With noteworthy support from Program Ambassador Kobe Bryant, ASAS-LA brings innovative, cutting-edge academic and enrichment programs to 17,000 enrolled K-12 students across 48 schools within LA County. In addition to providing great opportunities for youth to experience success, the program also contributes to the reduction of drug use, crime and violence; all while increasing the safety of its participants during the after school hours. The organization believes that an interest in the arts should not be limited by socioeconomic circumstances and offers visual and performing arts, fashion, design, and sewing programs to its students. As ASAS-LA Program Ambassador for the past 5 years, Kobe Bryant has provided tremendous support and life changing experiences to All-Star students. www.la-allstars.org
DESIGNING DREAMS FOR ASAS-LA
Event To Inspire with Collaboration of Inner-city Children and Today’s Most Sought After Entertainment and Fashion Designers
DESIGNING DREAMS Holiday Fashion Show & Toy Drive was held on the rooftop of the glamorous London Hotel in West Hollywood and benefitted the more than 17,000 inner-city LA youth that reside in low-income communities throughout LA who are members of the award-winning After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles programs annually.
The all-ages holiday event hosted by Riquel Olander (Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew), will showcase a runway show with some of today’s hottest names in fashion including highly-acclaimed LA-based designers: Kara Saun “Highly-stylized, fashion-driven collections”; Sen “High end, fashion forward couture”, Young Fabulous & Broke “Inspired by young Hollywood”; Miguel Torres “Hip, streetwise clothes in sexy styles”; Westward Bound “UK-based latex couture”; My White T “Femme, Strong, Unexpected, and Empowering” featuring Jessi Malay; Lurelly “Bright, Fun, Glamorous Designs”; and also presents an urban street wear set featuring BELLA DOÑA LA, “90’s inspired street wear with a Chola Couture twist”; Teruo Artistry with a collection where “Life Imitates Art”; Mixed Up Clothing “Globally-inspired youth fashion that celebrates diversity” and Honey B Gold accessories “Bold, unapologetic, statement pieces”.
Renowned choreographer to the stars, Jesse Lee Santos (Britney Spears, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson & more) acts as choreographer for this spirited event with a special feature performance by ASAS-LA dance and fashion students alongside a special art presentation by Skyler Grey “the youngest artist to be sold in galleries internationally”. The acclaimed John Paul Mitchell Systems styling team will be creating the evening’s innovative hairstyles, and the renowned CAO Cosmetics, have graciously committed their makeup services to this fashionable, philanthropic endeavor.
DESIGNING DREAMS proudly presents its VIP cocktail reception featuring a hosted wine bar courtesy of BeSpoke Collection wines to be paired with Hors d’Oeuvres designed by the culinary team of award winning Chef Gordon Ramsay. The event is Executive Produced by Thirty-Three Productions, Inc. who is proud to bring Dreams to Reality on behalf of ASAS-LA.
With noteworthy support from Program Ambassador Kobe Bryant, ASAS-LA brings innovative, cutting-edge academic and enrichment programs to 17,000 enrolled K-12 students across 48 schools within LA County. In addition to providing great opportunities for youth to experience success, the program also contributes to the reduction of drug use, crime and violence; all while increasing the safety of its participants during the after school hours. The organization believes that an interest in the arts should not be limited by socioeconomic circumstances and offers visual and performing arts, fashion, design, and sewing programs to its students. As ASAS-LA Program Ambassador for the past 5 years, Kobe Bryant has provided tremendous support and life changing experiences to All-Star students.
DESIGNING DREAMS has been created to inspire and celebrate the spirit of creativity and giving back to the LA youth that need it the most during the holiday season. The toy drive guest donations will enable ASAS-LA to deliver desired toys and much needed holiday joy to thousands of inner-city youth in ASAS-LA programs.
WHEELING & DEALING FOR ASAS-LA
Gaming for a good cause, top pokers players and esteemed Angelinos celebrated by Wheeling & Dealing for the After-School All-Stars at the legendary Petersen Automotive Museum. Guests were transported back to a “turn of the century” Los Angeles with classic automobiles, trains and lots of whimsical memorabilia from the era, while enjoying a fun Gatsby themed night of charitable gaming including a poker tournament and costume contest for exciting prizes, live DJ entertainment, themed cocktails, and Hors d’Oeuvres, with proceeds to benefit the thousands of at-risk youth served by the award winning programs made possible by After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now.
Founded in 2002 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and with noteworthy support from Program Ambassador Kobe Bryant, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is a leading after-school program provider whose programs educate, enlighten and inspire thousands of students each day through after-school activities centered around academic support; health, fitness and nutrition; the visual and performing arts; and youth leadership and community service learning.
