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Thursday, February 2,1989 LIFESTYLES Section B Page One Fashion For Mist Behavin’ Features Black Designers By LORA VANDERHALL Lifestyles Editor From distinguished African designs to urban contemporary fashions...designer Lateefa Ra- shllda weaves style and comfort into her creations. Rashllda will be one of the many black designers featured In "Fashion for Mist Behavin'," which will be held on Saturday, February 4, 8 p.m. at the Adams Mark Hotel, to benefit the Afro- American Cultural Center. "Fashion for Mist Behavin'" Is sponsored by Canadian Mist to salute black fashion designers. Rashllda, the only Charlottean designer In the show, has been designing since she was 15 years-old. "1 have always wanted to be a fashion designer but I started out being a hair model for Hair Original, before 1 really got Into designing," said Rashllda. After graduating Myers Park High, Rashllda began to pursue her dream of becoming a fash ion designer, Rashllda, 35, has not had very much formal training but she did attend Fashion Institute of Technology In New York for a short period of time. In 1985, Rashllda moved back to Charlotte after spending five years In New York and five years New Orleans, One of her most creative de signs was made while she was In school. "I designed this outfit I call "the bag." The bag Is a loose fitting Jump suit with drawstrings on the sleeves. The pants zip up the side and gather at the ankle with drawstrings. Rashllda has an Interesting outlook on fashion. "My concept of fashion Is to enhance the Imagination of how people should view women, not merely as sexual objects or dis played mannequins...but to create a texture designed mo tion for today's progressive woman," she said. Rashllda Is a fashion designer for women who are aware of their body's reflection. When designing, she uses nat ural materials such as linen and cotton. "Whatever material you choose it should move with your body. If you have some nic’; fabric and you make a dress...it should have a nice feel so that you'll en joy wearing It." Rashllda says that some of her most creative Ideas come when she Is doing one of her favorite pass times, which is fishing. "It gives me time to think, to create: It's vety peaceful," she said. Rashllda has fought personal obstacles to pursue her career. w m "I try to avoid negative people. I remember one time a teacher told me that I should learn how to type because I would never make It as a designer." With her mother's assistance as a child and God's creative Ideas she has been able to make some exciting designs. "I feel great about being the only local designer In the show. There are a a lot of talented black designers In this area...I was Just blessed." she con cludes. She says she hopes the show will be enjoyable for the audi ence and create some interest in her designs. Some of her designs for Satur day Include a red ultrasuede, double-breasted suit, a black and floral print dress of a poly- ester-velvet blend and a three- piece black and white pant suit. Some of the local models for the show are Jalyne Strong of The Charlotte Post. Michael Saunders of WPEG radio. Rick Jackson of WPCQ-TV and Ange la Simpson of GM Productions. National designers Include Kevln-Robert, Zulma, Reginald Thomas and North Carolina na tive Sterlin Caprlcio. Additional designers featured in "Fashion for Mist Behavin'" are Barbara Bates, David Byrd, Danlta Carter, Martin Elliott, Greg Gonzon, Keith Kendall, Carlos Lewis, Dexter Luroi, SPY, Faye Sowell, Eugene Stevens and Willi Smlth/Wllll Wear. In 1987, the fashion show was featured In Mobile and Birming ham, Alabama, where Canadian mist contributed $10,000 to the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association and $9,000 to the Birmingham Ur ban League. Tickets for the show are $10 per person. Advance tickets are available at UNC Charlotte's Cone Center, Caribbean Records and the Afro-American Cultural Center. For additional Information call the Afro-American Cultural Center at 374-1565. ri#’ I Photo/CALVIN FERGUSON Lateefii ha* been designing for the past 20 years. She Is wearing a print body wrap made of three A C About 300 people gathered at the Embassy Suites Hotel to celebrate Dan McLaurln's 70th birthday. Plctiued above (1-r) Dan McLaurln, Ph.la/L.NGY Sen. Jim Richardson and Yvonne Danette McLaurln. Friends Surprise McLaurin Photo/CALVIN FERGUSON Designer Latee& Rashllda (above) Is working on the top for a two piece outfit that has diaper pants to match. By LORA VANDERHALL lifestyles Editor Dan McLaurln was recently honored with a surprise party for his 70th birthday at the Em bassy Suites Hotel. The party was hosted by his wife, Bettye McConnaughey McLaurln, and daughter Yvonne Danette McLaurln. A group of more than 20 per sons assisted with the prepara tions. With Senator Jim Richardson presiding, June McLaurln Jef fers began the celebration with a chronological history of Dan McLaurln's life. The Invocation was given by Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr., pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, and the Omega Ensemble pro vided the music. The group sang "Some En chanted Evening" "There Is Nothing Like A Dame," and "Climb Every Mountain." Harold Lassiter. Ann Thomp son, Gloria Miller, Elizabeth Dargan, Vernlce Morgan, Calvin Brown and Leroy Miller shared with McLaurln In a segment called "Dan, Do You Remember When...?' McLaurln's nephew. David McLaurln, who Is and actor In Las Angeles, sent a special vid eo presentation for the occa sion. The video was a Jazz version of "Danny Boy" with David on saxo phone. David Is currently In one of the Miller Lite commercials. McLaurin Pholo/LaNEY The guest enjoyed a variety of heavy hors d'oeuvres, fruits, cheeses and birthday cake. The room was beautifully dec orated with McLaurln's fraterni ty colors of purple and gold. About 300 family members and friends attend the party. Guest came from Texas, Wash ington, Maryland, South Caroli na, Durham, Greensboro, Wins ton-Salem, Concord and Lumberton. Following the party, out-of- town guest were Invited to an af ter party. McLaurln, who has retired from the Charlotte Area Fund, said," I was more than surprised ...I was shocked." I jl Piettued above are some of the group members of "Leaders of Tomorrow" along with coordliuitor Vivian Williams (c). The Leaders Of Tomorrow Make Plans For A Weekend Ski Retreat yards of tear drop material. The wrap can be worn in a variety of styles. Special To The Post The Leaders of Tomorrow, a group organized to expose young men to business and pro vide enrichment opportunities. Is planning a weekend retreat to the Appalachian Ski Resort on February 11 and 12. The parents of the group members have planned this re treat and it will be a first time ski experience for many. Throughout the weekend, there will be learning sessions on team building, working through peer pressure and lead ership skills. Some of the teachers for the session will In clude, school board member Ar thur Griffin and several parents; Richard Barnes, John Webb and Tolly Kennon, Vivian WllllEuns, organizer of the group, said. To date a total of 23 creative, dedicated, ener getic and risk taking students, age 13-18 are active partici pants In the group." The group activities are fo cused on problem-solving. In terpersonal skills, communica tions and planning skills. An emphasis is also placed on community service, commit tee work and learning to be re sponsible for oneself and oth ers. Williams believes the work shops, seminars, mini courses, outdoor adventures and special event s help students learn the basic skills to be successful leaders and group members. Members of the group Include: Cedric Chambers, Billy Cle ment, Sean Young, John Cle ment, Tarlus Dolby, Lin Fisher, Taj Ferguson, Anthony Foxx, Adam Gantt, William Haygood, Anthony Jones, Derek Barnes, Travis Littles, Allye Kennon, Bert McCain, Shawn Polk, Troy Scarborough, George Battle, Ja son Watt, John Webb, Ashley Williams, Warren Williams and James Wilson, Jr. Space Is available for ten ad ditional persons to participate in this ski weekend retreat. For further details, parents should contact Vivian Williams at 392-1540 or Mamie Bames.at 568-6816 no later than Tuesday, February 7.
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