Macy's Announces Rick Ross Personal Appearance for Sean John

Jan. 31, 2011 - PRLog -- Who/What:   Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross will be taking photographs with customers who shop Sean John apparel at Macy’s The Parks at Arlington. Customers will also receive an autographed “Teflon Don” CD. Once the ruler of Miami’s underground rap scene, Rick Ross has released four top-selling albums with singles that have reigned at the top of the hip-hop charts, beginning with the release of “Port of Miami” in 2006 to his newest album “Teflon Don”, released this past summer.

At the event, Macy’s shoppers can see the latest styles from Sean John’s Men’s Sportswear Collection from the lifestyle brand created by Sean “Diddy” Combs, now available exclusively at Macy’s. With a purchase of $50 or more of Sean John sportswear between Monday, January 31 and Saturday, February 5 from participating locations*, shoppers will get the chance to have their picture taken with Rick Ross and receive an autographed CD**.

*Participating stores include:  The Parks at Arlington, North East Mall, Macy’s Hulen, North Park Mall, Dallas Galleria, and Macy’s at Stonebrier.

**Offer valid for the first 250 customers to redeem qualifying receipts at Macy’s The Parks at Arlington on 2/5/11.  One photograph/autograph per customer, as time permits.  No personal items will be signed.

When:      Saturday, February 5, 2011, 2 p.m.

Where:      Macy’s The Parks at Arlington
      Men’s Department, Level 2
3841 South Cooper Street
Arlington, TX 76015
(817) 472-4500

About Sean John
Sean John, a privately held company, was created by music icon Sean "Diddy" Combs and made its fashion debut with a men's sportswear collection for the spring 1999 season. In 2004, Sean "Diddy" Combs for Sean John was honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America as Men's Wear Designer of the Year. With annual retail sales in the United States of over $525 million, Sean John remains one of the most impressive full lifestyle brands in the US and around the world. Sean John, in partnership with Estée Lauder Companies, has launched two signature men's fragrance, Unforgivable and I AM KING, as well as Unforgivable Women’s. Both men’s fragrances have won the FiFi awards in the best men’s fragrance prestige category. In May of 2010 Sean John signed a deal with Macy’s to be the exclusive U.S. department store retailer for the Sean John men’s sportswear collection beginning in Holiday 2010. The Sean John product will be available online at macys.com and in over 400 Macy’s stores across the country in 2011, with additional doors to be added in the years ahead. Learn more at www.seanjohn.com.

About Macy's:
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for epic events like Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.

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