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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

NIGHTLIGHT: Untapped Fashion & Music NY

Untapped Fashion & Music NY '09, took place this past Saturday, September 12th,
was at the Inc Lounge in the Time Hotel and the following designers showcased:

Chak Chel - one of a kind handbag designers in NYC - bags are made from vintage bag materials compiled into one!

Leila Shams - dress designer in NYC

Gia Fragalli - Contemporary silver jewelry from a Brazilian designer in NYC

Debra Cortese - Artist from Miami who extracts her paintings unto handbags and each painting signifies something

Aqua Vi - Up and Coming designer from Los Angeles

JR Yates - Men's contemporary fashionable jewelry from Los Angeles

Ben Ric Furs - Largest individually owned fur business in NY with many private celebrity clients

Peony by Sheerly Novian - Tops & tees with original designs by a designer based in NYC

The event had two unsigned bands - Frontline & Vine House. They performed a few of their hit songs and locally renowned DJ - Hunter Laine - spun house music throughout course of event.

The official liquor sponsor of event was: Sagatiba Rum. It's a Brazilian sugar cane rum and had two specialty cocktails which were served - the caipirinha *traditional Brazilian cocktail* and their new invention - Bikini Martini which is a passion fruit medley. Other sponsors included: Starlite Shoes & Accessories, Eric & Luck, JPR *company that invented the Fashion & Lifestyle Directory - another recession proof project that helps the Fashion & Lifestyle industries*.

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