7 For All Mankind Hosts Sales for Nashville Fashion Week: March 24, 2012

 

There are a multitude of vendors participating in Nashville Fashion Week sales (view full lists here), but here's a flyer for the 7 For All Mankind store, located in the Mall at Green Hills.

Plucky Launch Party & Eva Franco Trunk Show: March 14, 2012

LAUNCH PARTY AND EVA FRANCO TRUNK SHOW AT PLUCKY

March 14, 2012 Nashville, TN —Plucky, a ladies boutique in the H.G. Hill Center in Green Hills owned by Elizabeth Broyhill, is pleased to announce two very special upcoming events in celebration of our launch and Nashville Fashion Week.

Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a champagne tasting, and shopping at our debut launch event on Tuesday, March 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Our friends at The Wine

Shoppe at Green Hills will provide the champagne. The attire is “dress to mingle” and guests are encouraged to RSVP to hello@shopplucky.com.

In conjunction with Nashville Fashion Week, Plucky will host an exclusive trunk show for designer Eva Franco’s Spring/Summer 2012 Collection starting on Wednesday, March 21 and continuing through Sunday, March 25. Franco herself will make an appearance at the store on Wednesday to help shoppers style pieces from the line.

Eva Franco’s Nashville Fashion Week presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 at Marathon Music Works. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the runway show begins at 7:30. Full event details are available on nashvillefashionweek.com.

Please join us for these exciting events and visit our website for more on the Plucky brand.

Opry Mills' Grand Re-Opening Plans Celebrations: March 29 - May 6, 2012

OPRY MILLS’ GRAND RE-OPENING PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR A TENNESSEE INSPIRED CELEBRATION STARTING ON MARCH 29

Family, fashion and Nashville-style events to kick-off this milestone occasion

NASHVILLE, TN (March 12, 2012) – Thousands of eager shoppers are expected to join in on the celebration as Opry Mills reopens on Thursday, March 29 at 10 a.m., as the largest outlet, value retail, dining and entertainment destination in Tennessee.  The exciting, Tennessee-inspired Grand Re-Opening, which will kick off with an official ribbon cutting ceremony, will also feature a series of fashion, lifestyle, musical and family-friendly events running through early May.

“For nearly two years, local residents and Nashville visitors looking to enjoy the true Music City experience have been eagerly awaiting the return of Opry Mills,” said Gregg Goodman, president of The Mills.  “Opry Mills is coming back strong with an impressive list of stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, enhancing the local economy through new job creation and increased tourism.”

Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Grand Re-Opening day, a ribbon cutting ceremony will mark this milestone occasion with Nashville and state officials, local business and community leaders and a team from The Mills and Simon Property Group. Throughout the weekend, shoppers will enjoy entertainment, special retailer promotions, incredible incentives and hourly giveaways including thousands of dollars in Simon American Express giftcards.  

Shoppers will love Opry Mills’ fashionable roster of stores including our newest retail offerings such as Coach Factory Store, Coach Mens Factory, Express, The LEGO Store, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more.  Favorites like Banana Republic Factory Store, Fossil, G by Guess, Gap Outlet, J.Crew Factory, LOFT Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store and XXI Forever will all return to Opry Mills.  Plus, delicious dining options such as Aquarium Restaurant, Claim Jumper, Dave & Buster’s, Johnny Rockets, Rainforest Café and Romano’s Macaroni Grill, will add to the shopping experience.

The celebration will continue with a series of interactive and family fun events throughout the following five-week period, which will include:

• Opry Mills Next Big Star^®: Up and coming musical talent acts will vie for the chance to perform at Opry Mills during the Grand Re-Opening celebration, including its Southern Nights finale on May 5.
• Easter Sunday: Opry Mills will continue the Grand Re-Opening momentum with special holiday hours of 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Grand Re-Opening Super Sale Weekend April 13 – 15: Guests will be able to take advantage of even deeper discounts from popular participating retailers.
• Tennessee Treasures Opening Celebration April 28 - 29: Children of all ages will enjoy the unveiling of Opry Mills’ new Tennessee Treasures play area and the return of the Simon Kidgits Club.  The weekend will also feature family-friendly entertainment on the Entertainment Stage.
• Grand Re-Opening Finale May 4 – 6: Opry Mills will be back on the scene as a favorite fashion and family-fun entertainment destination. 
• Today’s style-savvy shoppers will enjoy Trends and Friends Night on Friday, May 4 featuring a series of interactive style events and retailer programming, plus fashion shows on both Friday and Saturday and live entertainment on the Entertainment Stage and throughout the property.
• Opry Mills will celebrate its roots in Music City on May 5 with Southern Nights, a free grand finale concert featuring the winner of Opry Mills Next Big Star^® talent search and a major country headliner to be announced soon.
• The concert will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods as a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank.

For more Opry Mills’ Grand Re-opening information, including a list of new and returning retailers visit www.oprymills.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OpryMills. 

About Opry Mills

Opry Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in Tennessee, will celebrate its Grand Re-Opening on March 29 with a great collection of fashion forward stores such as Coach Factory Store, Cole Haan, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, XXI Forever, Nike Factory Store, Gap Outlet, New York & Company Outlet, Bose Factory Store, Lucky Brand Outlet and Ann Taylor Factory Store.  Shoppers will also enjoy quality dining and entertainment options including Rainforest Café, Aquarium Restaurant, Dave & Buster’s and Regal Opry Mills Stadium 20 & IMAX.  Opry Mills’ famous Entertainment Stage and Tennessee Treasures play area will further enhance the family shopping experience.

Opry Mills is located seven miles from downtown Nashville, between Interstates 40 and 65, and is within walking distance of the Grand Ole Opry and the 2,800-room Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.  Regular hours are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday.  For more information on Opry Mills, please call (615) 514-1000 or visit www.oprymills.com.  Opry Mills also may be found on Facebook (www.facebook.com/OpryMills) and on Twitter @shOpryMills.

About The Mills, A Simon Company

The Mills®, one of Simon Property Group's five real estate platforms, is comprised of 16 value-oriented retail destinations totaling over 24 million square feet. The Mills offers a unique brand of shopping with a mix of popular name brand outlets, value retailers and full-price stores, plus family-oriented dining and entertainment concepts. The Mills are well-located in major metropolitan markets and many are recognized as leading tourism destinations. Notable properties include Arundel Mills (Baltimore), Gurnee Mills (Chicago), Grapevine Mills (Dallas), Ontario Mills (Los Angeles), Opry Mills (Nashville), Potomac Mills (Washington, DC) and Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami).

Simon Property Group, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and the largest real estate company in the U.S. The Company currently owns or has an interest in 337 retail real estate properties comprising 245 million square feet of gross leasable area in North America, Europe and Asia. Simon Property Group is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employs more than 5,000 people worldwide. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol SPG. For further information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.

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Nashville Fashion Week Industry Panels: March 22, 2012

 

 

 

Nashville Fashion Week Industry Panels Announced for

Thursday, March 22 at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts,

Presented by Imogene + Willie

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 12, 2012) — Organizers of Lexus Nashville Fashion Week and the

Nashville-based fashion company Imogene + Willie are proud to announce the 2012 Nashville

Fashion Week Industry Panels, to take place Thursday, March 22, 2012 in the auditorium at the

Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Each of the three panels will be 90 minutes and will begin with a

moderated discussion followed by an audience-driven Q&A session.

The morning panel, titled “Producing the Goods,” will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. The two

afternoon panels are “What Makes a Brand?” from 1-2:30 p.m., followed by “Southern Fashion

Now” from 3-4:30 p.m.

Panelists and moderators scheduled to appear include local and national designers, fashion

executives, journalists, bloggers and TV personalities. Featured participants include Natalie

Chanin, Otis James, Barry Wishnow, Rose Apodaca, Susie Crippen, Dana Thomas, Dr. Dave

Gilbert, Phillip Nappi, Jamie Frazier, Hannah Jones and Libby Callaway. Additional guests will be

announced as they are confirmed.

Carrie Eddmenson, co-owner of Imogene + Willie, as well as an event panelist and moderator,

recognizes the importance of providing guidance for rising fashion professionals.

“We could not do what we do today at Imogene + Willie without having had great mentors,” she

says. “We are honored to be a part of the curation of Nashville Fashion Week's industry panels,

with the goal of providing local creatives the inspiration and tools needed to make a firm

foundation on which they can build their own dreams.

“Hearing seasoned fashion industry professionals share their experiences is paramount to

learning how to build and sustain a brand,” Eddmenson continues. “This is the best and most

direct way to go about invigorating local markets and preparing them to compete in the ever-

changing global marketplace.”

Reservations for these panels are requested and can be made at NowPlayingNashville.com.

Though there is no charge for the panels, donations are encouraged ($10 suggested) and will

benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Belk Southern Designer Competition

In celebration of our 125th anniversary in the Spring of 2013, Belk is looking to partner with a Southerner designer to be featured in the 125th advertising campaign and sold in Belk stores.

Opportunity: Belk is looking to partner with Southern designers and add to our numerous collection of brands. Winning designs will be featured in our 125th advertising campaign and sold at Belk.

Challenge Criteria:

DESIGNERS: Must currently live in our footprint of southern states or have a strong connection to the region.

DESIGNS: Winning designs will match our brand’s identity of Modern. Southern. Style. and be appropriate for Spring 2013.

Categories: Women’s, Men’s & Kids Apparel, Shoes & Women’s Accessories

Entry Submission:

All entries must include photographs of samples and be submitted as a pdf or jpeg. No fashion illustrations accepted. Limit entries to 10 items.

Please prepare the entries in the manner outlined below:

1. Provide separate hard copy outputs of each look no larger than 11x14. Please label each output with your name and contact information in the upper right corner on the back.

2. Provide a CD containing electronic files of each look. Please label the CD with your name and contact information written in permanent marker.

3. Provide a resume and one paragraph bio.

4. Provide a write-up as to why the looks you designed are appropriate to the Belk brand.

5. Sign and complete entry form and waiver.

Entry Form can also be found at belk.com/southerndesigner

Submit your completed entries to Belk by May 1, 2012.

Please send to:

Arlene Goldstein, VP Trend Merchandising and Fashion Direction

Belk, Inc.

2801 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28217

Finalists:

Finalists will be chosen by Belk’s panel of judges and notified by e-mail June 1, 2012. Finalists will be invited to Charlotte, NC to present to our panel of judges on July 20, 2012. Showcase winners will be notified the week of August 6, 2012. Winning designers will have the opportunity to become a Belk vendor

partner featured in Belk stores and on Belk.com March - May 2013. Winning designs will be featured in an advertising campaign for our 125th Anniversary Celebration.

Winners:

All winning designs will be featured on our Facebook page and a favorite will be voted on by Belk’s 300,000+ Facebook fans.

Seeking Southern Designers

Belk recently launched a major rebranding campaign and introduced a new logo and tagline:

Modern. Southern. Style. We added more modern brands and updated our selection to deliver on that tagline. In the spring of 2013, we’ll be celebrating our 125th Anniversary. We’re proud of our history as a southern based retailer and we want to introduce even more great brands to our assortment. Brands that represent the talented South and the modern, southern, style we deliver every day. And that’s where you come in.

Winner must be 18 years or older and sign waiver release allowing Belk to use designer’s name, photo, product images and

company logo in all media platforms. Belk has right to terminate. See complete requirements on official entry form.

Inspiration:

Belk’s Mission:

To satisfy the modern Southern lifestyle like no one else, so that our customers get the fashion they desire and the value they deserve.

Belk’s Vision:

For the modern Southern woman to count on Belk first. For her, for her family, for life.

Belk’s Tagline:

Modern. Southern. Style.

Judges: Entries will be reviewed by a panel of Belk Senior Executives in Merchandising, Marketing and Fashion Direction.

United We Style Benefit Fashion Show: May 5, 2012

Details regarding who is showcasing designs may not be available yet, but the United We Style fashion show to benefit United Way of Rutherford and Cannon counties will be sure to please. Here's what we know so far:

Come enjoy a fun-filled evening presented by Tangerine Salon!  Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties.

This event will include local models, fashion and vendors!  The show is open to men and women.  There will be something for everyone!  The VIP hour from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM will include celebrity guests, signature cocktails and exclusive access to vendor booths.  Doors open at 6:30 for General Admission tickets, and the fashion show will begin at 7:00 PM.

Gateway Village
820 N Thompson Lane
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 


RSVP to Facebook here.

imogene + willie's 3rd Annual Garage Sale: March 10, 2012

Um, yes please. Details:


set your alarm clocks, shoppers!

Imogene + Willie’s Third Annual Garage Sale is this weekend Saturday, March 10 from 7-11 am

2601 12th Avenue South at Sweetbriar

we have tons of design samples and denim seconds (we’re talking small, often imperceivable flaws), plus vintage culled from our archives

the big draw: we’re offering jeans that retail from $225 and up from $85

everyone is welcome!

all sales in-store only; NO email or phone sales. first come, first serve. no early birds.