Rosita Beaty debuted The Black R.A.C. (Rosita Alexander Collections) at Marina Village in Mission Bay on Dec. 3. The guests streamed into the Bayview Room all wearing white. They definitely were dressed to impress and all one could see was a sea of white.

Beaty partnered up with Ramon Ivey Co. to produce this show. She was ready to launch this collection two years ago and then COVID happened. She waited until now to present this with the help of Ramon Ivey. During the evening there were five collections showcased with 25 models. They presented all shapes and sizes.

“Our showcase will display that all women are beautiful by breaking the stigma, and bringing all women together to empower each other,” Beaty said.

The evening began with a VIP reception and the smooth jazz sounds of saxophonist Erisa Nicole. The host was Eddie Baltrip who got the ball rolling with all the festivities. DJ Almond Eyez spun the tunes for the event. The evening included singing, dancing, story-telling, and poetry reading. Tiffany Williams was the model coach and Ivey was not only the producer but the choreographer.

The first number on the runway was called the Night Life Set and the models came out looking “Ooh La La.” Beaty designed a men’s line called XY that came down the catwalk with hunky-looking models showing off her designs. The third set was called the Look Set with trendy-looking styles.

Next came the Furs & Feathers Set accenting her designs. The showed wrapped up with the last Collection named Razzle Dazzle. The sparkling styles delighted the audience as they came down the runway.

Beaty finished up the evening by thanking everyone for coming. She was wearing an amazing black sequin outfit. Ivey’s mission statement says that “I make your visions a Reality” and that he did for Beaty who was finally able to present her five collections to the world after waiting two years. For more information, visit TheBlackRac.com.

Proceeds for the event go to STXBP1 Foundation, which was a gene discovered in 2008. The symptoms include epilepsy, movement disorder, hypotonia, and autism. Their mission is to raise awareness and find a cure. Science + Love = Cure. For more information, visit stxbp1disorders.org.

UPCOMING EVENT

Saturday, Jan. 15: Bridal Bazaar with fashion shows presented by Gretchen Productions at the San Diego Convention Center. Three shows are to be presented during the day. For more information, 760-334-5500.

Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned Couture milliner based in the San Diego area. Learn more about our hat designer, teacher, and blogger en www.DianaCavagnaro.com.