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Never fear fashion fans, the fun isn’t over yet – to commemorate such an incredible and successful NOLAFW F/W ‘12, NOLA Fashion Council presents Street Style Brunch, hosted by the Revival Outpost.
This Sunday, April 15th, join NOLA’s best dressed and the fashion industry’s finest at Ste. Marie from 11-2 pm, and hear what’s to come in the Fashion Week world. Start your Sunday off right by enjoying a mouthwatering price fix brunch menu and 25 cent mimosas…. Yum.
See you there! Reserve your table at 504.304.6988
Street Style Brunch | Ste. Marie | 930 Poydras | CBD | 504.304.6988 for reservations
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It’s not to late to come to the Big Easy to be a part of NOLAFW, and now Hotel Modern is making it easier than ever with the generous rate of $145 a night for Monday (March 5) thru Thursday (March 8).
To make the reservation, call this number (504) 962.0900 and mention the NOLA Fashion Week rate.
Enjoy!
NOLA Fashion Week kicks off with Retail Shopping Day THIS Saturday, March 3rd! Check out all the discounts, specials, and exciting opportunities to take advantage of! ‘Tis the season, after all!
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Not only does NOLAFW support the fashion industry of New Orleans by showcasing designers’ talent, it also promotes the creation of that talent through Educational Workshops. The lineup is jam packed with amazing possibilities to learn the tricks of the trade straight from the local pros! Here are some previews of the great opportunities you don’t want to miss out on during NOLA Fashion Week.
Photography Workshop with Robby Klein and Thom Bennett: Students will learn the insider tricks to fashion photography from local professional photographers.
Fashion Illustration Workshop with Briana Burgau: Participants will learn various aspects of clothing and accessory design such as illustrating, presenting, developing ideas and gaining exposure all geared towards todays fashion market.
Kids Fashion Day : Community Works partners up to teach kids how to make their own fun accessories and have their own fashionable dress up!
Life Cycle of a Style: With Lisa Iocono, fashion designer and owner of Nola Sewn, the workshop will discuss the cycle of a style in a collection on simple terms, using one of her own styles as an example.
Organizing Your Life Fashionably with Sky Traux: Learn from the organizational pros how to successfully organize all aspects of your life, in a fun and fashionable way.
What 7th Ave. Taught Me That I Did Not Learn in School with Suzanna Perron: This two part worshop consists of a lecture then dives into hands on learning from one of the best in the business.
Branding with Julie Wheat of Cavortress: Learn the ins and outs of branding from successful designer with her top secret tools.
For more information and invitation info visit the NOLAFW website.
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Located in the Central Business District, the Martine Chaisson Gallery is making their second appearance in NOLA Fashion Week. The marble floors and elegantly simple interior sets the perfect stage to display exhibitions of paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography of local artists. The art displayed this time come alive with fashion by designers bySMITH and Libellule in their Fall/Winter 2012 runway presentations.
Libellule was started by New Orleans natives Cricket and Leigh. The ladies come from backgrounds of reconstructing vintage clothing and crafting Cirque de Soliel. You can only imagine the result of this collaboration. Check out more info about their talent here. The presentation is on March 6th kicking off at 7pm.
Smith Sinrod, graduate from Alabama Apparel program, launched her first line in Spring 2011 and now bySMITH is in its third line. The designs are a cleverly crafted combination of romantic frill and structured mod with bold colors, geometric lines and flowy chiffon. Her presentation is following Libellule at the gallery on March 6th at 8pm.
You do not want to miss out on a chance to view models draped in these local designers awesome styles walk down the beautiful floors of the Martine Chaisson Gallery on Camp St. For more info and invitations go to the NOLAFW website.
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Regular access to NOLA Fashion Week not enough? We got the next step for you. The Material Girl Lounge is a new addition to the lineup this year. Brought to you by ilovematerialgirl.com the Lounge is a chance to talk it up and sip it down with the material girls and guys of Fashion Week such as sponsors, artists, and retailers. Every night, it is taking place at Burgundy Bar in The Saint hotel and is hosted by some of your favorite style bloggers including New Orleans Tidbits, Chanel Craves, Studio Swag, A Pinch of Lovely, and iHeartNOLA
The lounge will be happening at 10pm on March 6th, 7th, and 8th. Want access? The lounge is reserved for benefactors, trendsetters, scenesters, retail affiliates supporters, and guests. If you have a seat for the show you’ll be on the list for access to the lounge on the night of the show(s) that you attend. Become a member of our circle here so you too can have access to the Material Girl Lounge: nola-fashionweek.com/support
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Next time you’re strolling down Oak Street, take a second to stop into Abeille NOLA, the trendy new boutique that offers contemporary clothes, shoes and accessories.
Located at the corner of Joliet and Oak, Abeille (pronounced <ahh-bay>, it means Bee in French) carries local and national brands that won’t burn a hole in your wallet. With 80% of the store under $100, shopping has never been so enjoyable and affordable!
Try on SOLD Design Lab denim, a top seller for the store – their jeans fit like a charm on all body types. Other designers at the boutique include BCBG Generation, Genetic Denim, Jolie & Elizabeth, Volatile Footwear, Hanky Panky, and much more.
Stop by soon before you miss Abeille’s Winter Clearance Sale – anything that’s fall or winter (about half the store) for 50-75% off!
Also, for all the struggling students out there, every Tuesday is Student Discount Day – 15% off your total if you show your Student ID.
Get in the know and join their Email List, they send out special offers and updates on the latest arrivals (not to mention they attach a coupon to one email per month)!
Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 11am-5pm.
Abeille NOLA | 8438 Oak St. | Uptown | 504.324.3488
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Say hello to FRIEND, the newest addition to Magazine Street, offering the latest in casual men’s apparel.
We stopped by FRIEND to see owner Parker Hutchinson, who recently moved back to New Orleans from New York City to begin his venture into retail. Parker brought back with him casual, laid back styles for men looking for relaxed, everyday wear.
You immediately feel at ease in his simple, clean space, with the white walls, large wooden counter tops and the weathered concrete floor. The full glass window front lets in a lot of light, giving FRIEND a healthy energy for your shopping pleasure.
FRIEND carries the latest from Saturdays Serf NYC, Armor Lux, Stevedorf, Burkman Bros, Shades of Grey – all your essentials for leisure wear. Also check out the musky scented candles, cologne, and La Colombre whole beans (mmm coffee).
And ladies, if you’re still looking for a perfect Valentine’s Day Gift, stop by this weekend and pick up an ethically sourced deer antler bottle opener or key chain from 18 Waits.
So unwind, take it easy, and pick out something great from this up-and-coming store. Check out FRIEND on Facebook and Twitter.
Friend | 2115 Magazine St | Garden District | 504.218.4214
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With NOLAFW just a month away, be sure to keep up with updates and new information on designers, locations, access, and more by following NOLAFW on Facebook and Twitter! And you can always check out the NOLAFW Website: www.nolafw.com
Want to know more about Fashion Week? Check out the video below for a recap of the Spring/Summer ’12 Shows!
NOLA Fashion Week S/S ’12 Recap from NOLAFW on Vimeo.
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