Cleats Meet the Runway, Emerge into the World of Fashion with Philadelphia Eagles WR Brad Smith

ATLANTA - Dec. 23, 2013 - PRLog -- (ATLANTA, GA) – December 23, 2013, Brad Smith is pleased to launch "Design for Brad Smith", a one-of-a-kind fashion design competition for emerging U.S. fashion designers.  This life-changing competition gives designers a chance to submit a complete red carpet look as a hand drawn or digitally created sketch. The winning look will be hand selected by Brad Smith, a panel of fashion industry professionals, led by Fashion TV's CEO, Rita Kahn. The look will be produced by an experienced fashion production firm. Smith will showcase the produced winning look on the red carpet before and after a press worthy Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (MBFW) event in February 2014.  In addition to a cash prize, the designer will enjoy an all expenses paid trip to New York to accompany Mr. Smith on the red carpet, attend a fashion show, opportunity to meet with members of the media and network with fashion notables.  Plus, attend an exclusive cocktail reception hosted by Brad Smith at The Strand NYC Hotel.  “I’d tell the participants to keep it simple,” he says. “I like clean, classic lines, with a bit of an edge. Someone took a chance with me and I always want to pay it forward,” says Smith about launching this competition.

Submissions open on January 2, 2014 at www.designforbradsmith.com.

For complete entry and guideline information, visit www.designforbradsmith.com.

Read complete announcement article on http://www.menshealth.com/style/what-would-brad-smith-wear



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Watch the exclusive Brad Smith video announcement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCE_V27ApqU



ABOUT BRAD SMITH

Drafted as a Wide Receiver/Quarterback, Brad proved to be a versatile and valuable member of the New York Jets organization, making plays not only in  those positions, but also as a running back and on special teams. During his rookie year, he was awarded the Jets’ Kyle Clifton Good Guy Award for his consistent cooperation and professionalism in dealing with various team departments. In December 2009, he returned a kickoff for a 106-yard touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts, completing the longest kickoff return in NY Jets history and tying for the second longest kickoff return in NFL history. In 2011 after the NFL lockout, he was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent and earned most of his playtime in wildcat formations. To date, Smith is the only NFL player in history to score touchdowns on kickoff return (three times), reception (twice), rush (twice), blocked punt (once) and also threw a touchdown pass. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife, Rosalynn and their son, Bradley Alexander Smith, Jr. and empowering inner city youth through his foundation and now making a place for himself in fashion.

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