welcome from the hosts
We welcome you and thank you for supporting the people of Somalia by attending this event! We are so glad to have you here with us this evening! Recently, we have been drawn to support the relief efforts in Somalia and want to put an end to any further statistics like the recent one of 29,000 children dying in Somalia within 3 months. We have been acquainted with Dr. Patricia Bailey-Jones of Master’s Touch Ministries Global for over ten years and we are excited about the on-the-ground work she provides to help the Somali people. Through our company, the Elijah Running Club, Inc. and events like tonight, we have committed in 2012 to partner with MTM Global and raise funds for their dynamic missions outreach. We encourage you to take advantage of every amenity available at this event, whether it’s the stores who have supported our show fashions, unique items you bid on during our silent auction or specialty products available through our onsite pop-up stores. Most importantly, please consider further supporting MTM Global in bringing healing, empowerment and restoration to the Somali people with a tax deductible contribution at our donation table. We join them in their passion to bring life, healing and hope to the nations. We give our heartfelt thanks to all of our sponsor stores, designers, volunteer models and staff for making this event successful. Thanks for all you do in supporting this worthy cause! Love & Blessings,
Darnell & Shalita Williams Dr. Patricia Bailey-Jones
models - women
Alleece Baker Patrice Baker Dionna Ford Kimberly Hines Kelly Lay Tannita Rabb Tracey Redding Anna Reed
models - men
Jerrold Daniels Archange Malonga James Ramos Darnell Williams
retail sponsors
David Samuel Clothiers
7610 W Roosevelt Road, #110 Forest Park, IL 60130 708-697-6205 | www.david-samuel.com
Dena Burton Collection 112 W. 9th St. Suite 319 Los Angeles, CA 90015 310-836-6986 | www.denaburton.com
Fox’s Designer Off-Price 17W480 22nd Street Oakbrook, IL 60181 630-607-1084 | www.foxs.com
Ike Behar New York
Available at Mark Shale, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks & other Fine Retailers 800-637-3013 | www.ikebehar.com
Thomas Dean Co., Lochlane Shirts Available at Mark Shale, Nordstrom, Rochester Big & Tall, Von Maur & other Fine Retailers 866-326-9736 | www.thomasdeanco.com
scene one | let there be bright! Music: “God’s Not Dead” – The Newsboys
Kay Unger – Dark pink one shoulder dress with black lace overlay | David Samuel Clothiers Jones New York – Flamingo pink graphic pattern knit dress | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Kay Unger – Dark teal wrap waist skirt suit | David Samuel Clothiers Tahari ASL – Teal pin-tucked silk sheath dress with bolero jacket | David Samuel Clothiers Haspel & Lochlane – Blue linen sport coat & blue bar multi-striped button down sport shirt. Michael Kors slacks | David Samuel Clothiers, Lochlane Shirts & Manny, New York Muse – Blue & Green multi stripe maxi-dress | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Kors, Michael Kors – Black single breasted suit with Ike Behar imported cotton shirt | David Samuel Clothiers Coppley Suits – Steel blue glen plaid single breasted suit, XMI Platinum necktie | David Samuel Clothiers Von Vonni – Red & orange multi patterned self-wrap jumpsuit | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Tahari ASL – Fuchsia silk & linen sheath dress with detailed neckline | David Samuel Clothiers Jessica Simpson – Teal & mint color block, pleated dress with beige leather belt | Fox’s Designer Off-Price So Lo Moda – Kelly green nylon cropped jacket, sequined graphic tank & black stretch skirt | Fox’s Designer Off-Price & David Samuel Clothiers Donna Karan – Mid Grey crepe suit, Burma Bibas purple check shirt, Ike Behar silk necktie & Jill Sander silver & white sneakers | Model’s Own Samuel Dong – Purple stretch poly trench coat with carwash hem detail | Fox’s Designer Off-Price
scene two | pattern party Music: “Better to Believe” – Israel Houghton
Ellen Tracy – Blue, black & white wrap jersey dress; leather bag | Fox’s Designer OffPrice Prairie New York – Multi color one shoulder mini dress, Sondra Roberts Blue “Zip” Clutch (Silent Auction Item) | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Wellensteyn, Ike Behar – Glen Plaid belted trench coat with imported cotton shirt | Unavailable Von Vonni – Teal, grey & black graphic print rayon multi-wrap maxi-dress | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Oleg Cassini – Metallic gold & blue multi patterned maxi-dress | Fox’s Designer Off-Price
Marni for H&M – Blue, black & white graphic print shirt & Hugo Boss black tropical wool pants | Model’s Own Tahari ASL – Magenta Stretch silk floral patterned dress | David Samuel Clothiers
scene three | video: mtm global water purification systems
scene four | video: mountaintop speech dr. martin luther king,jr. scene five | it’s all there in black and white Music: “Mountaintop” – City Harmonic
Samuel Dong – Black/White “painted” print blazer & black skirt | David Samuel Clothiers Kors, Michael Kors – Zebra print cotton tank dress with silver pin detail | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Samuel Dong – Black & Silver print “puff” trench | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Jack Victor – Black pinstripe suit, Contrast collar shirt & exploded houndstooth silk tie | Model’s Own Byron Lars – “Lace” black floral appliqué cropped jacket & side draped skirt | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Byron Lars – “Lace” off-white floral appliqué long coatdress jacket & black skirt | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Sean John Collection – Black pinstriped peak lapel blazer, sport shirt & pant | David Samuel Clothiers Body Language, Paris – Black/white print one shoulder sleeved pantsuit | Fox’s Designer Off-Price
Gracia – Black stripe & tiered trapeze tank dress | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Coppley – Black with pinstriped suit with imported cotton shirt | David Samuel Clothiers Byron Lars – “Appliquéd” black/white semi-sheer top & side draped skirt | Fox’s Designer Off-Price BeBe Collection – Black sleeveless jumpsuit with black/hammered gold belt detail | Model’s Own Coppley – Charcoal pinstriped suit with imported cotton shirt | David Samuel Clothiers Ginny, Italy – Black double-face satin asymmetrical coat dress with patent bow detail | Unavailable Hugo Boss – Black/white imported linen blazer with check print shirt & pant | Model’s Own
scene six | too cool for school
Music: “You Found Me” – Israel Houghton
Dena Burton Collection (California based Guest Designer) Byron Lars – Yellow “Appliquéd” semi-sheer top & black skirt | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Kay Unger – Silver metallic sheath with matching blazer | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Kent Nielsen – Light blue imported cotton striped shirt & tie with Calvin Klein suit | Model’s Own Alythea – Navy with cream collar “fortuny” pleated shirtdress with neon belt detail | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Jazz – Brown double-breasted suit with imported cotton shirt | David Samuel Clothiers Jack Victor & Lochlane – Dark grey window pane check suit, magenta button shirt & necktie | David Samuel Clothiers & Lochlane
scene seven | chic safari
Music: “Love Revolution” – Israel Houghton [Custom Remix by David Mitchell] Byron Lars – Beige glen plaid coat-dress with pleated skirt detail | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Donna Morgan – Beige/White/Black tribal print jersey dress | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Hugo Boss – Brown crocodile embossed leather blazer & imported shirt & trousers | Unavailable Byron Lars – Black side draped coatdress | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Kay Unger – Gold matte metallic side wrap skirt suit | David Samuel Clothiers P Luca, Milano – Brown/beige giraffe printed “tie” blouse with side draped skirt | Fox’s Designer Off-Price
Sean John – Brown pinstriped suit with imported cotton shirt | Model’s Own Fox’s Private Label – Cream “Lace” crocheted dress | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Calvin Klein – White cotton double-breasted pant suit with gold button detail | Fox’s Designer Off-Price Pilar (African inspired wearable art)
scene eight | video: mtm somalia promo, dr.patricia bailey-jones scene nine | finale: beautiful things Music: “Beautiful Things” – Gungor Alex Evenings – Black evening gown with ruffle & rhinestone detail | David Samuel Clothiers Alex Evenings – Red One-shoulder draped, empire waist gown | David Samuel Clothiers Alex Evenings – Black evening gown with rosette detail | David Samuel Clothiers Alex Evenings – Fuchsia & Navy ombre print gown | David Samuel Clothiers Laundry by Shelli Segal – Taupe strapless satin evening gown with pockets | Unavailable Alex Evenings – Dark Teal “knotted waist draped gown | David Samuel Clothiers Byron Lars – Black & White semi-sheer “lace” racer back gown | Fox’s Designer Off-Price
model recessional
Music: “How Great is Our God” – Chris Tomlin & Friends [World Edition]
THANK YOU SO MUCH
We extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to everyone who helped to make this event a success! DONORS: Angie Ridgeway of Ike Behar, Maurice Eley, Alanna Moulds, Sally at Fox’s, Osazee Thompson & Melody Winston of David Samuel, Mark Rosenstein of Lochlane & Mr. Manny, Linda Howard of Total Restoration, Valerie at Maggiano’s Restaurant, Elements Therapeutic Massage, Jessica of Passions Photography, Pritesh Ghandi & the excellent staff of Clarion Inn-Waterford Convention Center. Event Volunteers: Annette Hughes Corinthia Jordan Dante Curry Dasia Jordan David Harris Shebeta Carter
Dwayne Smith Ebonee Oliver Joyce Jackson Lolita Terry Sam Sentongo Maisha Parsons
Event Audio & Lighting: Music 4 The Soul by Freddie Chaseateau Email: Music4thesoul@sbcglobal.net Audio Music Producing & Editing: Renewed Mind Music by David Mitchell Email: Renewedmindmusic@gmail.com Photography: Anna Reed & Associates Video Presentation & Recording: Tony Whitfield & Jamel Ware Programs Designed by: Daniels Design Group, LLC www.danielsdesigngroup.com Email: info@danielsdesigngroup.com Phone: 678-392-8890 Programs Printed by: Document Creations by Devyanne Ward 9101 S. Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: 773-994-4922
Thanks to my Mom, Dorothy Williams who taught me the importance of giving! Love Always, Darnell 1925-2011