Crystal Couture Returns with More Shopping
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Contact: Jordan Stinnett, jstinnett@scottcircle.com |
| November 9, 2011 |
w: (202) 207-3662 c: (239) 938-4960 |
Crystal Couture Returns with More Shopping
Free Admission and Up to 50 Percent Off Designer Fashions
Free Makeovers with Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Experts
Runway Shows
February 7 – 11, 2012, 6pm – 10pm
Media Preview Monday, February 6 at 6pm
CRYSTAL CITY, VA—For the fourth year, a fashionable favorite returns to Crystal City with more boutiques and designers than ever before. The Crystal City Business Improvement District (CC BID) presents Crystal Couture – Show and Sale, the DC area’s hottest fashion show and high-end trunk sale rolled into one.
From February 7 – 11, 2012, Crystal Couture takes over the former food court at the Crystal City Shops, transforming the space into a rocking runway, lounge and shopping spot with more than 30 of the DC area’s most stylish boutiques and designers. The full list of these dazzling designers and beautiful boutiques will be announced closer to the event date. The one-stop shopping experience allows guests to browse discounted styles on the rack and on the runway as models showcase offerings from participating boutiques and designers. Cool off from the sizzling styles with sips from the bar, free make-up and hair makeovers, chats with wardrobe stylists and music from DJ Neekola.
Media are invited to preview the event on Monday, February 6 at 6pm.
| What: | Crystal Couture – Five nights of trunk shows, runway shows, music, free snacks, free makeovers from makeup artists and hair stylists and chats with wardrobe stylists |
| Where: | Former food court turned fashion hot spot at 1750 Crystal Drive |
| Metro: | Crystal City Station – Blue and Yellow Lines |
| When: | Media Preview: Monday, February 6, 2012 at 6pm February 7 -11, 2012, 6pm – 10pm each night |
| Admission: | Crystal Couture is free and open to the public. |
| Social Media: | Visit the Crystal Couture event page on Facebook to connect with other fashion fans. The official Twitter hashtag of the event is #CrystalCouture. |
| Media RSVP: | Members of the media who wish to attend the preview should contact Jordan Stinnett at jstinnett@scottcircle.com or at 202-207-3662, c: 239-938-4960. |
| Event Phone: | Members of the public who have questions about the event should call 703-412-9430. |
| Photos: | Images from last year’s event are available to download on Facebook. |
| Who: | Hosts Philippa Hughes, Pinkline Project Bianca Chardei, America’s Next Top Model contestant Karen Sommer Shalett, DC Magazine DJ Sarah Fraser Bisnow – The Scene Additional hosts to be announced |
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About the Crystal City Business Improvement District
The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is a public-private partnership established in April 2006 to promote the vibrant Crystal City business, retail, restaurant and residential community. The BID is committed to showcasing the area as a world-class destination for visitors, employees and residents. Crystal City is ACTIVE, ARTFUL, ACCESSIBLE, and GREEN. For more information, visit www.crystalcity.org.
