Eco Fashion in Downtown Silver Spring

The Street Glam Fashion Event will take place in Downtown Silver Spring's Ellsworth Drive on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 4-8:30pm. The event will feature a fashion expo, two runway shows, and a VIP Fashion Bash from 9pm to 12am.

The outdoor fashion expo will include designer exhibits, live mannequins, and fashion art displays. Following the expo, two European-style runway shows titled "Street" and "Glam" will commence with designs from internationally recognized retailers, including Rupalee and Peruvian Trend, presented by Avani Ribbon.

The VIP Fashion Bash will begin after the runway show at 924 Ellsworth Drive. From 9pm to midnight, guests will enjoy photo-ops and meet-and-greets with designers and models, fashion industry networking, a silent auction, music, and refreshments.

The fashion expo and runway show viewing areas are free to the public. Tickets for seats surrounding the runway will be sold for $75. Tickets for seats plus VIP admission will be sold for $125. In the event of rain, the runway show will be held at 924 Ellsworth Drive.


Please visit www.dssfashionshow.com or www.avaniribbon.com for more details.



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Blumpari: NYC Design Competition Handbag Designer of the year

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