The retail behemoths of the Eastside strut their stuff during The Bellevue Collection Fashion Week '07 [0] Sept. 14-22, nine days dedicated to fall fashion. The fun runs the high-style gamut, from major runway shows to a masquerade evening hosted by yoga clothier Lululemon [0]. Events take place all week in and around Bellevue Square [0], Lincoln Square [0] and Bellevue Place [0].
Among the highlights:
Nordstrom Fashion Show
Sept. 14, 7 p.m., Fashion Axis in Lincoln Square, $50-$100
Guests can sip wine, sample hors d'oeuvres and ogle fall fashions during a runway show featuring new looks from Nordstrom [0]'s noncouture women's apparel departments (Individualist, Savvy, TBD, etc.). Proceeds benefit the Detlef Schrempf Foundation [1].
Posh Party – Girls' Night Out
Sept. 15, 6 p.m., Fashion Axis in Lincoln Square, $50
Like ladies' night, but with shopping! Local rockabilly crooners the Dusty 45s provide accompaniment for this cocktail-and-appetizer soiree. A runway show showcases goods from shops such as BCBG [1] and Sway & Cake [1]. Attendees get free admission to VIP shopping later that evening at Bellevue Square and swag bags stocked with goodies ranging from InSpa [1] foot-rescue kits to headbands. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Lululemon Athletica Manifesto Masquerade
Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m., Fashion Axis in Lincoln Square, $20-$25
Great style is as at home in the yoga studio as it is on the runway. At this laid-back event, you'll enjoy healthy snacks, yoga and trapeze demonstrations, henna art, face painting and a fashion show featuring Lululemon [1] activewear.
Shoot In Style – Men's Night Out
Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m., Parlor Billiards and Spirits, $20
This one sold out last year. Manly pursuits such as perfecting trick shots at the pool table and flaunting Xbox skills during a competition are paired with style advice from apparel and fashion consultant Bruce Pflaumer of Pstyle. Swag bag loot includes Tumi [2] key fobs and Helly Hansen [3] hats. Must be 21 or older to attend.
The Collective Trend Show
Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Fashion Axis in Lincoln Square, $35
Appetizers accompany a smorgasbord of fall fashion at this runway show featuring Bellevue retailers. Fashionistas can feast their eyes on fresh-off-the-truck looks from David Lawrence [3], Coach [3], Shoefly [3] and many others. Must be 21 or older to attend.
David Lawrence Fall Fashion Spectacular
Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Fashion Axis in Lincoln Square, $25-$30
This fall runway show from one of the region's most trendsetting retailers will include fall looks from Versace, D&G, Rock & Republic, Hugo Boss and Roberto Cavalli. Head to David Lawrence's Bellevue Square store [3] after the show for hors d'oeuvres, music and giveaways. Proceeds benefit the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure [4].
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