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the Material Girl Lounge

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

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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 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th. 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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Abeille NOLA, Boutique on Oak St.

Monday, February 13th, 2012

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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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FRIEND – Men’s Apparel on Magazine

Friday, February 10th, 2012

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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NOLAFW Fall/Winter ’12 Just Around the Corner!

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

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.

Want to make sure you have access? Check out your options here:

See you there!

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The Giving Keys

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

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If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself, a friend, or most importantly, someone who is in need of a little inspiration and optimism, look no further.

We introduce to you The Giving Keys, a unique product charity started by Caitlin Crosby, an actress, singer, and songwriter.

Caitlin began The Giving Keys with a simple hotel key, which she started wearing on a chain as a necklace. She later got the word LOVE engraved onto the keys, and after receiving countless compliment, realized the potential of these keys and the power they hold. Caitlin laments, “I was beginning to realize that we are all like keys: unique, flawed, scarred, and at risk of being discarded. I asked them to find and wear a key that would remind them that they are one-of-a-kind.”

The keys are assembled and engraved by members of the homeless in Los Angeles, and the proceeds go towards halfway houses and homeless shelters, helping them get on their feet and providing them with income.

The message of the giving keys it to PAY IT FORWARD. You wear the key for as long as it serves a purpose to you, and then you are supposed to pass it on to someone in need of the message it carries. For example, if your key reads INSPIRE, you pass it on to someone who inspires you or is in need of inspiration. And the cycle continues.

You can purchase your Giving Key for $30, with a personalized 8-character message. Chain and chord options range from silver or gold to black leather or brown suede. Free shipping on all orders within the US.

Continue the cycle, make a difference, and spread the word.

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VERNON: Happy Hour Trunk Show ft. New Orleans Bow Ties by Ben Azevedo & WWD Photoshoot

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

The only thing better than discounts at an amazing trunk show? Cocktails and discounts!

Vernon Clothing’s premier Happy Hour Trunk Show is Thursday January 26th from 4-7pm at Vernon on Magazine.

Come by and sip specialty cocktails and enjoy exclusive discounts. Meet designer Ben Azevedo and get fitted for a custom Bow Tie as he debuts his Mardi Gras collection made exclusively for Vernon! Enjoy a slice of King Cake while listening to DJ Ilsa getting her groove on with her specialty style of Swing flavored electronica!

In addition to items offered at the trunk show, Vernon has pumped up their exclusive collection with new designer vintage pieces from New York. Don’t miss the chance to receive 25% off suiting and dress shirts!

Come dressed to impress because Women’s Wear Daily, the global fashion publication, will be present highlighting Vernon for an in depth article!

This trunk show will be the first of many, be there from the beginning, grab great pieces and enjoy a night of fun and fashion.

Vernon is located at 2049 Magazine St. | Garden District

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Fancy Pony Land, Andrea Loest and Amanda deLeon Trunk Show at Mallory Page Gallery

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Fancy Pony Land, Andrea Loest and Amanda deLeon Trunk Show will take place Saturday, December 10 from 2 to 8pm at Mallory Page Gallery: 614 Julia Street.

Fancy Pony Land, Andrea Loest and Amanda deLeon will each be present with pieces from their collections.

Fancy Pony Land will be showing a range of skirts, dresses and tops, as well as couture pieces in the “bandage” style for which the line has become known. To make each one-of-a-kind dress, tissue-thin Indian cotton voile is torn in strips, cut in pieces and stitched into round rosettes, which are then hand-draped on the dress form and assembled. We will also show a selection of winter wool jersey Color Block tops and assorted accessories and appliqued pieces

Andrea Loest will be showing a selection of holiday dresses and jackets from her fall and winter collection. She will also have a special selection of garments from her latest spring 2012 collection, shown during NOLA Fashion Week SS’12, that featured her conceptual garment system Fair Fit. These garments are customizable in terms of color, cut, shape, and material. At the show, Andrea can take orders for individualized custom made pieces.

Amanda deLeon will be showing samples from her previous collections as well as some studio pieces for the holidays. As a fashion designer, Amanda deLeon’s mission is to engineer clothing that breaks the boundaries of traditional beauty. Due to her architectural background, deLeon’s designs are structural in nature. Her pieces have precise detailing, but remain feminine and fun to wear. deLeon’s goal is to give women confidence in finding their own way to express their point of views about design, art and life.

For more information on the gallery please visit www.mallorypage.com

Co-hosted by NOLA Fashion Council

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Haute & Handmade

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art presents a runway fashion show featuring Alabama Chanin and designers from New Orleans.

Haute and Handmade: A Showcase of Southern Contemporary Couture, Fri. Dec. 9 from 7-9pm, features local designers whose work combines Southern textile craft with cutting-edge fashion. The designers include: Amanda Deleon, Kerry Fitts, Grayson Gold, Lorna Leedy, Andrea Loest and Rebecca Rebouche.

New Orleans fashionistas, locals and influential young professionals will grace the runway with garments that are hand made, slow processed, and architecturally intriguing, qualities that are present in fashion made locally. The artists’ and designers’ unique interpretations of these concepts will be showcased in special clothing collections created exclusively for this event.

To purchase your tickets to this event visit http://hauteandhomemade2011.eventbrite.com/

Presented by the Kohlmeyer Circle, the Museum’s young patron membership. Haute and Homemade sponsored by Paris Parker/Aveda Spas and Salons; W Hotel.

Co-hosted by NOLA Fashion Council

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NOLA Fashion Week S/S ’12 Recap Video

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

NOLA Fashion Week S/S ’12 Recap from NOLAFW on Vimeo.

A glimpse of New Orleans’ only fashion industry focused event – NOLA Fashion Week.

With runway shows, presentations, educational workshops, fashion markets, retail shopping days, events, parties and more, the Spring/Summer 2012 season was another milestone in the growth of a New Orleans-centric Southern fashion industry.

So proud to be an ongoing sponsor and supporter of NOLAFW and NOLA Fashion Council! Want to get involved? Contact info@nolafc.org to find out how!

We announce special promotions, events, & line privileges via our VIP email list. Join the network to stay in the loop!

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