The Michael Awards for The Fashion Industry took place Wednesday evening May 7 at the Beautiful Marriott Marquis Ballroom in NYC. The biggest names in Fashion, Film, Rock, Sports and TV came out to support this event. In its 15th year, The Michael Awards have become a NYC icon for the fashion industry.

The host of the show was the talented and beautiful film and TV star, Vivica Fox.

She graced the stage with her eloquent style and charm.

The Michael Awards are pleased to announce the 2008 winners:

LYDIA HEARST: SUPERMODEL OF THE YEAR

SUSAN HOLMES: SWIMWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (former supermodel)

KEYSHAWN JOHNSON: BEST-DRESSED MAN

ISSAC LARIAN: ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

MARCHESA: WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

LISA BLOOM: BEST-DRESSED WOMAN OF THE YEAR

JOE TREMAINE: MAN OF THE YEAR

JOHN VARVATOS: MENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

MARCUS SCHENKENBERG: Iconic Male Model of the Year

DOV CHARNEY - AMERICAN APPARAL: Retailer of the Year

ZARA: Childrenswear Designer

RABBI YECHIEL ECKSTEIN- PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR

CELEBRITY PRESENTERS FOR THE 2008 SHOW WERE:

DUFF MCKAGAN: GUNS N ROSES & VELVET REVOLVER

NIKKI TAYLOR- SUPERMODEL

BEN VEREEN –STAGE AND SCREEN STAR

KATRINA SZISHZ In Style

LYNDSEY RODRIGUES – MTV VJAY

NEAL HAMIL- Executive Director of Elite

NIA LONG – FILM AND TV STAR

This glamorous event not only recognized those who contributed to the fashion industry, but also efforts they have made on behalf of the nation’s children. Proceeds from the event will help raise needed dollars for its recipient: The National Children’s Leukemia Foundation.

We all hope that through events such as this Awards show needed dollars will be raised to help one day find the cure for Childhood Leukemia.


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