DC Fashion Week //
This upcoming 2011 extravaganza – scheduled from Monday, September 19 to Sunday, September 25, 2011 – will see designers gather from around the world to exhibit their Spring/Summer 2012 collections.
Monday, Sept. 19, at the Perkins + Will Building (1250 24th St. N.W.), the District’s 15th fashion week will premiere with a fashion show featuring eco-fashion designers. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show; free admission; RSVP at rsvp@dcfashionweek.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 20, the exhibit “Second Lives: The Age-Old Art of Recycling Textiles” will take place at the Textile Museum (2320 S St. N.W.). The exhibit showcases ways people in different cultures recycle previously used fabrics to create beautiful new pieces. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free admission; donations requested.
Thursday, Sept. 22, join top Washington bloggers, stylists, models, and other fashion insiders at Dirty Bar (1223 Connecticut Ave., NW) for the Fashion Industry Networking Party. 6-10 p.m.; fashion show at 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 23, enjoy a fashion show with an international flavor at Alex Gallery (2106 R St. N.W.). The Corjor International & Geneva University of Art and Design show will preview collections from a Swiss designer. 7 p.m.; free admission.
Saturday, Sept. 24 with a presentation of collections from menswear designers at the Washington Post Conference Center (1150 15th St. N.W.). 6:30 p.m. doors; 7 p.m.. show starts; $30 general admission; $45 VIP/front row tickets at www.boxofficetickets.com.
The week wraps up Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 international designers present collections at DC Fashion Week’s finale event. Embassy of FranceLa Maison Francase 4101 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Fashion Show @ 6:00 PM. Tickets Required $60.00 General Admission. $150.00 VIP Admission (includes front row, deluxe gift bag, champagne toast, and VIP pre-show reception) Tickets 800.494.8497 www.boxofficetickets.com
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