On November 16, 2012 eleven fashion designers from across the US and beyond will take to the stage at The Look Houston 2012 to showcase their upcoming 2013 Spring/Summer fashion lines, this event is certain to expose Houston to high fashion as well as raise awareness for HIV/AIDs.
This Fashion show ‘Xtraordinaire’ will not only break fashion barriers of the South but also hope raise awareness for the HIV/AIDs epidemic sweeping the nation and our very city as well. 22-year-old Paris Warren is the owner of Xtraordinaire Events & Production Co. and is the executive producer of The Look Houston 2012 Fashion show set to take place at Las Velas Houston this coming Friday.
“I have been apart this Houston Fashion Industry for going on 5 years and have successfully completed 30+ shows with my company.” Said Paris Warren “My company specializes in giving and putting independency to the forefront and that's what my brand is all about. Why not incorporate something this amazing during such a festive time of the year which is Fashion Houston? It’s taking Place November 12th-15th.”
“I decided to do something brilliant which is something very tricky to do but close out Fashion Houston with the ultimate independent designer & artistry fashion show to hit the Streets of Houston.” Said Warren “What sparked my inspiration is the love for not only fashion but for opportunity; something that is definitely needed here in Houston.”
Houston, let alone the South in general, is not known for fashion. When people think of fashion the locations that roll off their tongues are: New York, Los Angeles, Milan or Paris. Houston, Tx is nowhere near this list.
“This show for Houston is a way for people elsewhere to "look" and finally take us seriously and that's why this show is called "The Look Houston 2012" because after this event everyone will be looking at Houston as one of the fashionable cities.” Said Warren.
“This isn't the norm because it’s about designers from all around the world in one place at one time. And it’s because it’s all about the artistry of fashion, music, culture and truly some of the best designers around the world.” Said Warren “This is different from my other shows because my company normally caters to the needs of my clients, verses me actually being able to use my creative ideas and vision to do my own show.”
In addition to exposing Houston to fashions they may not on average be accustomed to, it is also a platform to expose them to a bigger issue they may be neglecting which is the HIV/AIDs epidemic. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Aids Foundation Houston, a Houston based nonprofit corporation whose primary goal and focus is to “lead the innovative efforts in the prevention of new HIV infections and empowers individuals, families, and communities affected by HIV/AIDS to create and sustain healthy lives.” as stated on their website www.aidshelp.org.
“We decided to make this a benefit because Xtraordinaire Events loves and does believe in anthropology. Giving back to something that's greater than what we see and understand is a beautiful thing.” Said Warren. “The reason why I decided to donate monies to this benefit is because I feel it’s something that's lacked to really be touched on here in Houston and I feel like it hits close to home for me. I want to be one of the youngest HIV activists in the world.”
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| This is me, back when I still modeled |
Aids Foundation Houston was founded in 1982 and was Texas’ first organization dedicated to HIV prevention and awareness.
“This is a great benefit and it’s something I wanted to do to help HIV & AIDs patients that are in need and can’t receive it. The reason why I want to donate to this cause is because I'm HIV positive and I feel like it’s something that definitely deserves some area of attention.” Said Warren “Since people aren't very educated in that area, I want to create ways to educate and also broaden people’s horizons.”
Throughout his career and planning this event Warren is proving a test status doesn’t define the person and does not have to affect accomplishing one’s dreams and aspirations. For the past 9 months Warren has been tediously planning this affair to expose his peers to his personal creativity while catering to all those coming to partake in the fashionable experience.
“Guests will get a very elegant filled night of fashion and artistry at its finest. We will be giving out goodie bags that include a variety of fashionable items and different products from businesses.” Said Warren “Also getting to witness firsthand the independent show that's going to take Houston from a 5 and put them to a 10!”
Since Texans famously think themselves to be the crème de la crème of the United States why not have fashion be included in that pride as well?
“This show is important to Houston because people globally deserve to see what we as Houstonians have to offer; which is great, everything especially the fashion and I think it should be taken as such.” Said Warren “We have great designers here and they need to be elevated so people can see Houston is a top notch fashion city with a very diverse fashion industry.”
While many try to keep things at a surface level Paris Warren is dedicated to playing both sides of the fence; giving you entertainment while evoking the need to stay educated on yourself and your health. Everyone that comes in contact with Mr. Warren should be inspired to not only strive to accomplish your goals but to help others along the way. He wants to keep Houstonians happy and healthy with their most fashionable foot forward.
For more information on The Look Houston 2012 Fashion show and to purchase tickets visitthelookhouston2012.eventbrite.com
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