can turn fashion designer concepts into obtainable goals for fresh talents to reach the marketplace.  According to Krista, “New Haven is the perfect, culturally diverse, and incredibly alive city for such a high style event.”  

Sogno, Boutique of Dreams is located at 83 Audubon Street in New Haven.  The boutique hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM-7 PM, Saturday, from 10 AM-5 PM, and Sunday, from 11 AM-4 PM.  Contact the boutique at 203-777-3226 or www.sognoboutique.com.

Photography credits: Roshani Dhungana, roshani.dhungana@gmail.com                                            

Press contact: Julie Braun, Julie Braun Design; julie.braun.design@gmail.com

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Sogno Boutique on WTNH News Ch. 8!

Sogno Boutique of Dreams, offers many dazzling holiday necessities from shimmering table settings to chic holiday apparel and eye catching accessories, exceptional gourmet food options for your bon vivant to serenity products to restore tranquility during the hectic holiday haze.  Sogno is your one stop for all of your holiday shopping this season.   Come find a hidden sanctuary amidst the holiday bustle. Sogno, Boutique of Dreams is located at 83 Audubon Street in New Haven, CT.  The fall boutique hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM/ Saturday, from 10 AM to 5 PM/and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. http://www.sognoboutique.com http://wtnh.com

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New Haven Dancers Win on BET Live!


Livewire performed on BET's 106 and Park on November 15, 2006. They competed for a first place title where televisionaudiences voted live.
Livewire, is a hot upbeat contemporary dance group with styles ranging from Classical to Hip-Hop. The group, based out of New Haven -Connecticut, have proven they can perform for any crowd. According to the New Haven Advocate, Livewire has “been booking show after show” since a BET appearance and people wonder what will they do next.

They mix in combinations of different styles to perform a well-choreographed performance. They are clean, sophisticated and unique. They have performed at several fashion shows and
captivating audiences of all genres.

Thanks to an online and TV audience vote at BET.com, Livewire was able to win the 1st place title on 106&Park.

Thank you Supporters--Angie, the models, and myspace support, we truly appreciate it (as the IMANI-Fashion Models Institute Dance teacher is a head partner from Livewire)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FMI Model, Yashira and Annia Hatch on WTNH 8 News

FMI Model, Yashira and Annia Hatch, 2 time world United States Gymnastics Olympian will be featured live on WTNH Action News today.  You can watch live at 7 a.m. or wacth the clip at WTNH.com in the Good Morning CT Section. Annia appeared on the programming to promote her upcoming designers line at part of Norwalk Fashion Week.

Diddy's Press Play in Stores Now

                                                                                                                                                                               As an agent, I am trying to make negotiations with Diddy! IMANI-FMI is proud to be a member of his online promotional team. I invite you to visit Diddy's myspace and hear samples of Press Play (if you do not have it already). I am tempted to buy a copy. Some songs are explicit, while others are age appropriate.
 

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Fashion Wire Daily...

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Print Publication Update...

IMANI Fashion News gives special thanks to all of the advertisers and contributors who assisted in publication of our second issue. IMANI Fashion News will be publishing soon. We are honored to have Model Miss Ivonnah (Connecticut, California) reign the cover!

 

 

 

 

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