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Scottsdale Fashion Week Announces
Zang Toi to Lead 2008 Runway Lineup

Scottsdale, Ariz. (June 3, 2008) --  Zang Toi, internationally acclaimed clothing designer with a worldwide following of his couture lines, is first to announce his runway show at Scottsdale Fashion Week (www.ScottsdaleFashionWeek.com), Nov. 6-9, and will headline the Saturday night, Nov. 8 runway lineup.
Mr. Toi will personally be on hand to present his collections.  Known for his exuberant personal style and dramatically elegant fashions, he's lured a broad swath of celebrity devotees.           
"We are thrilled to host this major fashion designer during Scottsdale Fashion week," said Kerry Dunne of R Entertainment Company, producers of Scottsdale Fashion Week.  "He'll be a tremendous crowd pleaser and brings a new level of excitement to our runway schedule.  He raises the bar for Scottsdale Fashion Week.  Plus, he's a pretty colorful character."
           
Janice Montana, Paradise Valley resident and Broadway producer who is also a friend and strong supporter of Mr. Toi's work, said, "I know he is excited to travel to Scottsdale and personally meet the many fashionably conscious women who follow his work and purchase his designs."

Mr. Toi was runway closer for New York Fashion Week in February - a coveted position amidst the competitive fashion landscape of Bryant Park, perennial location of 'the tents,' as they are often referred.
           
He is known for creating timeless elegance in his lines and thus appeals to women of all ages as evidenced by followers such as Ivana Trump, Eva Longoria, Debra Messing, Patti Labelle, Farrah Fawcett, Angela Bassett and Fergie (Black Eyed Peas).
Mr. Toi's broad appeal suits Scottsdale Fashion Week which, in 2007, drew a broad age range - nearly 37 percent were 22 to 30 years old; 20 percent were 31 to 45 years of age; and 20 percent were between the ages of 46 and 64. 

Mr. Toi, who is both owner and designer of his empire, has two lines:  a couture line and his "Z" collection, a moderately priced bridge collection.  

Briefly, his fashion background begins at the age of 18 when he left his home in Malaysia to pursue a career in fashion. He traveled first to Toronto and then New York where he studied at Parsons the New School for Design. In 1989 he opened his own label with a bright collection of suits, dresses and sarongs.

Toi has won numerous awards including the Mouton-Cadet Young Designer award in 1991, and more recently an award for his artistic contributions and achievement presented by Mark Green, the Public Advocate for New York City. He was also knighted by the Sultan of Malaysia in 1997.

Toi is known for his own flamboyant garb.  He recently led "Team Toi" bicycle team at the LiveStrong Challenge benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation, wearing his signature "mini-kilt" as he rode alongside Armstrong.  Last year, Team Toi raised $267,000 and this year, Armstrong challenged Toi to raise $500,000.  If achieved, Armstrong promised to wear the Team Toi mini-kilt to the annual LiveStrong Challenge.

Scottsdale Fashion Week 2008 is Nov. 6-9, downtown Scottsdale, a district spanning Scottsdale Fashion Square to Scottsdale Waterfront to SouthBridge and includes two runways and a Luxury Pavilion of fine living purveyors of fashion, design, spas, health care and more.  Scottsdale Fashion Week opens Thursday night, Nov. 6, with a Milan-style Wearable ArtWalk sponsored by the Scottsdale Gallery Association.

For ongoing updates and information, please visit www.ScottsdaleFashionWeek and www.MySpace.com/ScottsdaleFashionWeek08.

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About Scottsdale Fashion Week.  Nov 6-8, 2008, SFW is a fashion, design, beauty, health and fine-living event anchored by an 85-foot runway, and the dramatic urban landscape of downtown Scottsdale.  SFW08 features designers and high fashion runway shows; a luxury-goods-and-services pavilion; and a Milan-style Wearable ArtWalk.  www.ScottsdaleFashionWeek.com
 
About Scottsdale Fashion Square.  Arizona's premier luxury shopping destination, Scottsdale Fashion Square offers a compelling retail experience in the heart of the country's fastest growing major metropolitan area. In Phoenix, where shopping is a top passion for Scottsdale's upscale residents, as well as millions of domestic and international visitors, Scottsdale Fashion Square offers the very best in every category. Elite brands beckon at every turn -- Burberry, Boss Hugo Boss, kate spade, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tourneau, Juicy Couture, Tiffany & Co., Jimmy Choo, Salvatore Ferragamo, St. John, Max Mara, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus -- as well as several new first-to-market retailers that include, Bottega Veneta and Barneys New York coming in Fall 2009. Recognized as one of the top tourist destinations in tourist-friendly Phoenix, Scottsdale Fashion Square is a retail powerhouse, unequalled in its ability to deliver exclusive brands to exclusive shoppers.  www.FashionSquare.com 

About SouthBridge.  SouthBridge brings to fruition the vision of acclaimed developer Fred Unger. Ten years ago, Unger set out to create "a one-of-a-kind urban village that would bring together exclusive, high-fashion boutiques, independent shops, internationally renowned cuisine, lively cultural festivals, art, and the romantic charm of a waterfront park." Shops and restaurants center on bustling open-air European-style courtyards that thrive with activity day and night. www.SouthBridgeScottsdale.com 

About Scottsdale Waterfront.  The Scottsdale Waterfront is a 1.1 million-square-foot project located in downtown Scottsdale and includes retail, office, and high-rise residential buildings.  In addition to the surrounding paths and landscaping, a pedestrian-only bridge across the canal links the Waterfront to SouthBridge as well as adjacent Scottsdale Fashion Square and Scottsdale's Fifth Avenue boutique district. www.ScottsdaleWaterfront.com 

About Scottsdale Gallery Association.  The Scottsdale Gallery Association was formed by professional art dealers to promote the more than 100 fine art galleries and their weekly ArtWalks. Dedicated to exhibiting the finest visual art from around the world, the galleries offer a dazzling and diverse array of work in a wide variety of media.  www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com
 
About R Entertainment Company.  R Entertainment Company is a national events booking, marketing and production company. R Entertainment Company books, produces and markets more than 200 events a year -- from American Expresses Chairman's events, Toby Keith, Jamie Foxx, and Queen + Paul Rodgers worldwide tour, to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orange County Choppers tours. R Entertainment Company is a full-scale agency offering marketing -- online and offline -- sponsorship sales, public relations, artist's representation and production. www.R-Entertainment.com
 
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