Media for September, 2012

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NEW YORK, NY (September 17, 2012) – United Color of Fashion (UCOF), a New York City based Fashion Philanthropic organization, welcomes fashion industry professionals and philanthropists to partake in their Gala benefit on October 17, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York. This event is as an encore ovation presented post Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.

United Colors of Fashion has selected Nigel Barker, world renowned fashion photographer and former judge of America’s Next Top Model and Philip Bloch, widely considered to be Hollywood’s premier fashion stylist, as Honorary Chairs. Dionne Warwick, international musical legend and Grammy award winner has been selected as honorary co-chair of the event. These three honorees have been philanthropically inclined and reputable for their diplomatic relationships.

UCOF harnesses the creativity and giftedness of New York’s underprivileged, aspiring artists to help them become successful professionals in the Fashion and Arts industry. With funds generated from this artistic collaboration, UCOF partners with South African aid organizations to provide relief to children with HIV/AIDS, sickle cell anemia and paralysis, who are unable to obtain proper care through normal channels.

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BY Lovely Atis, Creative Director for UCOF

After careful research and a long selection process, United Colors of Fashion, Inc. (UCOF) is proud to present the designers to be featured at the Annual Gala and International Fashion Spectacle, taking place on October 17, 2012 at the Museum of the City of New York. These designers share and support many of the values that UCOF stands for: Passion, Pride, Quality, and let’s not forget Glamour for Charity. These outstanding and talented designers speak volumes with their dedication, time and support for UCOF’s humanitarian efforts; which is to reach out to the needs of those who are less fortunate and hold the hands of those who need guidance navigating through the world of fashion. UCOF is honored and excited to present the fashion icons for this year, as we are fully confident that THEY WILL DELIVER.

It’s going to be a great show!

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