November 5, 2003

Celebrity Fashion Show Selects Dallas


SBN, Kings of Kings Enterprises, and CDG have collaborated to bring together fashion designers and celebrities to delight Dallas fashion fans with a spectacular show.  The Fashion Extravaganza will be held Monday, November 17th, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas.  Attendance at the first-year event is projected to be between 400 and 500 fashion and sports fans.   Fashion designers whose clothing will be modeled by celebrities include J-Lo, Gucci, Perry Ellis, Elizabeth Taylor-Couture, Kenneth Cole, Karl Kani, Dolce & Gabanna, and Sean John.  Celebrity models include MLB, NHL, and NFL players, as well as Cheerleaders.  Scheduled to appear are:  MLB athletes Tim Crabtree, Mike Munoz, and Jose Guzman; NHL athlete Craig Ludwig (former Dallas Stars Team Captain and Stanley Cup Champion); NFL athletes Greg Hill (former 1st round draft choice of the Kansas City Chiefs), Michael Kiselak (former Center for the Dallas Cowboys and founder of SBN), Billy Davis (two-time Super Bowl Champion, Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens), Winfred Tubbs (former San Francisco 49er), Rocket Ismail (former  Dallas Cowboy), Larry Brown (former Dallas Cowboy and Super Bowl XXX MVP), as well as Cheerleaders from the Dallas Cowboys, Desperados Dancers, Mavs Dancers, Dallas Stars Ice Girls, and one Victoria’s secret model.
 
Profits from the event will be shared equally among three charities.  The beneficiary charities are North Care Foundation’s “Clothe-A-Child”, StepTeam USA, and March of Dimes. Sponsors include SBN, CDG, Kings of Kings Enterprises, Titan Mechanical Services, Inc., and Smith Barney.
 
“This first-year event will lay the groundwork for Fashion Shows in other cities around the nation, including Los Angeles and New York”, says Michael Kiselak, founder of Sports Business Network, SBN, “and will raise awareness for the three beneficiary charities among the fashion and celebrity-conscious crowds.”
 
General admission to the show is $20 per ticket, or $100 per ticket for VIP admission.  Sponsorships are still available.  For tickets or for more information, contact Deborah Driskill, 800-525-4084, x123, or ceos@ceoswalkthewalk.com.
 
About Sports Business Network
SBN is an organization of professional athletes and business executives who have come together as a network of resources and opportunities.  Combining the power and presence of the professional athlete with the wisdom of the business professional, each member can utilize the strengths of the other for mutual benefit while serving the needs of various children’s charities throughout the community.  For more information, visit www.sports-businessnetwork.com.
 
About Kings of Kings Enterprises
Kings of Kings Enterprises is a marketing and advertising firm serving major corporations, helping them set up marketing strategy plans.  Kings of Kings specialty marketing plans focus on the fashion industry – fashion designers and fashion labels and the not for profit realm, focusing on fundraising events such as celebrity basketball games, fashion shows, and golf tournaments.  Notable clients include Gucci, Bentley Rolls Royce, The Gap, Bacardi USA, Nike Sports Style Marketing, and Sean John Clothing Company.  For more information, call 972-496-1774.
 
About CDG
CDG is a national consulting firm specializing in the selection, implementation, and maintenance of HCM systems.  CDG supports all major HCM systems, including Great Plains, PeopleSoft and SAP.  CDG and Cynthia Driskill, CEO, have received many awards, including the Ernst & Young Southwest Entrepreneur of the Year, Working Woman magazine’s National General Excellence Award, and The Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award.  For more information, visit www.cdg-inc.com.