Baltimore Fashion Week continues to help local business thrive in this economy

July 27, 2009 - PRLog -- Butterfly Productions decided in 2008 to have local business as vendors during this year’s production of Baltimore Fashion Week.  Vendors will be available along the Fayette Street side of the War Memorial Building.  If you are coming from I-83 South, you would make a right on Fayette Street, you won’t be able to miss them.  Just look for the big tent, because that is where they will be.

“We were not sure what the response and turn-out would be when we made the decision to host vendors at this year’s event.  We made our vendor registration really pleasing to the vendor’s eye and their financial budget, and to our surprise we managed for a first timer to have a total of 15 vendors to register this year.  I told my mother, WOW I can’t believe we have that many,” stated Antoine Brown, Vice President Butterfly Productions.

Vendors will have available for sale and/or information purposes on jewelry, fashion accessories, clothing, T-shirts, catering tastings, and how to lose weight safely.  This year vending will be at the War Memorial Building, located at 101 North Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 between the hours of 12 Noon to 7:00 p.m.

The vendors available for your support will be:

Arbonne International - The idea to provide skin care products unparalleled in quality and effectiveness developed in Switzerland in 1975, when one man, Petter Mørck, together with a group of leading bio-chemists, biologists and herbalists, fulfilled his vision and founded Arbonne.  Arbonne's skin care products, based on botanical principles, became a reality in the United States in 1980 and are now shared throughout the world through Arbonne's network of Independent Consultants. Building on these same founding principles, Arbonne's product line has since grown to include both inner and outer health and beauty products that are unparalleled in quality, safety, value, benefits and results!  The wonderful thing about Arbonne is that it's not just about great products, it's also about great people.

Charm Apparel Brands - Charm Apparel Brands was established in 2006, by Alabama native Charquis Meadows, with a vision of designing women’s clothing that invokes attitude, sophistication, and sexiness. Since that time, Charm Apparel Brands developed a women’s line in spring 2007 with unique and one of a kind designs.

Cookie Lee Fashion Jewelry - Driven by a desire to have a business that would allow her to be at home with her children, Cookie Lee began selling jewelry to family and friends in 1985. As her business grew, Cookie recognized that selling jewelry could empower other women to build a business of their own. As a result, Cookie Lee became a direct sales company offered to the public in 1992.  

Diet-To-Go  - Whether you prefer our nationwide delivery or convenient local pick-up, Diet-to-Go is the ultimate meal provider for determined dieters and the on-the-go crowd.

Distinctive Accessories & Apparel -  Owned and operated by two women, these women sell women's contemporary and fashion-forward accessories and apparel.  In business for over 20 years, these women look forward to meeting you in August 2009.

Epps Consulting -  If your life revolves around bargain shopping on Saturdays and gabbing about upcoming local designers, you understand the sincere emotion Epps Consulting owner Christine Epps has for retail. Even though Maryland overflowed with retail shops and small business owners, over the years Christine watched it receive little national press, confining the state's talent to our state borders. Through the years she took lessons learned in school and always found a way to apply them to her then potential company. In fact, the logo for Epps Consulting was inspired by a drawing created in high school which featured her initials. After graduating from Stevenson University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, she knew it was time to start Epps Consulting.  Originally, the company was designed to combine her two great loves and promote them on a higher level, but eventually it became something more. As Christine became more informed, she shared her knowledge of the marketing industry with her clients, empowering them and forming a learning cycle. Epps Consulting became an example of the power of continual education, and how taking what you love and applying it to your career can be powerfully rewarding.

Fervency Clothing – To those who are destined – to live this life to the fullest. To understand there is a quality of life that exists.  That, despite what everyone else thinks or how everyone else lives, you yourself, knows that this life is precious and holds a certain quality that can’t be turned away. Dream and strive for those dreams.  We are the passionate ones.  Whether it’s that one kiss or the beginning of a new path, we ar ehte ones destined to leap . . . FERVENCY.

Greenwise Directory.com – Eco-friendly products & services for you, your home & your business.

FlyGirlz, LLC - is a small trunk show Boutique that hosts parties selling accessories and clothes every month .

Katura – is a local business that believes natural is everything.  From fragrances to sugar scrubs they have what you need to keep you skin soft and fragrant, but in a natural way.

Madine’s Catering & Desserts - is a full service catering company, that is passionate about providing professional personal service, chic hors d'oeuvres, exquisite meals, and unimaginable events beyond your wildest dreams. Expect high class, expect excellence, expect to have your palate delighted!

P&S Collection – Handmade accessories and jewelry.

Sewfabulous Sewing School – Baltimore operated and owned sewing school.  Learn the techniques of how to construct a garment.

The Boulevard Boutique at DeBois Textiles – Recycled clothing and shoes is just one of the global recycling operations that this business has.  Our recycled clothing consists of fine high quality clothing for men, women, children and infants.

Tickled Pink – Tickled Pink Fashion jewelry that is designer inspired that makes a statement every time you wear it.

Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry – Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry was established in 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by its founder and president, Dr. Traci Lynn.  Dr. Lynn was featured in Essence Magazine for innovative business success.  She was a guest on “Good Morning America” with other young entrepreneurs who have succeeded in top-grossing businesses.  For nearly 210 years, Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry has sold high-quality, affordable costume jewelry through a wholesale network and direct sales.  Currently, products are delivered through consultants to customers via home or office shows, personal shopping, and catalog orders.

Come and visit the vendors of Baltimore Fashion Week during your lunch time or even after work.  Just take a few minutes and stop over and visit the vendors and assist in keeping these business flourishing during these economic times.

More information is located on the website www.baltimoresfashionweek.com – 2009 Vendors.

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Baltimore’s Fashion Week, LLC, the city’s annual premier fashion showcase, is managed by the event team of Butterfly Productions.