Balan Inc. Fashion Produces Bet’s Ninth Annual Rip The Runway

NEW YORK - March 18, 2013 - PRLog -- NEW YORK, NY – On March 20, 2013 BET’s "RIP THE RUNWAY" will premier on televisions nationwide. It is one of the most anticipated fashion show productions of the year and is highly praised for shining a spotlight on the hottest up and coming fashion and accessory designers. As well as tastemakers and of course, the fiercest models to showcase the designs. This year’s show is jam packed with fashion, with a focus on versatility and being stylish at all times.

Carline Balan and Michou St. Jules, fashion producers of the show and owners of Balan Inc., a New York based lifestyle and glam fashion agency; single handedly transformed the look of BET’s Rip the Runway. Their celebrity style team conceptualized, hand selected designers, constructed looks, and executed all fashion components of the show- bringing to life their artistic vision. The Fashion Director, Jerod McClairn dually an A-list celebrity stylist keeps us surprised all night. He and the team presented displays of everything from resort wear, business casual to red carpet and packed everything in between.  

The powerhouse founders behind Balan Inc., Carline Balan and Michelle “Michou” St. Jules each bring a unique background from both the music and fashion industries. Their team has worked with exceptional world-class talent, including: Beyoncé, Usher, Steve Stoute, Kelly Rowland, Mary J. Blige, Gayle King, and global brands including, Disney, Coca Cola, Belvedere, and Zico. These ladies are the ultimate authorities of lifestyle planning; both having a rolodex of experts at their fingertips to assist you.

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Balan Inc., is a New York based, full service luxury lifestyle agency, with a multitude of capabilities: event planning, glam representation and a customized concierge service. www.balanincagency.com


Join the conversation about the special on Twitter by using hash tag: #RIPTHERUNWAY; follow the show for all updates & special surprises @Balan_Inc and @BETstyle (http://twitter.com/#!/@BETstyle).

For more information about Balan Inc. and the show visit http://www.bet.com/shows/rip-the-runway/2013/photos/style/the-making-of-rip-the-runway.html

For official pictures from the show visit: http://betpressroom.com/specials/rip_the_runway_2013_