DC FASHION EVENT: ALL ACCESS TYSONS

ALL ACCESS FASHION @ TYSONS: Breakfast with Carmen Marc Valvo

I finally have stopped my world so that I can upload my photos from All Access Tysons from a few weeks ago. It was a fab event. You know I must really love a designer when I get up early on a Saturday morning (no soccer was on obviously!) to have breakfast with Carmen Marc Valvo who so graciously shared his latest collection with a few of us at Neiman Marcus.

He did not disappoint. He was hilarious. What a card. He told some fabulous stories, especially about dressing some really famous women (no name dropping here). With each dress, he gave us a look into his design mind. He talked about what inspired each one, why he chose particular colors and talked extensively about his love of fabrics. He mixed fabrics in a fabulous way. There were plenty of rich colors and brocade and beading and metallics interspersed asymmetrically. This man knows how to make a cocktail dress. Of course, the finale dress was one of his gorgeous wedding dresses. Loved it.

It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning.

DC FASHION EVENT: ALL ACCESS FASHION AT TYSONS GALLERIA

Schedule of Events:

Oct 2, 2010 - 10:00am - 9:00pm
ALL ACCESS Fashion: Day

Experience the trends with a full day of events including designer and celebrity appearances, 50+ in store events, branded lounges and couture experiences.

Designer Runway Shows:
10:00am Carmen Marc Valvo Breakfast with SOS presented by Neiman Marcus ** by invitation only

11:00am B/A/S/L/E/R
11:30am Miller’s Furs
12:30pm Eileen Fisher
2:00pm Anne Fontaine
3:30pm Nicole Miller
5:00pm Karen Millen
6:30pm Seven For All Mankind
8:00pm Betsey Johnson

** Live music by DJ Seyhan and DJ Neekola

IN STORE EVENTS:
More than 50 in store experiences including Book Signings, Trunk Shows, Wine Tastings, and more. A portion of sales at participating retailers will benefit SOS Children’s Villages.

BRANDED LOUNGES AND COUTURE EXPERIENCES:

Fashion BS Anniversary Lounge- Meet Hollywood stylist and author PHILLIP BLOCH for a book signing, pick up the seasons beauty trends and join in the fun of a one of a kind anniversary party
(2-5pm Level 1 near Macy’s)

FTV Lounge- Sneak a peek at what’s to come for Spring/Summer 2011 with runway screenings from Milan, Sao Paulo, Rio, Paris and New York presented by FashionTV, channel 374 on Dish Network
(11-8pm Level 1 near Macy’s)

ArtJamz Fashion Lounge – Become a fashion illustrator in just a day. Join the ArtJamz experience and paint the trends by numbers for Fall/Winter 2010
(11-5pm Level 2 near Saks Fifth Avenue)

Capitol File VIP Lounge- Meet and greet the team behind Capitol File Magazine, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, have a look at the Karen Millen Fall/Winter Collection presented on gorgeous models, pick up VIP Shopping passes and watch behind-the-scenes party footage from White House Correspondents’ Afterparty 2010

(11-5pm Level 1 near Neiman Marcus)

The Ritz Carlton Lounge- Relax, Ritz Carlton style with express massages and pastries from the renowned chefs
(11-5pm Level 2 near Ritz Carlton)

Saks Fifth Avenue Beauty Bar- So you’ve learned about the ready to wear collection, now complete the look with the latest off the runway beauty looks from the runway to reality with Laura Mercier
(11-5pm Level 1 near Center Court)

Special thanks to participating retailers and sponsors for their generous support of SOS Children’s Villages; the ALL ACCESS: Fashion 2010 charity beneficiary.

Visit www.ALLACCESSFashion.com for detailed event descriptions, full listing of in store events and branded experiences.

**All events open to public unless otherwise indicated. Seated and access to lounges limited.