CosmoBiz Magazine September 2018 | Page 19

In the beauty show runway, ABW production models wore clothing designed by Andre Fulton and makeup by sponsors. Models were featured in all ages with the most memorable being the children who put a smile on the viewers faces. The association took care of the many guests and arranged a delicious finger food spread that allowed attendees could eat more easily. It was very impressive to watch the event, which was held for two hours without hardly anyone taking a seat. Even after the event, everyone was sad it was over and said they could not easily sit down. which does not understand the depth of it emotion- ally. “ The harmony of this show between the two eth- nicities was just what this community needed. If the African Americans and Korean communities create an opportunity to truly communicate through these events, the understanding of cultures and respect towards the progressive state of the beauty industry will flow smoothly. We are already look ing forward to seeing the CPBSA beauty show, which will return next year. Sul Young Soon, the chairperson of the preparatory committee for this show, said, “Because Korean and American sentiments are different, there are no gath- erings of the two totally different ethnicities. There- fore, it is necessary to have a pleasant effort like this event, and I feel a bit embarrassed about our industry 19