VIDEO/ @BET #RIPTHERUNWAY TAKES URBAN COUTURE TO ANOTHER LEVEL! /COUTURE LYFE

THE DESIGNERS
THE MODELS
THE HAIR
THE MAKEUP
THE FASHION
THE SHOES
....and we can not dismiss THE LIGHTS, THE STARS and the MUSIC!

COMBINED...BET's "Rip The Runway" brings pop culture, entertainment and the HOTTEST DESIGNERS that set the standard to the URBAN FASHION.

From Street Wear to Chic Wear to Red Carpet Wear...no one was disappointed and every taste of style and fashion for men and women were well represented!


UNIQUE TO THE FASHION GAME...Rip The Runway changes the image of the game with models not typical on the runway.  The models were tall, short, thin, thick, light, dark...a total kaleidoscope and rainbow of flavors. Totally tailored for the urban communities....Rip The Runway is a Fashion House in its own right...giving exposure opportunities to designers and models not normally giving in high fashion.

(WATCH VIDEO BELOW...PHOTOS / VIDEOS FROM http://www.bet.com/shows/rip-the-runway/2012.html )

THE DESIGNERS

Monif C. Look Book

Monif C. offers a fresh and unique interpretation of well-priced style for plus size women.

Joyrich Look Book

Witness the "casual-rich" stylings of the Joyrich brand!

Sammy B Look Book

"Sassy, sexy and ultra-cool fused with street credibility" is the perfect way to describe Samantha Black's line, Sammy B.

Jovani Look Book

The family-owned fashion brand of Jovani is known for gorgeous gowns and saucy, embellished dresses. Plus, perfect for prom!

Black Apple NYC Look Book

Witness this fresh outlook on men's streetwear chic.

LaVie NY Look Book

LaVie literally means "the life," and this fashion house has been designing street wear for celebrities like Chris Brown, Nas and 50 Cent, to name a few.

A.K.O.O. Look Book

Want to look like hip hop royalty? Check out T.I's A.K.O.O.

Dominique Auxilly Look Book

Witness Dominique Auxilly's slay-worthy bevy of frocks. Her dresses and designs have starlets excited for what they'll witness on Rip the Runway.

LaQuan Smith Look Book

Laquan Smith’s Autumn 2012 collection, blends sci-fi futurism with a sassy twist. Take a closer look at the runway images from his most recent New York Fashion Week presentation.

Brian Litchenberg Look Book

The LA-based designer is known for his contemporary designs for both women and men.

Andrew Nowell Look Book

The NYC-born, Washington, D.C.-based designer is deeply influenced by the hip hop, R&B and punk rock culture and 125th street in Harlem, New York.

THE PERFORMERS

Lil' Kim

Grammy-winning artist Lil Kim, rose to fame as the protégé of the late great Notorious B.I.G. and has collaborated with P. Diddy, 50 Cent and Christina Aguilera.

Estelle

Estelle Fanta Swaray is a British R&B singer-songwriter who got her start in the UK underground, winning a MOBO Award for Best Newcomer in 2004.

B.o.B.

A pastor’s son from Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Ray Simmons, aka B.o.B., started rapping at age 13 and landed his first record deal while still in high school.

Diggy Simmons

The son of rap music legend Joseph “Run” Simmons, 16-year-old Diggy also launched his own sneaker brand, Chivalrous Culture.

Jeremih

R&B singer Jeremih scored big with his debut single “Birthday Sex,” which peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard 100.

Meek Mill

Releasing a notable Flamerz series of mixtapes and singles like "Hottest in America," Mill garnered the notice the hip hop and fashion worlds.

Wale

This D.C. hometown hero and sneaker head first gained fame on the underground hip hop scene with the critically acclaimed Mixtape About Nothing.

Robin Thicke

Robin Thicke is an R&B singer and groom of actress Paula Paton, Thicke continues to build his reputation as a sultry singer of soul with his fifth LP, Love After War.

AraabMuzik

AraabMuzik revolutionized dubstep music from the streets of Brooklyn to the hills of Hollywood and delivers his dream world of heavily-based electronic hip hop to Rip the Runway.

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VERA WANG BRINGS COLOR TO KOHL'S /COUTURE LYFE

Vera Wang is diving into cosmetics partnered with Beauty Bank, owned by Estee Lauder and sold exclusively at Kohl's.  The collaboration launches  a 74-piece color cosmetics collection this April..  The line will include creams, makeup, and makeup brushes that will retail exclusively through Kohl's.  The prices will range from $16.50 to $39.50.

Vera Wang will be adding the makeup line to her existing and extensive products line of Simply Vera at Kohl’s, that includes purses, apparel, jewelry, shoes, and home goods.

“It is an easy, light, modern and effortless approach to beauty and creativity. Like fashion, makeup is also transformational. I love the artistry of makeup to accentuate, enhance or create a mood for any time of day or occasion.  A pop of color is such a gorgeous way to let your natural beauty shine through,” says Wang,

Vera Wang, known for her Haute Couture Wedding Dresses, Gowns and elegant wear has draped the bodies of WHO'S WHO in the entertainment industry.  NOW....through the Simply Very Line...all women can say.."I am wearing Vera Wang!"

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