Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Frederick's of Hollywood Teams Up with Supermodel Beverly Johnson

Legendary innovator and retailer, Frederick's of Hollywood, is excited to announce its collaboration with iconic supermodel Beverly Johnson to introduce The Beverly Johnson Luxurious Lifestyle Brand – an unprecedented line of beauty, skin and hair – to Frederick's customers. As the brand looks to bring more upscale product lines and experience to their stores and website, this collaboration kicks off the newly positioned Frederick's of Hollywood. Beverly Johnson is the first African-American to be recognized as a "Supermodel", and the first to grace the cover of Vogue magazine, forever changing the beauty ideal in the fashion world.

Actor/Director Blake Freeman Begins Filming of Action Comedy MUCHO DINERO

Actor, director, and writer Blake Freeman announced today he will begin filming Mucho Dinero , an action comedy about three friends traveling from Los Angeles to Columbia in search of a wanted criminal in hopes of securing a bounty reward. The cast boasts Eddie Griffin, Casper Van Dien, Danny Trejo, Jose Yenque and Jon Gries, as they come together with Blake Freeman to begin production this month, in both Los Angeles and Columbia. "We're very excited to begin filming with such a dynamic cast. What we have here is a potent combination of accomplished talent and rousing comedic chemistry," says Freeman, "Coupled with a vivid and audacious script, the end result is undeniably a home run." Mucho Dinero is another great comedy from director Blake Freeman, who has features noobz and Gawd Bless America in theatres this fall. Mucho Dinero will maintain an "R" MPAA rating. Mucho Dinero will be produced by Shane Duffy, Casper Van Dien, Tim O'Mara and Freeman.

Costumer for Whitney Houston

Macy's, the iconic department store, has partnered with another legendary New York original, fashion designer, B. Michael, for the launch of his new collection, b michael AMERICA RED . Set to debut in ten Macy's locations across the country by August 15, this highly anticipated collection of Made-in-America dress and jacket ensembles showcases the lauded designer's signature haute-couture style, and re-imagines it for the ready-to-wear customer. The result is an exemplary display of bold style combining a modern approach to silver-screen glamour with a simple, yet sophisticated, look. "I am excited by the opportunity to share my point of view of Advanced American Style with a broader audience. We are especially pleased to have Macy's as the retailer to launch the collection -- the quintessential American Department Store." b michael AMERICA RED takes inspiration from the dramatic looks that the designer created through his collaboration with costume designer Ruth Carter for Whitney Houston in the upcoming film SPARKLE, which will be released nationwide on August 17, 2012. Priced between $155 and $400 the collection features dresses, some with sleek jacket options that seamlessly transition from daytime to evening. These easy-to-wear pieces offer a contemporary spin on the designer's signature aesthetic with clean lines, retro-inspired feminine silhouettes, dramatic sleeves and striking necklines providing a modern and versatile twist. Neutral tones and solids figure prominently in the color palette, with bold prints making an appearance in key pieces. "We are extremely excited to launch the b michael AMERICA RED collection at Macy's," said Tim Baxter, Macy's executive vice president, Fashion and Product Office. "B. Michael is an extraordinary talent with a keen eye for fashion and sophisticated design. We are thrilled to introduce this truly inspired collection to our customer just in time for the fall season." A former account executive for a Wall Street firm, B. Michael decided to pursue his creative side, launching a successful millinery line after designing for Oscar de la Renta, Louis Feraud, and Nolan Miller for the hit TV series Dynasty. The designer, under the guidance of Eleanor Lambert, debuted his first couture collection in 1999, and has shown his collections to wide acclaim stateside, as well as in Asia. His designs have been featured editorially on high profile superstar actresses, and leading sports stars have also been spotted sitting front-row at his runway shows wearing B Michael. He counts prominent music and screen personalities among his numerous fans.