Edwing D'Angelo named as designer for charity fashion show

Celebrity Reality Stars will join forces to walk the runway for this philanthropic event all with a unified goal of raising $300,000+ in funding with proceeds raised being donated to AIDS United, a national organization dedicated to helping those affected by AIDS/HIV, and whose goal is to end the epidemic.

"We are bursting with excitement to have such a talent as Edwing D'Angelo working with us for this upcoming NYC Fashion week. Edwing's evening wear work, his strong work ethic, and Fashion industry reputation made it an exceptionally easy choice for us," states Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR CEO, Monique Tatum.

Edwing D'Angelo is a Colombian-born, NYC based fashion designer quickly emerging through mainstream America. With his boutique currently based in the famous NYC Limelight Marketplace, the self-taught designer has previously shown at both New York Fashion Week and Couture Fashion Week. D'Angelo's pieces have been seen on such celebrities as Angela Simmons, Tyra Banks, Lil Kim, Patti Labelle, Vivica A. Fox, Sean Paul, Mo'Nique, B. Smith, Melissa Ford and many more. His work has also been highlighted in major US & Hispanic press as well as hit movies like The Devil Wears Prada.

"This is such an amazing opportunity and amazing cause to be a part of for February 2013," states fashion designer Edwing D'Angelo. "Evening wear is my favorite category to design. I'm elated to have the opportunity to work with such a range of celebrity names for this show and to attach my designs to a cause that affects so many is extremely inspiring for me."

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