Ethical fashion by Mirra |
Philanthropic fashion by Orangia |
Fall collection by Peter Som |
Fashion by L~Shandi Designs |
Consistently the highlight of
D.C. Fashion Week, the Ethical
Fashion Show demonstrates how
fashion should
be seen and heard.
With a focus on fair trade, local
craftsmanship and environmental
sustainability, this show
is paving the
path for responsible chic.
Information: www.dcfashionweek.org |
The annual Style & Image Network
D.C. fashionista fundraiser for Aid to
Artisans featured guest models Ricky
Medlock and Washington Wizards’
wives, who hit the runway in designer
Elizabeth Muir’s inspired Rock ‘n’ Roll
collection and D.C.’s own Kimberly
Kouture’s party dresses. Information: www.orangiausa.com |
Washington’s favorite power ladies’
fashion luncheon brought together
300 of the area’s most infl uential
women for a runway viewing of
Peter Som’s fall 2007 and spring
2008 collections. Barbara Harrison
was honored for her tireless
committment to the community.
Information: www.salvationarmy.org |
Five hundred fashion ambassadors
descended on Freedom Plaza to support
the Commission on Fashion Arts and
Events (COFAE) Establishment Act, an
ordinance which, if passed, would carve
out a section of the city’s landscape to
showcase international designers and
specialty retailers.
Information: www.dccouncil.us |
