Phylicia Rashad and daughter Condola Rashad make appearance together during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on the b michael AMERICA runway presented by Infor, cloud software giant!

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- b michael AMERICA (www.bmichaelamerica.com ), the American couturier and ready-to-wear designer who is known for his glamorous and timeless designs made exclusively in America and worn by many of the world's most stylish women. B Michael's Fall/Winter 2015 Collection presented by cloud software giant Infor took place during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the New York Public Library Celeste Bartos Forum on Wednesday, 18th February 2015 at 9pm. With front row guests that included Ashford & Simpson's Valerie Simpson, Karen Phillips, Mark-Anthony Edwards, Sharon Bowen, Gregory Generet, Amelia Ogunlesi, George Simonton, Amy Fine Collins, Dr. Joyce F. Brown, Jean Shafiroff,  Infor's Sr. Product Director Bob McKee and CMO Chip Coyle amongst others. The audience was treated to a very special surprise when Phylicia Rashad and daughter Condola Rashad walked the runway - all for a great cause. Sanctuary for Families a non-profit organization that reaches over 10,000 domestic violence survivors and their children through direct services. Sanctuary was saluted by designer B Michael and CEO Mark-Anthony Edwards for their efforts to combat human trafficking in New York State. http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org/

b michael AMERICA

As the hallmark of the brand's "Advanced American Style" heritage, B Michael remains committed to designing and manufacturing his collections in America, creating jobs for garment workers in New York City and supporting the heart of the U.S. fashion industry since 1999.

Fashion innovator, pacesetter and legend B Michael began his career as a milliner and honed his skills as a fashion designer and couturier while working in the ateliers of leading designers including Oscar de la Renta. Mr. Michael launched his own label in 1999 and is now at the helm of a multi-faceted brand that includes ready-to-wear, accessories and the treasured couture collection. A favorite among some of the most photographed women in the world.

About: Infor

Infor is the third largest enterprise software company, helping 73,000 customers in more than 200 countries and territories improve operations, drive growth, and quickly adapt to changes in business demands. With more than 1,600 fashion customers, including 6 of the top 10 global luxury brands, Infor provides a purpose-built, fashion-specific software with capabilities that include product design and development, sourcing, demand management, supply chain planning, production management, inventory management, and support for multichannel distribution. For more information, visit http://www.infor.com/industries/fashion/

From the desk of B Michael:

The New Reign of Glamour

The inspiration for the Fall/Winter 2015 b michael AMERICA collection is the empowerment of glamour in our modern world. In a time when technology has become a way of life, we crave a return to artistry and romanticism in our lives… in the way we travel, the way we dine and the way we present ourselves to the world.

With this collection, the use of rich fabrics and sensuous silhouettes evoke the power of glamour for an advanced lifestyle. The women's clothing is decidedly feminine. The form fitting sheaths and the full sweep movement of the dresses are provocative, yet structured. The men's looks are expressive and seductive. The jackets offer B Michael's signature shawl collar and tailored silhouette.

The palette of the collection creates vignettes in precious gem tones ranging from day clothes to evening, as well as the showcased accessories of signature gloves and fine jewelry provided by Campbellian Collection. Beauty notes: the hair lends glamour to the look with an upswept, curved roll styled by Aveda. The face features a custom lip color in mixed ruby tones and eyelids in subtle hues of precious metals enhanced with lashes, created by makeup artist Theodore Turner.

The show opens with a Scarf-Tie Coat of wool/metallic boucle in sapphire splashed with crystal & garnet, which set the tone for what would follow. Other well-received looks include a Sash Seam Open Back Gown of silk/metallic brocade in antique gold multi, a Tetra Collar Jacket & Diamond Point Demi Train Skirt of wool yarn brocade in pearl/jet/metallic, an Open Neck Capelet Sleeve Sheath of tulle embroidery in crystal/onyx, a Fluted Cuff Topper of chenille boucle in black diamond/crystal, a Curve Seam Torso Carousel Sweep Dress of silk mikado with dotted tulle overlay in ruby/jet, a Strapless 24 Gore Ball Gown of silk cloque in onyx with ruby/onyx jeweled lace overlay back, a Paneled Torso Cocktail Sheath with Pyramid Sleeve Leather Bolero of metallic brocade in deep amethyst, a Strapless Kaleidoscope Ball Gown of silk brocade in blue shale/lepidolite, and the finale, a Strapless Waterfall Gown of cotton/wool brocade with dotted tulle overlay in turquoise/jade/onyx. ~ B Michael 

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