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October 2008 l Issue Eighteen
 
  SPECIAL EVENTS  
     
 
Fashion at the Park
Fashion Week in the Tent…heaven-sent and imminent!  Featuring seven days of high fashion on and off the runway, Fashion at the Park is set to take place this fall from Friday, October 10th through Thursday, October 16th.

With scheduled appearances by Roberto Cavalli, Rodarte's Kate and Laura Mulleavy, Thakoon Panichgul, Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, Peter Som, Marc Bouwer, and more, it’s a fashion fest of phenomenal proportions. 

Hot to trot?  Secure your seat through www.northparkcenter.com, or at the NorthPark Concierge, located outside Neiman Marcus on Level One.  The Uber Fashion Pass, available for only twenty fortunate fashionistas, provides the ultimate access to Fashion at the Park: front row seats to all runway shows and events, an exclusive VIP swag bag, $250 in NorthPark Gold, invitations to in-store events, complimentary valet parking throughout the event and more.

Visit: www.northparkcenter.com
 
 
     
     
 
Plaza Style
Shops at The Plaza at Preston Center are prepped to present a fall fashion celebration on October 2nd.  Mix, mingle, and muse on the fabulous fall fashions available at the Plaza at Preston Center.  With cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a silent auction benefiting the Dallas Fashion Incubator and Texas’ Next Top Designer.  Complimentary valet parking available.
     
When:   Thursday, October 2nd, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
     
Where:   The Plaza at Preston Center
8300 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75225
     
RSVP: RSVP@ThePlazaAtPrestonCenter.com
Call: 469.232.0000
 
 
     
     
 
Alpha Chi Couture
The fashionably focused SMU Alpha Chi Omega chapter and area alumna will host the third annual Alpha Chi Couture fashion show benefiting the Genesis Women’s Shelter and the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation on October 3 at City Place’s Atrium.  Attendees will hear from special guests, including Kristen Howell, director of development at Genesis Women’s Shelter, and the event’s honorary chair Donna Chereck, Alpha Chi Omega’s past National president.  Jan Strimple, one of high fashion’s most glamorous runway models, will be the evening’s guest host.  In addition to a fashion show featuring clothing from LFT in Victory Park, a silent auction and cocktail hour will kick off the fabulous festivities.

Tickets may be purchased online. For further questions please contact info@alphachicouture.com or call 214.929.0666.
     
When:   Friday, October 3rd, 7-9 p.m.
     
Where:   Cityplace
2711 North Haskell Avenue, 34th Floor, Dallas,
Texas 75204
     
Tickets: www.AlphaChiCouture.com.
 
 
     
     
 
Bid for the Cure
NorthPark Center and Susan G. Komen For the Cure - Dallas County, proudly present the first annual Bid for the Cure, a premiere silent auction event to help raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer.  Participating NorthPark retailers will display their auction items in a designated area within their store, complete with silent auction ballots. Local representatives from Komen Dallas will contact winners with the highest bid during the week of October 20th-October 24th.  All proceeds will benefit the Dallas County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
     
When:   Wednesday, October 15th – Saturday, October18th.
     
    Featured auction items include:
  • MaxMara cashmere, single-breasted belted black coat, value: $3,075
  • Oscar de la Renta white leaf leather Fairfax resort handbag, value: $1,950
  • Maggiano’s Little Italy dinner for six, value: $300
  • Dooney & Bourke medium zebra hobo with red trim, value: $225
  • Avalon Lifestyle Nail Salon two, one-hour Swedish massages, value: $130
     
Where:   NorthPark Center
8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225
     
Call: 214.363.7441

Auction Guides are available along with NorthPark directories, located throughout the Center.  For a complete list of auction items, visit: www.northparkcenter.com
   
 
     
     
 
Saks Fifth Avenue Presents Key to the Cure
Saks is primed and ready to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its weekend-long shopping event.  Featuring T-shirts designed by the Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld for a mere $40 each, with over $35 of the purchase price going to the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women's Cancer Research Fund.  Additionally, a percentage of Saks sales will benefit cancer charities and Baylor Health Care systems.
     
When:   Thursday, October 16th - Sunday, October 19th
     
Where:   Saks Fifth Avenue, Dallas Galleria
13550 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX  75240
     
Call: 972.458.7000
Visit: www.SaksFifthAvenue.com
   
 
     
     
 
Dallas Fashion Awards
The Fashion Group International of Dallas and Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids (DIFFA) will present the divine and fabulous annual 33rd Dallas Fashion Awards on October 25th at Dallas Market Center.  The Dallas Fashion Awards is the oldest retailer-chosen awards program in the nation.  Since 1976 the Awards have recognized "superior design innovation, quality workmanship and retail performance."  Winners in ten categories are announced "Academy Awards style" during the gala, featuring special awards such as the Fashion Excellence Award and Rising Star Award.  With cocktails at 6:30 p.m. to be followed by a most divine dinner.  Attire is black tie and tickets may be purchased individually for $135 with tables of eight for $1000. 

For more information, contact Emily Forsythe at 214.655.7635 or
email: eforsythe@dmcmail.com.
     
When:   Saturday, October 25th, 6:30 p.m.
     
Where:   Dallas Market Center’s The Grand Pavilion at the
Trade Mart 2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX  75207

Visit: www.DallasMarketCenter.com
   
 
     
     
 
FIG – Moulin Rouge Masquerade
The Fashion Industry Gallery (FIG) is set to celebrate Halloween in high style with a stylishly spooky gala evening on October 31, 2008.  With live music by legendary band Emerald City and a custom-designed haunted entryway, Moulin Rouge Masquerade is the only Halloween night event of its kind in Dallas and promises to attract a stellar crowd of costumed celebrants. 

The FIG Haunted House at the entrance to the event will welcome guests with a fun and creative fright including major effects and fearsome twists and turns. Inside guests will find the super sounds of Emerald City, whimsical Moulin Rouge décor, and a variety of cocktails and heavy hors d‘oeuvres.  Three VIP lounges will provide exclusive furnishings in a themed environment with costumed servers, and a special section for premium ticket holders will offer private cocktail service.  The evening’s costume contest will reward prizes including a stay at the newly renovated Stoneleigh Hotel and Spa and a trip for two to Cancun, Mexico.

Tickets to the Moulin Rouge Masquerade start at $115 for general admission and are available at www.fashionindustrygallery.com (fees apply). Tickets may also be purchased in advance by calling 214.748.4344 ext. 323 or on the night of the event at the door as available. A limited number of premium tickets will be sold. The three exclusive VIP lounges will each accommodate private parties of up to 30 guests.
     
When:   Friday, October 31st, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
     
Where:   Fashion Industry Gallery
1807 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75201
 
Call:    214.748.4344
Visit: www.fashionindustrygallery.com
 
 
     
     
 
Promenade of Style: The Caralee Biery Smith Collection
This fall, the Texas Fashion Collection will proudly present Promenade of Style, a rare opportunity to peek inside the closet of Caralee Smith, a Texas native and lifelong collector of vintage clothing.  An interest in fashion history led Smith to seek out examples of 19th century women’s clothing and accessories.  The exhibition will showcase an array of Smith’s most carefully selected treasures from the 1830’s-1890’s, and Smith will personally appear as part of the educational program that will benefit the Texas Fashion Collection’s newly established acquisition fund.
     
When:   Through December 19th
     
Where:   Fashion on Main
1901 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201
 
Hours:   Thursday and Friday, 12-5 p.m.
 
For more information, contact Myra Walker, curator and director of the Texas Fashion Collection, call: 940.565.2732 or email: walker@unt.edu
   
 
 
     
 
  STORE EVENTS  
     
 
NEIMAN MARCUS – DOWNTOWN
Fall Fashionista – Event
Spend $500 anywhere in the store and receive a copy of the book “Fashion Questionnaire”.  This resplendent read outlines the top designer’s take on fashion and allows the customer to fill in their own fabulous fashion point of view…Think Marcel Proust’s personality revealer with a fashion twist.  The Fashionista Event also takes place at the NorthPark location.
     
When:   October 2nd - October 4th
     
Neiman Marcus Downtown
1618 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Call: 214.573.6817
 
 
     
     
 
NEIMAN MARCUS – NORTHPARK
Christian Louboutin – Event
View the latest vampy red-soled selections from the laudable Louboutin.  Shoe Salon.  When: Friday, October 10th-Sunday, October 12th, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Marc Bouwer - Personal Appearance
Bouwer’s the man of the hour on October 15th.  Meet the designer and view his latest collection.  Fine Apparel.  When: Wednesday, October 15th, 2-4 p.m.

Shu Uemura – Beauty Event
Makeup artist Jason Hoffman will offer gracious tips on getting gorgeous.  Experience his expertise along with the latest in color and skincare products.  Cosmetics.  When: Saturday, October 18th, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Michael Kors – Trunk Show & Personal Appearance
The man behind the brand makes a necessary Neiman’s stop-in.  It’s Kors, of course.  Meet Michael himself and view the latest collection of great American sportswear separates.  Fine Apparel.  When: Wednesday, October 29th, 2-4 p.m.  Trunk Show takes place Thursday, October 30th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Neiman Marcus, NorthPark
400 NorthPark Center
Dallas, TX 75225 214.363.8311
   
 
     
     
 
NEIMAN MARCUS – WILLOWBEND
Fresh – Beauty Event
Meet Fresh’s fabulous beauty director Lev Glazman and view the latest and greatest of the brand’s color and skincare collections.  Cosmetics.  When: Friday, October 24th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Neiman Marcus, Willow Bend
6121 W. Park Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75093
972.202.7110
   
 
     
     
 
STANLEY KORSHAK
Chris Benz – Trunk Show
View the latest collection from creative beau Chris Benz.  Couture.  When: Wednesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 9th, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thakoon – Trunk Show
Design darling Thakoon Panichgul’s dazzling separates will be on display for your preemptive perusing.  Couture.  When: Friday, October 10th, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Brian Reyes – Trunk Show & Personal Appearance
Brian Reyes is back to present his razor-sharp ready-to-wear for Spring 2009.  Couture.  When:  Wednesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 16th, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Ruffian – Trunk Show & Personal Appearance
Ruffian blokes Brian Wolk and Claude Morais return to show their stylish spring selections.  Couture.  When: Wednesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 23rd, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Development – Trunk Show & Personal Appearance
Designer Erica Davies appears to display her latest collection.  The Shak.  When: Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Stanley Korshak
500 Crescent Court
Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75201
214.871.3600
Visit: www.StanleyKorshak.com
   
 
 
   
 


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