Queens Fashion Week to Celebrate the Diversity of Fashion

I first met Delali Haligah of OSUN Designs in 2009 at the first Full Figured Fashion Week in New York. One word  comes to mind when I think about OSUN Designs…….  ”truth”.  She consistently designs in the spirit of it’s name sake for all sizes. “OSUN”,  the Yoruba Deity of all that is beautiful, sensual and womanly.

Each piece from OSUN Designs speaks to its own truth, evoking a feeling of pride and connection to the designer.

We were honored to have featured her during The Fuller Woman Expo its first year in the United States. Her designs were well received by the women in attendance at the Expo’s inaugural Detroit event.

This visionary is responsible for Queens Fashion Week that brings an incredible mix of fashion for all sizes to one stage in Queens, NY.  Below is the official press release:

QUEENS FASHION WEEK – ON ‘THE FASHION FRONTLINE’QUEENS NEW YORK- January 18, 2011

Queens Fashion Week (Fall 2011, Feb 10-13), is an eclectic series of runway shows and networking events that shine a spotlight on the ‘Fashionable Lifestyle’ available throughout Queens. Our mission is to promote and assist Independent Fashion Professionals in growing their businesses. We accomplish this by producing cutting-edge fashion showcases, utilizing innovative promotional techniques and by organizing Designer Sample sales.

The Fashion Front-line

Independent Fashion Professionals are some of the hardest hit by recent economic challenges. That is why QFW has re-dedicated itself to addressing the issue of direct sales. QFW’s series of shows this season are aptly called -The Fashion Front-line. They are multi -functional occasions, created to connect the consumer with Independent Fashion professionals- and that’s not all. This season we have drastically reduced or completely done away with entrance fees!

In February, we celebrate our one year anniversary with six fabulous Fashion Designers, three jewelry Designers and three new venues! We’ll showcase Queens in high style for Fall 2011 with samplings from haute couture clothing, International Models, Art- to Wear originals, and one of a kind, drop dead gorgeous collections! We’ve planned four days of scintillating events that include delectable food, beautiful people and of course –fashion!

Returning sponsors include Ferrero Rocher and the Manhattan View Holiday Inn. New to the QFW family are, Ketta Vaugh Cosmetics owned by Ketta Vaughn -Make Up Artist to the stars, most notably- Lisa Price of Carols Daughter and Chyna Lane from the Academy award winning movie Precious.

We are especially pleased to be partnering with Dream Castle Villa who will be giving one lucky QFW attendee, a 5 day stay, to their luxurious holiday resort in, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

For information please contact- Delali Haligah at (718) 978 -3467 and visit their website www.queensfashionweek.com

Features Editor, Cassandra Jones-McBryde -- Daily Venus Diva.

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Cassandra Jones-McBryde serves as Features Editor for Daily Venus Diva. She is US Director of the Fuller Women Expo, responsible for bringing together a number of outstanding local and international speakers and celebrities, seminars and workshops that attract attendees, sponsors, vendors and exhibitors from throughout North America. She also the Founder of The Fuller Woman Network which is a network of women from across the world who share our mission of self-love. Cassandra is also the co-founder and C.E.O. Pretty Girl Project, a non profit organization that helps girls realize their inner and outer beauty during critical stages of development. This is achieved by various initiatives and programs developed throughout the year. Where Are You From: I was born and raised proudly in Detroit. What were you doing before writing for DailyVenusDiva.com: I had written for a few independent online magazines until being blessed with being on the Daily Venus Diva team. What do you do for DailyVenusDiva.com: As Features Editor, I will bring news and information that resonates with our readers that effects various aspects of our lives. What does it mean to Thrive In Your Curves: It means to live unashamed of how we look, to learn not let our curves limit or dictate our destiny What is your favorite hobby: My favorite hobbies are creating initiatives that are geared to serving my community and volunteering for the same. That takes up most of my time. What is in your future: I don’t try to predict the future. I try to let God order my steps. What’s so special about DailyVenusDiva.com: A better question is what isn’t special about it! You will be hard pressed to find a site that caters to every aspect of women, that just happens to have more to love. I feel privileged to be a part of such an impactful group of women.