Annual Events

NEW DAY ASSOCIATES would like to introduce you to some fabulous events that happen annually. Our affairs are a celebration of fashion, music, and the success of our wonderful magazines. Our publications target an elite, upscale audience, particularly those in the fashion, music, and publications business. Our events target consumers that shop, travel, network, drive, etc., and also in the business of public relations. Our magazines cover all these events. All sponsors are mentioned in the main headlines. The exposure, and response is international, covering U.S., Canada, Japan, and Europe.
   

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Above: The 21st Annual International Designer of the Year Competition (11/07)
(Courtesy of Dennis DuBois - KlubNext)
  

Above: Video highlights from the 2008 Black Men Magazine's Fashion Show
(Courtesy of Tri-State Entertainment)

 


Above: Video highlights from the 2007 Blackmen's Magazine Swimsuit competition held in
Washington D.C. (Courtesy of Gary Murray - Mixcast Inc.)
   

Below: The male & female winners of the 2007 International Models of the Year competition,
Mr. Tyrone Parker & Ms. Dominique Jones
(Photographs by Kennedy DeSousa)

 


Above: Mr John Blassingame & his son Marcus with the 1st Place winner of the 2007 Blackmen's Magazine Swimsuit competition held in Philadelphia. (Marvell Gay Photography: 571-235-3545)
    


Above: DJ Kay Slay & Marcus Blassingame with from left-right, the 3rd, 2nd & 1st Place winners of the 2007 Blackmen's Magazine Swimsuit competition held in Philadelphia. (Marvell Gay Photography)
  


Above: Mr. John Blassingame with from left-right, the 3rd, 2nd & 1st Place winners of the 2007 Blackmen's Magazine Swimsuit competition held in Washington D.C. (Marvell Gay Photography)


Above: Mr John Blassingame with the 1st Place winner of the 2007 Blackmen's Magazine Swimsuit competition held in Philadelphia. (Marvell Gay Photography) 

Above: Sameerah Hart, 2nd from left - 20th Annual Internationall Designer of the Year 1st place winner with Mr. John Blassingame and 2 models showcasing her winning designs.

Above: Ms. Dominique Jones - 1st Place Winner of the 10th Annual, Hype Hair Magazine -
Natural Beauty Contest, accepts her award from Mr. John Blassingame

 

Above: Hoopz from "The Flavor of Love" (left), Video Vixen - Lyric, Marcus Bassingame and
Mr. John Blassingame at Black Men's Magazine's 12th Anniversary Party

Below: Hoopz with Mr. Blassingame

 

 

 
Above Top: Mr. John Blassingame with the 1st Place Winner of the Black Men's Magazine Swimsuit Tour at Club Vision in Houston, Texas - 12/08/2005

 
Above: Photos from Black Men's Magazine Swimsuit Tour at Club Vision in Houston, Texas - 12/08/2005

Shaquille O'Neal & John Blassingame - 2003 All Star Weekend Atlanta
John & Shaq - NBA All Star Weekend Atlanta 2003

Kweisi Mfume & John Blassingame
Kweisi Mfume &
John Blassingame

Diana Ross & John Blassingame
Diana Ross & John Blassingame

In January we celebrate the MEN'S COLLECTION SHOW for our men's magazine, BLACK MEN.
In 1997 we celebrated our LINGERIE issue, featuring the VICTORIA'S SECRETS COLLECTION SHOW, with the beautiful TYRA BANKS on the cover.    Tyra Banks Cover-Click for a larger image. The MEN'S COLLECTION SHOW, covers the progress in men's fashion, and previews what to look for in up and coming new designers. This show is also a music showcase for record labels such as ARISTA, SONY, MCA, and COLUMBIA.

In the fall season, we showcase the DESIGNERS OF THE YEAR COMPETITION(See picture below). Designers from all over the country have traveled to compete in this spectacular show. The audience is treated to some of the funkiest, new, hot ideas, fresh off of the design table of the freshest new faces in the fashion world! The designers showcase 4 garments, male and/or female, in 2 categories. The first category is Day Wear, which may consist of of spring, sport, or swim wear. The second category is Evening Wear, which consists of formal, suits or gowns, in Couture or Haute Couture fashion. The designs are judged by 7 professional in the fashion business. Past judges have included, Jeffrey Taye of EM magazine, and Dee Simmons of the GRACE DEL MARCO agency. The 1st prize to the best male or female designer is an all expense paid trip to PARIS, LONDON, or ROME!

In April we present the MODELS OF THE YEAR CONTEST. Models from all over the country, including Europe have competed in this electrifying competition.

Contest Winners
1st place winner of the Hype Hair natural beauty contest Ms. Tangela Bond from Dallas Texas (next event will be held November 2002 at the Wyndam Hotel located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. 1st place contestant receives a layout in Hype Hair Magazine along with a trip to Cancun, Mexico, all hotel and air accomodations paid).
Singing group "Best Man"
Singing group "Best Man" of Epic Records performing at the November 5th anniversary party for Black Mens Magazine.
Special Guest at the 5th anniversary party for Black Mens Magazine Mr. Freddy "Re-Run" Stubbs
Special Guest at the 5th anniversary party for Black Mens Magazine the late Mr. Freddy "Re-Run" Stubbs.

Some of the hottest new faces have graced our runways including BET video show Terry Ellis-formerly of Envogue with John Blassingamehost Bret Walker, Debra Shaw -collection model for YVES SAINT LAURENT, TOMMY BOXER, etc., Najee and Don Sterling featured in the MEN'S COLLECTION SHOWS, and many others seen in VOGUE, ELLE, PEOPLE, and VIBE magazines. The first prize is an all expense paid trip to PARIS, LONDON, or ROME!

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