Nov
14
Wed
FGIDC Cocktails and Conversation @ Slate Wine Bar & Bistro
Nov 14 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Network with the area’s top fashion and beauty industry influencers

FGIDC Members FREE

 

Nov
15
Thu
Underbares Pop-Up @ Bureau
Nov 15 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

DC women will soon be able to get their hands on the bra that Vogue called “the most comfortable bra you will ever wear.” On Thursday, November 15 from 7 to 9 pm, Adams Morgan event space BUREAU is hosting a pop-up event to showcase Underbares, a local undergarments company that allows women to prioritize both femininity and function when selecting bras. 

 

Founded by Genevieve Gralton, the product was designed with coral-patterned stretch lace for a standard amount of coverage, combined with nylon and elastic to ensure the fit of every woman’s shape. The construction of the garment challenges traditional bra structures, eliminating stiff underwire and strap adjusters and instead creating thicker support directly underneath the chest. (Potential consumers who are immediately scared off by the reduced underwire and lack of a strap adjuster will be pleased to learn that Underbares’ most popular size is L) Underbares available for purchase during the pop up will include sizing XS through L, and hues in black, white and for the first time ever: nude.

 

As women shop these life-changing bras, they can enjoy unlimited handcrafted, preservative-free cocktails, by TRUE Syrups & Garnishes. Guests are also encouraged to bring gently used bras to donate to I Support the Girls, a local organization dedicated to restore dignity and self-respect to women. Tickets are $15, with $5 from each ticket going towards I Support the Girls. Tickets are available through Eventbrite here.

 

WHO: BUREAU 

WHAT: Underbares Pop-Up

Cocktails by TRUE Syrups & Garnishes

Bra donation to I Support the Girls

 

WHEN: November 15 from 7 to 9 pm

Ticket Price: $15 ($5 of each ticket is donated to I Support the Girls)

 

WHERE: 1811 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington DC

Third Floor

Dec
12
Wed
RodarTEA @ St. Regis
Dec 12 @ 11:45 AM – 3:00 PM

 St. Regis Washington, D.C. hosts RodarTEA, a fashionista afternoon tea, in partnership with the Rodarte exhibition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. There will be a Champagne sabering in the lobby, poured for guests along with elaborate pastries inspired by Rodarte fashion pieces. The tea includes round-trip luxury transportation for guests to explore the Rodarte exhibition. The cost is $80 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

Jan
8
Tue
FGIDC Holiday Party @ Private Home
Jan 8 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Fashion Group International’s annual Holiday Party will be hosted at the home of Regional Director Kim Elleen Atkins

Mar
13
Wed
FGIDC Spring 2019 Cocktails & Conversation @ Kyirisan
Mar 13 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us for an evening of networking with top fashion, beauty and interior professionals, plus meet the 2019 board members:

Baille Gelwicks, Regional Director

Joy Kingsley-Ibeh, Programming Co-Chair

Lisa D’Angelo, Programming Co-Chair

Nadine Naskoviak, Membership Chair

Sophie Blake, Secretary

Jen Walawender, Sponsorship Chair

Nina Thirakul, Treasurer

 Kyirisan

1924 8th Street Northwest 

Washington, DC 20001

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

6pm – 9pm

FGIDC Members: Free/Non-Members: $10
* Membership will be validated

Mar
27
Wed
Fashion Law Workshop: Patents, Trademarks and Contracts @ We Work
Mar 27 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join FGI DC for a conversation on the evolving issues surrounding the fashion industry and how to leverage intellectual property protections to help grow your brand and business.

SPEAKERS:

Mariessa Terrell – Howard University Law Professor

Kim Tignor – Founder, Take Creative Control

Complimentary Wine + light bites to be served

Members – $15 (membership will be validated at the door)

Non-members – $30

Apr
17
Wed
Kendra Scott Summer Collection @ Kedra Scott
Apr 17 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Accessorize your look with the New Collection from Kendra Scott.
Time to get Campy!

Celebrate the launch of Kendra Scott’s Summer Collection.

 

May
6
Mon
THE MET GALA Viewing Party @ Saint Yves
May 6 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join FGIDC for fashion’s most anticipated night of the year
THE MET GALA

Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, a buffet, a custom photo booth experience and a panel discussion with local celebrity stylists.

Local fashion artist, Cris Clapp Logan, will be in attendance, live sketching all of the best Met Gala red carpet looks of the evening.

Let’s not forget a prize for best dressed! Come walk our red carpet in your best “Camp: Notes on Fashion” themed outfit.

POST VIEWING PANEL

MODERATOR:

Anchyi Wei – Influencer

SPEAKERS:

Lindsey Evans, Stylist and Creative Director, Lindsey Evans Studio

Joy Kingsley-Ibeh – Founder, Kingsley Model + Talent

Kelley Kirchberg – Personal Stylist, Divine Style
Monday, May 6, 2019

6-10 PM

Saint Yves
1220 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Tickets:
FGIDC Members – $25
Non-members $35

Jun
5
Wed
FGIDC: The Business of Beauty @ Ivy Wild
Jun 5 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join FGIDC for a deep dive into the Beauty Industry. 

Guests will enjoy Glow shots, light refreshments and a panel discussion with local and national beauty entrepreneurs!

Gift Cards by South Block and beauty samples provided.

HOSTED BY IVY WILD

PANELIST

Natasha Estep, Manager at Blue Mercury

Mary Schulman, CEO/Co-Founder PYT Beauty®️

Tracey Garcia, Celebrity Makeup Artist

Funlayo Alabi, CEO and Co-founder of Shea Radiance

Jun
19
Wed
VIDA Fitness Fashion Show to benefit N Street Village @ VIDA Fitness
Jun 19 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

VIDA Fitness will host its second annual VIDA Fitness Fashion Show on June 19 to benefit N Street Village, the largest service provider for homeless and at risk women in Washington D.C.  The event will be hosted by Drag Queen Ba’Naka Deveraux, actress, performer and five time winner of D.C.’s Best Drag Queen Award. Bonobos and Modcloth clothing will provide a spectacular selection of evening and swim wear worn by VIDA Fitness models.

The event’s goal is to raise a minimum of $10k for N Street Village, who welcomes approximately 200,000 homeless and low income women each year. VIDA Fitness employees have volunteered to model and Bang Salon will transform them from personal trainers to high-fashion runway models with their talented hair and makeup stylist. Bonobos will dress the men in stylish evening attire and trendy swimsuits, while Modcloth outfits the ladies in stunning evening wear and sexy bathing suits. Ba’Naka Deveraux will host and emcee the evening of glamor showcasing each outfit and model while engaging the audience with her cutting wit and charm.

The Fashion Show, a ticketed event, will also offer a variety of exciting raffle items. All funds raised will be donated directly to N Street Village.

After the models have tripped the light fantastic on the catwalk Ba’Naka will entertain guests with an exclusive performance that is sure to dazzle and shine.

More details below:

Date & Time:     June 19, 2019 from 6-9 p.m.

Location:             VIDA Fitness, 1612 U St. NW at the Penthouse Pool & Lounge

Ticket Pricing:   $30 per person and includes drink coupon and light fare from Eat Well

$10 raffle tickets available onsite day of event

$300 cabana rental up to six people and includes three bottles of sparkling wine

Tickets are available online at http://www.nstreetvillage.org/vida

Clothing By:       Bonobos and Modcloth, models will showcase evening wear and swim suits.

Bonobos, men’s clothing:  https://bonobos.com/

Modcloth, women’s clothing:  https://www.modcloth.com/

In 2018 Bonobos and Modcloth donated $100k worth of clothing to Career Gear and N Street Village to support homeless and low income men and women.