break out designers in a series

August 10, 2009, New York City, NY  - Fashion Week kicks off in New York City and will be chock full of fashionista activity.  Breakout Designers in a Series, a collaborative fashion event, will take place on Thursday, September 10th at Scandinavia House, featuring designers Jaqueline Rank and Gabrielle Morales of Stem Designs.

A new sportswear company, Stem Designs will introduce their Spring 2010 collection with a focus on swimwear and cover-ups.  The collection, inspired by The Mountain Dwellings in Copenhagen, Denmark, reflects the fun colors and lines of this architectural masterpiece.  Many of the pieces in the line have cut-outs and lines inspired by both the structure’s garage and roof gardens. The collection will be presented as part of an interactive modern fashion show and photo shoot presentation.

There will also be a silent auction, benefitting Marriage Equality New York – MENY.  This is a grassroots organization comprised of volunteers who devote their efforts to achieving marriage equality, under the leadership of Ron Zacchi, Executive Director.  "Bonnie Bien, of LA Press PR, has put together a great show of emerging artists for fashion week.”  Mr. Zacchi goes on to say, “MENY is honored to be chosen as the sole beneficiary of all proceeds from the event's silent auction. With the upcoming 6th Annual Wedding March taking place in DC, these funds will help us bring New Yorkers to our country's capital in support of marriage equality."

New York is one of the most liberal states in the country and yet the state is still trying to pass a law that enables same sex marriage. The auction will take place at the Breakout Designers in a Series event and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the continued efforts of MENY.