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Where & When: Fashion Edition
Here it comes—Black Friday! For some it means running wild in shopping malls; for others it means hiding out until the crowds die down. If you’re one of the shoppers, you might want to check out some of these weekend events.
By
Claudia Bahar
Published Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Through Sunday, November 30: You can always use a new pair of jeans, right? National Jean Company’s two local shops (Reston and Bethesda) are giving shoppers 30 percent off the highest-priced item they buy and 20 percent off additional purchases. Don’t miss this opportunity to get discounted designer denim!
Friday, November 28: Bloomingdale’s in Tysons Corner Center is hosting an Abby Joy Jewelry trunk show from 11 to 5. Each piece in the collection is made with a hand-sculpted wax mold and then crafted into silver or gold. Also, each piece has a designated charity that receives 5 percent of the price on each sale; abbyjoy.com.
The Dupont Circle boutique Green and Blue is starting its monthlong holiday sale on Friday. There’ll be 20 to 50 percent off on winter pieces from designers including Rebecca Taylor and Yoanna Baraschi. Sale ends December 31.
The shops of Bethesda Row are hosting a Black Friday fashion sale. There’ll be carriage rides, hot chocolate, and discounts. Tickled Pink will be offering discounts all day, and Urban Chic and Ginger boutique will offer 50 percent off from 9 to 10 AM, 40 percent off from 10 AM to 1 PM, and 30 percent off during the rest of the day and through November 30.
Two times a year, the DC government gives us a holiday from the 5.75 percent sales tax on clothing and accessories under $100. This year it starts at 12:01 AM on Black Friday and runs through December 7. For more info, visit the Office of Tax and Revenue. Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30: Swing by Wink boutique for a Hayley Starr trunk show from noon to 4. Known for being versatile and comfortable, the dresses in the collection can be transformed into endless styles—and they’re reversible! Check out the styles at hayleystarr.com.
Sunday, November 30: Another Bloomies trunk sale at Tysons Corner. This time, come shop for handmade bracelets and necklaces from Dalita Jewelry. Meet the designer and pick up a gift from 11 to 5.
Monday, December 1: Here’s a little something for Project Runway fans. Daniel Vosovic, a past contestant and fan favorite on the show, will be at the Corcoran Gallery of Art sharing insider stories and giving advice on the fashion world today. Following his talk, he’ll sign copies of his new book, Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V’s Guide to How Style Happens From Inspiration to Runway and Beyond. Tickets are $18 for Corcoran members, $22 for nonmembers. For more info, click here.
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Here is a direct link to the Corcoran’s Daniel Vosovic event. You can order your tickets online!
http://www.corcoran.org/programs/dspProgramSearch.asp?event_id=1904
Posted by: Claudia, Nov 25, 2008 11:56:18 AM
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