TeKay Designs cultural clothing to be featured At Rice African Student Association Fashion Show

April 4, 2011 - PRLog -- The event will be held at Rice University, 1605 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005 within McMurtry College at 5:30 pm CST on April 23, 2011. Our goal, as a sponsor of the fashion show, is to support RASA’s fund raising initiative and promote international cultural awareness via extraordinary blend of our ethnic and African inspired bridal, formal, evening and casual wear.

"The TeKay Designs Spring 2011 collection includes matching wedding gowns and groom’s attire with coordinated floral arrangements and jewelry set.  Several gowns have gorgeous color coordinated head piece, jewelry set (necklace, earrings and bracelet), bouquet and matching boutonnière.” notes Designer Kimma Wreh.

Sponsors of the fashion show include TeKay Designs, Kachi, TC, and Safari Couture. Franklin Beauty School will provide a hair stylist and make up artist.  Food for the cook-out will be donated by Finger Licking Food, Blue Nile, Sheba Cafe and Bon Appetit.  In addition, delicious home cooked meals will be provided by several Rice University graduate students.   Performers include the University of Houston Nigerian Student Association dance team and Intuitive African and Dance Drum Culture.  
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Invisible Children foundation (http://www.invisiblechildren.com/homepage), an organization that is helping rebuild schools due to the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  

The cost to attend for non-Rice attendees is $7 pre-sale and $10 at the door.  The ticket price for Rice students, faculty and staff is $5 pre-sale and $7 at the door. Children under 10 will be allowed in for free.

Contact the following for more information on the cookout and Fashion Show:
Boahemaa Adu-Oppong
Co-President of Rice African Student Association
Phone: 281-818-8721, email: ba3@rice.edu

Michelle Sam
Cook-out coordinator
Phone: 832-566-4015, email: mas4@rice.edu

About TeKay Designs Inc.
TeKay Designs Inc. is a manufacturer, mail order and internet retailer of unique, custom and ready-made bridal, formal, maternity, casual, African, and ethnic clothing. The company diligently seeks to reveal various styles and textiles from a diversity of cultures and traditions worldwide. In addition, the company provides quality, elegant, and affordable clothing with timely delivery and excellent customer service.

TeKay Designs Website

http://www.tk-designs.com  features stylish and affordable apparel that are custom tailored and ready-made for weddings, bridal and formal, prom, pageant, evenings, casual, and special occasions.

TeKay Designs Contact Information:
P.O. Box 692454, Houston TX 77269
Order Line: 1-877-293-2496 | Local: 281-807-0589
Customer Service:
Kimma Wreh: 832-483-4864 or Pat Murphy: 832-969-5961
URL: http://www.tk-designs.com  
Email: tekayd@yahoo.com

About  Rice African Student Association (RASA)

RASA is a group dedicated to educating the Rice population about Africa, raising awareness of African-related events and issues, and informing fellow Africans in our home countries about Rice University. The organization has organized an annual cook-out and other fund raising events including bake sales with a portion of funds being used for charitable donations.

Contact Information:
Boahemaa Adu-Oppong
Co-President of Rice African Student Association
Phone: 281-818-8721
email: ba3@rice.edu

Cook-out coordinator:
Michelle Sam
Phone: 832-566-4015
email: mas4@rice.edu

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TeKay Designs has been providing custom and ready made designer attire including bridal and formal clothing for weddings, special occasions, religious events, evening, career, and casual for all sizes including tall, plus and petite.