Kiss the Curves - The First Ever Plus-Size Fashion Gala (Oakland, CA)

Tracie Collins Presents:
Kiss the Curves
The First Ever Plus-Size Fashion Gala

Plus size Model, Actress, and Writer, Tracie Collins, is gearing up to present an unparalleled display of style, beauty and class with the first ever plus-size fashion gala in the area.

This groundbreaking event hosted by Quiet Storm 102.9 KBLX-FM radio personality, Sterling James, kicks off Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Midtown Ballroom, with VIP red carpet arrivals that leads into a champagne hour meet and greet beginning at 6:00 PM; followed by a runway extravaganza that will showcase affordable fashion forward apparel from plus-size retailers such as Ashley Stewart, Igigi, Marie Denee, and Corinthia Peoples Designs.

Attendees will be treated to an unforgettable after party at the venue that will include live entertainment, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to shop retailers from the show.

Advertising sponsors of Kiss the Curves includes, Clear Channel Radio, PLUS Model Magazine,102.9 KBLX-FM, Ashley Stewart, SKORCH Magazine and Black Entertainment Monthly.

According to executive producer, Tracie Collins, “Kiss the Curves was created out of necessity. This area is the third leading city in the nation for fashion and entertainment but local fashion shows rarely include fuller figures. There should be a better representation of plus-size women in this region since we make up more than half of the consumer population. Kiss the Curves will help jump start this local initiative.”

LOCATION:
Midtown Ballroom
420 14th Street

For more information or press inquiries, please contact: Renee D. Jennings.

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About Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Jones

Always an activist and looking to bring plus size women into a fashion forward mentality, in 2006 she combined forces with friend and online magazine publisher, Valery Amador, to create PLUS Model Magazine, where they could respond to plus women's demand for fashionable clothing displayed prominently on appropriately sized models. Since then, Ms. Jones has quickly become the, 'Anna Wintour' of the plus size industry where she is frequently called upon for her expertise and insight; Appearances and interviews include ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Entertainment Tonight, Coco Perez, Fox News, HuffingtonPost.com and 200+ other media sources.