The Aba Agency http://www.theabaagency.com Communicate With Style Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:16:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Night of Stars http://www.theabaagency.com/2010/02/night-of-stars/ http://www.theabaagency.com/2010/02/night-of-stars/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:15:30 +0000 Kwawu http://www.theabaagency.com/?p=775 Fashion Group International

Greater Washington, DC

April 21st

Corcoran Gallery of Art

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Italian Embassy

Washington, DC

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March 10th-13th

Miami Design District

]]> http://www.theabaagency.com/2010/02/fashion-miami/feed/ 0 Washingtonian Magazine Bride&Groom Unveiled http://www.theabaagency.com/2010/02/762/ http://www.theabaagency.com/2010/02/762/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:01:53 +0000 Kwawu http://www.theabaagency.com/?p=762 Amsale Bridal Runway Show

January 24

Washington, DC

]]> http://www.theabaagency.com/2010/02/762/feed/ 0 Real Fashion Meets Real Housewives http://www.theabaagency.com/2010/01/real-fashion-meets-real-housewives/ http://www.theabaagency.com/2010/01/real-fashion-meets-real-housewives/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:20:36 +0000 Kwawu http://www.theabaagency.com/?p=735 Real Fashion met Real Housewives at the intersection of fashion, art and philanthropy at MODUS UNION 2010.  DC’s most fashionable charity Labels for Love celebrated the synergies of the three on January 14th with MODUS UNION 2010, an unprecedented benefit for the Center for Heart, Lung and Kidney Disease at Children’s National Medical Center.  Hosted at the prestigious Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, MODUS UNION featured an art infused cocktail reception with fashion inspired installations and auction highlighting the work of seven of DC’s notable artists as well as a live art showcase.  Renowned fashion designer Lela Rose personally present her Spring/Summer 2010 collection hot off the New York Fashion Week catwalk in a formal runway presentation while  A-list hair stylist and star of  “What Not To Wear” Ted Gibson and his team from the Ted Gibson Salon, Chevy Chase created the looks inspired by the Lela Rose Collection.

Washington never looked more haute!  Look for it on National TV sometime this fall (but you didn’t hear it from us:)

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Haute Art Auction

January 14

Washington, DC

www.labelsforlove.com

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December 10

Fairfax Square

www.style.com

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Guests shopped the Fall/Winter collection and headed to the Famoso bar for the after party, gift bags in tow.

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There was something for everyone with a menu of events including the Luxury: Reinventing the Dream Panel moderated by Washington Post Senior Style Editor ned Martel, Opening reception and runway presentation hosted by Supermodel and YouthAIDS ambassador Frederique Van Der Wal, a series of individual runway shows and branded lounges and experiences.

Fashionistas showed up by the hundreds to witness the exclusive runway presentation with Project Runway’s Tim Gunn at Center Court.

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Frederique Van der Wal Art Imitates Life

]]> http://www.theabaagency.com/2009/10/access-granted/feed/ 0 ALL ACCESS: FASHION at Tysons Galleria Sept. 17-19th http://www.theabaagency.com/2009/09/all-access-fashion-at-tysons-galleria-sept-17-19th/ http://www.theabaagency.com/2009/09/all-access-fashion-at-tysons-galleria-sept-17-19th/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:29:31 +0000 Kwawu http://www.theabaagency.com/?p=701 Tysons Galleria_Direct Mail Cover

ALL ACCESS: Fashion presented by Tysons Galleria is a three day fashion and trend event that will allow guests to witness the excitement and energy of the international collections at Tysons Galleria, shop the best of the season, meet style icons and experience the frenzy usually reserved for fashion insiders.

Project Runway has given the masses a glimpse into the inner workings of the fashion industry, however few have had the experience of entering the tents to attend the shows and experience the true fashion frenzy. Imagine the excitement and energy of New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park at Tysons Galleria!

All the style taking place at Tysons Galleria will be underscored with substance as YouthAIDS will be the beneficiary of ALL ACCESS: Fashion with participating retailers donating a portion of sales to the YouthAIDS global initiatives.

From September 17-19th, Tysons Galleria will host a series of trend events including:

Luxury: Reinventing the Dream

An exclusive dialogue with luxury retailers and business luminaries on the scope of the luxury industry in a climate of change from economics to trends and the role of social media.  Moderated by Ned Martel, Senior Style Editor, Washington Post. 7pm on Thursday, September 17th at Center Court.  Seating by invitation only, standing room available.
Fall/Winter 2009/2010 Runway Presentation

YouthAIDS Ambassador, Model and Businesswoman Frederique Van der Wal will host the runway show featuring the top trends of the season presented by luxury retailers of Tysons Galleria. Saks Fifth Avenue, Karen Millen, Max Studio, Nicole Miller, Millers Furs, Wolford and more.  7pm on Friday, September 18th at Center Court.   Seating by invitation only, standing room available.

ALL ACCESS: Fashion Day

Saturday, September 19, 2009
Between 10am and 9pm guests will be treated to an all day fashion haven at Tysons Galleria.

  • Exclusive Runway presentation by Project Runway’s Co-host and Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne Inc., Tim Gunn
  • Individual Designer Runway Shows including Betsey Johnson, Basler, 7 for All Mankind, Marciano and more
  • Branded Sponsor Lounges and Experiences throughout the Galleria including the Maserati Mens Style Lounge, Parma Spa Escape, the Habatat Vernissage, Salon Bleu Out Station, Laura Mercier Brow Bar Presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, MAC Cosmetics Lip Bar and more.
  • Retailers will host in-store events including trunk shows, personal appearances, wine tastings, previews and makeovers.
  • Spring/Summer 2010 Runway Screenings from Milan (men’s), Paris (men’s), Paris (couture), Berlin, Sao Paolo and more presented by Fashion TV (FTV)

***  All events open to public, access to center court seating and sponsor lounges limited

SEE WWW.ALLACCESSFASHION.COM FOR FULL EVENT SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

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