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We are so excited to be featured in the New York Times today! Domestic correspondent for the Styles section of The New York Times, Alexandra Jacobs, tell the story behind the scenes at Christian Fashion Week 2015. The article discusses the people behind the show as well as the philosophy and culture of our mission. Jacobs also discusses the strange struggle we have with the contemporary modesty teachings and how Christian Fashion Week is looking beyond the shallow and into things closer to the heart of God.

All around, we absolutely loved the article. Featured are supporters and participants:

• JoJo Shaw
• Silva Emerian
• Jean Huni
• Constance Franklin
• Viji Reddy
• Edwich Desroches
• Olivia Pollard
• Zoe Thomas
• Neva Durham
• Aleksandra Salo
• Kim Albritton
• Brittany Baldwin

Thank you to everyone who interviewed and gave Alexandra the information she needed for her article. Special thanks to the New York Times and Alexandra herself for the support and exposure. We truly appreciate it and are humbled that you found us newsworthy.

Read the the full article!

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On the weekend before New York Fashion Week, the Christian Fashion Week team will be kicking of the year with the largest planned fashion event in Tampa Bay of 2014. 17 international designers and over 50 models will be working together to showcase creative, yet modest fashion lines from around the world during Christian Fashion Week 2014's two-day finale. In its second year, Christian Fashion Week begins on Sunday, February 2^nd with the International Day of Prayer for Art and Fashion, inviting all to pray for the success and blessing of inspiration over the world's art and fashion community. The week continues with styling workshops, fashion shopping, and a VIP celebration for all participants and VIP ticket holders. The final two nights at the Bayanihan Art and Events Center in Westchase will mark the event's second year with international designers, several returning designers, an original soundtrack, and a production laser focused on kicking off a new year of fashion.

"Last year, we had no way of knowing what type of support Christian Fashion Week would receive," commented Executive Director, Jose Gomez. "Because of the overwhelming support of an international community of men and women who are fans of modest fashion, we chose to take the risk on a week-long event. The results has been an electric, exciting feeling of anticipation, knowing that the stakes are high because we're holding the largest planned fashion show of the year in the Tampa Bay area. We believe it's worth it."

What is surprising is that the production will be held with only 55 volunteers, a staff of 6, and the four founders of Christian Fashion Week - Jose Gomez, Mayra Gomez, Tamy Lugo, and Wil Lugo. Last week, Gomez's blog article, titled "Bringing Sexy Back: The Place of Sex Appeal and Physical Attraction in the Christian Life", brought attention to the event, demonstrating that attendees should not expect a dull religious show.

Co-founder, Tamy Lugo added, "Christian Fashion Week is a not a 'church fashion show'. It's about high fashion from a perspective of creativity and modesty, exemplified by Christian values. Expect secular and Christian media, fashion industry professionals, and fans of fashion at our show. It's everything you will enjoy about New York Fashion Week - with an extra button and inch of extra fabric."

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After months of searching the globe for talented fashion designers, Christian Fashion Week announced the full line up for Christian Fashion Week 2014. Over 60 applications were submitted through the organization's website but only 17 designers were chosen for the February 2014 showcase. The following is a list of the fashion designers chosen to participate:

• · Julia Chew / Xiaolin (Enchanting, alluring garments)
• · Sumita Bhojwani / KalaXpress (Indian fusion)
• · Dali Hernandez / House of Dali (for the working woman)
• · Rene Scarborough / 2 Coconuts (Swimwear)
• · Wildy Sanchez, Katie Martinez, Sarah McPhillips / Elegantees (Relaxed, edgy, modern femininity)
• · Bine & Bass (Menswear)
• · Vonique Mason / Mikra (Ebenezer Collection)
• · Elaine Grullon / EJ Fashion and Design
• · Ricc Rollins / Classic Gentlemen (Menswear)
• · Damaris Rubio (Styles from the Dominican Republic)
• · Roy Smoothe / Just Cool (Menswear from the UK)
• · Jonathan Allen / Narrowgate (UK)
• · Ronnisha Tolefree / Aura Boutique (Elegant fabrics, edgy looks)
• · Jessica Rios / All Brides 2 Be (Bridal)
• · Rachel Weathersby / Madame Weathersby (Couture with European flair)
• · Angel Myers / Angel Myers Designs (Plus Size)
• · Medinah Hagan-Morgan (Suits)

The designers' entrance fees will be sponsored by four faith-based companies - NetMinistry, TruModel, VStylist, and Tampa Headshots.

"It took longer than expected to carefully look through each designer's application and the design samples that were sent to us," commented Fashion Director, Mayra Gomez. "We want quality designers who were going to produce garments that were going to be unique, stylish, and representative of what our event is known for. We are confident that we have found that in our 17."

Christian Fashion Week originally announced that it would showcase 16 fashion designers for its 2014 showcase. However, plans changed after the fashion designers applications began flooding in and it became more and more difficult to narrow the participants down to a smaller group.

"We are honored to have several of last year's participants with us again," said Jose Gomez, Executive Director for Christian Fashion Week speaking of 2013 fashion designers Julia Chew, Sumita Bhojwani, and Rene Scarborough. "We could have put on a show for them alone. But, with the addition of the 14 other designers we have chosen, Christian Fashion Week 2014 is sure to be a thrilling experience."

Christian Fashion Week will be holding model auditions for its over 100 applications in November. Tickets for Christian Fashion Week 2014 will go on sale December 1.

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• VIP tickets to Christian Fashion Week on February 9, 2013
• Invitation to VIP Model4Jesus Reception
• Swag bag full of goodies and general admission benefits
• Roundtrip airfare to Tampa, FL
• 2-night hotel stay
• Personal style consultation and $500 shopping spree with Shari Braendel

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY - just visit www.stylelinebibles.com/sweepstakes.html

The Sweepstakes will commence on November 12, 2012 at 12:00 a.m. The last entry will be accepted on January 4, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. (ET).

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2012 - The first-ever Christian Fashion Week (CFW), a two-day event showcasing the latest fashion trends from both domestic and international Christian designers, is being held in Tampa, FL, February 8-9, 2013, and Christian Publisher Zondervan is helping one lucky pair get there in style.

Now through January 4, 2013, contestants can enter to win a CFW prize pack including two VIP tickets to the event, tickets to the VIP Model4Jesus reception, a swag bag filled with door prizes and gifts, general admission benefits, roundtrip airfare to Tampa, a two-night hotel stay and a personal style consultation and a $500 shopping spree with Christian speaker, author, fashionista and image consultant Shari Braendel.

"We're thrilled to be able to provide the opportunity for two individuals to attend the first-ever Christian Fashion Week event," said Amanda Costanzi, Vice President of Marketing, Harper Collins Christian Publishing Bible Group. "This event encourages women to let their inner light shine. For two days, stunning clothes and accessories, including the Style Line Bibles, will be featured on the runway. We stand behind the belief that Christians don't have to sacrifice their style or personality while representing their values in their dress and we're honored to be part of this unique event."

To enter to win the CFW prize pack, visit Zondervan's Style Line Bibles website: http://www.stylelinebibles.com/contest.html. There, entrants can also explore Zondervan's recently released fashionable Style Line Bibles - God's Word designed to reflect a woman's individual personality and style. Style Line Bibles add flair to any outfit and travel well, easily fitting into a purse or bag. The nine unique Style Line collections offer a wide variety of designs, colors, patterns and accents that match beautifully with each woman's unique style.

During the fashion show, models will be carrying Style Line Bibles down the runway as an accessory to their outfits. In addition, each attendee will receive a Zondervan Style Line Bible in their swag bag.

About Christian Fashion

Christian Fashion Week 2013 is the first fashion week ever created to showcase fashion focused on the Christian market. Designers, regardless of worldview or religious affiliation, have been issued a challenge to create a clothing line for the modest woman without sacrificing style. The organization is now in discussion with over 160 designers from all over the world, working to narrow the selection down to just seven designers. There will also be a special woman-only swimwear show prior to the main event as well as a boutique segment, showcasing ready to wear fashions already in stores and boutiques.

About Zondervan

Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. For more than 80 years, Zondervan has delivered transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The company's products are sold in multiple formats, worldwide in more than 60 countries, translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, MI. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

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Tampa, FL - On February 8-9, 2013, in the second floor of LSA Hall, four Tampa Bay entrepreneurs will see their vision fulfilled - the very first Christian Fashion Week in history. The two-day event will feature local and international designers presented with a challenge to design fashion lines that promote and respect stylish moderation instead of sexuality and excess. In spite of the values represented by the event, don't expect a "religious" atmosphere. The Christian Fashion Week team encourages attendees to expect high fashion and an electric night of music, style, and plenty of swag.

"We are so excited to be hosting an event that promotes stylish moderation in the form of a Fashion Week and encourages the Christian community to come out and show the world that wearen't afraid to be human beings who love to look great while appreciating inner and outer beauty," said Jose Gomez, partner in Christian Fashion Week, LLC and president of the Tampa-based Fashion Industry Association.

An exclusive women-only segment of the show will feature swimwear by some of today's hottest designers. "Yes - Christian women go to the beach and wear bathing suits, "commented Mayra Gomez, partner and principle of TruModel, a character development and training program for girls. "Let's not be too religious about it. We want to look great while still finding swimwear that will keep us modest. That's the message we are promoting"

Tamy Lugo, stylist and one of the top fashion bloggers in TampaBay, works with designers to prepare for the show. "It's so much fun to hear the reactions from the designers we've been speaking to when they are presented with this challenge. It's inspiring to them and they are looking forward to showcasing their creations," said Tamy. Her husband Wil Lugo, a local photographer and graphic designer, will be producing the show with a vision to fuse New York and Miami to create a new experience. "We're working hard to ensure that everyone has a great time in an environment that feels like fashion, not a church event."

Christian Fashion Week is currently recruiting designers, models, sponsors, and vendors for their2013 show. The show will be held at LSA Hall, in Tampa, Florida. Advancedtickets are currently available through the event's website located at http://www.christianfashionweek.com.Vendor and sponsorship space is limited and only 300 seats will be availablefor this first event. However, the entire show will be streamed online in order for a worldwide audience to witness this historic event.

For more information about Christian Fashion Week, contact Jose Gomez at (813) 300-0106, or send us an e-mail. Designers, models, sponsors, and vendors can download applications by going to http://www.christianfashionweek.com.

Christian Fashion Week, LLC
18948 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 102
Tampa, FL 33548
(8130-300-0106)
http://www.christianfashionweek.com

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