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Feirce Fashion - On March 16, 2011, models hit the runway at the FASHION FunKshon show during BET Network’s Leading Women Defined summit. The event featured performances from local all-girl band Be’la Dona and renowned DJ and Black Girls Rock! founder Beverly Bond. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Bold Prints - A model walks the runway in a printed halter dress.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Funky Shapes  - A model wears a structured suit with gold hardware accents. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Fringe Benefits - Two models rock ensebles with wheat-hued fringe as playful accents. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Bold Shoulders - A model struts down the runway with a watercolor frock embellished with bold shoulders.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Pale Palette  - A model's skirt-and-top combo showcases soft shades of gray and blue.   (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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All Tied Up - A model poses in a silky, gray dress with tie accents. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Business Chic - A model walks the runway in separates in shades of nude, peach and white during the fashion show. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Free Flowing - A model rocks a flowing, watercolor-inspired maxi dress.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Freestyle Fashion - A male model shows off his, ahem, assets while modeling a taupe blazer and shorts look.   (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Layered Look - A male model mixes up textures in a wheat-hued linen suit.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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City Meets Country - A male model's gray and peach suit is part tribal-inspired, part city slick. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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A Closer Look - A second look at a male model's casual suit look.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Make it Rain - A model takes a playful stance in sleek black pants, white dress shirt and fedora.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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FASHION FunKshon - Another sleek black suit and fedora comes down the runway during the fashion show. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Cocktail Flare - A model shines in a tiered, black cocktail dress.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Wild Side - A model strikes a pose in an animal-print frock with bold, red accents. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Eye of the Tiger - A model takes tiger print to new heights, rocking a shimmering gold and black sheath.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Rich Ruffles - A model walks the runway in a floor-length gown embelleshed with a ruffled top.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Black and White Ball - A model stuns in a black-and-white printed gown with ruched bottom.   (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Two of a Kind - Two models show off casual, yet chic looks in shades of blue, gray and white.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Queen of the Ball - A model's dramatic Black ball gown grabs all of the attention during the fashion show. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Sharp Suited - A male model contrasts his sleek, black suit with white shoes.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Divine Design - A model rocks a black dress with swirls of yellow accents. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Soul Sisters - All-girl band Be’la Dona rocks the stage during the show. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)