Multi-platinum recording
artist/actress Eve has been tapped to host the 2005 Philadelphia Fashion Expo
at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Eve, born Eve Jeffers, will be on hand to host the event and
to cheer on new and young designers.
"Coming home and hosting this worthwhile event is a great
honor to me," Eve said of the event via a press release.
The Fashion Expo is billed as a one of kind experience that
includes fashion and business seminars and panel discussions, three top industry
fashion shows and one artistic hair show with over 40 models and creative designers,
live concerts, and an all day vending mall.
Known for her style and fashion forward savvy, Eve has recently
partnered with urban lifestyle fashion pioneer Marc Ecko to re-launch her branded
clothing line, Fetish.
Under the aegis of Marc Ecko Enterprises, the new collection
of women’s sportswear, headwear, footwear and luggage will debut fall 2005.
Eve is among a list of other special guest hosts, featured designers
and entertainers to be a part of the event.
Among the confirmed special guests are Philadelphia raido personalities
Ukie Washington, DC Todd, Monie Love and Poochman.
Featured designers include Meezan Art Couture, Chic Bella, Earl
Bannister, Garfield Michael, Get Money Girl, Brooks Brothers and GD Originals.
Along with a day full of activities and in conjunction with
City of Philadelphia, there will be a clothing & food drive for victims
of Hurricane Katrina with part of the proceeds to benefit the Gulf Coast State’s
hurricanes & the Children’s Aid Society.
The Philly Fashion Expo will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention
Center on October 30th.
For more information
on the event, tickets and special guest host’s visit: www.phillyfashionexpo.com.
