Think the Dallas fashion scene can’t hold its ground against the models and magazines of New York, or the stylists and stars of Los Angeles? Think again.
There are enough fashion fêtes going on this weekend alone to make Kate Moss think about relocating from NYC to the Big D.
NorthPark Neiman Marcus
Panhellenic Beauty Event
Neiman Marcus NorthPark is teaming up with the SMU Panhellenic Association for a good cause tonight. Grab your sisters, sign in your Greek letters and shop from 5 to 7 p.m. The SMU sorority with the most participation at the event will receive a $500 donation to their chapter’s philanthropy. Light sips and bites will be served in the beauty department.
Vogue and Ports 1961 Event
Mix and mingle with Tia Cibani, the designer of women’s ready-to-wear line Ports 1961, Thursday evening at Nordstrom Galleria Dallas. The event co-hosted by Vogue will feature a trunk show with pieces from the Ports 1961 Spring 2010 collection. Cibani is the driving force behind the minimalist neutral creations favored by celebrities like Sienna Miller. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor. RSVP: 866-689-2106
V.O.D. and Sea of Shoes Party
Dallas teen turned celebrity blogger Jane Aldridge of SeaofShoes.com, and her former fashion designer mom Judy Aldridge of AtlantisHome.com are bringing their distinct style to V.O.D. Thursday night. Stop by the Victory Park shop from 6 to 9 p.m. and browse the duo’s personal collection of vintage jewelry and accessories. The carefully edited collection from the fashion savvy mother-daughter team includes 70s and 80s baubles from the likes of Christopher Ross, Kenneth Jay Lane, Polcini and Lucien Piccard.
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The Pin Show
It might not be the size and scale of New York Fashion Week, but the Pin Show is a stilettoed step in the right direction for Dallas. The third annual independent runway event will feature 30 local fashion designers and work from Dallas design students. After the runway presentation, view the details of the designs on the models and watch live photo shoots take place on styled sets. General admission tickets are $12 and VIP tickets are $40. The Pin Show will be held at Wolfgang Puck’s renovated Union Station at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. For more information visit ThePinShow.com
Shirin Askari Runway Show
“Project Runway” veteran and Dallas native Shirin Askari will be debuting her first collection Friday night. The fashion designer, who moonlighted as a reality television star on the show’s sixth season, will present her Fall 2010 women’s clothing and accessory line, featuring her signature a-line dresses and bold headbands. The models will hit the runway at 8 p.m. in downtown Dallas at the South Side on Lamar. The tickets, which range from a $50 VIP ticket to a $15 student ticket, can be purchased online or at the door. For more information visit TheFashionistas.org
