RIP THE RUNWAYNEW YORK, Mar 9, 2010 / FW/ — Fashion and music collide at BET’s annual fashion special, “Rip the Runway,” as the highly anticipated show telecasts on Monday, March 15 at 10:00 P.M.

Hosted by Pooch Hall and Nicki Minaj, the show featured collection from designers Tracy Reese, Tennille White, KEVA by Keva Swimwear, Gavin Douglass and Protege with performances by Ludacris featuring Nicki Minaj, Trina, Estelle, Janelle Monae, Roscoe Dash featuring Soulja Boy and B.o.B.

RIP THE RUNWAY has something to suit everyone, from those on a recessionista budget, to ‘sexy’ plus-size, athletic and swimwear – it’s THE fashion hour on television not to be missed.

This year the shoe game mania takes center stage along with Dwight Eubanks of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ who makes a special appearance and gives one lucky New Yorker a make-over that takes them from the subway to the runway.

RIP THE RUNWAY epitomizes “Music Moving Fashion Forward” by pairing the hottest music with the newest trends in fashion on one runway. This year’s top fashion designers: Tracy Reese, Tennille White, KEVA by Keva J Swimwear, Gavin Douglass, and Protege will give viewers a taste at spring 2010 must have looks while tantalizing their senses with captivating music and sexy models.

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