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Are you guys ready for “Funk in the Trunk”? No, it’s not the latest dance craze, but it’s going to be a supa dupa dope fashion show — just a week underway. The Foundation and 5e Gallery are proud to announce, “Funk in the Trunk: Street Couture” Fashion Show on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.  It will showcase an urban, eclectic mix of all ends of fashion and design, from street wear and spandex to accessories and will even include some local performances.

 I’ll be sitting front row, supporting my girl Ris and the rest of  The Foundation. By the way, be on the lookout for Ris’ interview this weekend on The NYLA Report.

Designers:

Ris Tena / GoldCrateClub: Classic Collections

Angela McBride / Peace.Love.Spandex

James Morris / DSE@Grand

PhilFresh Simpson / Freshman Clothing

Haleem Rasul/Hardcore Detroit

Brian “SinTex” Glass / Monster Camp 

DJs sets by:

Dj Sicari (main event), La Jedi & Mel Wonder (after party).

Live Performances by:

Miz Korona, RenCen, Danny Brown, Sheefy McFly & special guests 

Set Designers: 

Cyndy Anderson, Ris Tena

Casting Directors & Committee: 

Ris Tena, Piper Carter, Cyndy Anderson Von Jour Reece, Larita Triplett & Nneka Jackson 

Details:

Date of Event: Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Time: 7pm show time, party until 2am

Ages: all ages, 21+ to drink

 Location:

5e Gallery

2125 Michigan Ave.

Detroit, MI 48216 

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