Events/Things To Do

YPFP’s annual Affairs of State Gala is DC’s premier event for young professionals working in international relations and foreign affairs. We’ll be celebrating ten years of YPFP’s history with a two-hour open bar, whiskey tastings, music, and more!

What: Affairs of State Gala

When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 8:00pm

Where: National Press Club

Notes: tickets available now (age 21+ only)

Advanced Tickets (before Aug. 31) – $55

Last Minute Tickets (Sept. 1-5) – $65

At the Door – $75

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History‘s Raise a Glass Star-Spangled Banner Gala Event will be held September 12, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. This cocktail showcase honoring the Star Spangled Banner will support the American Food History Project at the National Museum of American History. The event will be emceed by Simon Majumdar from the Food Network and feature music by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Quartet. Guests will learn how to mix their own cocktails at home, participate in mixology demonstrations, hear from cocktail historian David Wondrich, and see collections objects out of storage. 

Patriotism and American Pride will take to the runway when the 5^th Annual Cosmo Couture Fashion & Design Event returns to Artisphere on Thursday, September 18^th.  The popular event where interior and exterior collide is produced by theWashington Metro City Center (WMCC) of the International Interior Design Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter (IIDA-MAC).

Cosmo Couture 2014 fosters a direct collaboration between local Architecture and Interior Design firms and their manufacturing partners in the Washington DC area, to create garments reflecting a given theme.  Imagine garments made out of interior materials such as tile, carpet, wood, vinyl, glass and rubber –  materials used in the built environment and finding ways to apply them to haute couture fashion, creating a bridge between fashion and architecture.

The garments are judged by a talented panel of DC and design industry notables (to be announced soon) during a runway show with awards given to design teams in different categories.  Twenty-five design teams will participate in this year’s event.

Each year WMCC selects the theme from which the design teams  create creations out of interior materials.  This year Cosmo Couture pays tribute to the image that most embodies Washington, D.C. — the President of the United States.  Nothing exemplifies Washington, D.C. more than its chief resident.

Washington, D.C., however, was not the first residence of the President.  In April 1789, following his inauguration as the first President of the United States, George Washington occupied two executive mansions in New York City.  In 1790, Congress enacted the Residence Act which officially established Washington, D.C. as the permanent seat of government for the United States and accordingly, as the new residence of the President.  In that same year, the capital moved temporarily to Philadelphia where the President resided for 10 years while the new “Federal City” was under construction.  On November 1, 1800, President John Adams became the first president to live in the White House.  Since then, Washington, D.C. has been the residence of every U.S. President.

Each design team randomly selected one of the 44 U.S. Presidents at the Cosmo Couture 2014 kick-off party held in May.  The design of each haute couture garment will be inspired by the period in which that President served. Design teams are currently exploring the political status during those years, social issues, fashion trends or even global events that marked each era.

For the fifth consecutive year, the beneficiary for the event is My Sister’s Place – DC’s oldest domestic violence shelter providing comprehensive programs and services that holistically address domestic violence and the unique challenges survivors face.

Cosmo Couture attracts approximately 800 attendees each year.  

EVENT DETAILS
What:  Cosmo Couture 2014 – Fashion & Interior Design Event (5^th Annual)
Presented by:  Washington Metro City Center of the International Interior Design Association – Mid Atlantic Chapter
Beneficiary: My Sister’s Place
When: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Where:  Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Time:  5:00-10:00PM
VIP Reception 5:00-6:00PM, Cocktails 6:00-7:30PM, Runway Show 7:30-9:00PM, Desserts 9:00-10:00PM

Website: www.cosmocouture.org 

Social:  Twitter: @cosmocoutureDC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosmoCoutureDc #cosmocouture2014

 PopNod announces the Stylemakers and Changemakers fashion show and fundraiser. Join in celebrating those who are at the forefront of style and social good, while raising money to support advocacy group Critical Exposure. Featuring outfits and jewelry from South Moon Under, BaubleBar and other PopNod partners, this rooftop fashion show will bring you the District’s latest styles to dress to impress.

WHO:               Benefiting Critical Exposure, a youth training program using photography and advocacy to make real change in their schools and communities. Building a generation of civic leaders with the tools to express themselves; creativity to imagine new solutions to old problems; and instilling the belief that youth have the right and ability to fight for solutions to hold  public officials accountable for change. Through campaigns and visual storytelling, CE helps students raise their voices in conversations about education policies and build the public support and political will needed to address the issues they face.              

Click here to register.

WHEN:                Friday, October 3, 2014

8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

WHERE:               Midtown Lounge

1219 Connecticut Ave NW

Washington, DC 20036

Official after party at Irish Whiskey Public House

WHAT:                 Selected fashions from South Moon Under with labels: House of Harlow, BB Dakota, Free People, Citizens of Humanity, and more.

Jewelry from BaubleBar

Signature cocktails and samples from Butterfly Mixtures

Music provided by DJ Billy Gale

Raffle/social media contest with multiple prizes

Swag Bags provided to the first 25 attendees

Hair and make-up by Alaniis Summerfield

On Thursday, October 30, amid a media storm and public outcry critical of bad behavior by NFL players, Washington-area professional athletes will step out as fashion models and step up as role models at the 6th Annual Walk This Way Charity Fashion Event. DC-based nonprofit organization Becky’s Fund, returns to the Italian Embassy (3000 Whitehaven St. NW) to host its highly anticipated annual fashion show, featuring global luxury clothing brand, GANT. Washington Redskins’ wide receiver Pierre Garçon and Washington Nationals’ pitcher Gio Gonzalez are just a few of the stars confirmed to hit the catwalk in support of this year’s event. Ticket sale proceeds will benefit Becky’s Fund’s “Men of Code” program — training high school athletes to become leaders in the movement to end violence against women. The show will also showcase cocktail and black-tie attire from notable designer, Karen Millen.
 
Moët Nectar Impérial Rosé and Belvedere will serve as the official spirits for the VIP and Players’ Lounge, adding an air of elegance to the always beautiful main atrium at the embassy. 
 
Attendees will have the chance to rub elbows with the DMV’s favorite professional athletes, Grammy award winning performers, politicians and elected officials, business leaders and fashion influencers. Tickets for the high profile event start at $150 for general admission and $300 for VIPs, and will include specialty drinks, gourmet food and tasty desserts, as well access to the night’s buzz-worthy feature show.

For more information about Becky’s Fund and the Men of Character and Ownership, Dedicated to leading by Example, please visit www.beckysfund.org.

EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, October 30, 2014
6:30 p.m.
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St. NW 
Washington, DC 20008
 
General Admission Tickets – $150
VIP Tickets – $300
Tables – $1,200 to $5,000 
Sponsor Packages – $5,000 to $25,000
 
Event Chair – Michelle Schoenfeld of Renu Medical Spa

Fashion Group International of Greater Washington, DC, Inc.

presents

Spring/Summer 2015 Trend Presentation at THE ANGELIKA Pop Up At Union Market

Friday, November 14, 2014
*Doors Open at 5:30 PM
*FILM begins promptly at 6PM

All ticket holders will receive EXPEDITED ENTRY to
GILT CITY DC Warehouse Sale & John Varvatos Pop Up

Doors open for private shopping experience at 7 PM

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Click HERE or  http://fgidcsstrendgiltcity.eventbrite.com to get your tickets

Join Fashion Fights Poverty and Karen Millen at Tysons Galleria for a special brunch and shopping event.

Saturday, November 15, 2014 10AM – 1PM.

10% of sales will be donated to Fashion Fights Poverty.