Brett Johnson Collection Trunk Show Event
Saturday, June 6
10am – 6pm
Neiman Marcus
Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20015
RSVP: dc.rep@135stagency.com
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
The Brett Johnson Collection debuted in 2013 with a line of men’s shoes and apparel. The eponymous menswear collection encapsulates style, sophistication, and edge for the global lifestyle; amalgamating a modern silhouette with traditional handcrafted technique refined tailoring and detailed finishing.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Brett Johnson is the founder and creative director of the Brett Johnson Collection, a distinct brand of menswear which offers premium apparel that exudes style, sophistication, and edge for the global lifestyle. The Collection includes a variety of contemporary polos, t-shirts, shoes and elegantly tailored Italian outerwear. As a designer, Brett has always been passionate about fashion, sports, and entertainment. He has a keen sense of design and performance and credits international travel, music, and architecture as heavy influencers on the unique look and feel within the Brett Johnson Collection.
Brett was also an executive producer of Lee Daniels’ The Butler, starring an Academy Award-winning cast that includes actors Oprah, Forest Whitaker, and Robin Williams. Previously, Brett worked with the legendary Italian auto manufacturer Ferrari, one of the most iconic brands in the world.
As a scion of a successful media and entertainment empire, Brett hails from a family of innovators and has cultivated many lessons in leadership and brand building.
@BrettJohnsonCo
Gilt City Warehouse Sale:
Date: Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th
Location: Dock5 at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE)
Tickets are on sale now at: www.gilt.com/DCWHS
- Sip cocktails with your friends during this two-day shopping party, where you’ll find designer clothing and accessories from Gilt’s top brands for women, men, and kids, plus home décor and more – all at up to 80% off retail.
- Shop hundreds of the most coveted brands, including both up-and-coming designers and the most venerable fashion houses like Zac Posen, Helmut Lang, Missoni, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera and more. For the guys, think Tom Ford, Paul Smith, John Varvatos, and GANT, just to name a few.
- Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while you shop!
- Plus – we’re opening up our exclusive media session on Friday night to Gilt City members. A very limited number of tickets are available for this session, so be sure to snag one quickly!
- To attend, guests can purchase tickets for the following dates and times:
- Early Access media session (limited number of tickets available for Gilt City members): Friday, June 12, 7PM-9PM, $25
- Late Night Entrance: Friday, June 12, 9:30PM-11:30PM, $20
- Saturday, June 13, 9AM-11AM, $10
- Saturday, June 13, 11AM-1PM, $10
- Saturday, June 13, 1PM-3PM, $10
- Saturday, June 13, 3PM-5PM, $10
- Saturday, June 13, 5PM-7PM, $10
- Saturday, June 13, 7PM-9PM, $10
About the Gilt City Warehouse Sale:
Date: Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th
Location: Dock5 at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE)
Tickets are on sale now at: www.gilt.com/DCWHS
- Sip cocktails with your friends during this two-day shopping party, where you’ll find designer clothing and accessories from Gilt’s top brands for women, men, and kids, plus home décor and more – all at up to 80% off retail.
- Shop hundreds of the most coveted brands, including both up-and-coming designers and the most venerable fashion houses like Zac Posen, Helmut Lang, Missoni, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera and more. For the guys, think Tom Ford, Paul Smith, John Varvatos, and GANT, just to name a few.
- Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while you shop!
- Plus – we’re opening up our exclusive media session on Friday night to Gilt City members. A very limited number of tickets are available for this session, so be sure to snag one quickly!
- To attend, guests can purchase tickets for the following dates and times:
- Early Access media session (limited number of tickets available for Gilt City members): Friday, June 12, 7PM-9PM, $25
- Late Night Entrance: Friday, June 12, 9:30PM-11:30PM, $20
- Saturday, April 25, 9AM-11AM, $10
- Saturday, April 25, 11AM-1PM, $10
- Saturday, April 25, 1PM-3PM, $10
- Saturday, April 25, 3PM-5PM, $10
- Saturday, April 25, 5PM-7PM, $10
- Saturday, April 25, 7PM-9PM, $10
On Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 6:30PM – 8:30PM Reddz Trading in Georgetown will present a Summer Style Soirée with Cap FABB Style Ambassador Abbey Brandon of District Dress Up. The leading style and lifestyle blogger will deliver summer party styling tips for weddings, poolside parties, music festivals and more. Known for her classic style with a twist, Abbey has been featured in publications such as Glamour Magazine, Capitol File Magazine, Washington Post, Lucky Magazine, Vanity Fair and more. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and complimentary hair braiding by neighboring high-end salon Luigi Parasmo.
Reddz Trading Founder Wendy Ezrailson, also known as “Wendy Red, Queen of Green,” has 25 years of experience in the fashion industry. She was a buyer and merchandiser of the famed DC fashion institutions Up Against The Wall and Commander Salamander. With the tough economy, she decided to try a different approach to the clothing business. She founded Reddz Trading, an eco-friendly resale store with locations in Bethesda, MD and Georgetown, DC. Wendy has an innovative approach to fashion and is a supporter of green living. She has been featured in The New York Times, Washingtonian, Bethesda Magazine, among many other publications.
WHAT: Reddz Trading presents a Summer Style Soirée with Cap FABB Style Ambassador
Abbey Brandon of District Dress Up
WHEN: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
WHERE: Reddz Trading
1413 Wisconsin Ave.
Washington, DC 20007
SOCIAL: #ReddzSummer
Reddz Trading: Twitter / Instagram @ReddzTrading
District Dress Up: Twitter @AbbeyBrandon / Instagram @DistrictDressUp
- Artist’s Proof – Curated pieces from various artists will grace the walls of several showrooms in Cady’s Alley. Live artist appearances and presentations throughout the evening.
- Baker Furniture – Sip, Sit and Savor. Indulge your senses with wine and chocolate pairings tailored our new collections from Thomas Pheasant & Barbara Barry. Save 10% on all Thomas Pheasant Collections.(Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
- Calligaris – Explore the new collections of Calligaris. Tap into storewide savings of 30% off.
- Circa Lighting – Enjoy a glass of Prosecco and enter a drawing to win a table lamp. Blue tag sale will be in effect. (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
- Janus Et Cie – Outdoor spaces call for outdoor art! Come to JANUS et Cie and see our new Masters Collection while perusing a selection of outdoor sculptures presented by Zenith Gallery
- Kafe Leopold – Dine at Kafe Leopold, an authentic Austrian kafe. Take a seat on the outdoor patio and enjoy dinner, coffee or dessert.
- Poggenpohl – Experience the new kitchen collaborations with Porsche Design. (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
- Thos Moser – View the Cumberland Dining Room Collection. Enter your name into a raffle for a Thos Moser accessory. Enjoy 15% savings on our entire seating collection. (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
- Waterworks – New Collections: Kitchen Cabinetry, Lighting, Hardware, and Surfaces (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
WHAT: VIDA Penthouse Pool & Lounge @ The Yards will host a Dar Be Dar by Tala Raassi summer fashion show. Raassi will showcase her latest 2015 Spring/Summer swimsuit collection with a live show atop DC’s newest rooftop oasis. This event is open to the public, and for $10, Washingtonians will enjoy one complimentary DeLeón Tequila cocktail, a live fashion show, 360 degree views of the Nation’s Capital, and the chance to purchase Raassi’s newest pool-side looks.www.penthousepoolclub.com | www.darbedar.net
WHEN: Thursday, June 25 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: VIDA Penthouse Pool & Lounge @ The Yards | 1212 4th St. SE
Fashion Group International® of Greater Washington, DC Invites You
Summer Cocktails & Conversation
As Summer finally kicks into high gear, come and mix & mingle as we celebrate the season and network with one another!
Thursday July 9, 2015+
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Penthouse Pool Club
(new exclusive membership based resort)
1612 U Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
RSVP*
fgidcsummer15.eventbrite.com
FGIDC Members – FREE
Non-Members – $10
*we will NOT accept payments at door. RSVP in advance
Penthouse Pool & Lounge @ The Yards will host a Dar Be Dar by Tala Raassi summer fashion show. Raassi will showcase her latest 2015 Spring/Summer swimsuit collection with a live show atop DC’s newest rooftop oasis. This event is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy DeLeón Tequila cocktail specials, a live fashion show, 360 degree views of the Nation’s Capital, and the chance to purchase Raassi’s newest pool-side looks. www.penthousepoolclub.
WHEN: Thursday, July 16 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Penthouse Pool & Lounge @ The Yards | 1212 4th St. SE
FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
