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GATEWAY CENTER AT BRONX TERMINAL MARKET MARKS OFFICIAL OPENING OF “THE SHOPS”

URBAN FASHION SUNDAY BRINGS LIVE FASHION, ART EXHIBITS

& MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Sunday, May 16, 2010 – Bronx, NY – “To mark the official opening of ‘The Shops,” Gateway Center at Bronx Terminal Market, will present Urban Fashion Sunday (UFS), on Sunday, May 16, 2010, from 3 pm – 9 pm.

Urban Fashion Sunday promises a fantastic day of fashion, artwork and entertainment for the entire family.  UFS will feature fashion shows with runway models wearing the latest designs from “The Shops” at Gateway including fashions provided by Conway, Rainbow Shops, Youngworld and Jimmy Jazz, with eyewear by Catherine’s Optical.

Four runway fashion shows will feature exciting themes including:

• Ready for Summer - summer friendly daywear for kids and young adults and colorful, sporty summer wear for adults
• Accessorize Me - focusing on accessories such as bags, hats, sunglasses, jewelry, etc.
• Pop Life/City Life - high fashion, urban chic, high energy, pop-star inspired attire
• Out on the Town - sophisticated, sexy evening wear and Sunday best for couples

“The Shops” will be THE place to be for the fashion and budget conscious on May 16th. UFS will also feature various art pieces and a photo exhibit highlighting a black and white installation inspired by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, created and on-loan from Hostos Community College alumni.

This urban ‘fashionista’ happening is free to the public, and will feature musical performances by artists Troni P., Amanda Abajan, and J. Harris with Sophia.

Univision Radio Station 96.3 FM personalities “Las Gemelas” (The Twins) will be on-site to entertain members of the shopping public.

Michaels will be providing arts and crafts activities for children in association with the Bronx Commission of the Arts.

The Related Companies’ Gateway Center at Bronx Terminal Market includes an exciting mix of large-scale retailers and restaurants for the whole family, including BJ's, Home Depot, Best Buy, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls, Raymour & Flanigan, Staples, Toys ‘R’ Us/Babies ‘R’ Us Superstore, Gamestop, T-Mobile, Applebee’s, Youngworld, Michaels, and Conway.

For more information, log onto www.gatewaycenterbtm.com.

Sponsors of Urban Fashion Sunday at the 'The Shops' at Gateway Center at Bronx Terminal Market are Conway, Rainbow Shops, Youngworld, Jimmy Jazz, and Michaels.

The UFS event is produced by R. Paniagua, Inc., and co-sponsored by Marshalls, Catherine’s Optical Center, Assurance Wireless, Café Bustelo, Cibao Meats Products, El Diario La Prensa, and X96.3 FM.  For more information contact the offices R. Paniagua, Inc, at (212) 679-6755.