Released on = October 5, 2006, 4:41 pm

Press Release Author = Couture Fashion Week

Industry = Apparel & Fashion

Press Release Summary = The theme of Couture Fashion Week\'s runway shows held in New
York City in September 2006 was "Creativity and Luxury for Spring 2007.\" The event
exceeded expectations delivering 3 days of spectacular fashion shows and parties.

Press Release Body = To enthusiastic audience receptions, participating designers
presented parades of garments and accessories as varied as the countries from which
they hail. The semi-annual event was bigger and better than ever, featuring both
established as well as up-and-coming designers, complemented by spectacular hair
styling by New York\'s newest trendy salon Trillium (founded by Dario Arias, Elaine
Browne and Federico Lupo), expert makeup styling, beautiful models, fabulous venues,
and creative staging. Above all, Couture Fashion Week has become a platform to
showcase some of the most creative and trend setting couture designers from around
the world. (See photos from the shows).

Another distinctive aspect of Couture Fashion Week is its models who represent a
rainbow of races and nationalities including Asian, Latin American, East European,
African, African-American, Caribbean as well as an array of blondes, brunettes and
redheads.

One of the highlights of this season\'s shows was the variety of beautiful
accessories from exquisitely crafted hats and handbags by Australian milliner
Miranda Green, to gorgeous jewelry by Diamonds International, GlamNYC and Maja
Schulz. The event generates interest among upscale fashion consumers, celebrities
and dignitaries. Front row attendees at the third day of fashion shows held at the
world-famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel included wealthy New York socialites, diplomats,
business leaders, top fashion press as well as VIP including celebrity supermodel,
actress and author Carol Alt.

This season\'s participating designers included J.J. Schoeman from South Africa,
Josef Klir from the Czech Republic, Bongi Gray from Swaziland, Gordana Radic from
Croatia, Lourdes Libman from the Dominican Republic, Millo Designs from Colombia,
Nicole Rae Styer from Philadelphia, Gaynell Benjamin from The Bahamas, and Miranda
Green from Australia. A line of chic cocktail dresses designed by event producer
Andres Aquino was a perfect vehicle to showcase accessories on the runway.

Winners of a T-Mobile nationwide sweepstakes enjoyed front row seats and an
afterparty. The sweepstakes was coordinated by Track Entertainment and has generated
nearly one million downloads of the photos of the event from the company\'s website.

Star Music NYC delighted the audience between shows on September 8 at the
Waldorf-Astoria, and afterparties were held at Home and Guest House, two of the
city's most chic nightspots. Delectable cocktails courtesy of Fernet-Branca and
Molinari Sambucca were offered to guests attending the fashion shows at the West
Side Loft on September 6 and 7, while those looking for a less potent potable
enjoyed \"Twist\", the delicious new fashionable line of flavored waters by Talking
Rain Beverages.

Executive Sports Group, a New York-based marketing and promotional company
specializing in sports memorabilia, partnered with Couture Fashion Week to invite
some 40 special VIP guests associated with major charity events around the country.
The guests enjoyed the fashion collections and cocktail parties between shows at
Peacock Alley, the elegant lounge in the Waldorf-Astoria.

In addition to the runway shows, Couture Fashion Week included displays where
buyers, press and guests could network with sponsors, jewelry and accessory
designers including MGmillinery, Diamonds International, Glam NYC, Aienla Ao, Maja
Schulz New York, Reva Creations, U-Leader, Millo Designs, J.J. Schoeman, and others.

Photos and literature on each designer is available to the press. Buyers and press
may contact info@usafashionshows.com for more information.

The next event is scheduled for February 3-10, 2007 in both New York City and Palm
Beach.

For designer, press and buyer registration, please visit www.couturefashionweek.com
A limited number of tickets are available for sale to consumers at
http://www.usafashionshows.com/showschedules.htm


Web Site = http://www.couturefashionwek.com

Contact Details = Andy Castillo
USA International Fashion Shows
305 Madison Ave., #1166 NY 10165
Fax 212 2024604
info@usafashionshows.com