Shopping and Fashion Events for the Week of October 29
Here's our weekly roundup of everything from local trunk shows to sales to fashion and shopping events.
By
Lauren Canacari
Published Monday, October 29, 2007
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Georgetown's Annie Cream Cheese is having a sale through the weekend. All accessories and skirts are currently 20 percent off!
3279 M St., NW 202-298-5555 The Harriet Kassman Private Sale will feature discounts of 40 to 60 percent off the store’s fall selections of Luca Luca, Armani Collezioni, Bogner, Sonia Rykiel, and Moschino Cheap & Chic.
November 1 Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW, second floor 202-363-1870 Sangaree Boutique in Georgetown will host a trunk show for Sissy Yates Designs on Thursday, November 1, from 5 to 9 PM. Yates will unveil her fall 2007 collection of jewelry. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served, and a portion of the evening’s sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure.
November 1, 5 to 9 PM 3288 M St., NW 202-333-4690
Head to the Romona Keveza Couture and Bridal Trunk Show at the Harriet Kassman Bridal Salon. Keveza will show her spring 2008 bridal and couture collections on Saturday. Make an appointment between 10 and 6, and check out informal modeling from noon to 4. For appointments, call 202-363-1870.
November 2 and 3 Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW, second floor 202-363-1870
Neiman Marcus is celebrating its 100th anniversary at stores nationwide with special events and shows. The Tysons Galleria location is hosting a series of trunk shows. The first will be the John Hardy show this Saturday. Can’t make it this week? Here’s the online schedule of all the upcoming shows here. Neiman Marcus Tysons Galleria 2255 International Dr., McLean 703-761-1600 November 3, 10 to 4 Head down to CUSP because starting Friday November 2 they are discounting fall merchandise up to 65 percent. The sale will continue until Sunday November 10. CUSP Georgetown 3030 M St., NW CUSP Tyson's Corner 1961 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean Save 20 percent at Sugar, Denim Bar, Muléh, Blush, and nearly 500 other local shops and restaurants with the Children’s National Medical Center’s Care for Kids card through Sunday, November 4. Cards are only $50, and 100 percent of card sales will be donated to Children’s. Purchase online at careforkidscard.com.
Unsung Designers is hosting a sale in celebration of its upcoming move to New York City. Its showroom—normally open Saturday only—will be open November 15 through 18 from noon to 6 PM. Take advantage of the discount and say goodbye to Unsung at its “Last Hurrah” party on Thursday, November 15, from 6 to 9 PM. Designers Verrieres & Sako will travel from San Francisco to showcase their fall designs and attend the stylish sendoff.
2412 18th St., NW (in the alley) November 15 through 18, noon to 6 Last Hurrah Party November 15, 6 to 9
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