Friday, May 7, 2010

Tailor & Amour Fashion Show: 04.23.2010

Tailor & Amour held its first fashion show on April 23, 2010 in Pensacola,Florida. Sponsored by Collegiate 100 Black Men of Pensacola and hosted by Island Riddim Entertainment the event was held in the conference center of the University of West Florida. It was the first time ever that a fashion designer presented their collection at the University. Stimulating the economy partnering vendors included Minxed Nails by: Hand n' Sole Spa, Ruth's Uniform Shop, Geneva Botanicals, an independent beauty consultant from Mary K. Cosmetics, Mixed Tapes Most Wanted, and DJ J5 on the 1's and 2's. The first segment of the show consisted of models walking down the runway in the all new Tailor & Amour Street Sweet Ready-to-Wear and Denim collection. During the intermission was a live performance from Poetry in Motion, a talented up and coming band who recently opened up the stage for R&B artist Usher. The second segment introduced the evening wear and urban t-dress collection.

Women Telling Their Business: 04.16.2010

Carlyn James spoke on the behalf of Tailor & Amour at the Women Telling Their Business Forum on Friday April 16, 2010. The function was held at the Tyron Branch Library in Pensacola, Florida. Posing as a model, Lynniqua Edwards sported a lovely top, bottom, and accessories from the collection so that individuals could see and feel the quality of the brand. For more information about WTTB which is held on the 3rd friday of every month: Log onto www.womentellingtheirbusiness.blogspot.com

The Velvet Rope Affair: 04.02.2010


The African American Student Association presents: The Velvet Rope Affair. On April 02, 2010 Carlyn James attends the AASA Fashion Show at the University of West Florida as a special guest on the behalf of Tailor & Amour. A segment of the clothing line was presented to introduce the brand before the actual show on April 23, 2010.

Island Riddim Ent. Partnership: 04.01.2010

Tailor & Amour partners with Island Riddim Entertainment and entourage. Carlyn James is the liaison stylist and wardrobe consultant. The companies will also be collaborating with one another on fashion shows and other stage events.