Black tie event honors beauty, fashion industry

Hope Hall, president of Bosses in Beauty LLC, and Jazmine Allen, vice president of Bossess in Beauty, decided it was time for something unique and fresh for the beauty and fashion industry. To fill the void, they decided to host the inaugural Beauty and Fashion Industry Ball.

The event will take place Aug. 9 from 6 p.m. to midnight at The Crane Bay Event Center, 551 W. Merrill St.

Hall and Allen hopes all will come to the ball to enjoy a very special evening and help support their mission to create a night of enjoyment and beauty for those who help others feel beautiful inside and out.

Hall and Allen spoke with the Recorder about the burgeoning beauty and fashion industry in Central Indiana and the status of Midwest fashion.

Indianapolis Recorder: Why did you decide to host an event celebrating the beauty and fashion industry?

Hall: We wanted to bring a little bit of fun and interest to the beauty industry. I own Diamond Hair Salon and Jazmine is a hair stylist with a full roster of clients. We wanted to add fashion to this event because the two naturally fit together.

Allen: And when there is something going on, we’re usually the ones getting everyone ready. We don’t have a night where we can get glamorous and go out and enjoy ourselves and not have to work.

Why do you think Indianapolis is ready for an event like this?

Hall: There is a market here. This event encourages people to come together, network and get to know one another. (Indianapolis) isn’t known for beauty and fashion like places like Atlanta, Ga., but there’s no reason why we can’t be. We have talent here, but people don’t know about it.

How would you describe Indianapolis fashion?

Hall: There are two sides because we have a lot of people who are talented and up on current trends, then there are others who are really behind. In terms of beauty, we are a bit behind.

Does the Beauty and Fashion Industry Ball encourage Indianapolis to catch up with the times?

Allen: The goal is to embrace who we are, but we want people to be well informed. Even if women or men choose not to be up to date with their style, at least they know. I believe Indianapolis is behind because we are unaware.

What can people expect at the inaugural ball?

Hall: We have a true red carpet experience for our guests. There will be networking opportunities where people can meet and mingle with others in the beauty and fashion industry and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks. There will also be a fashion show and we are going to take time to honor four very important people in the beauty and fashion industry. After that, we’ll have a live DJ so people can turn up!

Is this event exclusive to people in the beauty and fashion industry?

Hall: No, anyone can attend. Whether you’re a personal trainer or a dentist, there are so many people who help bring out people’s inner beauty by helping their outer beauty.

You are asking guests to come in formal wear. What will you be wearing to the ball?

Hall: We are coming in Hollywood gown style! (laughs) We want the men to come in a tuxedo and the women to come in nice dresses.

Allen: Yes, we wanted this to be an opportunity to get dressed up.

What do you hope people ultimately understand about this event?

Hall: I hope people walk away wanting to experience more with the beauty and fashion industry. We want this to be a boost of confidence to let people in our industry know we can do more, we can come together, enjoy ourselves and create new opportunities. And, the more we bring to Indianapolis, the more people will want to come here. It would keep us current while also providing a place to live and work.

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