BAD in Association with the Flatotel, Home of Americas Top Model, Presents Spring 2004 Collections from Fashions Rising Stars

BAD Association, Inc. will be presenting its Spring 2004 Fashion Week show on Saturday, September 13, 2003, at the world famous Loggia, a 6000 square feet space complete with a 50 foot glass cathedral ceiling and full service catering. The show, sponsored by Alize and 107.5 WBLS FM, features designers from Baltimore, Houston, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo and West Africa.

NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) August 21, 2003 --- BAD Association, Inc. will be presenting its Spring 2004 Fashion Week show on Saturday, September 13, 2003, at the world famous Loggia, a 6000 square feet space complete with a 50 foot glass cathedral ceiling and full service catering. The show, sponsored by Alize and 107.5 WBLS FM features designers from Baltimore, Houston, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo and West Africa.

Featured designers include ELAN and Miami Dolphins Oronde Gadsdens Original Gear. The E`LAN label is owned and designed by Eji Benson and Le Yang. They began working on the label in 2001 while studying together as Fashion Design majors at HARPER COLLEGE, Palatine, Illinois. For their first major collection, for the Spring/Summer 2004 season, they set out to explore this line; to find the beauty within it; to temper new-age edginess with the classic ease; and to explore the simplicity of the old and the known in a flirty union of lines and form, and possibly to blur those lines.

Original Gear (OG) sportswear company was conceived by Miami Dolphins (NFL) starting wide receiver Oronde Gadsden. Before his football career began, Oronde was introduced to the apparel industry by former Dallas Cowboy wide receiver, Drew Pearson, who owns a very successful sports apparel company.

Oronde worked for Drew Pearson Marketing for a few months before getting his break with the Dallas Cowboys in 1995. After realizing which direction he wanted to go, Oronde took it upon himself to develop a logo for apparel. His concept became an instant hit around the Dolphins practice facility with teammates, coaches and fans alike.

With popularity and demand increasing, Oronde quickly realized he had to create a universal name for the company that would also describe the type of apparel he created all the while incorporating the use of the initials that inspired the logo and eventually the entire line. That name was Original Gear (OG).

About BAD Association, Inc.:
BAD Association, Inc., is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization dedicated to assisting apparel and accessory designers in their quest for success in the fashion industry by focusing on the business of fashion. BAD realizes its mission through a series of programs including internships, monthly business seminars, and annual Fashion Business Conference. For more information, call 888-861.1363, or visit BAD online at www.badexpo.com.

About Flatotel:
Flatotel ushers in a new era of the Lifestyle Hotel," with a focus on comfort and design. The property stands at the crossroads of convenience and elegance in the heart of midtown Manhattan, at 135 W. 52nd Street.

Only steps from Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Theatre District and numerous corporate headquarters, it boasts oversized guest rooms and an array of amenities including a Sony Wega flat screen television; VCR; compact disc player; microwave oven; compact refrigerator, high speed Internet access; data port; and an in-room safe, sized for laptop computers.

The hotel has over 200 newly renovated deluxe rooms, along with conference/banquet space equipped for 10-400 people.

For reservations and information, call 800-FLATOTEL, or visit Flatotel online at www.flatotel.com.