When thinking of fashion shows, cities like New York, Miami and Paris usually come to mind. However, Davin Anderson of Vybe Ent has fashion industry eyes focused on Louisville, KY for his unique brand of fashion shows premiered throughout the city.
His business model is simple: Employ local entrepreneurs who have proven to have good business practices. It’s a formula that has been widely successful and has elevated his brand, as well as the profiles of the entrepreneurs that he works with.
Over the past year, Anderson has built a cult-like following for his fashion shows in the metro Louisville area. His shows typically feature local models who showcase garments from local fashion designers and distributors. In addition, he also incorporates entertainment from local music artists into his fashion shows – by booking them to perform at his events.
Anderson’s introduction into the fashion world was rather unconventional – by industry standards. The business idea was generated from his tradition of throwing himself annual birthday parties. During an interview on the Speak On It Radio Show with Dre the Gemini, Anderson said:
“My first fashion show was an accident… And I say accident because it was my birthday weekend and I throw a party every year and I was thinking that I have to add something to it… I’ve been doing it for five years straight… I said ‘I’m going to add a fashion show, just to do it’ and it ended up taking off and people started asking when the next one would be.” – Davin Anderson
On June 10th, Vybe Ent held its second fashion show at Hotel Louisville featuring 48 models. The theme for the event was Swim Wear & Lingerie. The showcase featured male and female models who walked the runway in beach and bedroom garments supplied by several Louisville designers and distributors.
The event was hosted by Louisville personalities Ravon Churchill and Tiffany Bird. There were also several performances from Louisville entertainers including: Mr. Nova, Junior J, Robin G, Kori Black, Hurra Season & Jamarcus.
Brad Harrison is a journalist/motivational speaker/entrepreneur and on-air personality. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with cum laude honors from the University of Louisville. In October 2015, he started UrbanMaxx Magazine to provide positive role models for Urban residents that reside in at-risk-communities and lack positive leadership in their lives.
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