Kendra Scott Jewelry Boutique Grand Opening Party
Jewelry designer Kendra Scott is celebrating the grand opening of her boutique in Scottsdale Quarter on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Come check out her colorful creations (which have been seen on Sofia Vergara, Eva Longoria, Cameron Diaz …) and browse the new spring collection in a fun party atmosphere. Read more
New Totes and Clutches From Sseko Designs
Sseko (pronounced say-ko) is a company I’ve written about before and been following for a long time. The company provides employment for a period of several months to young women in Africa who would otherwise not be able to afford a college education. While employed by Sseko, these women handcraft simple sandals with customizable, interchangeable ties. Not too long ago, Sseko also added collections of bags and clutches. Read more
Spring 2013 Fashion Report Plus a Special Guest From Gilt Groupe
Twice a year the Arizona chapter of Fashion Group International provides its members and the public with an exclusive presentation of the upcoming season’s trends, as displayed on the runways of New York, Paris, Milan and London. This fall’s event on Dec. 5 will also feature a special guest: Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder of Gilt Groupe. Read more
Experts Teach You How to Live Out Loud at an Upcoming Panel Discussion
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., Fashion Group International – Arizona, along with additional sponsors, will be hosting Living Out Loud: All Shapes and Sizes. The event will include a panel discussion on body image, plus plenty of time to network with other industry movers and shakers. Read more
Win a $10,000 Dream Closet Makeover from Classy Closets
The Classy Closets closet design specialists are giving away a $10,000 dream closet makeover to one lucky winner, plus 100 additional individuals will win a free mini closet makeover, worth $350 each. Want to find out how you can enter the contest? Read more
DRES for Success Scholarship Contest by Fashion Phoenix
Fashion Phoenix is holding a video contest, the winner of which will receive a “Dres for Success” scholarship good for one DRES System Online Stylist Course. The contest is designed to help the winner on his or her path toward a career in the fashion industry. The deadlines is 12 p.m. (MST), Monday, Oct. 8. Fashionphoenix.com is a blog centered on sartorial interests in the Valley. Read more
Charitable Celebrity Runway Show Kicks Off Phoenix Fashion Week
Support Susan G. Komen for the Cure and enjoy a celebrity fashion show at Wednesday’s kickoff event for Phoenix Fashion Week. The Fashionably Pink runway show, taking place Oct. 3 at the Musical Instrument Museum, will feature local celebrity participants and breast cancer survivors, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder and CEO Nancy Brinker will be the evening’s honored guest. Read more
Spoonlive Launch Event at SMoCA
On Saturday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will host in its lounge a launch event for Spoonlive, a nontprofit dedicated to making healthy living fashionable. Guests can look forward to organic juices, an intro presentation and Q&A, plus an artist video showcase. Read more
Experience an Intimate Conversation With Robert Black and Edith Head
It’s not too late to secure your spot for FGI-Arizona’s presentation of “Head to Head: An Intimate Conversation with Robert Black and Edith Head” taking place at Fashion by Robert Black on Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. But hurry, today’s the last day to RSVP! Read more
WoMAC Hosts a Girls’ Night to Benefit Phoenix Art Museum
The Women’s Metropolitan Arts Council is hosting a night of fabulous fun on Sept. 21 to benefit the Phoenix Art Museum. The theme? “It’s in the bag!” Appropriate, since those in attendance could walk away with some pretty serious swag bags. We’re talking gift cards, diamonds, Gucci purses and more. Read more
Countdown to Fashion’s Night Out and Your Itinerary
It’s Fashion’s Night Out! FNO, sponsored by Vogue and the CFDA, was first held in New York City in 2009 and has since ballooned into a nationwide phenomenon, with online shops and brick-and-mortar stores hosting special sales, parties and other festivities.
While some look at the evening as a ploy by retailers to make big bucks, others view it as a day to support the industry and celebrate fashion as a form of self-expression. If you’re in the Valley and plan on joining the fun — and possibly scoring some sweet new duds — here’s what’s going down and where! Read more
Circulating: 50 Apps for Fashion Addicts
If you have an iPhone and can appreciate good style, check out my latest roundup for iPhone.AppStorm: “50 Apps for Fashion Addicts.” I’ve included apps for fashion websites, magazines, social networking, games, keeping tabs on your wardrobe, and of course, shopping. Read more
Anna Dello Russo for H&M
Anna Dello Russo, fashion figure and editor-at-large for Vogue Japan, is collaborating with H&M on an accessories collection, available beginning Oct. 4. And since Dello Russo is known for her super-eccentric ensembles, this roundup of bling and other baubles should hold a number of surprises. Read more
Fall Lineup Announced for The Shops at Target
Target has announced its fall 2012 lineup for the The Shops at Target, a seasonal installment which makes exclusive collections from boutique brands across the country available to Target shoppers at affordable prices. Debuting Sept. 9 will be collections by boutique partners Kirna Zabete, Odin, The Curiosity Shoppe and Patch NYC. If none of those sound familiar to you, let me break it down … Read more
Sophia Bush Designs a Defend Tomorrow Tote Bag
Actress Sophia Bush has co-designed a limited edition jute tote bag with menswear company Apolis. The bag is part of Apolis’ Defend Tomorrow Initiative, which funds a sewing academy and creates long-term employment in Saidpur, Bangladesh. Read more
