Actress Anna Maria Horsford Joins Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. In Celebration of Their 2006 Fashion Week Debut

Actress Anna Maria Horsford (Amen and upcoming film Angel from Montgomery) will guest host as Arlinda McIntosh and daughter in law Cheshire Mickens launch their Fall/Winter 06/07 Collection of skirts and accessories for women and little girls.

New York NY (PRWEB) January 30, 2006 -- In celebration of Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. Fashion Week debut, Actress Anna Maria Horsford will host a private Evening Tea Party and collection showing at an exclusive South Street Seaport loft in Manhattan. The celebrity event also will also pay tribute to 4 phenomenal women from New York and New Jersey's Law Enforcement Agencies.

On Wednesday, February 8th, 2006, Sofistafunk Skirt Co. will present a buyer and press only fashion presentation featuring both the women and girls Spring/Summer 06 and Fall/Winter 06/07 collection from 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.

The Invite and RSVP only events will be held at 34 Cliff Street beginning with a Buyer and Press Only presentation from 12noon - 6 p.m. followed by a Cocktail Reception from 7 - 8 p.m. The Evening Tea Party and Collection Showing will begin at 9 p.m.

Sofistafunk is the collaboration between Arlinda McIntosh and her daughter-in-law, Cheshire Mickens. This designing duo create sophisticated yet funky skirts that draw inspiration from early 18th century to late 1950, capturing the refined grace and elegance from yesteryears bygone eras.

As part of their philanthropic pursuits, McIntosh and Mickens launched the SOFISTAFUNK Social Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating life through fashion, community service and the donation of garments to various charities and other organizations raising awareness about women's and children's issues.

"As we all know, the average woman of today is not just the stay at home mom from our yesteryears, she's now responsible for a career and tasks once defined by her male counterpart, for that reason, we salute her in everything we do. We are honored to salute the women who put their lives on the line for our safety everyday".

The ladies at Sofistafunk Skirt Co. believe that "every day is a special day" for that reason they are also proud to introduce a new collection inspired by little girls who love to play dress up. Sofistafunk Girl offers fun to wear feel like a princess cotton skirts, to live, learn, grow, and play in.

From the unique collection of colorful skirts for women to the girls line, Sofistafunk Skirt Co. is a new brand of vintage elegance with a refreshing twist of modern femininity.

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