Designers Ashish N. Soni, Doo Ri Chung, and Mary Ping showcased in UPS Delivers Fashion's Future

Ashish N. Soni, Doo Ri Chung, and Mary Ping are amoung the ten designers selected to participate in UPS Delivers Fashions Future, a platform for up-and-coming designers to show their collections at Olympus Fashion Week in New Yorks Bryant Park from Sept. 9th-16th.

Ashish N. Soni, Doo Ri Chung, and Mary Ping are amoung the ten designers selected to participate in UPS Delivers Fashions Future, a platform for up-and-coming designers to show their collections at Olympus Fashion Week in New Yorks Bryant Park from Sept. 9th-16th.

Chosen by an industry committee from Vogue, 7th on Sixth, the CFDA, Parsons and Fashion Group International, these designers will present their Spring 2006 collections in the UPS Hub, a fourth venue in the famed Bryant Park tents, underwritten by UPS. as part of their commitment to supporting new talent in the fashion industry.

The 10 designers include:

Abaet: Designer Laura Poretzky presents her ready-to-wear collection with a South American flair.

Ashish N Soni: Well known in India, Ashish N Soni will present his first collection in the United States of black and white, Indian-inspired menswear and womenswear.

Doo.Ri: Winner of the 1995 Parsons Designer of the Year award, Doo Ri Chung presents a collection using minimalist design and simple, elegant materials.

Gary Graham: A graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago, Gary Graham will present romantic, deconstructive menswear and womenswear using innovative textiles for modern, wearable collections.

Kit Willow: Hailing from Australia, Kit Willow is known for her signature, tailored corsets, jackets and dresses detailed with hand-worked metal and glass appliqus.

Mary Ping: A New York native, Mary Ping draws from her training in fine art and sculpture to create a collection for women with an artistic and elegant sensibility.

Matthew Earnest: New York newcomer Matthew Earnest designs a balanced collection of light and fresh womens and menswear.

Project Alabama: Drawing from more than 150 artisans, Alabama-based designer Natalie Chanin presents a unique and individual collection of womenswear.

Sandoval: Academy of Art University graduate Michael Carbaugh uses his eye for textile design to put new twists on classic design.

Tomer: Menswear designer Tomer Gendlers collections intend to change the direction of mens fashion.

This is a fantastic roster of talented designers and we couldnt be more pleased to help each of them get the exposure that showing during Olympus Fashion Week can provide, said Fern Mallis, Executive Director of 7th on Sixth and Vice-President of IMG. While we continue to present collections of the best known names in America, the buzz and interest is always about whos next and new, and with an inspired partner like UPS, we are able to deliver this as well!

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About Olympus Fashion Week
The largest and most important fashion week event in the country, Olympus Fashion Week is one of New York Citys marquee events. New Yorks Olympus Fashion Week has become a global destination, attracting more than 100,000 industry insiders, buyers, retailers, celebrities, political and social VIPs and members of the regional, national and international media. Olympus Fashion Week continues to grow and evolve while maintaining its historical and current mission: to organize, centralize and modernize the runway shows of Americas leading and emerging designers from all over the world.