Event Calendar

Indie Fashion Community Events

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November 2008

	Date	Location	Description
	11/16/08	San Francisco, CA	Thread Show San Francisco This is a far cry from the hippie craft fairs where you stock up on ethnic bags. 100s of top-notch designers showcase their full collections at discounted prices. Get a ticket right here on Going.com! Tickets for this Event THREAD San Francisco * A Fashion Incubator Since 2003 * A fashion + art shopping event open to the public * Massive Discounts : Up to 80% Off! * The top 100 Men's & Women's Fashion Designers * Clothing : Denim : Sneakers : Jewelry : Street Wear : Accessories : Bags : Cut n Sew : New Contemporary. * Limited Edition + One of A Kind + Samples + Vintage + Brand names + New Label Get your tickets today :: Space is Limited :: All Ages + Credit Cards Welcome Where: THE GALLERIA AT THE SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER 101 HENRY ADAMS STREET When: !2:00 - Noon Cost: * PRE-PURCHASE - $10.00 Save $5 when you pre-purchase tickets online. Ticket price at the door will be $15 * VIP TICKET - $25.00 Includes: Entry to exclusive pre-view hour 11 a.m - 12 noon + Complimentary cocktails all day + Thread Gift Bag * GROUP TICKET - $80.00 Get 10 of your friends in for $2 bucks less + Complimentary cocktails all day for all in your group Contact: http://www.threadshow.com
	11/17/08	NYC, NY	Independent Retail Week: NYC Boosting the economy of independent retailers one store at a time... Independent Retail Week: NYC™ has been created by Nolcha and supported by The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Make Your Mark in Retail and Global Entrepreneurship Week USA to provide a commercial and promotional platform for small retail businesses in NYC. This initiative aims to drive economy into local businesses and increase revenue. For one week only, November 17–23, 2008, some of New York City’s best independent stores in fashion, beauty, accessories and more will offer selected services and products at 20% discount. This is a simple and unique opportunity for independent retailers in NY to increase brand awareness, sales and traffic to their store by being part of this citywide campaign. Consumers will have the opportunity to shop at some of the best independent stores in NYC at a fraction of the price. “Independent retail businesses are an important aspect of the economy in Manhattan. I am thrilled to support Nolcha in this effective initiative to increase small business awareness and growth,” states Nancy Ploeger, President, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Adds Jonathan Ortmans, President of Global Entrepreneurship Week, "Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes, along with Nolcha, we hope to inspire young people to unleash their creativity and chase their dreams.” www.independentretailweek.com Information on Independent Retail Week: London™ coming soon. Stay tuned for more information, we are coming to a city near you. Where: This event will take place all over Manhattan at participating independent fashion retailers. When: Nov. 17-23 Contact: atorres@nolcha.com http://www.independentretailweek.com
	11/18/08	New York , NY	Rogues Gallery Sample Sale Rogues Gallery Sample Sale Sample Sale 60-90% off Nov 18-19-20, 10 am - 7pm 33 W 26th St, 4th fl between Broadway and 6th Ave Contact: http://www.roguesgallery.com/
	11/28/08	Chester, CT	Whosiepie Holiday Trunk Show Friday, November 28th 4pm - 7pm Saturday, November 29th 8am - noon There will be lots of Whosiepie accessories perennial favorites such as yoga mat bags lavender eye pillows signature whosie bags... as well as some new gift ideas. So please join us... there will be sip of this and a bite of that to share with you also. and if you haven't heard the news... you will have to stop by to get the latest... Where: Mergirl 4 Water St Chester, CT Contact: trish@smashingdarling.com http://whosiepie.blogspot.com/2008/11/having-trunk-show-later-this-month.html
	11/29/08	NYC, NY	Lola's Rags Charity Fashion Show You are invited to a charity event organized by Lola's Rags. The event will be raising funds for Orphan's International World Wide which is a non-profit that gives financial aid to children left orphaned due to natural disasters. This event will benefit children in Haiti. 8-9PM Open Cognac Tasting by JTE Spirits 9PM Lola's Rags runway show 9:30 Special performance by The Stumblebum Brass Band DJ spinning through the night. 50 goodie bags given to the first to arrive! Come enjoy a night of fashion and music with friends along with a drink or two ;) www.lolasrags.com Where: BLVD at 199 Bowery Street off Spring Street. When: Saturday November 29th, 2008 8-10pm Cost: $15 at the door Contact: Lola's Rags lolas_rags@yahoo.com www.oiww.org