IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel Releases pre-Fall Collection and Grabs Best Plus Fashion Retailer Award at the Full Figured Fashion Week

San Francisco, California (PRWEB) June 29, 2010

IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, http://www.igigi.com, women?s premiere brand of contemporary collections in sizes 12-32, released pre-Fall collection at the Full Figured Fashion week to a smiling and applauding crowd that put the fun back in fashion. IGIGI?s collection Rendezvous a Paris is inspired by the lifestyle of the ever chic, romantic, and feminine city of lights, and it is made up of 12 pieces including elegant and sophisticated day dresses, fun separates, dramatic and colorful evening gowns, and a lavish concoction of silk and organza detailed couture wedding gown that is a dream- come-true for brides-to-be worldwide. Yuliya Raquel also accepted the Best Plus Fashion Retailer of the Year award nominated by the Full Figured Fashion Week and voted by plus-size women worldwide.

?I am thrilled that companies who design for the full figured woman now have a platform where we can showcase our collections and network. This has been my dream come true, and to see so many smiles in the audience was a great reassurance that you don?t have to be a stick figure to consume and enjoy fashion,? said Yuliya Raquel, IGIGI Designer and Founder.

IGIGI?s mission is to transform the world?s view of beauty by breaking down the barriers surrounding beauty. Raquel?s goal is to contribute to this mission via designing clothes that enable women to rediscover their beauty and live their lives feeling beautiful, desirable, and empowered.

?My collection acknowledges, reveals, and celebrates the genuine present beauty in women. Everybody is beautiful just the way they are right now at this moment with no changes required. I think of my collection as an instrument that provides form-fitting and figure-flattering looks, and therefore, makes a woman feel radiant and beautiful and fall in love with her reflection with one look in the mirror. That kind of glow, love, and confidence is what will help and make others change their view of beauty, that is, beauty is confined to a certain size.?

Designed and produced in San Francisco, CA, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel provides women of curves with smart, stylish and sophisticated collections that accentuate and celebrate their bodies. IGIGI collections are manufactured with the highest quality fabrics and workmanship and reflect the latest trends in fashion. IGIGI introduces most of its styles in very limited quantities to keep the collections exclusive. IGIGI employs innovative techniques that create a great fit for the individual shape leading to a visually appeasing appearance. IGIGI?s ShapeStylist educates customers about their individual body shape and tricks of the trade to dress it for the ultimate flattery. IGIGI is available at http://www.igigi.com and select boutiques worldwide.

CONTACT: Ozlem Arpaci * media(at)igigi(dot)com * 415-385-6838

# # #

WALTER Shows a Stunning Collection & New Direction for SP11 During New York Fashion Week

New York, NY (Vocus) September 21, 2010

WALTER presented its Spring 2011 collection this evening at the Metropolitan Pavilion, as part of New York Fashion Week.

Walter Baker, founder and creative director of the contemporary fashion label, WALTER, took major steps toward growth this season, showing an original and fresh collection that exemplified the brand's modern & minimalist approach to Spring 2011. The line, which is already highly regarded in the market for its trendy and skillfully crafted designs, presented its first collection with new design director, Elizabeth Giardina, previously a designer for Halston and Halston Heritage.

To help showcase the brand?s subtle and sophisticated lines, the company partnered with famed stylist Paul Bui. The Australian influence was high, as Paul was flown in for the event--and each look was accessorized by Australian luxury jewelry brand Bunda Boutique, where their classic yet unique metallic pieces were the perfect complement to WALTER?s soft & fluid silhouettes--adding a hard edge to the otherwise relaxed vibe. Beauty looks for the Spring 2011 runway were created by fellow Aussie, Napoleon Perdis, who is notorious for elevating natural beauty, and made sure that the freshest faces made their way down the runway. Looks were completed with shoes from Velvet Angels, a wearable yet luxurious footwear brand based in Los Angeles.

Front row revelers, such as Becka Diamond, Harley Viera-Newton and Katrina Bowden, rocked to DJ Mia Moretti as the WALTER Spring 2011 collection, inspired by the natural colors emitted from New York City?s skyline from dusk to dawn, were shown. The first palette captured the saturated deep blues and watery warm grays that are emanated throughout the evening, while the second shifted into grassy greens, soft grays, pinks and blacks that are often produced in the early morning hours. The final group contained soft and lovely hues of light pinks, sky blues and sunny yellows, as seen at daybreak.

Strong jackets--WALTER's key item every season--were worn back to beautifully draped pieces in silk crepe, organza and chiffon, which lent sophistication to the collection. Fringe was a key trim and was shown primarily on scarves, instantly adding movement & whimsy to the tailored lines.

The Spring 2011 collection is about ?prints that anyone can wear?and feminine menswear,? said Giardina. "The clothes are clean, minimal and wearable?they are interesting and modern but could also be a staple in any woman?s closet.?

"For spring 2011, I was inspired by the uninhibited & free-spirited New York woman," says Baker. A better representation of this vision could not have been shown...........

# # #

Kauai Marathon: The Villas at Poipu Kai celebrates National Running Week from May 16-23, 2010

Koloa, HI (PRWEB) May 19, 2010

National Running and Fitness week, officially May 16-23, 2010 will be celebrated at The Villas at Poipu Kai. The Villas are proud to be the official sponsors of the Kauai Marathon. The marathon, which will be held on September 5, 2010 and had 1,700 participants last year, is quickly becoming one of the premier running events in the country due to the breathtaking scenery along Kauai?s south shore.

Dean Karnazes is coming back for 2010 as the marathon host and Bart Yasso, the Chief Running Editor for Runner?s World, will be the official running ambassador. Individuals interested in running in the marathon can download the application at villasatpoipukai.com

In the spirit of the upcoming events, The Villas is proud to donate a 4-night stay for use by staff, VIPs and marathon organizers and race timers.

With the arrival of spring, individuals across the nation are lacing up their running shoes, pulling bikes out of the garage, strapping on their inline skates, and planning hiking excursions, The Villas is encouraging guests and staff to take advantage of the tropical surroundings while pursuing their personal fitness goals.????

Additional health events held in May to encourage individuals get active and stay healthy include: Physical Fitness and Sports Month--President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports (202)690-9000; National Osteoporosis Month--National Osteoporosis Foundation (202)223-2226; Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) Day (May 5)--Youth Fitness Coalition (201)433-8993; National Employee Health and Fitness Day (May 19)--National Association of Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports (317)237-5630.

The Villas at Poipu Kai is Kauai?s newest boutique resort, situated in the heart of Kauai?s south shore. The oceanfront resort includes a Tennis Club, three pools, 300 acres of oceanfront greenbelt, and a five-minute walk to Poipu and Shipwreck beaches, The Villas have accommodations for up to eight in 3- and 4-bedrooms, designer plantation-style furnishings, expansive lanais and gourmet kitchens.

###