The SMU Retail Club is celebrating the holiday season in style this Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Kate Spade boutique in NorthPark Center. Not only are members of the club invited to the fashionable fete, but the club has also extended the invitation out to all SMU students who are interested in future careers within the fashion and retail industry. 

At the event attendees will have the opportunity to learn the history of the Kate Spade New York brand, famous for its playful prints, bold bags and spunky shoes, whilst enjoying sips, snacks and 20 percent off everything in-store.

Students are encouraged to dress the part of the iconic brand and channel Kate Spade’s signature look. The guest whose attire best represents the spirit of Kate Spade New York will receive a prize. 

Junior Emily Bates says she is huge fan of the brand and admits she has already organized her outfit for Wednesday night’s festivities.

“I plan on wearing a hot pink blouse with a ruffle collar, a cream fringe skirt with a black waistband and my brand new Kate Spade polka dot tights,” Bates said. 

Retail Club president, sophomore Shelby Foster, plans on getting into the social spirit, but says she won’t be dressing up for the event.

“My personal style is very preppy, so I can’t say that I would be ‘dressing up’ for the event—I dress like that all the time!” 

laughs Foster. “I will probably be sporting brown stockings with a high waist-ed khaki skirt and of course ballet flats.”

The Kate Spade soiree will be the last Retail Club Meeting of the semester. To RSVP, call 214-368-0003.