Fun, Freedom, and Fashion at BET’s ‘Rip the Runway’

BET’s eighth annual fashion show, “Rip the Runway,” has been taped and will premiere on March 21. Hosted by supermodel Selita Ebanks and actor Pooch Hall, this year’s show will feature up-and-coming designers like Samantha Black, Tannielle White, Monif C, and LaQuan Smith, as well as the debut of Ebanks’ swimwear line, Sass by Selita.

In addition to the models that will grace the runway, quite a few musical guests will make an appearance. Robin Thicke, B.o.B., Lil’ Kim, Estelle, Wale, Meek Mill, Diggy Simmons, and Jeremih will all perform at the special show.

“Fun, Freedom and Fashion” is the theme of this year’s show, and we doubt that “Rip The Runway” will lack any of the three. Produced by Cossette Productions, which has produced the Grammy Awards and Latin Grammy Awards, BET's fashion show sounds like something you will not want to miss.

Text Quamé A. Hamlin
Source PR Newswire
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Successful Debut collection for LaQuan Smith

21 year old LaQuan Smith had a great turn out at the presentation of his debut collection this past Monday. An indication that this designer has a very promising future.

With exaggerated shoulders, pleats, feminine detail in jewel tone colors, the Fall 2010 collection was very promising.

The collection also had an aquatic undertone, as shown in the blue pleated, structured jacket with exaggerated shoulders.

A self-taught designer from Queens, New York, LaQuan has been designing for 8 years. I'd say a successful debut for the young designer.

-Tamera Blair Darden