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Fashion Takes on Arthritis at SADA Fashion Show by SHANNON ANGRY The fashion world is one that many men and women love to embrace. From the catwalks to the amazing designers during fashion week who showcase their latest designs, I think it is safe to say that many young fashionistas might want to be a part of the high life discovered on the runway. Sada Exclusive Fashions will give many people the opportunity to embrace that very dream. The fashion line will have its fi rst show at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux on March 17, in support of the Arthritis Foundation. Guests will get a chance to enjoy a great show with beautiful clothes while they help support a good cause. Alexis Scott, the designer of Sada Exclusive Fashions, is very passionate about this fashion show because it hits close to home. At 23 years of age, the designer was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, which is a spinal disease caused by arthritis. This disease was something she felt she should never have had to face, especially at such a young age. The disease made her life that much more complex. Scott does not want people to take the situation lightly, because the disease can affect people of any age. "So many people do not know a lot about arthritis and how serious it can be," Scott says. "I want to open their eyes. That would make me very happy." What better way to spread the message than to produce a fashion show? With the combination of runway and education, it gives the Fayetteville community the opportunity to become aware of a serious disease while staying upbeat and enjoying the show. "I have enjoyed every moment working with the (Arthritis) Foundation and the whole experience has really touched me," Scott said during a recent interview. The designer is no stranger to fashion shows. She showcased her designs at the Charlotte, North Carolina Fashion Week. However, this is Scott's very fi rst show that she has planned and created. This show allows Scott to express her support for this cause, while encouraging the entire community to become encompassed in an educational and moving experience. The show will include a wide variety of entertainment, including raffl e-ticket prizes, talented entertainers, models from all over the region and much more. Scott has been planning the show since last April and the process has been time consuming, but the work has brought her great joy. "People that come to the show can expect fun, entertainment and glamour," Scott said. "We still represent the brand with style and class." SADA Fashions are geared toward teens and young adults. "I've been doing this since I was 5 and I would play with my Barbies and cut their clothes into different styles. My mom recognized my talent," Scott explains. "She was my motivation." Sada Exclusive Fashions represents individuality in its design. The use of bold colors and unique styles adds a distinctive fl air that is truly one-of-a-kind. By only creating 3,000 items per style, Sada Exclusive Fashions provides customers with limited and exclusive designs. The word sada when translated in Japanese means "pure one." The clothing line is targeted for teen girls and young adults. Scott wanted to create a line that sent the message that a woman can still look fabulous and glamorous without revealing too much skin. Elegance and sophistication is vital in Sada Exclusive Fashions. "The name sada stands for sophisticated attractive diva with an attitude," Scott explains. "That is what my clothing line stands for." Sada Exclusive Fashion carries a wide range of clothing items including business suits, casual wear, formal wear, lingerie, shoes, jewelry and denim. The show begins at 4:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $35 and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information about future events, visit www.sadafashions.com or www.arthritis.org. You may also contact Scott at 992-1335. SHANNON ANGRY, Intern. COM- MENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com A lithograph by John Biggers. Registration Eight Week Classes Registration February 13 through March 6, 2012 Classes begin March 8, 2012 Fe First-time or new students should check in at one of three locations: the Information Center located at the Tony Rand Student Center (Fayetteville campus), the Fort Bragg Soldier Development Center, or at the Spring Lake Campus. Spring II Current students can register online via WebAdvisor at www.faytechcc.edu or through their departmental advisors. FTCC Admissions (910) 678-8473 12 UCW FEBRUARY 22-28, 2012 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM