Monday, February 21, 2011

The NBA Gets Fashionable For The Athletes vs. Cancer Foundation


NBA Wife Jackie Christie shined as she debuted her fall winter 2011 "JACKIE CHRISTIE BLACK COLLECTION" at the NBA All-Star Fashion Nite Tip-Off on Thursday night at Los Angeles hot spot Boulevard3. Jackie Christie showcased her collection alongside NBA athletes and other popular Los Angeles-based designers at the event, which was hosted by the Athletes vs. Cancer Foundation. The All-Star Fashion Nite Tip-Off was presented by Los Angeles Laker and designer of Elusion clothing line Matt Barnes, along with songstress Chilli from VH1's "What Chilli Wants," and Gloria Govan ("Basketball Wives"). Jackie Christie served as mistress of ceremony. The event was sponsored by Hennessy Black, VNC Cocktail, Shiekh Shoes, and Creative Recreation Shoes.



Following Christie's Los Angeles debut in 2009/10 fashion week at the fashion Minga show that garnered her a standing ovation, Jackie Christie continues to dazzle the fashion world with her sexy couture, sporty, and trend-setting collections. While high-fashion models donned her collection on the catwalk on Thursday night, wearing her winter 2011 "JACKIE CHRISTIE BLACK COLLECTION" pieces in front of a celebrity packed crowd led by none other than the designer's daughter "CHANI," teen pop star and co-star of the new TEEN docu-series, "The Real Teens Of Hollywood," as Chani stepped onto the catwalk the crowd roared with delight at the metallic, sequined designer floor-length gown she wore.

"It was an extreme pleasure to design my 2011 collection with women from all cultures and backgrounds in mind. When I visualize my pieces for my lines I think about what woman want to look like in my clothes and also how they want to feel," states Jackie Christie.