Kiss the Curves
- When
- Sat Feb 6, 2010
- Where
- Historic Sweet's Ballroom
- Time
- 7pm
- Cost
- $20 - $35
- Tags
- Clothing & Accessories, Fashion Shows
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Description
It is worth it to see an up and coming figure in the plus community and a historic show all at the same time!What: Kiss The Curves "The first ever plus-size fashion gala in the Bay area."
When: Saturday, February 6, 2010 Champagne hour is from 6-7p.m. and the Fashion show starts at 7 p.m.
Where: Sweets Ballroom, 1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Why: So women can identify with someone who looks like them and familiarize themselves with retailers who target plus-size women.
The West Coast's most anticipated plus-size fashion event of the New Year, Kiss the Curves: "The First Ever Plus-Size Fashion Gala in the Bay," Igigi to discover the hottest plus-size models to grace the runway February 6, 2010 at the Historic Sweets Ballroom in Oakland, CA.
Hosted by Bay Area's Quiet Storm 102.9 KBLX-FM radio personality, Sterling James, showcased designers at Kiss the Curves will include retailers such as Ashley Stewart, Igigi, Marie Denee, Corinthia Peoples Designs, Chocolate Sushi Couture, A Clothes MindTru Diva , Spabulous, Delicious skin! the bath and body company and Isle's of Paradise. Selected models will be seen by hundreds of show attendees, which will include several members of the media, industry professionals and dignitaries.
Attendees will be treated to a pre-show VIP champagne hour starting at 6 PM, a spectacular runway show choreographed by renowned runway and talent coach Charleston Pierce, followed by an after party celebration at the venue that will include live entertainment, cash bar, hors d'oeuvres and the opportunity to shop retailers from the show.
Pre-sale tickets to Kiss the Curves for general admission are currently on sale for $20, with VIP tickets on sale for $35 and can be purchased through Airbourne Tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $25 on the day of the event.
About Tracie Collins
Tracie Collins, plus-size model, actress, writer, and executive producer, is an in-demand Renaissance woman who personifies perseverance, while proving that dreams do come true. Born and raised outside of San Francisco, California, Tracie began attending Actor's Conservatory Theatre (ACT) at the tender age of nine.
Throughout her formative years she took vocal lessons and learned the art of stagecraft. As time went on, her love of the arts and creative talents lead her to land significant roles in theatre; portraying characters such as "Lorelle" in the Broadway musical DreamGirls and "Pam" in Misery Loves Company.
Determined to reshape superficial minds and show young women a more realistic image of beauty, Tracie set out on her modeling debut. She has modeled in runway shows forAshley Stewart, Mocha Bride Magazine, Rip the Runway in The Bay, City of OaklandArts; been in print ads for Orisa Wear Fashions and graces the book cover for VanViva Photography.
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