Nov
16
Thu
Frederick J. Fisher Lecture | Ann Lowe: American Couturier  @ Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Nov 16 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Frederick J. Fisher Lecture | Ann Lowe: American Couturier 

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Elizabeth Way, associate curator of costume at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, will share story of fashion designer Ann Lowe, known as the creative mind and skilled hand who created gowns that graced some of America’s most influential women.

This program is the eleventh annual lecture honoring the legacy of Hillwood’s former executive director, Frederick J. Fisher. 

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Feb
1
Thu
8th Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show @ Chicken + Whiskey's Navy Yard
Feb 1 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

A stylish evening with runways and networking -benefitting a good cause
A night of Fashion and Fundraising with FGIDC – Hosted by Barnette Holston, The DCFashion Fool!

Join us on Thursday, February 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Chicken + Whiskey’s Navy Yard location for a viewing party to watch the 8th Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show. Founded by fashion designer, Frederick Anderson and marketer, Laura Miller, the event unites the worlds of fashion, entertainment, sports, healthcare, and media to openly discuss prostate cancer, with an emphasis on racial disparities and underserved communities. 2024 models include Cuba Gooding Jr., Daymond John, Phillip Bloch and more!

With your complimentary beverage in hand, get ready to network with your DMV fashion peers, watch the fashion show broadcasted live from NYC and bid on amazing silent auction items.

Come dressed in your most stylish blue outfit – bonus if it’s a blue jacket – and help us raise awareness and funds to support ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer.

Tickets:

FGI Members: $27
Non-Members: $32
A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to the ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer organization.

Tickets include: Viewing party and one drink ticket. Cash bar for additional refreshments.