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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Fashion is calling, Philadelphia

   Philadelphia is making a style statement this fall by hosting amazing style and design events that the aesthetically inclined won’t want to miss! For fashion lovers, there is the first ever Philadelphia Fashion Week that will run throughout the month of October at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Perelman Building. One of the exhibits is called "Shopping in Paris: French Fashion 1850-1925" and will explore the American shopping experience abroad, showcasing designs by the House of Worth and Lanvin, along with dozens of garments from the museum’s collection, many of which have never been on display before! Visitors can also see "Inspiring Fashion: Gifts from Designers Honoring Tom Marotta," a collection of runway styles donated by 17 celebrity designers including Carolina Herrera and Marc Jacobs.
   Princess Diana’s royal wedding gown, diamond tiara, veil, 25-foot train, shoes,
And royal parasol will be among some of the gorgeous items on display in "the Diana: A Celebration" an exhibit at the National Constitution Center which will run Oct. 2 through Dec. 31. Fashionistas will also appreciate 28 dresses, suits and gowns designed by Versace, Valentino and Chanel and all worn by Diana during her life as a princess.
   Design Philadelphia marks its five year anniversary with a week long celebration that includes over 110 events and 450 designers. From Oct. 7 to 13, venues throughout the city will host different exhibits, workshops, studio tours and runway shows. Among this year’s most noteworthy is a Welcome House in which ten artists create new work based on their interaction with the public, the redevelopment of an urban lot into a community park, and a walking dinner tour.
   For more information, visit please philadelphiafashionweek.org.
 
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