Sunday, September 13, 2009

NEW LOCATION

We have moved.

Our new address is

www.icyreport.com

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Ella Brown Couture: New Collection, New Website, Luxury Shoes




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LOS ANGELES, CA July 20, 2009 — Los Angeles based designer Adefunke Adegbola has launched her new website for Ella Brown Couture, showing it’s latest collection of evening wear, cocktail wear and embellished handbags. The brand has also expanded its glamorous repertoire by introducing ultra luxury artsy footwear pieces into the collection.

The new Ella Brown Couture website officially launched today July, 20th 2009 on www.ellabrowncouture.com. This latest collection explores freshness with lots of details and a modern touch. The common thread through the entire collection is the emphasis on the waist, shoulder and dramatic collars with silk piped rosettes, pleated bodice, silk embellished bows on dresses, shoes and clutches, rimmed Swarovski crystal and cabochon embellished pieces. The Fabric choices include silk charmeuse from Brazil, whimsical whipped taffeta and beaded silk chiffon.

“The addition of shoes to the brand was an easy decision. I want the Ella Brown woman to have a complete look. No look is complete without the right shoes… I’m excited about this collection"- Adefunke Adegbola.

Ella Brown Couture ® has become one of the well received names in the bridal, cocktail and evening wear market. Exclusive high end retailers around the world, as well as brides turn to the brand for that special moment, be it a walk down the isle or red carpet. Ms. Adegbola’s (designer & creative director) creations are a true reflection of her design philosophy that combines her appreciation for traditional and classic with the modern fashion twist of today’s stylish woman.

The brand flagship showroom is located at the heart of Los Angeles fashion district (California Market Center).
EBC creations particularly appeal to women of style who appreciate luxury and tremendous attention to details which are the overriding principles that Adefunke Adegbola condones when approaching her designs.

EBC is sold in over 40 select boutiques and bridal galleries in the U.S, Europe and Asia.
To see the range of the Ella Brown Couture collection, please visit www.ellabrowncouture.com
For more information contact:
ICY Public Relations
Yetunde Taiwo
T: 305.549.3676
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com
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Thursday, May 14, 2009

ICY PR WELCOMES THREE NEW CLIENTS THIS 2009 SUMMER



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ICY PUBLIC RELATIONS KICKS OFF THE 2009 SUMMER SEASON WITH THREE NEW CLIENTS: A-LIST NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS STEPHANIE OKEREKE, LOS ANGELES HANDBAG DESIGNER OLASUNBO AND, MIAMI TRAVEL CONSULTANT GROUP PREMIER GUIDE MIAMI.

MIAMI. FL – ICY PR is pleased to announce representation of three new clients on its 2009/20010 roster. A-list Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke, Handbag designer Olasunbo and travel consultancy group Premier Guide Miami.

STEPHANIE OKEREKE – Nigerian Actress Stephanie Okereke came into the Nollywood scene in 1997 as a student at the University of Calabar. After graduating, her thirst for an acting career propelled her into Nollywood fulltime. Stephanie made her mark with the movie Emotional Crack which premiered at the African Film festival in April 2004. With Over 90 films to her name, Stephanie Okereke is continually building her brand in the movie industry. A recent graduate of the New York Film Academy Stephanie has expanded her title to include Director, producer and writer with the introduction of her latest movie: Through the Glass which premiered at the Silver Screen Theatre of the Pacific Design Centre on October 18th 2008 in Hollywood, California. Stephanie is setting her goals to include Hollywood.

HANDBAGS BY OLAS- Olasubo Lawal owner of Handbags by Olas got inspired to open her own line of handbags after a life changing trip to China in 2007. Her goal was to create a line of Stylish handbags that caters to contemporary, young, and fashion conscious women. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco and years of experience working with today’s top fashion brands and retailers like Macy’s, Gap Inc, Christine Foley, Issey Miyake and Karen Millen, Ola completed her Masters in Fashion Marketing from the London College of Fashion In December 2008. She moved to Los Angeles thereafter to grow a fashion brand that offers simplicity, fashionable edge, and subtle yet drastic details.

PREMIER GUIDE MIAMI – Owned by Miami Socialite Daedrian McNaughton Premier Guide Miami was created to provide exclusive rates and services to the jet setter on a budget. Through its affiliations with major car rental companies, hotels, airlines, cruises, yacht, jet charter companies, ticket vendors and tour operators, PGM is able to offer its clients VIP rates and services at a very affordable price. At PGM, everyone is treated like an affluent client with easy access to industry rates not offered to the public, preferential treatment offered to members at major hotels and events, memorable experiences offered through its personalized services, the quality and recognition of their professional services partners and access to exclusive offers only available to PGM's Insiders.

To see the profiles on our clients, please visit us online at www.icypr.com



For more information contact:
ICY Public Relations
Yetunde Taiwo
T: 305.549.3676
F: 215.326.7302
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009

WAFNTM- London and NYC Scouting

Hello Everyone. We are inviting you to the scouting for West Africa's Next Top Model in London & NYC. We hope to see you there.

YOU COULD BE WEST AFRICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.

UK:
17th January
The Amadeus Center
50 Shirland Road
Little Venice
London W9 2JA
8am

USA:
24th January
28th Street Studio
34 W28th Street
New York, NY 10001
9am

Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos (Nigeria):
February (tbd)
Location (tbd)

Contacts:

West Africa: 234 809 811 7554 or 234 706 110 7554

US: + 1 856 776 8254

UK: 44 798 549 4071


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Sunday, November 30, 2008

AUDITIONS - West Africa's Next Top Model


Many have been inquiring about the show for some time now, and I am proud to announce that finally, the West Africa’s Next Top Model project is now officially underway.

This is the official show, co-signed by CBS, the licensor for America’s Next Top Model and all its international formats.

Show Format: 1 Hr show, weekly elimination. Total 13 weeks season. Hosted by Supermodel Oluchi.

Who can audition: Applicant must be West African origin, should be between the ages of 18 and 25, and should be available to travel and reside in Lagos, Nigeria and other destinations on the continent of Africa and the world between the 1st of March and 1st of June, 2009. (More rules apply, see Terms & Conditions)

What’s the benefit: International Modeling contract, International Product Endorsement & Cash Prize.

Where can you audition (see details below):

Monrovia, Liberia:
30th November
P A Ribhouse - Airfield Sinkor (on the road to Matadi Estate).

Freetown, Sierra Leone:
2nd December
Old School Complex, Hill Station Freetown

Dakar, Senegal:
5th December
British Council

Accra, Ghana:
6th December
Novotel Hotel Accra Ghana

Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos (Nigeria):
January (tbd)
Location (tbd)

Scouting begins at 8am prompt at all scouting locations.

Contact info:
Email: info@wafntm.com
Web: www.wafntm.com

Official Press Release: http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com/pr/pressrelease.cfm?PRID=28783

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Next Top Model Struts into the African Runway in Spring 2009.


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NEXT TOP MODEL STRUTS INTO THE AFRICAN RUNWAY IN SPRING 2009 PRODUCED BY INTERNATIONAL MEDIA COMPANY STATS MEDIA GROUP. THE COMPANY HAS THE EXCLUSIVE FORMAT RIGHTS TO PRODUCE NEXT TOP MODEL ON THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRUE LOVE WEST AFRICA AS THE OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER FOR THIS SERIES.

NEW YORK, NY November 10, 2008 – The Nationally syndicated TV Show Next Top Model is schedule to begin in Africa in January 2009. This show will follow the same format as the original American’s Next Top Model created by Tyra Banks. West Africa’s next top model show will be produced by StatsMedia Group an international production company owned by Tope Esan and Martin Fayomi. Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba will be the host for the West Africa series. StatsMedia is the only company that was granted the exclusive rights the form CBS Paramount International Television to produce this reality show in Africa. CBS is the official licensor of the series format.

The format will be produced every season by region on the African continent with the initial start up being in West Africa. True Love West Africa is the media partner and official magazine for West African’s Next Top Model. The magazine will commence scouting for the 16 contestants of the reality show in December 2008 in several regions in West Africa (Cote D'ivoire, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Liberia & Nigeria) with production scheduled for spring 2009. The show will air on major African networks and on cable TV. The winner will receive a lucrative international modeling contract, a cover of True Love magazine and numerous endorsement deals from various companies in the fashion industry nationally and internationally. This version of Next Top Model will not only highlight the models but the continent of Africa for its tourist attractions, cultures, values and its booming 21st century economy.

About Next Top Model

Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show was created and is hosted by veteran television personality, former supermodel and current talk-show host, Tyra Banks, who also serves as the head judge and executive producer of the show. The first "cycle" premiered in May 2003 and was one of UPN's highest rated shows. The show's seventh cycle was the first of the shows among regular programming on UPN's successor network, The CW, and thus far is the network's highest rated series. The show will continue until at least the 2009-10 season.

The opening theme is performed by Tyra Banks and is produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Banks co-produces the show with Ken Mok and Anthony Dominici. For the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 television seasons, ANTM was the #1 show in average viewers on The CW. For More information visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model11

About Stats Media Group

StatsMedia Group, LLC is an independent company that acquires contents for television production. Coupled with original content development, StatsMedia Group acquires successful television programs to be reproduces and/or rebroadcasted in Africa. The company was formed in 2006 to concentrate on contents for the Africa indigenes both in and around the continent. StatsMedia currently produces Annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) – www.nigeriaentawards.com in the United States of America. StatsMedia owns the franchise rights to 'Africa Next Top Model' – a format franchise right to America Next Top Model. This right was acquired early 2008 from CBS Paramount and is set to start production in December 2008.

About True Love

True Love West Africa is the highest selling women’s magazine in the West African sub region., A franchise of media 24 (one of South Africa’s largest publishing companies), the magazine’s content is generated and produced in Nigeria but printed in South Africa. Bola Atta, the editor of True Love West Africa, has an extensive background in both the magazine and television industries, and brings great experience and enthusiasm to the magazine.

According to her, "True Love West Africa is the ultimate reflection of the exquisite beauty of the black African woman," "Her readers are vivacious, upwardly mobile and contemporary, keeping up with the constantly changing trends of the modern world as they continue to proudly celebrate the diversity and richness of their traditional society."


For more information about Sponsorship & Advertising on West African’s Next Top Model, please contact Executive Producer Tope Esan e-mail tope(at)wafntm.com. For all other inquiries on the show please contact ICY Public Relations at 305.940.0067 and Bola Atta (Bolaatta(at)gmail.com)

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Yetunde Taiwo
ICY Public Relations
T: 305.940.0067
F: 215.326.7302
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com

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Thursday, October 02, 2008

~~ Keva J. At Funkshion Fashion Week ~~

Hello everyone. I want to let you know about a new ICY PR client. Keva by Keva J. She will be debuting her collection this weekend at Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach. If you're a fashion enthusiast you know you need to be there.
THINK FIERCE, EDGY, UNIQUE

For more on Keva's line please visit www.itskaotic.com








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