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Join APEX for an evening of professional networking and fabulous fashion, featuring the design work of Asian American women visionaries, and their tantalizing treasures modeled by members of the Miss L.A. Chinatown Court, Miss Taiwan World Court, Miss Nissei Week Court, Miss Vietnam of Southern California Royal Court and Miss South Asia 2008. Learn more about the joys and challenges of this important industry during our intimate Q&A Forum/Reception following the fashion show with designers Mae Ho of Mae, Jeanet Lee of Bo J.C. Jewelry and April Mun of Stella and jamie.

Our mixer will feature a raffle to help raise funds for the 15th Annual APEX Youth Olympics. Help out by purchasing some raffle tickets, and get in on your chance to win some great prizes!

Thursday, February 26th, 2009
6:30PM - 10PM

J Lounge and Restaurant
1119 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Discounted drink specials for all event guests.

First 200 guests will receive a
FREE copy of Serendipity Magazine.

Complimentary appetizers will be served throughout the event:
Pulled pork sliders with caramelized onions and chipotle aioli
Tuna tartare on cucumber with ponzu vinaigrette
Baby red potatoes skins with crème fraiche, chives and paddlefish caviar
Jumbo dates stuffed with French blue cheese and smoked bacon
Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce

Business casual or cocktail attire.
No athletic shoes or clothing.
Space is limited.
RSVP online for guaranteed admission.

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Onlinve RSVP ends 9PM, Wednesday February 25th,
after which you can pay at door. (If space is available.)
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Meet the Designers after the Fashion Show
during the OPEN Q&A FORUM/RECEPTION:

Mae Ho of Mae
http://www.maesdressshop.com

Mae Ho combined her two loves, fashion and literature, and created clothes that tell a story.  As a child, Mae was fascinated with the beautiful world illustrated in the childhood fairytales.  As she grew older, this fascination grew into a love of literature that centered around different eras and worlds, evoking a reality all of its own.  Instead of telling a story through words, Mae has created clothes that fit into these stories and are inspired by these imagined characters.  The clothes are not merely fashion but a sublime connection to literature of the past and present.

    Mae is a music lawyer-turned-fashion designer.  A Chinese-American born and raised in Las Vegas, she adopted the Angeleno (LA) lifestyle in August 2000.

    Inspired by fashion and literature early on, Mae has been styling and designing for herself and her fashionista friends since she was in grade school. Strangers, friends, and associates began to ask her to design clothing for them after finding out she designed her own clothing.  “MAE” the label was born.  Soon after, her designs began popping up in boutiques across the nation in major cities like: Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Austin, Dallas, San Francisco and New York.  

    Mae’s First Collection debuted in Fall 2005.  Today Mae showcases her designs at Project Vegas and trunk shows across the country.    
    
Mae’s fashions are an assortment of exquisite silhouettes in lavish fabrics incorporating vintage styling. Mae is an up-and-coming Los Angeles fashion designer who has a remarkable ability to translate vintage aesthetic into modern-day apparel.

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Jeanet Lee of Bo J.C.
http://www.bojc.com

It's as if gypsy collided head on with elegance and when the dust cleared, there was a collection of necklaces sparkling with sapphires, earrings dripping with Mexican fire opals and bracelets jingling to the tune of tourmaline. Such charm is the Bo J.C. jewelry line. Created in 1995 by sisters Cathy Charles, the treasure maker who designs each collection, Jeanet Lee, the storyteller at the business end of it all, and their busy bee mother Helen “Bo” Lee, designer of the one-of-a-kind couture collection.

The fabulous trio works with a small troop of artisans who are masters of intricate craftsmanship- hammering, twisting and wire-wrapping. Bo J.C. is ever expanding on what they do best- delicate, feminine pieces full of spirit and made with love. Whether done in fine gold chains or their trademark braiding technique, Bo J.C. necklaces look daring layered or stand divine on their own. Earrings are made with the tiniest and finest points in mind, while bracelets are dainty yet bold in their generous use of gems.

Bo J.C. is a must have accessory for the girl who styles her look down to the last detail. The designs have been adorned on Hollywood’s stylish stars including Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry, Uma Thurman, Jessica Alba, Amber Valletta, India.Arie, Mena Suvari, Minnie Driver, Susan Sarandon, LeAnn Rimes, Danielle Steele, and Sheryl Crow just to name a few.

We are proud to know that exclusive boutiques & specialty stores, as well as museums & artisan galleries worldwide carry Bo J.C. jewelry and exude the same standards in which we strive to build on. Look for Bo J.C. jewelry at places such as Martha's Vineyard, The Museum of Art & Design in New York, Bloomingdale's, Fred Segal, Ron Herman, and even international stores in Asia, Canada, Europe, Australia, Spain and South America.

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April Mun of Stella & jamie
http://www.stellaandjamie.com

Stella & jamie was started by April Mun with the intention of making clothes for the people she loves. With a vision of rich fabrics, colors and attention to fit, Stella & jamie echoes a bygone world of glamour and effortless beauty.

Stella & jamie is a product of April’s fashion industry experience – from her days as an FIT student thriving in Manhattan’s bustling Midtown surrounded by budding designers and artists; to her days of designing for international fashion houses; to the present day, as she begins her journey with her own label.

The Stella & jamie girl is a dynamic vixen. She is confident, with a sexiness uniquely hers, but can pull out her innocence and be coyly demure at the same time. She knows the true value of her life and seeks to shine from her simple, yet very delicate outfits, through their classic and clean lines.

Focusing on the rich and sumptuous fabrics contrasted by careful detailing, Stella & jamie celebrates the simplicity of textured solids, luminous in nature. Lustrous silk blends, cashmeres, and wools are lovingly brought to life for her collections.

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Event Charity/Benefit:

Help us raise money for the Youth Olympics by participating in our raffle. We will be giving away some great prizes, inlcuding items graciously donated by some of our featured designers. All proceeds from the raffle will be going towards the 15th Annual APEX Youth Olympics, to be held on May 16th.

15th Annual APEX Youth Olympics
http://www.apex.org/yo

The 15th Annual APEX Youth Olympics is a one-day event filled with team-building games, fun, food, and entertainment for youth in Southern California. The APEX Youth Olympics is an annual community service event held in partnership with the Service Network for Asian and Pacific Islander Youth (SNAPY), an umbrella organization for 14 different Greater Los Angeles Area youth agencies, along with several other youth agencies from the local community.

This year we are excited about expanding the event to additional youth agencies, so that more youths organizations can now participate in this exciting event. The Youth Olympics draws 200-300 youth and about a hundred APEX volunteers. We are looking for motivated and innovative young professionals to help with the planning of this event as well as volunteers to help on the actual day of the event.

Youth from various backgrounds will have the chance to participate in the event's activities which promotes team work and strengthens the bonds that they have amongst each other. Volunteers will have the opportunity to interact with the youth and make an invaluable impact in their lives.

Raffle Prizes include:

2 Tickets to LA Kings vs. Nashville Predators Game at the Staples
Courtesy of Black Card Circle: https://www.blackcardcircle.com

2 VIP "Pamper Me Fabulous" Event Tickets (retail value of $100 each)
2 General "Pamper Me Fabulous" Event Tickets (retail value of $35 each)
More information at: http://www.pampermefabulous.com

Great products from Blizzard Entertainment, such as:
Hardcover CE Blizzard Entertainment Wrath of the Lich King Cinematic Books
Hardcover CE World of Warcraft Comics Collection #1-6
BlizzCon Blizzard Tin Lunchbox (with all 3 franchises imprinted in)
3 StarCraft II Promotional Poster (exclusive Dark Templars battling)
CE Arthas Helm

Clothing donated by guest designers: Mae

$100 Gas Gift Cards

Restaurant Gift Cards

Warner Bros. Entertainment DVD Packages

Dea Bella Eyelash Conditioners (retail value of $150 each)

Gingi Skin Care Products

And more...!!!

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FREE for Premium Members (with RSVP; $5 at door) / $10 for Non-Members
Sign-up for our Premium Membership today and Register for this event for FREE!
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Premium Members: Click here to RSVP.

Non-Members can sign-up on this page. See above.

Space is limited.
RSVP online for guaranteed admission.
Business casual or cocktail attire.
No athletic shoes or clothing.

For more information, email APEXmembership@apex.org

Also visit us at www.apex.org

Onlinve RSVP ends 9PM, Wednesday February 25th,
after which you can pay at door. (If space is available.)