Published: May 31, 2009

Likoba Models: Benefit for "Angel Babies...Gone too soon"

By David Pambianchi

Announcer with Libra Jiminez (Center - wearing Dana Kelly) and Agathe Likoba
Photo: Christy Cappillino

Last Thursday at The Production Lounge, Likoba Models presented Sophistication Fashion Show 2009. As always, the cause is worthy, the style elegant, the ladies lovely, and the atmosphere electric.

Founder of Likoba Models, Agathe Likoba guides an international group of newcomers in the fashion and design industry to help them develop skills and attitudes for success. Her fashion shows also promote philanthropic causes with over have the proceeds donated to charity.

Lenmarie Pascall (Pink)- makeup by Diane AND Crystal Anderson - makeup by Vesta / Wearing Malika Romeo and Moneysha Walker
Photo: Christy Cappillino

"Angel Babies...Gone too soon was created by bereaved parents out of their personal need for support and in the memory of their beloved babies. It is a volunteer organization that provides grieving parents with resources and email support to help them with their grief."
http://www.angelbabiesgonetoosoon.com/

First, makeup artists and fitters work hard, lights and cameras set. Then the chic garment display, smooth glamour with beautiful smiles and not so subtle attitudes, color and movement, texture, all part of what goes into a Fashion Show.

Jestina Cumberbatch wearing Danielle Cicero
Photo: David Pambianchi

The Designers:

Dana Kelly
siobanfashions@gmail.com
Danielle Cicero
danielle@daniellecicero.com
Malika Romeo & Moneysha Walker
MoneyshaWalker@yahoo.com
Pretoria Monique (Display in Soho's "Runway Boutique")
Pretoriamonique.com

LIKOBA MODELS: www.myspace.com/likobamodels

*Special thanks to Anna Burlyaeva, always ready to lend a hand.

Ekaterina Akenova wearing Dana Kelly
Photo: David Pambianchi

Christy Cappillino wearing Dana Kelly
Photo: David Pambianchi

About The Production Lounge:
The Fashion Show created an apropos atmosphere for the Lounge's unique open space and balcony. Owner Joe Ariola explains, "The Lounge is all about exposure, established artists as well as Open-Mic nights that bring anybody and everybody."

The Production Lounge
113 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, NY (718) 482-6900
http://theproductionlounge.ning.com/