So Much Style in September!

September is full of Sexy Smart Stylish Events!

Wednesday 9/16/09 The District Sample Sale is on again!
Location:3336 M Street, NW Georgetown, DC
Organized by The Haute Committee
Regular Admission: $ 40 (Proceeds go to Racheal's Women's Center)

Boutiques and designers from the local DC metropolitan area come together in one venue to offer items at greatly reduced prices! Not only can you walk away with designer pieces at a great price, 100% of the proceeds are donated to a charitable orgnaization. Rachael's Women's Center is this year's beneficiary. Their mission is to provide homeless and formerly homeless women with opportunities to develop their independence, sense of self and hope by providing safety, shelter, food, showers and laundry in a nurturing, homelike environment;helping women to reach their potential through intensive case management and programs that empower them to take control of their lives and advocate for themselves. Rachael's also reaches out to individuals living on the streets, enabling and encouraging them to access services and benefits available to people who are homeless.

Monday 9/14/09 - Saturday 9/20/09 DC Fashion Week
The calendar of events is listed below, unfortunately for the general public, many of the events are by invitation only. However, the Thursday Fashion & Networking Party and the Saturday H Street Festival Fashion Show are both free and open to the public!

SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 13, 2009	FINAL MODEL CALL	12 PM CRYSTAL CITY DOUBLETREE HOTEL
MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 14, 2009	MAGNUM MALE MODEL UNDERWEAR SHOW	6 PM BY INVITATION ONLY, NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 15, 2009	INDIVIDUAL DESIGNER SHOWCASE	3 PM BY INVITATION ONLY, NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 16, 2009	JEWELRY & ACCESSORY SHOWCASE	1 PM BY INVITATION ONLY, NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | PRESS
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 17, 2009	FASHION INDUSTRY NETWORKING PARTY & SWIMWEAR FASHION SHOW	7 PM - 9 PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SENATE SQUARE 201 I STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 NO TICKETS REQUIRED
FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 18, 2009	TBD
SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2009	H STREET FESTIVAL FASHION SHOW	3 PM OPEN TO PUBLIC NO 'TICKETS REQUIRED H Street between 12th & 14th Streets, NE, Washington, DC. The closest Metro stations are Union Station and New York Avenue.
SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 20, 2009	11TH INTERNATIONAL COUTURE COLLECTIONS	6 PM REQUIRES ADVANCE TICKETS EMBASSY OF FRANCE La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC 20007. Dress Code Strictly Enforced. (Semi-Formal) Tickets by Phone: 800 494 8497 Tickets Online: www.boxofficetickets.com

Friday 9/25/09 Fashion Fights Poverty Fashion Show (Fundraising Event)
LOCATION: The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW,
Washington DC 20036
Cost: $150 seated, $75 standing
From Fashion Fights Poverty website:
"Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) is one the largest ethical fashion non-profit organizations in the United States. Honoring national and international designers who employ ethical practices in their design and manufacturing processes to produce products that promote economic development of a given community, FFP provides a forum for dialogue and awareness-building about how fashion, textiles, and design can alleviate poverty and empower communities."

Fashion Show description from their information packet:
"The fashion show is the climax of Fashion Fights Poverty’s annual fundraising effort. The purpose of the benefit is to showcase the designs of emerging and established (mainstream and non mainstream) eco and/or ethical fashion designers and artisans as a way of raising money for our beneficiary and programs. Ultimately, as part of the Dress Responsibly campaign, FFP looks to introduce consumers to new and exciting fashions, products, and designs.

This year’s 5th anniversary celebration will be no different, with most of the designers having a multicultural/international history or influence. FFP is excited about the diversity this year’s designers possess and the ability for their stories to connect with FFP’s program mission of supporting global projects."

Have a sexy, smart, stylish, September!

Jahji!