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Follow on Google News | Post Event Release - 5th Annual Fashion & Football NFL Draft Gala at AUDI Forum of NYCThe Fashion Reporter Took a Twist on The 5th Annual Fashion and Football NFL Draft Event With a Star Studded Eredi Pisano Runway Show and Taste of Italy at The AUDI Forum of New York
By: Ra-Fael Blanco http://www.gettyimages.com/ Celebrities In Attendance Included: Aaron Maybin (NY JETS), Ramses Barden (NY GIANTS), Chris Horton (NY GIANTS), John Conner (NY JETS), Joe McKnight (NY JETS), Martellus Bennett (NY GIANTS), Selvish Capers Jr (NY GIANTS), Chad Jones (NY GIANTS), Rishaw Johnson (2012 NFL Draft Pick), Aaron Hernandez (New England Patriots), Terrell Jerineck (NFL Vet), Mikal Myers (UCONN NFL Draft Candidate), Justin Tryon (NY GIANTS), Peter Cilella (Actor), Napiera Groves (NBC 30 Rock), Evan Rodriguez (UCONN NFL Candidate), Josh Norman (Carolina Coastal NFL Draft Candidate), Matthew Rice (NFL Vet/Blu Art Foundation), Amanda Seales (MTV Personality) The Fashion Reporter, online magazine for all things fashion, and parent company, Fashion and Football, produced an unforgettable fashion show during NFL Draft Week. Professional as well as college football players including Justin Tryon (NY Giants), Ramses Barden (NY Giants), Aaron Maybin (NY Jets), Matthew Rice (NFL vet), Josh Norman (Top 10 NFL Draft candidate), Kashif Moore (UCONN Draft Candidate), Evan Rodriguez ( Temple NFL Draft Candidate), fashion socialite Karim Ramos and notable fashion editors, all modeled suits by Eredi Pisano, an Italian clothing company specializing in fine garments as well as made to measure suits. “We are excited about our partnership with Fashion and Football and look forward to this highly anticipated annual event”, says Kenny Frimpong, Brand and Lifestyle Consultant at Eredi Pisano. The Grammy Award winning stylist, Eric Santiago along with The Glam Squad who outfitted participating players in some of the most impressive pieces from Pisano's collection including wool suits done with suede elbow patches to tomato red oxford style shoes along with an array of vivid roped belts done in Italian leather finished off with silk pocket squares and must-have ties. In addition, Monster Cable unveiled their all-new, Diamond Tear Headphones during the runway portion of the event. Professional NFL players and college athletes paired the very stunning diamond headphones with which provides for the ideal finishing touch for a luxurious look. The world class headphones offering the sound of clarity with diamonds, will officially be announced this July. The event took place on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 from 7pm-10pm at Audi Forum New York City located at 250 Park Avenue at 47th Street. The space itself is a multi-function showroom designed to educate customers on Audi products (more information at http://www.facebook.com/ Audi Forum provided the perfect space for this annual event in showcasing their line of exciting automobiles from the R8, A8, A7 and A6 models. Guests enjoyed home-style Italian lasagna and mozzarella salad provided by Contornos Restaurant located in midtown Manhattan offering a five-star menu that embodies an Italian Sunday family dinner. In addition, Peroni Nastro Azzurro – the world’s number one premium Italian beer – offered crisp, stylish, Italian refreshments as well as branded glassware for guests to take home. Specialty cocktails will were provided by CÎROC Ultra Premium vodka – one of the only vodkas made from fine French grapes. Custom cocktails were created to fit the event's theme from the CÎROC Diddy, CÎROC Red Berry Glam, CÎROC Coco Loso, and CÎROC Peach Bellini. In essence, a taste of Italy met Football Game Day in a stylish, yet unconventional manner in one of the fashion capitals of the world. VIP guests joined The Fashion Reporter backstage with an action packed gifting lounge sponsored by Monster Cable, Princess London Shoes, Katy Richards Jewels, Staff Arm Candy, and Miss Jessie's and worked with an experienced team of barbers from Fresh Look of Manhattan to provide grooming essentials for professional athletes walking in the show. "It is important for us to also educate men about our products as well as sharing products for them to upkeep their own hair in between barber visits which is why we felt a need to partner on this event for the second year in a row" says Miko Branch, co-founder of Miss Jessie's. As we congratulated the incoming draftees, guests were able to take advantage of a live raffles sponsored by Amway in which two lucky guests walked away with beautiful, 6 feet hand-painted art done by former NFL player, Matthew Rice and his partner in art, Aaron Maybin of the NY Jets. The two NFL greats have used their position in the NFL to make a difference in giving back to those in need via the Blu Art Foundation and the Aaron Maybin Foundation. Artist, Matthew Rice's incredulous ability to overcome life's obstacles has transcended onto canvas through subtly blended, yet intense oil and watercolor brush strokes. Matthew and Aaron are committed to bringing a greater appreciation to the arts through their individual and collective art efforts. To learn more on what Matthew and Aaron are doing to transcend and empower the arts, visit [www.mateoblu.com]( ABOUT FASHION AND FOOTBALL A subsidiary company of The Fashion Reporter, intended to be an online magazine providing the most relevant, quality content for admirers of fashion and football, including latest news, trends, and inside scoop. Fashion and Football acts as a lifestyle source, dedicated to highlighting and helping to mold the expanding culture of gentleman that appreciate and live between both cultures of traditional American football and men’s fashion. Bridging the gap between two previously opposing worlds, F&F is positioning itself to be the leading lifestyle brand in its category. Ra-Fael Blanco VP Media Relations & Communications 2R's Entertainment & Media PR 601 W. 135th Street #6E | New York, NY | 10031 646.326.4803 |TwoRsEnt@aol.com Twitter.com/ FACEBOOK: Ra-Fael Blanco BBM PIN - 22465A3D End
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