Weekly rundown of D.C. fashion events+links to love on style blogs+other inspirational stuff we think you may enjoy. Cool? Cool.
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EVENTS
- The next Butler & Claypool pop-up shop has been announced! They’ll be collaborating with ReadySetDC for a summer mixer on July 24 from 1-7 p.m. at Lamont Bishop Gallery. Expect great vintage finds from B+C and friends — stay tuned to the blog for some sneak peeks and previews, and get more info on the event here.
- Looking for a crafty gift for the friend who has everything? Well, look no further than the 2011 Ballston Arts & Crafts Market! Join us on Saturday, July 9th, and the second Saturday of every month until October, at Arlington’s only 100% handmade indie art market. Held in Ballston’s tree-lined Welburn Square, this Market has everything from awesome jewelry designs and organic soaps & lotions to hipster fashions and household accessories. Check out the awesome concert lineup, too! This season’s remaining dates are: July 9, August 13, September 10 & October 8. Located between N. Stuart & N. 9th Streets across from the Ballston Metro on the Orange Line http://ballstonarts-craftsmarket.blogspot.com
- The Bitches Who Brunch cordially invite you to a Summer Brunch Soiree on Satuday, July 9th, a fabulous brunch event for a fabulous cause. Benefiting the DC Farm to School Network & celebrating the new brunch menu at Ris.
- The $45 to this cocktail-style brunch party includes:
- Bottomless mimosas
- Passed gourmet small plates from Ris’ new brunch menu
- A fashion show with styles from Rue 14 and South Moon Under
- Music from DJ Raha Wala
- A book signing by Helena Andrews, author of Bitch is the New Black
- A dance performance from DC Dance Collective
- An art show from local DC artists
- Goodie bags filled with plenty of gifts and surprises
LINKS + ETC.
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THE MURDER OF JEAN SEBERG
SHOWstudio: WATCH
INSPIRED BY THE DEATH OF ACTRESS JEAN SEBERG IN 1979.
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WANT: ISSON SPRING 2011/2012
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A WEEK OF FASHION ADS:
MIU MIU FALL/WINTER 2011
HAILEE STEINFELD
BY BRUCE WEBER
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MARC BY MARC JACOBS FALL 2011/2012
ELLE FANNING
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CHANEL FALL/WINTER 2011/2012
FREJA BEHA ERICHSEN
BY KARL LAGERFELD
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GIVENCHY FALL/WINTER 2011/2012
NAOMI CAMPBELL
BY MERT ALAS AND MARCUS PIGGOTT
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LOOKBOOK: COVEN SPRING/SUMMER 2012
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COVER: LOVE #6/NYASHA MATONHODZE
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“AGE-DEFYING MODELS CHANGING THE FASHION WORLD”
WATCH: ABC
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IN THE MAGAZINES:
PERSONAE MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2011
JENNY SINKABERG
BY PH. LARS BOTTEN
SELF SERVICE SPRING/SUMMER 2011
LARA STONE
BY ALASDAIR MCLELLAN
CONTRIBUTOR MAGAZINE
THERES ALEXANDERSSON
BY CAMILLA AKRANS
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“DRESSING MISS GAGA”
NICOLA FORMICHETTI: “WE DON’T EVEN NEED MAGAZINES”
W MAGAZINE
BY DAVID COLMAN
PHOTOGRAPHY: TERRY TSIOLIS
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WHITNEY ABRAMS
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JAK & JIL: GRACE
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