BFW cont.

So I decided that since it's a recession I'm only posting things that are free or really cheap. lol. Us Recessionistas have enough to worry about, right? I'll put things that are a little more pricey up if I feel that they have the potential to be super dope. I hope you find something to love! Sorry, but this post is going to be pretty long. i went over to the Boston Fashion Week Official Site and found a bunch of stuff and kind of got overly excited about it all. They went above and beyond and listed both pre and post Fashion Week events. Let me know what you're doing for the week!

9/26 Saturday

Fashion Prep: A Talk for Teens about the fashion industry.
Moderated by Boston Fashion Week Founder & Executive Director, Jay Calderin.

Panelists include:
AJ Williams, Creative Events
Austyn Ellese Mayfield, Luckytoes.com
Marie Galvin, Galvin-ized Headwear
Sandie Torres, Lily Artist Management & YourBeautyIndustry.com
Terry Mahn, The Stylist Closet
Justin Cote, School of Fashion Design
with
Roytel Montero, Fenway High School
Jane Conway, School of Fashion Design/Nantucket Collection

Boston Public Library, Copley Square Branch
Johnson Building - Conference Rooms 5 & 6, Concourse Level
700 Boylston Street, Boston
2pm
Free. Arrive early as space is limited.


9/26 Saturday

Drea Designs Couture Fashion Show
Free to the public. Sponsored by Stuff Magazine. Accepting donations for Make A Wish Foundation.

Vinalia, 34 Summer Street, Boston MA
8pm
617.737.1777
info@vinaliaboston.com
http://site.dreadesigncouture.com

FASHION SHOW


9/27 Sunday

The Search of A Dream - The Perfect Muse
L’Ange Gabrielle - True Identity
Fashion designer, artist, architect, sculptor, florist and chef - Gregory Fritz Laplanche presents a unique fashion show. A graduate of Pratt Institute, Mass Art, SMFA, BAC and MSCC, Greg will be combining all his skills for one night only.
Door 7:45pm - Show 8pm Morton's Steakhouse Function Room699 Boylston Street, Boston MAFree.
RSVP required: gregoryfritzlaplanche@gmail.com
http://gregoryfritzlaplanche.com

FASHION SHOW


9/28 Monday

Boston Fashion Week Film Series: UnzippedBoston Public Library – Copley BranchRabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston Street, Boston MA6pm
Free
http://www.bpl.org

SCREENING


9/28 Monday

Remix: The Stylist Closet
Fashion Show of vintage clothing restyled by Boston stylist Terry Mahn to support Dress for Success charity organization. Sponsored by Hotel 140, Dynasty Models & Talent, Neil Morris Fragrances, Greenvale Wineries of Portsmouth RI, SoNu Water and Bay State College. Vintage clothing courtesy of The Stock-Keeper in Littleton, MA and hair by Salon Mario Russo. For hotel accommodations email mstambler@hotel140.com and mention Fashion Show.Hotel 140140 Clarendon St. Boston, MA (YWCA building next to Lyric Stage)8:00pm - 9:00pm Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres9:00pm - 9:30pm Fashion Show9:30pm - 11:00pm Desert, drink, & shop off the runway!$5 suggested donation for Dress for Success at the door. RSVP required by September 21, 2009 to thestylistclosetevents@rocketmail.com No reserved seating. Limited capacity.
FASHION SHOW


9/29 Tuesday

Macy's hosts FGI Boston & The Launch Designers
Macy's celebrates Boston Fashion Week by hosting Fashion Group International of Boston and the five new fashion faces to watch in Boston! Enjoy refreshments, live models wearing original fashions, great music and an opportunity to meet the designers!
Millie Bautista
Pavlina Gilson
Nara Paz
Eddi Phillips
Elena Sanders
6-8pmMacy’s Downtown Crossing
2nd Floor - Impulse Department
450 Washington Street, Boston MA
Please RSVP to Alyssa.Bendetson@macys.com

SPECIAL EVENT


9/30 Wednesday

Denise Hajjar Boston - Fall/Winter 2009 Collection of Day & Eveningwear
A designer runway show promoting and supporting the efforts of Dress For Success - Boston. The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
The Fairmont Copley Plaza HotelOval Room, 138 St. James Avenue, Boston MA
6pm Door, 7pm Show
Free. In lieu of purchasing a ticket, guests are requested to bring a business appropriate accessory as a donation to Dress for Success Boston. A cash bar will be available.

The Denise Hajjar boutique will remain open so that guests can shop after the show and enjoy a 15% discount off anything they purchase that night.

For more information call 617.927.5990
http://www.denisehajjar.com
http://www.dressforsuccess.org

FASHION SHOW


9/30 Wednesday

Betsey Johnson Fall 2009 Fashion ShowDon't miss this exciting, provocative and playful new collection by the legendary Betsey Johnson.
Doors 9pmShow 10:30pm
Free before 10pm - $10 after 10pm
Complimentary VIP tickets available at:Betsey Johnson - 201 Newbury Street, Boston MAand Salon Marc Harris - 30 Newbury Street, Boston MAFree admission with RSVP via Facebook or Going.comAdvanced tickets: http://www.theestateboston.comInfo@theestateboston.com21+ OnlyFashion Fashion Series at the Estate


10/1 Thursday

Mary McFadden Exhibition Reception
Massachusetts College of Art & Design
Details TBA
Free, open to the public.
6pm - 8pm
http://www.massart.edu

INSTALLATION/RECEPTION


10/2 Friday

Shubrah.com - Fall/Holiday 09 Collection Unique East meets West fusion and eco-friendly fashions for the globe trotting woman and man from Shubrah.com. A percentage of profits are donated to non-profits that work on environmental or children's causes.&My Little Pakora-Collection 2009Organic baby clothes and gifts for the green parent! Designs are inspired by South Asia. A percentage of proceeds are donated to Grameen Foundation, a non-profit that provides micro-financing to the poor in underdeveloped countries.Tantric India Bistro 123 Stuart Street, Boston MA 02116
9pm$10 admission. Purchase at door before the event.
Includes one free 'drink du jour' per person. Cash bar is open until 2pm.
617.367.8742
http://www.tantricbistro.com
FASHION SHOW


10/03 Saturday

Literacise Read, Rock and Roll Exhibit Opens!The Diggity Double Dutch Divas, a dynamic Double Dutch Demo will open Boston's newest children's exhibit.Literacise = Literacy + Exercise based on the Boston children's book "Jonathan and His Mommy"Lasell College is fashioning fun - exercise and workout wear made out of books and newspapers. 11:30amBoston Public Library - Copley Square Branch
Rey Children's Room, 700 Boylston Street, Boston MAFree books, free food, and a great free show.Contact: Gina Perille at BPL 617.859.2273
http://www.literacise.com
http://www.bpl.org

EXHIBIT


10/7 Wednesday

Glam Slam - Designer/Salon ExtravaganzaTen of Boston's most exciting designers, models, makeup artists and hair salons showcase their talent in a fabulous presentation of style and fashion. Dress to impress.
Doors 9pmShow 10:30pmFree admission with RSVP via Facebook or Going.comAdvanced tickets: http://www.theestateboston.comInfo@theestateboston.com21+ OnlyFashion Fashion Series at the Estate

FASHION SHOW