Look for Button-Tie on the Red Carpet !

Arizona's youngest, Africa-American Fashion Designer was discovered by Queen YoNasDa at her first Fashion Show this past August. Fashion 4 A Cause was held at the Wyndum Hotel, Phoenix, AZ. The Button-Tie Collection was a huge success with over 300 guest offering the designer a standing ovation. Queen YoNasDa was impressed by the styles, colors, textures and uniqueness of the Button-Tie collection. As a women's advocate, she reached out to this 13 year-old, rising star by giving Lauren Gabourel the opportunity of a lifetime! Four designs have been selected by Queen YoNasDa for her gala weekend events. Only one design will be selected for her walk on the RED CARPET at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards. Join the excitement, cast your vote on which design to wear below. Don't miss this historic event for Button-Tie and all the guest at the BET Awards!

The fifth annual BET HIP HOP AWARDS '10 is fully charged and ready to deliver the most electrifying show yet. Hip Hop's leading contenders Rick Ross, Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane and Swizz Beatz are the first acts confirmed to perform during this year's highly anticipated event on Saturday, October 2 with the network premiere on Tuesday, October 12 at 8:00 p.m. Hosted by actor and funny man Mike Epps, the BET HIP HOP AWARDS '10 is ready to salute the best of the best in hip hop culture from the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Button-Tie is seeking new opportunities to showcase our designs and, more importantly, to support local charities. We ask you to remember Button-Tie and Lauren Gabourel when you are planning your next event. Supporting the next generation is important to all of us. So, help us shape the lives of others through your support. Just complete the "Invite Button-Tie" form and a representative will contact you for the details.

The Story behind the Red Carpet design!

Lauren GAbourel, Age 14, is the creator of the Button-Tie label. For several years she has been drawing sketches for her unique fashion designs. Last October she was invited to design an outfit for a Red Carpet Affair. Queen YoNasDa, Hip Hop rapper extraordinaire, so enjoyed the Button-Tie collection that she has requested four designs for various events during the gala weekend. She said "the most difficult decision of all, was deciding which to wear on the Red Carpet."

Take a walk down memory lane: "Fashion for a Cause"

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at the show. This was Lauren's first fashion show. Everyone enjoyed her Button-Tie collectiont.The proceeds of the show were donated to Athletes 4 Awareness.
Athletes 4 Awareness Is an organization committed to raising awareness in the 4 main areas cancer*, heart disease*, diabetes*, and healthy living* through sports related events. Using the vehicles of large and small events through the US and into Native American Communities, Athletes 4 Awareness is poised to make an impact in awareness for living a healthy fulfilled life.

Queen YoNasDa (Yo-Naja-Ha)

YoNasDa "Queen" is not just a word, it is a calling and she is rising to the occasion. "No nation can rise higher than it's woman," is a saying that breathes truth. Queen YoNasDa epitomizes this energy as a hip hop artist, curator, and activist. Without a doubt, there is an imbalance occurring in hip hop where female emcees have been silenced. Her strong presence is bringing femcees with a message back to the forefront of music as the days of Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill with a modern twist. Her musical style encompasses an eclectic mix of wisdom, grooves, catchy hooks, and is sure to reach the masses.

Fashion 4 A Cause Show

Fashions for the next generation of young women!.