It’s Fashion Week!
No, not in New York or Pairs…In Washington, DC.
While I doubt we’ll be seeing a flock of Hollywood celebrities, the top paid super models such as Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss or Heidi Klum strutting their stuff on the runway, or global controversies over 13-year old models on the runway, but you will get an opportunity to attend the largest fashion shows in DC.
Original Spring and Summer 2008 lines from an eclectic group of over 40 women’s fashion designers will be strutted at three unique shows – the single designer Corjor International Show, International Collections Showcase and the International Ethical Fashion Show.
Ticket prices vary by show - $25.00 - $50.00, (VIP seats higher) and are available online or by phone at 1-800-494-8497.
Dates, Times and Tickets -
- Monday, Sept. 24th - 9:00 a.m.
Corjor International Show (single designer show - Corjor)
The National Press Club
529 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20045 (map it)
Tickets - $25.00 - Thursday, Sept. 27th, time – TBD at writing
International Ethical Fashion Show (four designers)
The Galleria at Lafayette Center
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC (map it)
Tickets – $25.00 and $40.00 at the door - Sunday, Sept. 30th - 7:00 p.m.
International Collections Showcase (multiple designers)
The Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington , DC 20007 (map it)
Tickets - $50.00
Shows run about 2 hours.
Some of the designers presenting their works are:
- Amore - Designer Benny Osamor who is known as the Official First Lady Hat Designer.
- Anthony Eastwick - His designs have been seen at the MTV Music Awards, BET Awards, The Grammy’s and the VH1 Fashion Awards.
- Betsey Johnson – This popular and at times wild New York designer built her long-standing career by not following rules. Johnson has designed for many celebrities including Courtney Love, Paris Hilton, Lil’ Kim, Salma Hayek, Heather Graham, and Helena Bonham Carter.
- Carioca Wear - designer of colorful Brazilian bikinis made in Rio de Janeiro.
- Emore’J Couture – a local 19 year old designer and student at the U of DC.
- Jabargue Vogue - Samuel Lake began drawing sketches of women’s clothing at the age of 14 and has since designed wedding and pageant gowns, as well as costumes for Carnival in his native St. Croix.
- Kenny Flannagan – Kenny’s KAS Collection is the first African American couture designer sold at Sak’s Fifth Avenue.
- Konstantina Mittas – This line is described as a combination of Wild West bordello sophistication mixed with outlaw style inspired by the 1960s spaghetti westerns. Sounds fun!
- Leona Edmiston - Called Australia’s “first lady of frocks”, her pieces have been worn by Elle MacPherson, Tyra Banks and Sean Young and are available at retailers such as Barney’s New York.
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2 opinions for It’s Fashion Week!
Regina Ray
Jan 10, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I am very excited about fashion week, & the “raw, awsome” talent that will be displayed. I am an 47 year old women & a Washingtonian. I am as excited about being 47, has I am about the show. Considering that your designers are over 40, has anyone thought of having a “Wonderful” 47 year old walk the catwalk ? I would be honored
Jon
Jan 12, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Regina: Great idea!! I’d recommend you contact the organizers and apply to strut your stuff on the catwalk.
Here’s the link to the show:
http://www.dcfashionweek.org/
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