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Runway to Win Feb 7 @ Theory

Hosts Scarlett Johansson & Anna Wintour host Runway to Win. 6:00 pm. Fundraiser cocktails to launch & shop the runway to win collection.

Designers include:
Joseph Altuzarra * Beyoncé
Richard Blanch * Eddie Borgo
Tory Burch * Georgina Chapman
Sean Combs * Prabal Gurung
Lazaro Hernandez * Marc Jacobs
Laura Kofoid * Tina Knowles
Derek Lam * Jack McCollough
David Neville * Monique Péan
Tracy Reese * Narciso Rodriguez
Rachel Roy * Russell Simmons
Thakoon Panichgul * Grace Tsao-Wu
Diane Von Furstenberg
Marcus Wainwright * Alexander Wang
Vera Wang * Jason Wu

RSVP is required. RSVP to http://www.runway2win.com/rsvp

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Small Boutique Fashion Week Feb11 @ Zanger Hall

Small Boutique Fashion Week @ 8:00 pm. The premiere Fashion Week event for handmade goods, custom made clothing, independent designers, stylists, boutique owners and the small buying community. A night filled with glamour, fashion, vending, and networking as 20 of the fashion industries emerging designers share their collections. The once completely exclusive show (Small Boutique Fashion Week Show & Market) has finally opened its door to the public for the very first time during NYC February, 2012 Fashion Week

Doors Open: 8pm
Show Starts: 9pm (Sharp)
After Party Networking/Vending Function Begins: 10:30pm

Designers include: Allison Scheffler Collection by Allison Scheffler,Cut & Sew by Ashley Davis, Brazen Wear by Benita Jones, Blanchee by Bianca Williams, Design de Bo by Bo Kim, Virtuous Vessels by Brigitte Cedeno, Courtney Samone Collection by Courtney Samone, AlenA Designs by Elena Gorczyca, Paris Lapin Couture by Jillian Waynes, J Diza Clothing by Jumuat Kenchi, Lois Eastlund by Lois Eastlund, Nolan Kouri by Michael Kouri, Michi Knitwear by Michele Walden McPhee, Dirtpo by Paul Young, Painted Clothes by Lina Narovlansky, The Shanice Jones Collection by Shanice Jones, CITROLINA by Suchi Gala, Dirty Monroe by Shavona P. & Imani S., Anzahl Ein Couture by Spencer Dargan, VICTORIA Swimwear by Victoria Spector

For more info and ticket purchase please visit: http://smallboutiquefw.ticketbud.com/sbfw

SAMPLE SALE: 143 Jan 20-23 @ 143

Lindsey Thornburg Sample Sale. 30%-80% off Sophomore T-shirts, dresses, tanks, tops, leggings. henleys, skirts and rompers.

30%-70% Lindsey Thornburg Cloaks, collections, accessories

Friday January 20-Monday January 23: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm

Location: 143 Ludlow St. New York, NY 10002

Red Carpet Style For Every Woman with Tia Walker Jan 31 @ Laser Cosmetica

A Laser Cosmetica Lecture Series: Red Carpet Style For Every Woman with Tia Walker @ Laser Cosmetica. 7:30 pm. FREE. What you should look for in choosing your BEST look, must have clothing and accessories, what styles to AVOID and more. RSVP to lakline@lasercosmetica.com

Location: 18 West 23rd St. NY, NY 10001

LOS ANGELES: Graffiti Beach 3 Day Blowout Dec 26-28 @ Graffiti Beach

Graffiti Beach 3 Day Blowout @ Graffiti Beach. Clothing, Accessories, Furniture, Art work, ALL up to 50$ off.

STORE HOURS
Mon 12pm to 6pm
Tues 12pm to 6pm
Wed 11am to 7pm
Thur 11am to 7pm
Fri 10am to 7pm
Sat 10am to 7pm
Sun 10am to 6pm

Location: 1221 Abbott Kinney, Venice CA

Lauren Rae Levy Spa Holiday Party @ Laser Cosemtica

Stylist Lauren Rae Levy invites you to a Spa Holiday Party @ Laser Cosmetica. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. A minimum of 1 item must be selected to attend this event. RSVP to events@laserdosmetica.com

Location: 18 West 23rd. St., 2nd Flr. events@lasercosmetica.com

Belle & Friends Holiday Party Dec 15 @ Belle

Belle & Friends Holiday Party @ Belle (Soho). 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Cocktail and Sweets.

Location: 28 Prince St., NY, NY 10012

Somaly Mam Shopping Event Give to Humanity Dec 13 @ The Fulton

The Somaly Mam Foundation will be hosting a night of holiday shopping with a purpose. The event is in celebration and support of Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Day which will be on Monday December 12. 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Suggested donation $20. $6.00 well drinks $4 beers. If you can not make Tuesday night's event we hope that this year you will give a gift from the Somaly Mam Foundation's Empowerment Store, follow the link to few the online store: http://www.empowermentstore.org/Default.asp . Products sold on their online store are products that support survivors of modern day slavery.

Location: 121 Fulton, New York, NY

ONLINE: Minnie Mortimer Holiday Sale Dec 9-24

Minnie Mortimer Holiday Sale. 30% off all items now thorugh Dec 24th. www.minniemortimer.com and use code Holiday30 at checkout

Trunk Show: Ariane Zurcher: Day & Night Dec 6-8 @ 139 West 19th St.

Ariane Zurcher's Day & Night Trunk Show. 11:00 am -5:00 pm. 20 % off of Selected items.

Location: 139 West 19th St., Suite 4 SW

TRUNK SHOW: Berry Brown Holiday Trunk Show Dec 8 @ 72 1/ Irving Place

Berry Brown Holiday Trunk Show 72 1/ Irving Place . 3:00 pm-9:00 pm. Cocktails and giveaways. RSVP to

Location: 72 1/ Irving Place (bet. 18th & 19th), New York, NY 10003

TRUNK SHOW: Eva Franco Trunk Show Dec 8th @ Treasure & Bond

Join designer Eva Franco for her Trunk Show @ Treasure & Bond. 3:00 pm show. 6:00 pm cocktails. RSVP to evafranco@demarketinggroup.com

Location: 350 W Broadway, New York, NY

Olivia Palermo Holiday Styling Dec 8 @ TopShop

Olivia, Topshop and Refinery29 are not only coming to your rescue, they’re throwing a little celebration for OliviaPalermo.com! New York for Olivia’s styling, hair & make-up tips, and to grab her favorite Topshop looks. 6:30 pm-9:30 pm.

Location: 478 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012

Flood Sisters Dec 6 @ Scandanavia House

The Flood Sisters Kidney Foundation of America invites you to their ANNUAL Holiday Fashio nShow Benefit @ Scandanavia House.7:00 pm-10:00 pm. Celebrity Comedian, Lynn Koplitz will perform live!Celebrity DJ Ani Quinn of "4AM" will perform. First fifty guests will receive gift bags with items from Jo Malone and Au Naturale. For ticket information/purchase please visit http://floodfashionshow.charityhappenings.org/

Fashion Delivers Cynthia Rowley Dec 7 @ Cynthia Rowley

Fashion Delivers hosts a Private Shopping evening @ Cynthia Rowley. 6:30 pm -8:30 pm. Enjoy Champagne and sweets and Holiday style tips from Cynthia. 10% of proceeds go to Fashion Delivers. RSVP to cynthia@Fashiondelivers.org

Location: 376 Bleeker St., New York, NY, 1000

TRUNK SHOW: Brooke Kannini Trunk Show Dec 7 @ In Good Company's Office

TouchofFabulous.com Presents Brooke Kannini Trunk Show @ In Good Company's Office. 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Browse Brooke Kanani Jewelry Collection, find a piece for your Holiday Wardrobe. Champagne served. RSVP to Fabfashion@Touchoffabulous.com

Location: 16 West 23rd St @ 5th Ave.

TRUNK SHOW: Minnie Mortimer Holiday Trunk Show Dec 2nd-3rd @ The Carolina George Showroom

New York Social Minnie Mortimer, Carolina George and B. May & Thronwillow Press invite you to her Holiday Trunk Show @ The Carolina George Showroom.

Friday December 2: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday December 10:00 am-5:00pm

Location: 19 West 21st St. #1102 , New York, NY,

SAMPLE SALE: CHRISTOPHER FISCHER Nov. 17-22 @ Christopher Fischer Soho

Christopher Fischer Sample Sale @ Christopher Fischer SoHo. Christopher Fischer Soho is holding its bi-annual sale from Thursday, November, 17, 2011 until Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Find comfortable, luxurious cashmere knits for men, women, babies, and home décor at 70% and higher off of all retail prices.

Location: 80 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012

SAMPLE SALE: FRANCIS HENDY Nov. 16-19 @ 244 West 39th St.

Mens, Womens, Accessories, VintageEverything Priced to SELL!!!!!!!!! 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wednesday 16 - Saturday 19, November 2011

Location: 244 West 39th Street, 11th FL, (bet 7&8 Aves.)New York, NY 10018
Tel: 212-354-4764

TRUNKSHOW: Victorine & Jessica Robinson Jewelry Nov 19 @ Jay Kos

Victorine & Jessica Robinson Jewelry @ Jay Kos. 3:00 pm-6:00 pm. Cocktails served. Invite Only.

The Celebrity Treatment with Nadia Vassell Oct 21@ Nadia Vassell Salon

On Friday, October 21, 2011, GoodGirlPR and celebrity hair stylist Nadia Vassell will host the first edition of the "Celebrity Treatment," an event geared towards overall beauty, including a showcase of Fall up-dos and complimentary mini manicures with Kelly Baber and OPI, makeovers with Lamik, Leblon cocktails, and i am cupcakes treats. Nadia Vassell has been the hair stylist of Rihanna, Tika Sumpter, and Chrisette Michele, just to name a few. 6:30pm at the Nadia Vassell Salon located at 110 Suffolk Street, NYC. Invite Only.

SAMPLE SALE: Vivienne Tam Fall 2012 Nov. 16-18 @ 260 West 39th St.

Vivienne Tam Fall 2012 Sample Sale up to 75%Off.

Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Location: 260 West 39th St. 11th flr., New York, NY

Fashion For Action Nov 16 @ The Altman Building

Be the first to shop 150 brands benefiting 1 great cause
Wednesday, November 16!

Join Honorary Chair Thom Browne and Co-Chairs Patricia Clarkson and Rachel Roy as our annual Fashion For Action benefit kicks-off at the beautiful Altman Building in Chelsea. Enjoy shopping, a silent auction, cocktails, and hors d'eouvres at our Opening Night Reception. All funds raised will go towards Housing Works' fight to end homelessness and AIDS.

The VIP Opening Night Reception
will be held Wednesday, November 16.


Reception & shopping: 6-9pm;
VIP shopping: 5:30pm

The Altman Building 
135 West 18th St.
between Sixth & Seventh Ave.

Purchase tickets at:
http://www.housingworks.org/events/fashion-for-action?utm_source=F4A_evite&utm_medium=email&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=

Shop Nolita Shopping Event Nov 12-13 @ Shop Nolita

This Saturday and Sunday 11/12 and 11/13, Shop Nolita will host a shopping event at 28 Prince Street in SoHo.
Shoppers will get a 10% discount at Prince Street store.

Rose Hartman's International Women of Style Nov 3 @ F.I.T

The Department of Special Collections and FIT Archives cordially invites you and your guest to attend the opening of Incomparable Women of Style: Selections from the Rose Hartman Photography Archives, 1977 - 2011, an exhibition presenting three decades of the most fashionable women in New York City. 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Wine and hors d'oeuvres. Invite Only. The exhibition will run November 4, 2011 - January 20, 2012

Edwing D'Angelo hosts Shopping Event Benefiting Fashion For Autism Oct 28 @ Limelight Marketplace

Extravaganza benefiting Fashion for Autism, Inc. at Limelight Marketplace. Friday, October, 28, 2011. 6pm-9pm.
$25 Donation supporting Fashion for Autism, Inc.

SAMPLE SALE: Tamara Pogosian Sep 29-Oct 1 @ Tamara Pogosian Showrooom

Tamara Pogosian's Biggest and Best Sale of the Year!
Women's Collection Dresses
SAMPLE SALE

Reg. Price $350-$850
NOW 50%-80% OFF

Please visit:
www.tamarapogosian.com
and go to SHOP SALE section
(All items are one of a kind samples or limited in quantity)
Available sizes: 0-2-4-6

SEPHORA Fashion's Night Out Sep 8 @ Sephora

SEPHORA Fashion's Night Out Sep 8 @ ALL NYC locations. 6:00 pm it all KICKS off as follows w/ Celebs & the Industry's TOP Makeup Experts & More:

5th Ave Store: Josie Maran, Kate Walsh,
Times Square: True Blood's Kristin Bauer, Caudalie Founders,
Soho: Rita Hazan
34th St.: Rob Akridge, Co-Fiunder of Clarisonic
Flatiron: Simone Legno

Reiss Fashion's Night Out Sep 8 @ Reiss

Reiss Fashion's Night Out @ Reiss. 6:00 pm, 10% off, Cocktails courtesy of Bulldog Gin. Mini-Makeovers, Style Tips,

Location: West Broadway, Bleeker, Avenutra, Boston, Los Angeles

Caravan Fashion's Night Out Sep 8 @ Skyroom Times Square

Caravan Fashion's Night Hosted by Kelly Choi, Paul Iocono, Beverley Mitchell, Jessica Hecht, Deluka,and MORE @ Skyroom Times Square. 8:00 PM - 11:00 pm, Enjoy Shopping and Magnum IceCream. Claudine@CaravanStylistStudio.com

Fashion's Night Out at DKNY Madison Avenue Sep 8 @ DKNY

Fashion's Night Out at DKNY Madison Avenue: Celebrate NY Street Style @ DKNY 6:00 pm- 11:00 pm. Receive a DVD of award-winning documentary "Bill Cunningham New York" w/ purchases of $250 or more. RSVP to dkny@deborahhughesinc.com

A. Turen Fashion's Night Out Sep 8 @ A. Turen

Preview the Boutique's Fall 2011 Collections. 8:00 pm- 11:00 pm. Complimentary Prosecco and POP Yogurt Features Tarot card readings and Feather Hair Locks Pop-Up. RSVP to marie @rcourihaypr.com

W HOTEL FASHION'S NIGHT OUT Sep 8 @ W Hotel Times Square

W HOTEL FASHION'S NIGHT OUT: Ivan Shaw, Jenne Lombardo, Zani Gugelmann @ W Hotel Times Square. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, 1 Night Only Sale of exclusive pieces by George Esquivel & Juan Carlos Obando

Kiehl's Fashion's Night Out: Karaoke Karnival Hosted by AJ McLeanSep 08 @ Kiehl's Flagship Store

Celebrate Fashion's Night Out w/ Kiehl's at a Karaoke Karnival Hosted by AJ McLean @ Kiehl's Flagship Store. 6:30 pm-11:00 pm. Featuring Surprise performances. Open to the Public

Hemma Fashion's Night Out Sep 8 @ Ava Maria

Hemma Fashion's Night Out @ Ava Maria. 6:00 pm- 9:000 pm Wine, shopping, eco-friendly fashion . Enjoy an EXCLUSIVE giftbag w/ each purchase.RSVP to events@hemmacollection.com

Katswalk Magazine Launch Aug 31 @ HudsonTerrace

Katswalk Magazine Launch @ HudsonTerrace. 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm. 8:00 Cocktails.8:30 Live presentation. 9:000 runway show. Magazine Launch by Kat Moore. Runway show by Designer Shauntele. PRESS RSVPS to Press @boutiqueartists.com

SAMPLE SALE: YEOHLEE Aug 25-26 @ Bo Concept, Madison Ave.

YEOHLEE Sample Sale @ Bo Concept, Madison Ave. Fashion from Yeoh Lee Collections

Thursday 8am-7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm

Location: 105 Madison Ave corner of 30th St., 10016

TRADE SHOW: MODA LAS VEGAS Aug 21-23 @ Venetian

The elegance and sophistication of the August edition of MODA Las Vegas is unmatched. Even more tightly juried than the NY edition, with room for just over 300 lines of the best RTW available, MODA Las Vegas is THE shopping experience for the better market in Las Vegas. Uniqueness, quality and accessibility are all essential to success in today’s market and it is all part of the mix at MODA Las Vegas.
Show Information
Transition/Spring 2012
August 21-23, 2011
Sunday, 9am – 6:30pm (Wine Reception 5pm – 6:30pm)
Monday, 9am – 6pm
Tuesday, 9am – 4pm

BoConcept Trunkshow Aug 17 @ BoConcept-Madison Ave.

Designers gather for an EXCLUSIVE Trunkshow @ Bo Concept. 3:00 pm- 8:00 pm. Wine served. RSVP to Rsvp@boconceptny.com

Location: 105 Madison Ave. New York, NY

SAMPLE SALE: Vivienne Tam Sample Sale Aug 10-13 @ 260 West 39th St.

Vivienne Tam Sample Sale. Fashion from Vivienne Tam's personal archives and vintage collections UP TO 75% Off

Sale from August 10 - 13

Wednesday 9 - 8

Thursday 10 - 7

Friday 10 - 6

Location: 260 West 39th St. 11th Flr., 10018

Lauran Vitonahu Featured July 22-23 @ Henri Bendel

Lauran Vitonahu Feautred @ Henri Bendel. Lauran Vitonahu silk scarves. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location: 712 Fifth Ave., 2nd Floor; NY 10019;

Satya Twena July 29th @ Henri Bendel

Satya Twena Collection on sale @ Henri Bendel.

Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm -7:00 pm

Location: 712 5th Ave. ( bet. 55th & 56th St.)

Catherine Malandrino July 4th Weekend Sale June 30-July @ 4 Everywhere

Visit any boutique and enjoy 60% off additonal Sprin/Summer 2011 styles added.

Location: Meat Packing, NY
Soho, NY
East Hampton, NY
Manhasset. NY
Melrose
Las Vegas

SAMPLE SALE: Barr & Barr June 28 @ 60 East 66th St

Press & Fashion Insiders join on June 28 @
50% Off Summer & Pre-Fall Handbags. RSVP at events@industrypublicity.com

Location: 60 East 66th St, 2nd flt.

SAMPLE SALE: Widen & Kennedy SHOP VIP Soft Launch Sample Sale June 15 @ 150 Varick Street, 6th floor

Wieden + Kennedy NY present SHOP a 5-day retail event in celebration of New York City's fashion culture. Prior to it's public opening on June 16th, enjoy a VIP soft launch of the sale on Wednesday June 15, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm.

*All Burkman Bros items will be NEW pieces not available at any other retail locations! Including limited edition ikat short ($80), silk shorts ($100), tank tops ($40), and plaid shirts ($50). Also signature Burkman Bros bracelets, originally worn by Kanye West at Coachella, will be avaialble in new, bright colors and styles! 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Burkman Bros at Wieden + Kennedy NY Present SHOP VIP Soft Launch Sample Sale

General Sale Hours:
June 16, 2011 5pm to 9pm
June 17, 2011 5pm to 9pm
June 18, 2011 1pm to 7pm
June 19, 2011 1pm to 7pm
June 20, 2011 5pm to 9pm

Location: 150 Varick St., NY , NY 10013

SAMPLE SALE: Nexus Showroom Sale June 16 @ Nexus Showroom

Nexus Showroom Sale @ Nexus Showroom. 2:00 pm-8:00 pm. Clothing, jewelry, and handbag sale. For more information call (212) 265-0856

Location:

deGrisogono & Quest Magazine Jun 9 @ deGrisogono

Celebrate the re-opening of the de Grisogono Boutique w/ Quest Magazine. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Cocktails. RSVP to Rsvp@questmag.com

Pay it Fashion Forward June 16th @ Shang

4th Annual Pay It Fashion Forward event at Thompson LES. We are honoring individuals who dedicate their time and resources to charity, including Steven Alan, Rachel Roy, Coco Rocha, Mickey Boardman and Mary Alice Stephenson. 7:00pm- 10pm. 80 pp, For tickets please visit: http://fashiondelivers.org/FD/PAY_IT_FASHION_FORWARD_2011.html

Archetype Showroom Sample Sale May 19-20 @ Archetype Showroom & Gallery

Archetype Showroom Sample Sale @ Archetype Showroom & Gallery.

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SPRING & CLIFTON
WON HUNDRED
YMC
curated vintage by top NYC stylists

Thursday & Friday, May 18-19th
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 21st
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: 676 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10012 (btwn Great Jones & Bond)

Ivanka Trump Present Luxury by JCK June 2-5 @ Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

Ivanka Trump brand and new collections, exclusively by appointment only at Luxury by JCK @ Mandalay Bay. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Cocktails each night. RSVP for private appointment. Courtney@ivnakatrump.com or call (310) 746-7255