Zander Z Collection (Alex Zohore)
DC Fashion Week 2011 kicks off February 21st, and runs until Sunday February 27th with a grand finale ending: the International Couture Collections at the French Embassy in Georgetown. Director Ean Williams organizes a week-long series of fashion events at multiple venues across the city twice a year – February and September – in an effort to highlight the nation’s capital as a frontrunner in international fashion. The influence of world cultures is a common theme, and this week will feature fashions from at least four Nigerian designers: Coco Couture, House of Jola, Berry Couture, and Sally Bawa Lagos. Last September, U.S. based 17 year-old Ivorian designer Alex Zohore debuted his designs at the International Couture Collections. That event also featured designs by Guyanese fashionista DonJ’ Moda. For more detailed information about DC Fashion Week 2011, visit their website http://dcfashionweek.org/ Here’s a recap of last September’s DC Fashion Week event at the French Embassy.
| D.C. FASHION WEEK | SCHEDULE | PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. | ||
| February 21, 2011- MON 6PM to 9PM |
DC FASHION WEEK KICKOFF RECEPTION at Kellari Taverna www.kellaridc.com |
Kellari Taverna DC,1700 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 Free Admission, first 75 guests get complimentary glass of champagne. Special Jewelry & Accessories Fashion Show |
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| February 22, 2011 – TUE 10 am to 5PM |
Colors of the Oasis: Central Asian Ikats at the Textile Museum | The Textile Museum2320 S Street NW Washington, DC 20008 Open to the public $8.00 Donation Suggested |
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| February 23, 2011 – WED 10 am to 5PM |
Second Lives : The Age-Old Art of Recycling Textiles at the Textile Museum |
The Textile Museum2320 S Street NW Washington, DC 20008 Open to the public $8.00 Donation Suggested |
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| February 24, 2011 – THU 6 PM to 10 PM
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FASHION INDUSTRY NETWORKING PARTY at Tabaq Bistro Models, Designers, Stylists, Journalists, Makeup Artists, Fashion Show Producers, Talent Agents, Modeling Agencies, Personal Shoppers, Film producers, Photographers, and fashionistas network. |
Tabaq BistroOpen to the public 1336 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC Special Fashion Show Presentation Free admission/No RSVP Bring business cards |
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| February 25, 2011 – FRI 9 PM to 2 AM
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Television Network Premier of DC Cupcakes featuring DC Fashion Week Private Series Launch Party – By Invitation Only | View at 10 PM on the TLC Network. Check your local listings | ||
| February 26, 2011 – SAT 7 PM to 9 PM
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WASHINGTON MENSWEAR COLLECTIONS at the Washington Post Conference CenterSaturday, February 267:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eight critically acclaimed menswear fashion houses showoff their latest creations for gentlemen of style. $25.00 Front Row |
Washington Post Conference Center 1150 15th St. NW Washington, DC 20071 Requires Ticket Purchase or personal invitation Tickets 800.494.8497 boxofficetickets.com |
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| February 27, 2011 – SUN |
INTERNATIONAL COUTURE COLLECTIONS at the Embassy of France5:00 PM to 8:30 PM VIP Reception @5:00 PM Fashion Show @6:00 PM $60.00 General Admission $75.00 after February 15, $120.00 VIP Admission (includes front row, deluxe gift bag, champagne toast, and VIP pre-show reception) 17 fashion labels from around the globe exhibit on Washington’s most prestigious catwalk. |
Embassy of FranceLa Maison Francaise 4101 Reservoir Road, DC 20007 Open to the public Requires Ticket Purchase Cocktail Attire Requested Tickets: 800 494 8497 boxofficetickets.com |