iT Chat: The AZK Group

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Anna Hovet F/W 2011 Fashion Show

This past Saturday, our friends at The AZK Group invited us to attend the Anna Hovet F/W 2011 Fashion Show. The show was held at the 900 North Michigan Shops. With wonderful front row seats, we got a chance to see what a talent Hovet really is. The pieces were a mix of trendy, urban wear with a relaxed look and feel. I loved her use of hoods on some of the dresses!

Anna Hovet was the winner of the premiere episode of Kenmore's Facebook reality show! The AZK developed the "#VoteHovet" campaign that was a creative spinoff of the Obama campaign. The models posed with "#VoteHovet" mini flags, buttons and banners at the end of the show. To vote for Anna every Thursday evening between 6:45pm and 7:45pm, you can go to www.facebook.com/kenmore and click "Be a Designer".

Take a look below at some of the designs from the show and go to http://www.annahovet.com/ for more information on the designer.

XOXO,
Mik S'ville

Monday, January 24, 2011

Stars for Hope Pakistan Flood Relief Fundraiser

I had the honor of covering the Stars for Hope Pakistan Flood Relief Fundraiser on Sunday, January 16th, 2011! This star-studded, red carpet event was at the very colorful Carnivale Restaurant and hosted by The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs Network (OPEN) and The AZK Group. Glee star, Iqbal Theba; Actor, Faran Tahir (Iron Man, Star Trek); The Daily Show's, Aasif Mandvi and Bravo's Top Chef contestant, Malika Ameen were all in attendance to help raise funds.

As reported by The AZK Group, the benefit was able to raise "over $40,000 through ticket sales, pledge forms and an auction that included a private, in-home baking class by Ameen, Glee script and DVD, tickets to The Daily Show along with a private tour by Mandvi that went for a total of $10,000 alone, and more". That's a great acheivement for just one night!

I had a wonderful time speaking to each celebrity and getting their opinions on why this crisis that has affected over 20 million people didn't get as much coverage as others. Please let's not forget the people of Pakistan and keep them in our prayers as they continue to rebuild their lives.