On the Radar

International Academy of Design and Technology's 5th annual Imagine Fashion Show

When: TODAY 9/24/10

Where: Benaroya Hall

Details: Student produced, garments ranging from club wear, men’s apparel, bridal and formal wear to sportswear and even costume creation.

Tix: http://iadtredcarpetevent2010.eventbrite.com/

POSTPONED - details to come soon

Jazmin Whitley's Debut Show in Seattle

Emerald City Fashion Week presents Jazmin Whitley, designer of the Li Cari line from Los Angeles

When: Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Where: Asian Resource Center - 1025 South King Street

Details: At 17, Jazmin Whitley launched her label "Li Cari" during Los Angeles Fashion Week 2006. At 21 Jazmin Whitley is a world renowned designer who is helping and supporting local designers boutiques. Whitley has been featured in W Magazine, Seventeen, Teen Vogue, among others. She also stars in "House of Jazmin"a documentary about the life of a young fashion designer. For more info on Li Cari, visit www.shoplicari.com and check out Jazmine's debut this Saturday.

Tix: http://ecfwarcfundraiser.eventbrite.com/

8th Annual Closet Treasures Sale, a Benefit for Dress for Success Seattle

When: Saturday, Oct. 2, 10am-4pm || Sunday, Oct. 3, 10am-2pm

Where: YWCA Building 1118 5th Avenue, Seattle

Details: the YWCA Closet Treasures Sale is a two-day fundraiser supports Dress for Success Seattle. Members of the community are invited to purchase new and gently used designer, name brand, and off the rack clothing items at significant discounts. 100% of the proceeds benefit Dress for Success Seattle. Suggested admission is $35. For more info on the sale go to http://www.closettreasuressale.com/

All for Fall at Pacific Place

When: NOW through Sunday, Oct. 10

Where: Pacific Place in Downtown Seattle

Details: a three-week celebration of fabulous shopping, food and fashion – complete with free gift cards! Latin-inspired sounds abound from 2 to 5 pm each Saturday. More info can be found at http://www.pacificplaceseattle.com/allforfall/.

UW Fashion Program starts soon!

To all aspiring fashion designers or those already in the biz:

Juliet Sanders teaches the marketing quarter of the UW fashion program: Fashion: Concept to Market, which is designed to help fashion entrepreneurs prepare to launch their lines - the program dives into design, production and marketing.

If you or someone you know has been thinking about an apparel, accessory or footwear product they want to design and bring to market, or is already in business and wants to fine tune what they are doing, please let them know about the program. The program starts in 2 weeks – October 4^th – and there are still 4 spots open.

All the details and to register:

http://www.pce.uw.edu/prog.aspx?id=3646

FGI Member, Luly Yang's Annual Couture Show

Save the Date!

Fashion First is Just Two Days Away!

FGI Members & Friends,

This past weekend I was, again, inspired by the fashion show presented by the students from the Bunka Women's Fashion University in Japan. I've attended the show every year since I moved out here. Each year is a visual treat and gets my creative juices flowing! Seattle is lucky to get to see this production, and it is all thanks to FGI Member Hisako Nakaya at Seattle Central Community College. She has been bringing the group back to Seattle for the last 9 years. Thanks Hisako!

Although you might've missed the Bunka Show, you still have time to get your tickets for Fashion First. One of Seattle's premiere Fashion Show's. For those of us who wish we were in NYC at Fashion Week right now, this is exactly what you are looking for. For tickets and details go to http://fashionfirst.ipower.com/.

If you go, let us know what your favorite collection or trend for the Fall is!

Cheers,

Courtney Russell
Regional Director
FGI Seattle

9th Bunka Women’s University Annual Fashion Show

Bunka Women's University is located in Tokyo, Japan, and this is the 9th year that the USA International Homestay Program in Seattle has hosted this great show.

Where: Broadway Performance Hall 1625 Broadway, Seattle , WA 98122

When: Saturday, September 11^th 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Bunka Women’s University students are responsible for all stages of the show; designing, making, modeling plus stage preparation, lighting and developing the program.

Admission is FREE, however, seating is limited. Please contact us for reservation at 425-483-5974, or bunkafashionshow10@yahoo.com. (Please indicate which show you would like to reserve for -1pm or 3pm).

Fashion's Night Out and Fall for Fashion

BIG weekend for shoppers and fashion fans.

Kick off your weekend right with Fashion's Night Out, an event taking place in cities across the globe celebrating all things fashion! You can celebrate at both The Bellevue Collection and The Shops at The Bravern!

The Bellevue Collection has 70 stores participating in this year's FNO with major in store promotions and discounts, DJ's, giveaways, champagne, cupcakes and more! The first 200 guests to check in at Guest Services at Center Court at Bellevue Square after 7pm will receive a stylish wristlet! You can also enter to win a $1000 Bellevue Collection gift certificate! How perfect would that be for developing that oh-so-stunning fall wardrobe you're planning!

The Shops at the Bravern have an entire weekend of fashion, food, and fun (my favorite three F's!) planned! This Fall for Fashion weekend Tonight (and the rest of the weekend) you can celebrate Fashion's Night Out at The Shops with fashion shows, trunk shows, live entertainment, cocktails, discounts on your shopping needs and a lot more!

Sunday, there will be a Fashion brunch and silent auction at Wild Ginger to benefit Sunflower Children.

A full schedule for tonight and the rest of the weekend can be found at their website: http://www.thebravern.com/fall/ .

More info about Fashion's Night Out can be found at http://www.fashionsnightout.com/

FGI's Regional Director

The lovely Courtney Russell is the new Regional Director for Seattle Fashion Group International and was recently interviewed by CRAVE about her other career with her company Half Past Lavish Event Productions:

"Planning a lavish soiree? Turn to event planning, coordinating, and production experts Half Past Lavish!

From breath-taking venues to creating unforgettable emories, Half Past Lavish is there every step of the way to create your dream event! The HPL team brings an eclectic, sophisticated, and unique spin to every event they produce. They are dedicated to every client. They plan stylish soirees- from business meetings to baby yoga! And today Courtney Russell, founder and publisher, shares with CRAVEhow her journey led her to find her “glass slipper of a career”, and how Half Past Lavish has evolved!"

To find out more about your Regional Director, check out the rest of the article with the deets on her background, the inspiration behind Half Past Lavish and more!

And don't forget to mark your calendars, Half Past Lavish has just announced the 3rd EcoLavish Fashion Show on November 11th 2010 and Herban Feast SODO Park (tix can be purchased here!)

CRAVE is the urban girl's guide for the who, what, when and where of Seattle and most definitely a site to checkout when you are craving something fabulous in the city!