Event Alert: Fashion’s Night Out Is Tomorrow

Some of the stores participating in Boston’s Fashion’s Night Out.

In case you haven’t heard, Anna Wintour has made it her personal mission to revive the consumer culture. Fashion’s Night Out, a massive city-wide shopping block party in Manhattan, was such a hit last year that it spread across the country and overseas, becoming quite the extravaganza.

Limited edition clothing, flea markets at indie boutiques manned by the likes of Alexander Wang and the Rodarte sisters, Rag & Bone vs. Shipley & Halmos over ping pong at Barneys Coop,  boutique BBQs, etc. etc. But that’all in NYC. So sad.

Boston is easing in on the action, though slowly and quietly. Runway regulars Cynthia Rowley and Diane von Furstenberg are hosting events at their Newbury Street shops, and Saks and Neiman’s are hosting events here too, along with Kenneth Cole and Ann Taylor.  Let’s see if we can’t get this  party started.

Cynthia Rowley164 Newbury Street

Diane von Furstenberg73 Newbury Street

Ted Baker London •  201 Newbury Street

True Religion Jeans •  119 Newbury Street

Saks Fifth Avenue •  800 Boylston Street

Kenneth ColeCopley Place

Neiman Marcus •  5 Copley Place & The Natick Collection

Ann Taylor •  18 Newbury Street & The Shops at the Prudential

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ARTmonday: Tim Donovan @ Farm Project Space + Gallery

When I popped into Farm Project Space + Gallery the first time this summer, I made a quick purchase of a photo that caught my eye. The photographer is New Hampshire-based Tim Donovan of LaunchArt, and gallerist Susie Nielsen had just that one piece. It was such a split second decision she was surprised, but expertly wrapped it up. It’s another for my collection of pink hued images of girls and young women. I haven’t found a place to hang them yet, but that’s okay for now.

Photo by Tim Donovan at Farm Gallery in Welfleet

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Designer Spotlight: Madeline Weinrib Covers Furniture

Madeline Weinrib

Ikat darling Madeline Weinrib has wrapped her textiles around some pretty fabulous pieces of furniture.  The colorful tribal patterning and Modernist lines make for an interesting mix. The exhibition will include an Alexander Girard for Herman Mller sofa from 1968 upholstered in Weinrib’s hand-embroidered Sunder Suzani as well as the pieces pictured below.


Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa in Charcoal Mandala Chenille


Le Corbusier in Ikat

Sebastian + Barquet

544 W. 24th St. • NYC

Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 10, 7 – 9 pm

Exhibition: Sept. 10 – Oct. 23


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Shop Alert: Boldfacers Disco Pop-Up Shop at W Hotel

Lisa Pierpont of Boldfacers brews her shopping magic once more, this time at the new W Hotel in Boston. Tonight! And it’s free. They’ll be showcasing Boston’s hottest nightclub attire and accessories–think sequins, jewels, fishnets and deep cuts.

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