ETHOS PROJECT featuring CYNTHIA MANLEY - Thursday, Sept 16, 2011

Some images I snapped from "Project Ethos" last night with disco diva, Cynthia Manley - what a show! Lots of great art, music, fashion and fabulous people! Loved it!

Thank you, Cynthia

Project Ethos’ Largest Showcase in San Diego to Date

An Array of Fashion, Music and Art Premiering at House of Blues

San Diego, CA – A night filled with fashion, music and art awaits at the upcoming Project Ethos to be held Thursday, September 15th 2011 at 8pm at the House of Blues San Diego 1055 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101. Official Media Sponsor Discover SD.com pairs with Project Ethos to support the groundbreaking mission of bridging the gap between the Indie and Mainstream worlds for it’s up and coming SD native participants.

The evening will begin with a series of local bands performing and an art gallery that will host seven groundbreaking visual artists including Joseph Topacio, David Ross, Eric Wixon, Gloria Muriel, Scott Saw, Jordan Roberts and Dave Warshaw.

The pristine white runway will become the centerpiece of the evening at 10pm as the runway show commences. Official sponsor vitaminwater zero™ lends its support at this affair by sponsoring the “Flavor Fashionista Challenge.” Designers are given the opportunity to win prizes valued up to $3,000 if their garment is chosen as the winning design as inspired by a vitaminwater zero™ flavor through a live text-to-vote. Project Ethos, in cooperation with The Art Institute of California San Diego, has selected five students to participate in the design challenge, giving them a once in a lifetime opportunity to furnish a jumpstart for their careers. They include Cecilia Torres, Elina Sheripova, Haley Hanson, Amanda Alkas and Steven Mayor. Elina Sheripova will be featured as the Official vitaminwater zero™ Scholarship Designer. Project Ethos and vitaminwater zero™ are proud to help Elina, a soon to be college graduate, launch her new collection and get the attention of tastemakers and industry representatives.  In addition, sponsors and designers Cardiwrap by Kymaro and Frederick’s of Hollywood Swim will continue their tour of fashion shows with Project Ethos.

Diesel salon will provide hair and make-up styling for the 30+ models. Discover SD.com will be granting one lucky winner and three of their friends a VIP experience at the event including walking the red carpet, access to the pre-show cocktail party and a reserved table.

Project Ethos produces events showcasing fashion, music, and art all under one roof, on one night. By merging a fashion show, live concert and an art gallery in one space we create a unique new experience for participants and attendees. Project Ethos furnishes opportunity for featured participants by arranging an invigorating event attended by key buyers, media and tastemakers.