PRE FASHION WEEK: WEDNESDAY 9/10

6pm – 8pm

Fashion & Film

Panel Discussion

Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall

Details To Be Announced

FRIDAY 9/12

11:30AM- 2:00PM

Fenway to the Runway Event 2008
The Red Sox Foundation and The Natick Collection
present the Seventh Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon

with The Boston Red Sox Wives & Natick Collection Luxury Retailers
Featuring Liz Brunner of WCVB-TV
 

Natick Collection, Infinity Pool Court
1245 Worcester Street, Natick, Massachusetts

VIP seating: $350 per person includes a Red Sox Wife at your table (limited number available)

General Seating: $150 per person (you may buy an entire table of 8-10 for you and your guests)

Seating is limited.  Kindly respond by September 7, 2008

All proceeds benefit The Red Sox Foundation

For more information please call: Gena Borson at 617.226.6440
or email at gborson@redsox.com

8pm -10pm

Fashion Boston Anniversary Event
By invitation only

www.fbloves.com/

10pm-12mid+

stuff @ night after party series

http://stuffatnight.com
Details To Be Announced

The Women (Theatrical Release)

The long awaited contemporary remake of the 1939 classic that has influenced and inspired designers everywhere!
www.thewomenthemovie.com/

Boston Film Festival Begins -> (September 12th - 18th)

SATURDAY 9/13

2pm – 4pm
 

Fashion Prep

A talk for teens about the fashion industry.

The School of Fashion Design and the Boston Public Library invite teens to a panel discussion exploring many of the diverse ways to work in fashion. Learn about how to get started and meet professionals making their mark on fashion in Boston. Moderated by Boston Fashion Week Founder & Executive Director, Jay Calderin. Panelists to be announced.

Boston Public Library, Copley Square Branch

Johnson Building - Mezzanine Conference Room

700 Boylston Street, Boston

Complimentary admission.

Arrive early. Space is limited.

www.schooloffashiondesign.org

www.bpl.org

5pm - 8pm

Great Style Makes the Man

An Evening Devoted to Menswear.
Hosted by Stilista Boston, with Drinkwaters, Cambridge
 

Fashion Show & Update on today's style scene for men, style tips/workshops, coronation of "Boston's Most Stylish Man".

Multi vendor/designer fashion show of menswear and talk on men's apparel and style. Beverages & Hors d'oeuvres.

FREE
RSVP required

info@stilistaboston.com
617.787.8953
www.stilistaboston.com/events.html
 

7pm

arturo photographer presents Beauty and Fashion
Photography Exhibition & Fashion Show
La Perla's Fall 08 Collection.
Intercontinental Hotel, Boston
Tickets: www.arturophoto.com

10pm-12mid+

stuff @ night after party series

http://stuffatnight.com
Details To Be Announced
 

SUNDAY 9/14

6pm – 8pm

Fashion Group International's Most Wanted
Details To Be Announced

10pm-12mid+

stuff @ night after party series
http://stuffatnight.com

Details To Be Announced
 

MONDAY 9/15

5pm

Boston Public Library's Fashion Movies

Screenings of: Chanel, Chanel and The Fashion Model
Raab Lecture Hall, Boston Public Library - Copley Branch

Open to the public.

www.bpl.org

6pm – 8pm

styleSUMMIT: The Evolution of Fashion Ethics, The Revolution of an Industry
Join us for a dialogue about the pertinent issues facing fashion professionals today.

A distinguished panel of influential industry experts will be discussing some of the challenges and concerns that fashion professionals encounter in the current marketplace. This one-of-a-kind discussion, is designed to serve as a resource and an inspiration for seasoned professionals, newcomers and fashion aficionados alike. The conversation will be moderated by Jay Calderin, founder and Executive Director of Boston Fashion Week. Panelists to be announced.

Topics will include:

- Self Image & Fashion: creating healthy imagery and providing realistic role models.
- Cultural Diversity: representing a variety of ages, ethnic groups and body types.
- Manufacturing: choosing locally produced goods vs. outsourcing.
- Fair Trade: addressing living wages and workplace standards.
- Going Green: incorporating sustainable practices.
 

A preview of the Spring 2009 collection by local green designer 4March will be on exhibit.
 

BCAE Member: $30.00 / Non-member: $35.00
Boston Center for Adult Education
5 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Register at www.bcae.org or call 617.267.4430
 

Denise Hajjar Informal Fashion Show
Oak Bar, Copley Plaza Hotel

www.denisehajjar.com

Details To Be Announced
 

10pm-12mid+

stuff @ night after party series
http://stuffatnight.com

Details To Be Announced
 

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins -> (September 15th - October 15th)

TUESDAY 9/16

6pm – 8pm

Daniel Hernandez
www.dhstudios.com

Details To Be Announced
 

8pm - 10pm

Denise Hajjar & m2l Collection

www.denisehajjar.com

www.m2lcollection.com

Details To Be Announced
 

10pm-12mid+

stuff @ night after party series
http://stuffatnight.com

Details To Be Announced

WEDNESDAY 9/17

4pm – 7pm

Alfred Fiandaca Open House

Fiandaca

73 Newbury Street, # 201
Boston, MA 02116
617-859-8202
www.alfredfiandaca.com

6pm – 8pm

Fashion Boston Bridal Event
Shreve, Crump & Low

www.fbloves.com

Details To Be Announced
 

7-9

Sam Mendoza Fashion Show
Banq Restaurant

1375 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118
Boston Magazine, I Soci Salon, Shu Uemura & Stil
www.mendozamendoza.com

http://stilinc.com

Details To Be Announced

8pm -10pm

Shaunt Sarian Handbag Show
Whiskey Park, Boston Park Plaza Hotel

64 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
www.sariandesigns.com

Details To Be Announced

10pm-12mid+

stuff @ night after party series
http://stuffatnight.com

Details To Be Announced

THURSDAY 9/18

12noon - 8pm
 

LET’S WAKE UP THE WORLD
An Expo of 21st Century Boston Fashion as Creative Art – Technology – Entrepreneurship – Education – Economic Empowerment & Social Action.

Lesley University, University Hall.
1815 Mass Ave, Cambridge MA
BostonFashionMeetup

Details To Be Announced

7:30pm

Get Stylin' with the Jaffa Society
 

The Jaffa Society of Combined Jewish Philanthropies and the Consulate General of Israel invite you to a fashion show featuring the hottest Israeli designers. Show is open to the public and will be preceded by a private pre-reception for Jaffa Society members. Fashions will be available for purchase following the show. Featuring: Liat Zarmon, Hagar Satat, Shenkar, Anna K by Keren Zarka, Jerry by Jerry Shai , Maya Meirav, MIKUSHA by Michal Fadlon, Shoola by Merav Hillel
 

The State Room

60 State Street, Boston
7:30 public fashion show
9:00 pm fashions available for sale
$50 - public fashion show
617-457-8594 or carynl@cjp.org

www.cjp.org/jaffa

10pm-12mid+

stuff @ night after party series
http://stuffatnight.com

Details To Be Announced

FRIDAY 9/19

12noon – 2pm

Daniela Corte Ladies Luncheon
Sel de la Terre, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Salon at Mandarin Oriental & Stil

http://danielacorte.com/

http://stilinc.com

Details To Be Announced

7pm - 9pm

Meet the Designers Reception
Approximately 40 pieces of work from Massachusetts College of Art and Design fashion design students will be on display September 7th - 28th at the Natick Collection.

Details To Be Announced

6:30 pm
 

Nigel Ramsay's Fashion Lounge
GlamBoston is proud to present the long awaited return of Nigel Ramsay to the Boston fashion circuit. After a long hiatus, Ramsay returned to his home in Jamaica this summer to seek the inspiration for his latest designs. As such, this will be the first showing of his newest works and his first fashion show in Boston in several years.
 

Vlora - 545 Boylston St. Boston's newest Mediterranean dining destination
Price: $30 - Accepting payments via Paypal to info@glamboston.com. Be sure to include the full name of attending parties and a phone number. All purchased tickets will be confirmed via email from GlamBoston representatives.
www.glamboston.com

http://nigelramsay.com

Prajje Jean-Baptiste Event
www.prajjecouture.com

Details To Be Announced

Boston Sophisticate Event
www.bostonsophisticate.com

Details To Be Announced

Emerging Fashion Designer Expo

Synergy Events
www.thesynergyevents.com/bfw2008

Details To Be Announced

10pm-12mid+

stuff @ night after party series
http://stuffatnight.com

Details To Be Announced

ON GOING

Boston Public Library Fashion Movie Series

The Boston Public Library will be screening select fashion films on Mondays throughout the month of September.

September 8th - Model (Fred Wiseman 1980)
 

September 15th - Chanel, Chanel (1986) and The Fashion Model (1989)
 

September 22nd - Funny Face (1957)
 

September 29th - Ready To Wear (1994)
 

Raab Lecture Hall, Boston Public Library - Copley Branch

Open to the public.

www.bpl.org

BFW08 Fashion Blogs
Learn about the Museum of Fine Art's fashion archives through the eyes of leading local fashion professionals, journalists and aspiring fashion students. Read these unique Fashion Blogs throughout the week!

Details To Be Announced

Collection 2008
An exhibit that features the work of student designers. The installation includes a wide variety of garments on display -- allowing you to see the fine details close-up, as well as in motion on models in screenings of the Collection 2008 fashion show DVD.

School of Fashion Design

136 Newbury Street, Boston

Open to the public.

www.schooloffashiondesign.org

Lasell Exhibit at the Boston Public Library

Details To Be Announced

Peabody Fashion Windows on Congress Street
Details To Be Announced

Boston Fashion Trail
In addition to the many shows and special events on the calendar, a program called The Boston Fashion Trail will be a part of this annual celebration of Boston style. It involves fashion retailers, restaurants and salons in the festivities. The city's focus on fashion during the week builds civic pride in the emerging Boston fashion identity.

Details To Be Announced