Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Fashion at the Park coming to Dallas’ NorthPark Center October 10-16

By Pegasus News wire

NorthPark Center’s Fashion at the Park, presented by Cadillac, announces the return of its annual iconic event with seven days of high-energy fashion and non-stop excitement on and off the runway. Featuring the best of fall 2008 and spring 2009 collections from Friday, October 10 – Thursday, October 16, Fashion at the Park welcomes over 22 top designer shows and events to their luxury tent complex. Don’t miss the front row action of Fashion at the Park – tickets go on sale to the public Monday, August 18.

Nonstop fashion action includes appearances by international designers, after parties, in-store events, trunk shows, free fashion photography exhibits, glamorous charity benefits, one-of-a-kind silent auctions and more. After viewing the collections on the runway, “shop the shows” in NorthPark Center, one of the premier luxury shopping centers in the United States with more than 235 fine stores and restaurants.

"I can't wait to find a new dress!"

“I have been to Dallas many times. My first major American trunk show was in Dallas in the '70s,” said famed designer and Fashion at the Park attendee Roberto Cavalli. “Dallas women are very fashion conscious; they know exactly what's on the market, what looks best on them and they enjoy playing with fashion. For me, they represent the perfect client, and it's always a pleasure to meet with them. Fashion at the Park has become a world class fashion event. It's beautifully set, and it's a great opportunity for me to interact with my clients, understand their needs and deliver always great collections.”

“We have visited Dallas only once before. We love the creative spirit and independence that exists in Dallas,” said Rodarte designer duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy. “We’re very excited to visit Dallas and NorthPark Center to meet all the amazing women that make up such a vibrant fashion community.”

The 20,000 square-foot luxury tent complex, located between Nordstrom and Macy’s, will house day and evening runway shows featuring the latest collections from: Roberto Cavalli; Barneys New York featuring Rodarte; CH Carolina Herrera; Oscar de la Renta; Valentino; Neiman Marcus featuring Marc Bouwer; CFDA/Vogue featuring Doo.Ri, Philip Lim, Michael Bastian, Thakoon, Marchesa and Peter Som; Miss Sixty; Ed Hardy; Dillard’s; Macy’s; Ted Baker; bebe; Diesel; and Pinto Ranch.

Kicking off Fashion at the Park is the Roberto Cavalli runway show and opening celebration, featuring a special appearance by the renowned designer himself. Personal appearances are subject to change but include Roberto Cavalli, designer; Kate and Laura Mulleavy, designers, Rodarte; Thakoon Panichgul, designer; Peter Som, designer; Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, designers, Marchesa; and Marc Bouwer, designer.

Here is the schedule:

Friday, Oct. 10

• 8:00 p.m. Roberto Cavalli - fall 2008 women's collection. $175.
• 8:30 p.m. Fashion at the Park Opening Celebration with Roberto Cavalli Hosted by NorthPark Center Directly following the runway show enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres by Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in the reception tent. With purchase of runway show ticket.

Saturday, Oct. 11

• 10 a.m. Nordstrom Beauty Trend Show Complimentary beauty appointments begin at 11 a.m., continuing through 8 p.m. Join Nordstrom as they showcase the season's newest fashions, makeup, skincare and fragrances. Industry experts Karen Delauro and Edward Allen will update you on the latest trends and share tricks of the trade. $50, for tickets call 214-231-3900.
• 1 p.m. Dillard's - fall/winter 2008 women's collection. $25, $35.
• 3 p.m. Macy's Macy's presents a runway style celebration highlighting the hottest looks of the season for women from Macy's exclusive I•N•C International Concepts® collection. Immediately following the show join us in our I•N•C department for an exclusive after-party featuring personal shopping with the experts, live music and makeovers. Plus, attendees from the show are eligible to receive a Fashion at the Park gift bag which contains a lite lunch (*one per customer, while supplies last). $25, $35, includes in-store after party immediately following runway show.
• 6 p.m. Ted Baker - fall 2008 women's and men's collections. $45, $50.
• 8 p.m. The Future of Fashion: Celebrating Five Years of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund A runway fashion show to celebrate five years of the CFDA/VOGUE FASHION FUND, this show will feature women's fall 2008 collections from multiple designers - including Doo.Ri, Phillip Lim, Michael Bastian, Marchesa, Thakoon and Peter Som - who have been lauded as award finalists and featured in Vogue. Several of the designers will make special personal appearances. Marchesa's Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig; Thakoon Panichgul; and Peter Som. $150, includes after party in the reception tent immediately following runway show.
• 11 p.m. bebe - fall/winter 2008 women's collection: Lipstick Chic. Inspired by the New York City Girl, Lipstick Chic is tailored, sexy, polished, glossy, casual and unique. This city girl frequents art exhibits in her new tailored jacket and jeans. She goes to lunch downtown with her beaded printed silk jersey dress. She meets up with friends at uptown galleries in her sweater dress and evening gala events in her organza dress or sexy knit dress. $45, $50, includes after party in the reception tent immediately following runway show.

Sunday, Oct. 12

• 2 p.m. Fashion!Dallas/Kim Dawson Model Search Show - The fresh faces of Fashion!Dallas/Model Search winners hit the runway in looks from NorthPark's hottest trendsetting retailers. The winner of the 2008 F!D/Kim Dawson Model Search will be announced live at the runway event. $25, $35.
• 5 p.m. Strike a Pose - Teen Trend Runway Show. Start with a make-up session detailing the latest techniques and palettes, followed by a segment devoted to new trends and how to make them your own. Finish with a special runway event devoted to today's popular style icons, showcasing looks from some of the season's hottest young stars! $25, $35.
• 7 p.m. Pinto Ranch - fall 2008 men's and women's collections, including looks and accessories by Manuel, BrazilRoxx, Lucchese, Rocketbuster, Scully, ShadyBrady, Stetson and more. $55, $65.
• 7:30 p.m. Boots + BBQ Hosted by NorthPark Center Directly following the runway show enjoy cocktails, beer, BBQ and live music in the reception tent. With purchase of runway show ticket.

Monday, Oct. 13

• 5 p.m. You've Got the Look! Tween Style Runway Show - A tween style runway show reviews the latest trends and how to wear them from school to weekends. Get the look of your favorite television and movie tween stars as their styles are taken from the screen to the runway. It's a can't miss event for budding fashionistas! $25, $35.
• 7 p.m. CH Carolina Herrera - fall 2008 men's and women's collections. $75, $85, includes after party in the reception tent immediately following runway show.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

• 1 p.m. Bobbi Brown Uber Master Class. Cost pending.
• 6 p.m. Oscar de la Renta - spring/summer 2009 women's collection. $85, $100, includes in-store after party immediately following runway show.
• 8 p.m. Miss Sixty - fall/winter 2008 women's collection. $45, $50, includes in-store after party immediately following runway show.
• 10 p.m. Ed Hardy - fall 2008 men's and women's Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier collections. $45, $50, includes after party in the reception tent immediately following the runway show.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• 11 a.m. Bobbi Brown Master Class. Cost pending.
• 1 p.m. Bobbi Brown Master Class. Cost pending.
• 6 p.m. Barneys New York - Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy present their women's spring 2009 collection. Barneys New York fashion director Julie Gilhart hosts a cocktail party* immediately following the show on the main floor of Barneys New York in NorthPark Center where guests will mingle with CFDA winners Kate and Laura. On October 17th, customers will have a chance to get first dibs on Rodarte when Barneys New York hosts a spring trunk show. $125, includes in-store after party immediately following runway event; in-store trunk show on October 17.
• 10 p.m. Diesel - fall 2008 women's and men's collections. $45, $50, includes after party in the reception tent immediately following the runway show.

Thursday, Oct. 16

• 6 p.m. Valentino - fall 2008 womens collection. $85, $100, includes in-store after party immediately following runway show.
• 8 p.m. Neiman Marcus - spring 2009 women's collection. $150.
• 8:30 p.m. Fashion at the Park Closing Soiree with Marc Bouwer Hosted by Neiman Marcus and NorthPark Center. Directly following the runway show enjoy live music, cocktails and small bites. With purchase of runway show ticket.

Posted by Shawn

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