BET‘s third annual Rip the Runway was taped Tuesday (March 6, 2007) at New York City’s Manhattan Center Ballroom (formerly known as the Hammerstein Ballroom). Artists, fans. Designers and fashion enthusiasts gathered in the name of style. However, Rip the Runway is not the typical fashion event. BET CEO, Debra Lee explains why there was excitement abuzz.
“Rip the Runway, is a great event. I love the fact that it’s fashion — Hip-Hop fashion — and that it gives exposure to designers who don’t normally have it, and I think people can relate.”
Hosted by Chris Brown and Ciara, some of the lines modeled included Baby Phat, G-Unit Cllothing, Amaya Swimwear, LRG, Brand Jordan, Apple Bottom, Monif C, Mychael Knight and The Steve Harvey Collection.
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There were performances by Rakim, Mims and Rich Boy, and unexpected twists like Brooke Hogan modeling Apple Bottoms.
The night was centered predominately centered around Hip-Hop style and fashion, proving that three work well together. Julito McCullum, from The Wire, wearing a “Brooklyn” sweatshirt, and a gold dookie rope chain, had his own theory why the combination is perfect.
“They [Hip-Hop, style and fashion] work so well together because what’s going on with Hip-Hop right now, is trends set by kids like us. We got this Hip-Hop thing on lock and the fashion comes because everybody wants to be fly in Hip-Hop so that all comes together as one.”
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With sights set beyond Rip the Runway, McCullum begins taping the next season of The Wire, airing in September 2008 soon, he has some movies coming out, and says that rapping is possibly in the works as well.
Rip The Runaway airs on Wednesday, March 14 at 10:PM., three years strong and counting.
