WIP the Runway crossed the paths of a few more
prominent entertainment influencers this weekend during NBA All-Star Weekend in
Houston, Texas. One of WIP the Runway’s
core designers, Active Faith Clothing, solicited the services of WIP the Runway
to plan, cast, choreography, and execute a fashion showcase (featuring the
Active Faith brand) at the NBA All-Star Inspirational
Celebrity Basketball Game hosted by Windsor Village United Methodist
Church. The celebrity roster was
incredible and filled with the likes of Allan Houston, Ray Bady, and James Fortune.
WIP the Runway touched down in Houston at 9AM the day
of the celebrity basketball game fashion showcase. The team had less than 10 hours to cast, choreography,
and execute the showcase. The open
casting call began at 12 noon. Seven
models were selected, and choreography with these models began at 3PM. A garment fitting followed, and the process
for rock-star hair and make-up began at 4PM.
Already, the day was jam-packed. The
celebrity basketball game began a few hours later, and the models executed the
showcase with their A-game. The
presentation was done with poise and WIP-like attitude.
WIP the Runway’s path eventually led to the world
renowned Lakewood Church pastored by Joel Osteen. The WIP team was invited as Allan Houston’s
guests where he talked about family
and fatherhood. Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade helped lead the panel discussion
hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien. Allan Houston’s foundation, the Allan Houston
Legacy Foundation, advocates
about the importance of fatherhood.
To top off the weekend, WIP the Runway was given
special access to Active Faith’s Faith and Family Event
at Second Baptist Church pastored by Dr. Ed Young. This event presented a panel discussion with
NBA and NFL players where they candidly talked about Christ and their lives in
sports entertainment. Grammy winner, Lecrae, gave a 45 minute concert following the
panel discussion.
Certainly, it was an honor to be in the company of a
top-notch roster of influence, but the most pleasurable thing was the
confidence that WIP’s name had been bounced around that entire weekend. WIP the Runway’s mission is clear: share the
Gospel of Jess Christ with every living creature on the face of this
Earth. Connecting with these influencers
this weekend just increased the opportunity of completing the mission.