Prashe 2016 Fashion Show EVENT RECAP

On Friday, June 17, Dallas designer, Prashi Shah, presented her PRASHE 2016 Ready-to-Wear and Couture
Collections at One Arts Plaza in the Dallas Arts District. The spectacular Jan StrimpleProduction was
brought to life through the combination of dance, lively garments, music and lights. The plaza hosted close to
400 attendees with ticket sales benefitting the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. As guests waited for the show to
begin they enjoyed complimentary mule cocktails featuring Stoli Gluten Free Premium Vodka, champagne
courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company and mineral water provided by TopoChico.
The show began with a performance by the Dallas Black Dance Theatre followed by the PRASHE Ready-toWear collection. The models made their way around the One Arts fountain while flaunting the beautifully
crafted PRASHE collection. Toni&Guy provided hair and makeup for the models. Following Prashis couture
evening wear, members from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre performed a choreographed piece using fabrics
from the PRASHE collection and incorporated movements inspired by her designs. The show came to an end
with an appearance from Real Housewives of Dallas cast member, LeeAnne Locken, strutting the runway in
a breathtaking crimson gown. Preceding the event, guests were invited to attend an after party at Proof +
Pantry, a restaurant bar featuring new American cuisine.
All of the looks seen on the runway are available for purchase at the PRASHE showroom, which will open
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm located at 163 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75207, as well as online at
www.prashe.com. The Ready-to-wear pieces range from $100-$400, while couture pieces range from $500$3000. For more information regarding sales, contact Ricky Lira at 972-980-4483 or ricky@prashe.com.
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Sponsors & Event Partners:
Naila Malik MD
TopoChico
A&M Skin & Laser Clinic
Events Moderne
One Arts Plaza
Jan Strimple Productions
Toni & Guy
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Stoli
Republic National Distributing Company
Lauras Event Services
HAS Events
VOLK PR

About Prashi Shah and Prashe

Prashe is the stunning couture label featured in Lucky, Patron, D Magazine, and D Weddings. This
exceptional Dallas-based line is the established brand designed by Prashi Shah, the leading couturier for
Indian American women. Eclectic elegance yet steeped in tradition, each piece features hand-embroidery and
beading with Swarovski crystals and Indian Zari work on fine silks, brocades and linens. The label includes a
children and bridal collection along with party wear.
Society Language is Shahs hot and emerging ready-to-wear line appealing to women ages 25 to 65. Look for
bohemian-inspired pieces with a touch of bling. These statement-making cocktail dresses, frocks, and tops
are made for women looking to shed the little black dress in favor of fashion as an art form. Prashi Shah
received the 2010 Fashion Design award recipient of Fashion Group International Dallas Fashion and
Lifestyle Awards. With each piece we are designing it for the woman who wants to stand out in a crowd and
have fun with it, says Shah.
About Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, the mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to create and produce
contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational
programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. Dallas Black Dance Theatre is a nationally and
internationally recognized professional modern dance company that engages the cross-cultural community
through contemporary modern dance presented from the African-American experience, utilizing a diverse,
multi-ethnic troupe of dancers. Over the course of its history, DBDT has performed worldwide for 3.5 million
arts patrons and 2.5 million students, grades K-12, and annually serves more than 100,000 people, including
more than 20,000 youth. Dallas Black Dance Theatre is located in the downtown Dallas Arts District.
Dallas Black Dance Theatres professional company, DBDT, consists of 12 full-time professional dancers
performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, African and spiritual works by national and
international choreographers. Dallas Black Dance Theatres second company, DBDT II, consists of 8
volunteer artists to support DBDTs growing local and regional educational outreach. For more details about
Dallas Black Dance Theatre please visit: www.DBDT.com
About One Arts Plaza
As a place to call home, it redefines modern elegance. As a place to conduct business, it redefines state- ofthe-art. One Arts Plaza is a $125 million multi-use structure, the first of three buildings on over 10 acres at the
eastern edge of the Dallas Arts District. Future plans for Two Arts and Three Arts include outdoor parks with
Wi-Fi, fountains and cafes. Arts Plaza provides an urban oasis to enhance the lives of everyone that lives,
works and visits the Arts District. One Arts Plazas prominent location at the eastern end of Flora Street makes
it the focal point of the entire Arts District. The Plaza, adorned with dynamic fountains, is alive with vibrant
restaurants including the award-winning Tei-An, Jorges Tex-Mex, Proof + Pantry and YOLK, live music and
outdoor entertainment, making it a true destination. For more information please visit www.oneartsplaza.com