The Church Avenue BID Presents Their Island Style Fashion Show

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - April 14, 2014 - PRLog -- The Church Avenue BID, with support from the NYC Department of Small Business Services, presents their Caribbean Fashion Show titled “Island Style” on Sunday April 27^th, 2014 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Church Avenue between Coney Island Avenue and East 10th Street. The runway exhibition will feature Haitian couture designer David Isaac, clothing pieces from Wealthy Hostage, Berto for Kids, Beverly Hills Bridal, Bobby's Department Stores, La Chic and eyewear from Cohen’s Fashion Optical. Local press is invited to cover the event.

Male, female, and child models will be styled in bright and bold apparel featured in three fashion segments of Casuals, Children’s and Bridal items currently available in Church Avenue stores between Coney Island and Flatbush Avenue. The show is primarily a showcase for BID businesses. “Island Style is an opportunity for the businesses to experience the vibrant energy of a major runway production,” says Ronnette A. Cox, Program Coordinator.  “Not only does the show provide them with a great opportunity to display their current offerings but it also allows them a fabulous opportunity to be a part of the 5th annual Church Avenue Street Fair which has an estimate of 6,500 visitors each year.”

The fashion show which is hosted by Haitian comedian Vlad Calixte is free to the public. Community members are encouraged to come out and enjoy not only the fashions but sounds provided by DJ Wizzy of MGM Squad and the festive island atmosphere!  Attend and tweet about the #Cabfashion for a chance to win some great beauty items. Also participate in the free show raffle for a chance to win the Island Basket which includes Roberto Cavalli sunglasses courtesy of Flatbush Optical. Interested attendees may RSVP at cabfashion.eventbrite.com or by emailing info@churchavenue.org.

The Church Avenue Business Improvement District seeks to enhance the Church Avenue Commercial district for businesses, residents, and shoppers by making it cleaner and safer, promoting the neighborhood as a shopping destination, and providing development resources to Church Avenue merchants and property owners.

For more details and updates visit the Church Avenue BID’s website (www.churchavenue.org.) You may also check them out on facebook.com/ChurchAveBID and follow them on twitter.com/ChurchAvenueBk