FOR 48 incredible years, the Ebony Fashion Fair has enjoyed the distinction of being the world's premier traveling fashion show, exhibiting the elegance and flair that have been celebrated and applauded by millions. And that tradition continues when the show makes this year's dramatic debut on September 7 in Tinley Park, III.

The 48th annual show, which again will feature a unique display of colorful, stylish and cutting-edge attire for women and men, will travel under the theme, "Fit To Be Fabulous," and the tour will include stops in 179 cities by the time it ends on May 19 in Toronto, Canada.

The spectacular collection of apparel featured in the award-winning show includes designs that were selected by the show's producer, Mrs. Eunice W. Johnson, wife of EBONY Publisher John H. Johnson. Included among the designs are those of internationally famous fashion designers, some of whom are African-Americans. The show also highlights items from the collections of the top fashion houses in the U.S. and Europe.

Noted nonprofit groups sponsor the fashion show in each city, and the following are the chairpersons who help to coordinate the shows in their respective areas.