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.

Jul
10
Wed
Dinnertime Documentaries: Bill Cunningham: New York @ Hillwood Museum & Gardens
Jul 10 @ 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM


Enjoy a summer evening at Hillwood, complete with dinner at Merriweather Café and a documentary film that dives into the world of America’s most fascinating photojournalists.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

Jul
31
Wed
Dinnertime Documentaries: Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens @ Hillwood Museum & Gardens
Jul 31 @ 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Enjoy a summer evening at Hillwood, complete with dinner at Merriweather Café and a documentary film that dives into the world of America’s most fascinating photojournalists.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

Sep
18
Wed
FGIDC: Diversity & Inclusion in Fashion @ Eaton DC
Sep 18 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Relax and recline in Eaton DC’s theater room as you view our signature trend recap video from WWD. Plus, hear from our panel of experts as we discuss diversity and inclusivity in the fashion industry.
Enjoy appetizers and craft beverages.

Moderator

Barnette Holston – Blogger, The DCFashion Fool

Panel

Rosana Vollmerhausen – Founder, DC Style Factory

Toni Yvette – Makeup Hair Artist & Master Barber, Kingsley Model + Talent

Andrea Ventura– Petite Model, Kingsley Model + Talent

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Eaton DC – Theater Room

1201 K St NW

Washington, DC 20005

Members: $10

Non-members: $25

Oct
3
Thu
Women Looking at Women: LIFE Magazine’s Female Photographers @ Hillwood
Oct 3 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Women Looking at Women: LIFE Magazine’s Female Photographers

Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.
Alissa Schapiro, museum curator and art historian, will explore LIFE Magazine’s female photographers and their documentation of the fluctuating status of women in the United States while solidifying their own place within LIFE’s male-dominated photography staff.

Note: This is the first program in the Mid-Century Master lecture series.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Oct
10
Thu
@ Hillwood
Oct 10 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Mid-Century Muses: Looking at Fashion in the Photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt

Thursday, October 10, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m. 

Megan Martinelli, Hillwood’s assistant curator of apparel, jewelry, and accessories, will provide an in-depth look at Alfred Eisenstaedt’s role among twentieth-century fashion media, expanding upon the special exhibition Mid-Century Master: The Photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt.

Note: This is the second program in the Mid-Century Master lecture series www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Oct
25
Fri
Salvation Army 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon & Auction @ The Ritz-Carlton Tyson’s Corner
Oct 25 @ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, DC to Host 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon & Auction
Annual fundraiser supports previously homeless young mothers with children and survivors of human trafficking throughout DC communities

When: Friday, October 25, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Tyson’s Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102

Who: In partnership with Bloomingdale’sThe Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, DC will host its 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon and Auction at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons’s Corner on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. News 4 Reporter Molette Green and News4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer are the tentative hosts for this annual signature fundraising event which helps women and children living throughout the community. Sherry Truhlar of Red Apple Auction will conduct the live auction—which in addition to event ticket sales and sponsorships, will raise funds to provide direct support to local programs including:

Turning Point Center—Founded in 1999, Turning Point Center is a transitional housing program meeting the needs of young homeless mothers and their children in the heart of Northwest Washington, DC. The program is open to women between the ages of 18 and 24. In addition to a safe and secure living environment—including fully furnished living quarters during their stay—the mothers receive independent living and life skills, encouragement to complete their G.E.D and beyond, and secure meaningful employment during the course of the program. Turning Point Center provides expert case management and skilled staff members to empower young mothers to take control of their lives.

Camp Happyland—For more than 50 years, this sprawling 220-acre residential camping facility in Central Virginia has offered activities for kids including outdoor swimming, fishing, paddle boating, arts and crafts, hiking, zip-lining, archery and more. Every summer, The Salvation Army gives 400 local children, mostly from low-income families, the opportunity to spend a week at Camp Happyland, providing them the opportunity to learn while having fun and fellowship away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC.

Anti-Human Trafficking Program—Founded in 2017, The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command’s new Anti-Human Trafficking Program provides a 24-hour emergency response, with a residential component that includes comprehensive services designed to bring restoration to women and men who have been exploited. The program offers a 24-hour hotline and intake process, emergency transportation to the shelter, emergency beds for adult victims, a comfortable living environment in a secure and undisclosed location and specially-trained staff to work with victims and survivors.

For ticket, sponsorship and additional event info, visit https://salvationarmynca.wufoo.com/forms/2019-sawa-fashion-show-luncheon/. To learn more about The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, DC and the programs they support, visit http://salvationarmynca.org/.

Nov
13
Wed
FGIDC: Elevate Your Social Media Strategy @ La Cosecha
Nov 13 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elevate Your Social Media Strategy

Join FGIDC as a panel of local industry experts take you through key strategies that will elevate your social media strategy. Topics will include strategies to gain followers, partnerships and collabs, tracking and analyzing campaigns and useful tools. After the panel, gain access to mingle and shop at luxury lifestyle brand Nova Bossa.

Guests will receive an exclusive gift from Nova Bossa, plus lite bites and cocktails from Serenata.
Moderator

Baille Benemelis – Regional Director, FGIDC

Panel

Cris Clapp Logan – Fashion Sketch Artist, CrisLoganArt

Elizabeth Pendergrass – Blogger, District of Chic

Britt Wells – Influencer, Britt Noelle

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

La Cosecha

1280 4th St NE

Washington, DC 20002

Members: $0

Non-members: $15

Dec
5
Thu
La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture @ Sofitel
Dec 5 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sofitel Hotels & Resorts around the world are celebrating Christmas with Art de Noel,  reinforcing the Christmas spirit with a global event uniting all the hotels worldwide around one theme expressing ‘Live the French Way.‘

At Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture – a night of French fashion will take place in the presidential suite on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Whimsically decorated for the Christmas holiday, the presidential suite invites all guests and visitors to live the French way with a night of shopping for French couture and accessories presented by Ella-Rue* while sipping on sparkling glasses of Moët Chandon.

            Ella Rue’s Krista and Alexa are experts at curating and pairing past designer pieces with current fashion creating the perfect French wardrobe.

Alexa, Chanel, Dior and Tiki are some of the couture designs being presented along with classic and nouveau accessories

In further celebration of Art De Noel, the hotel’s lobby and restaurant, Opaline Bar & Brasserie, will be also be whimsically decorated for the season.

            There is no charge for Sofitel’s La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture Nuit, for reservations, please visit Eventbrite at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-nuit-de-noel-haute-couture-tickets-83842225353