All Things Fashion DC

Event Recap: The Front Row 2012- “God Save My Shoes” Film Screening

ATFDC — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:47 +0000

by ATFDC Contributor Susan Stipanovich

The first major event of the Front Row 2012 weekend, the ‘God Save My Shoes’ film screening at the Bethesda Row Landmark Theater was a lackluster start to the shopping center’s annual celebration of all things fashion. Despite significant advertising for the last few weeks, it was an average Thursday night at the Landmark Theater, with only a small kiosk for guests to check in to the film with event staff and almost no signage to be found. The theater was comfortably full of women in groups of twos and threes, discussing their favorite shoes and plotting ways to make their next purchase. Guests were keen to be in a theater filled with women who shared their lust for designer heels and could be overheard checking off the features of their dream shoe closets.

As the room darkened the audience eagerly looked to the screen in hushed anticipation, they were immediately met with several whirlwind interviews with shoe enthusiasts pointing around their perfectly organized closets, discussing their favorite heels and why certain pairs appealed to them. In the opening minutes of the film, Beth Shak, a professional poker player and by far one of the most obsessive characters of the documentary, stroked her Louboutins and explained “I went through a period in my life where I was really unhappy, and the only thing that made me happy was buying a pair of shoes.”

The next hour featured interviews with extreme shoe lovers, fashion historians and editors, psychologists, sex experts, shoe fetishists, and star designers Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Walter Steiger, Pierre Hardy, and Bruno Frisoni. Celebrities such as Fergie, Kelly Rowland and Dita Von Teese, and fashion expert Barbie were also featured guests of the documentary. Earnest psychologists waffled on about the utility of stilettos to convey social status and sexual availability, explaining in detail how heels empower women while glazing over the fact that designer heels inhibit them from walking further than the few steps from the valet to their dinner table. Interviewees gushed about how ‘Sex and the City’ brought to light the universal truth that all women love shoes, reinforcing their belief that designer heels (with their designer price tags) are a staple of every American woman’s closet.

The film closed and despite the urging of Washingtonian Magazine fashion editor Kate Bennett to stay and chat with the film’s executive producer Thierry Daher, most guests politely exited the theater. Awards for best heels were given out to a few lucky attendees as Mr. Daher eased himself up to the front of the theater in his custom made, silver-studded loafers, which he insisted were made originally for Justin Timberlake. The question and answer session was relatively short-lived, with one audience member grilling Mr. Daher on producing a film that encouraged women to “dress like prostitutes”, and other guests inquiring about the experience of making the film, with specific curiosity about which of the interviewees had the best shoe collection.

‘God Save My Shoes’ was an inarticulate stream of consciousness that fell short of justifying women’s cultural craving for designer heels and failed to incite enthusiasm from the first Front Row 2012 guests.

Susan Stipanovich is a stylist and writer who lives and works in Washington D.C. She researches counter terrorism methods and international security sector reform in Africa and the Middle East by day as a Department of Defense associate and spends her free time curating a fashionable lifestyle through her blog Hepburn Loves Givenchy.

The “Go To” List: May 21-27

ATFDC — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:01 +0000

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

JONATHAN ADLER AT THE CORCORAN

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Corcoran Gallery of Art| 500 17th St NW; Washington, DC

In preparation for the July opening of his new Georgetown location, the distinguished artist and sought-after luxury interior designer will pop in to the Corcoran for an intimate chat, eager to share his inspiration, evolution and latest collection. Expect to leave feeling well, happy-chic.

THE STYLELINER SIP & SHOP EVENT

6 – 8 PM

OYA Restaurant | 777 9th St NW; Washington, DC

During the Styleliner Sip & Shop event at OYA restaurant there will be beer, wine and specialty cocktails, plus passed hors d’oeuvres including crab hash cake with sweet chili, tuna tartare, veggie spring rolls and special sushi rolls… and fantastic fashion.

FASHIONABLY BUSINESS- GLOBAL BRANDING

6 – 8 PM

DC Fashion Incubator| 750 N St NW; Washington, DC

Join GWFCC for a discussion with Lee Stevenson Founder of Fix It Fashionista, on the importance of (global) branding for designers and fashion businesses. Learn how to develop a withstanding brand that will reach your target audience and learn how it can be used as a cost effective strategy to build and solidify your brand. Click here to purchase tickets.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012

MAD MEN DINNER PARTY

6 – 8 PM

The Peacock Cafe| 3251 Prospect St NW; Washington, DC

The theme for the event is vintage, 1950s, 1960s, or “Mad Men” inspired. Peacock Café and Chef Maziar Farivar will be offering a Special One night Three-course Menu inspired by the “Mad Men” era. Fashiontographer’s Executive Editor, Walter Grio, will be taking photos of guests for the online fashion editorial called, “District of Fashion”, documenting their inner “Mad Men” style. The Shoot for Change Scholarship at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. Click here to purchase tickets.

CAPFABB MAY 2012 MEETUP

6:30 – 8:30 PM

Upstairs on 7th| 55512th Street NW; Washington, DC

CapFabb will be meeting at Upstairs at 7th! Founded in 2003 by ATFDC Guest Contributor Ricki Peltzman, Upstairs at 7th is a women’s apparel and accessories boutique featuring unexpected and avant-garde pieces. There will be shopping, snacks, bubbly and great company.

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012

BUSINESS OF FASHION NETWORKING EVENT

Doors Open 7pm. Fashion Show 9pm.

The Rooftop at Rockville’s Town Center| 155 Gibbs St; Rockville, MD

A stylish event for members of the local fashion and beauty industry. Create meaningful connections and relationships with fellow designers, models, photographers, bloggers, hair stylists, make up artists and retail entrepreneurs in a beautiful rooftop setting. Free Make Up Tutorials by Professional Make up artists. VIP swag bags for the first 20 attendees. $5 cover fee includes complementary drink. For more information contact silvia@redhueboutique.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

EMANCIPATION OF FASHION

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Prince Hall Center for the Performing Arts| 1000 U St NW; Washington, DC

Blacq-Lux Productions is pleased to present Emancipation of Fashion, a fashion event of the hottest spring designs from up-incoming designers the DMV area. Click here to purchase tickets.

BYT & LA MAISON FRANCAISE PRESENT: ZOU BISOU BISOU

The Embassy of France| 4101 Reservoir Road NW; Washington, DC

A special Embassy of France after-hours party! Featuring great drinks, music, art, performances, lights, photos, vibes, & awkward cheek kisses! Click here for event details and to purchase tickets.

SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2012

EPIPHANY TRUNK SHOW AND MIXER

12 PM – 3 PM

Ghana Cafe| 1334 14th St NW; Washington, DC

Miss. Vannette hosts a trunk show and mixer showcasing handmade african designs by Liberian blogger/ designer Archel Bernard. Bags and clothes will range from $35-$350.

Sunglasses Trend Report Spring 2012

ATFDC — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:59 +0000

by ATFDC Teen Contributor Abby Hamilton

One of the best parts of summer is the opportunity to wear sunglasses. Not only do they shield your eyes from the harsh rays, but they also make a major statement instantly and effortlessly. Here are the best sunglasses for any budget that will fit right in to this spring’s trends.

Tribal Print

Following along with Jungle vibes, tribal printed sunglasses are the way to go.

$5.50, Charlotte Russe

Unmistakable Cat-Eye

Cat eyes, my personal favorite this spring, effortlessly raise your cheek bones and give you instant model status.

H&M, $24.95

Harry Potter Style

Are we at Hogwarts or Fashion Week? Join Harry and Hermione with these fun, circular lenses and unleash your inner magician.

Topshop, $32

Clear as Day

Clear frames couldn’t get any better. Add an unexpected twist to the average wayfarer. Don them as you go anywhere and everywhere.

ASOS, $12.00

A ‘La Librarian

Classic Readers with a bit of polarized lens will get you through those books-or the sand-in style.

Rockabetty, $18

Abby Hamilton is a freshman in high school and lives in the DC area. She is interested in fashion, photography, and blogging. Her favorite designers are Valentino Garvani, Jason Wu, and Kate Spade. Check out her blog at: www.fashionhauties.blogspot.com.

Bonus Event: Eleanor Salazar Billiard Bound Jewelry Trunk Show

ATFDC — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:47 +0000

D.C. ‘s own Eleanor Salazar will have her quirky and fun hand-crafted jewelry line on display at the Mount Pleasant vintage boutique Nana. The colorful jewelry line made out of billiard balls will be showcased all day for those in love with hand-made jewelry that makes a statement.

Saturday May 19

1pm-5pm

Nana

3068 Mount Pleasant St, NW

202.667.6955

Photo Credit: Eleanor Salazar

Job Opportunity: Forever 21 Field Visual Merchandiser

ATFDC — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:35 +0000

Field Visual Merchandiser- Mid-Atlantic: Southern, MD

Position Summary

Support the company vision through ownership and accountability for the visual merchandise presentation in assigned district. Participate in new store openings and floor sets.

Responsibilities

· Execute and support company business objectives

· Overall visual leadership in assigned district

· Is the liaison between assigned district stores and the Regional Visual Manager

· Conduct store visits to drive a consistent visual brand among stores

· Ensure forms and mannequins are clean, presentable, in a good working order and in proper positioning and composition

· Ensure brand concepts are represented as directed

Job requirements:

- 2-5 years of retail management experience

- 2+ years of multi store visual merchandising experience a must

- Must have experience in mannequin styling

- Knowledge of colors, patterns, and textures

To apply please visit:

https://forever21.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=5703&referrer=119&site_id=148&view_language=en-US

Photo Credit: Forever21.com

Bonus Event: Disrobe the District

ATFDC — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:52 +0000

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012

DISROBE THE DISTRICT

7 – 10 PM

Eighteenth Street Lounge| 1212 18th Street NW; Washington, DC

This unique event will feature local emerging designers and fashion brands, brought together into one live exposition. A full range of fashion on the runway will portray emerging trends across all categories; vintage, urban, cocktail, evening gowns, women’s and men’s wear. An introductory live body art exposition will feature DC tattoo artist Isaac Colon during the Cocktail Reception from 7-8 PM. A live Jazz contemporary performance will premiere the launch of high fashion that will being at 9 PM sharp.

Deals and Steals: Friday, May 18, 2012

ATFDC — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:31 +0000

Urban Chic| 1626 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC 20007

Trina Turk trunk show brunch at Urban Chic. Saturday May 19 from 11-2 pm. Mention “Bitches Who Brunch” at checkout and receive 5% off and a special Trina Turk gift along with your purchase.

Urban Chic + The Front Row| 7126 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

Thursday May 17^th-Saturday May 19^th. 15% off all trunk show merchandise!

Ciao Nina| www.ciaonina.etsy.com

Use the code SPRINGSALE through Friday for 15% off your entire purchase in the Etsy shop. Save $11 on a fascinator.

Shop Jeen| www.shopjeen.com

Up to 50% off accessories from Vanessa Mooney, LUV AJ, Bing Bang & more, from May 18^th-20^th.

Current Boutique| 1009 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

1 day sale event, Saturday May 19^th. Get 15% off!

Aliceanna| http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliceanna#

All items 40% off with the code MOVE40 from now until 5/24.

If you have a promotion that you would like to have featured in a future post email us at staff@allthingsfashiondc.com.

Fashionable Reads

ATFDC — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:11 +0000

Don’t miss out on three days of fashion this weekend at Bethesda Row. (Refinery 29)
A Q&A with the blogger turned author behind the new book The PR Couture Guide to Breaking into Fashion PR. (FMM)
Capricia Marshall, Chief of Protocol and admitted Manolo Blahnik wearer, gives tips on how to travel in style. (The Washington Scene)
How to maintain your lavish lifestyle, and get those shoes you want, on a tight budget. (Capitol Hill Style)
Take a plunge; visit the best swimwear shops in DC. (CBS DC)
Sketchers ordered to pay millions for misleading advertisements. (FOX)

Featured Photo Credit: TheHill.com

Bonus Event: Walish Gooshe Shopping Event

ATFDC — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:41 +0000

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012

WALISH GOOSHE SHOPPING EVENT

7610 Georgia Ave NW; Washington, DC

Enjoy wine and food as you shop the Walish Gooshe Spring/Summer 2012 collection. There will be a surprise giveaway for a lucky guest. All clothing will be marked 10% off and jewelry will be marked 15% off.

Internship Opportunity: SVELTE, LLC

ATFDC — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:45 +0000

SVELTE, LLC is a Washington, DC area fashion & lifestyle focused consulting and communications firm. They specialize in the development and implementation of creative and niche products, services, and solutions for fashion & lifestyle brands. The firm is currently looking an intern eager for hands-on experience in lifestyle communications.

Requirements:

Strong social media background
Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines
Must be proactive and enthusiastic
Good leadership skills
All applicants must be creative, organized, and detail oriented
Strong communication, marketing, and branding skills
Strong technological background with skills in Photoshop, video editing, website and content management
Fast learner interested in expanding their knowledge base

This intern will get the opportunity to work for a professional organization while learning and sharpening their communication skills. This position is perfect for resume building and gaining experience needed for future career goals.This unpaid internship will require 10-15 hours per week with flexible hours.

Can work for school credit (not mandatory).

Potential applicants should email Elaine Mensah (elaine@svelte-emc.com) with their cover letter and resume.