OH WHAT A NIGHT…
OF FUN AND CHOCOLATE!
FIRED UP MID-WAY DURING
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL WEEK
THE COCOUTURE FASHION SHOW
WAS AN INSTANT HIT WITH AUDIENCES!
The first ever COCOUTURE FASHION SHOW
took place on Wednesday October 17, 2007. This was one of the signature events of
Chocolate Festival Week.
More than 250 patrons showed up to witness a Fashion Show unlike any other. They came to
see a number of celebrities and media personalities strut their stuff on the catwalk in
chocolate toned outfits provided by many menswear retailers. What they weren’t
expecting was a lot of great entertainment.
Hosted by Canadian Idol judge Farley Flex, the show opened with three UPS drivers showing
off their uniforms. They came out carrying boxes which they proceeded to open and
distribute chocolates throughout the audience.
That was followed by a number of memorable and exciting walk-ons including:
- Dr. Draw (Violin Performer)
- Hans Munoz (CNE Rising Star Winner)
- Jake Dheer (Rogers Cable 10 Station Manager)
- Louis Jannetta (Author - King of the Maitre D 's)
- Marco D'Amico (Solo Guitarist)
- Matt Easter (Bono Tribute Artist)
- Mike Bullard (Comedian)
- Rudy Blair (680 News)
- Ryan Brown (Ontario 's Youngest Magician)
- Spider Jones (CFRB Announcer & 3X Golden Globe
Boxing Champ)
- The Nylons
- Tim Bolen (Reporter - Rogers Television)
- Zack Werner (Canadian Idol Judge)
- Zoltan Szabo (Toronto's Sexiest Sommelier)
More than a dozen celebrities, musicians,
media personalities and surprise models stepped up to the plate for a great cause. These
brave souls took to the catwalk in mostly brown-toned suits, casual and informal wear
provided by top menswear retailers. They walked the walk in grandeur style entertaining
the crowd. Some just strutted their stuff and came up with some surprise moves while
others entertained the audience with their unique talents. Each of the two shows carried a
serious message – promoting Prostate Awareness. At the end of the second show all
performers walked out on stage holding a candle and a sign that read the names of
individuals who lost their lives to Prostate Cancer.
The Cocouture Fashion Show and 9-1-1 Chocolate Relay were co-produced by two
veteran’s of Toronto’s entertainment scene. Teamed up together for this new and
entertaining set of events, Associate Producer Nicole Weinman and fashion show
co-ordinator Atyab Siddiqi managed to present an event that has the whole city talking.
Nicole Weinman has seven years experience in the events industry, developing and managing
charity and corporate events, conferences and trade shows. She is deeply
involved with her community, volunteering for: The New Leaders of the Sunnybrook
Foundation, Don Mills Foundation for Seniors - EP Taylor Place Community Services and
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Nicole is a go-getter, gallivanting here, there and
everywhere and can be found with a lychee martini in one hand and a camera in the other!
Atyab Siddiqi is a PR consultant with 15 years of experience in the Fashion Industry. He
has organized fashion events internationally and is currently the president of Lightspins
PR. Atyab studied fashion marketing in Los Angeles and public relations in Toronto where
he currently resides. |
