FGI Pittsburgh to sponsor a fall/winter trend preview
While the calendar says spring, the fashion industry already is focused on fall.
Find out what trends will be on the rise once the temperatures start to drop at Readyto-Wear Collections Fall/ Winter Trend Report preview event Thursday, organized by the Fashion Group International of Pittsburgh provisional chapter. Representatives from ModCloth, Jen Rocket Sewing/Design Studio and Boutique la Passerelle will lead a discussion on trend forecasting, based on collections seen on the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris. There also will be a chance to learn about FGI Pittsburgh membership, and those who apply to join the group at the event will receive a $5 discount on admission.
FGI is a nonprofit that seeks to unite and promote fashion communities across the globe. Pittsburgh was approved to establish a provisional chapter in 2014 by the group’s New York City headquarters. To become a fullfledged chapter, the city needs to demonstrate that it can generate enough interest and support from the community and hold a series of successful fashion-focused events in 2015.
It’s Thursday at Macy’s, Downtown. Networking is 66:30 p.m., with the discussion from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for members, $20 for general admission. Students pay $10. Cash only. RSVP by Monday at https://aipstudent.wufoo.com/forms/fallwinter-2015-trendreport/. Information: contact program director Vanessa Fellers at vanessafellers4@gmail.com or visit www.fgi.org.
More from the Pittsburgh fashion and beauty front
PGH Fashion Fridays by Jamyce Patterson/In Divine Style Events: Enjoy hair and makeup consultations, fashion presentations, door prizes and lots more from 7-10 p.m. at Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave., East Liberty. Tickets: Start at $6 at eventbrite.com.
JuJu Vintage Clothing & Goods trunk show: Shop wearable vintage selections aggregated by Leslie McAllister 11 a.m.-6 p.m. next Saturday at Jules Pittsburgh, 4502 Butler St., Lawrenceville. A VIP preview party will be 5-8 p.m. Friday. RSVP on Facebook (search for “Jules Presents: JuJu Vintage Clothing & Goods). Information: www.jujupgh.etsy.com or www.julespittsburgh.com.
Rock It fashion consignment sale: Find clothes, shoes and accessories for tweens and teens, as well as plus-size selections and maternity wear, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. next Saturday at the Iceoplex, Southpointe. Home decor will be for sale, too. It’s free and open to the public. Information: www.shoprockit.com.
Erin Grey Couture bridal trunk show: A unique bridal separates collection, allowing women to create their own wedding look, will be at Glitter & Grit, 5300 Butler St., Lawrenceville, Friday through May 3 by appointment. Information: glitterandgritpgh.com or 412-781-2375.
Bespoke pop-up shop at Society for Contemporary Craft: Locally made goods will be for sale at 2100 Smallman St., Strip District, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. next Saturday. Accessories, furniture, tableware and more by Bones and All, Moop, Reiko Yamamoto Studio, Studebaker Metals and The Tiny Torch will be available. It’s free and open to the public. Information: www.contemporarycraft.org or 412-261-7003.
Derby Party: Check out hats by Pittsburgh-based milliner Gina Mazzotta at a Kentucky Derby-inspired event organized by Wigle Whiskey, Marty’s Market and artist Ashley Cecil. There will be mint juleps, light bites, artwork, live music and prizes for best hat and best dressed (judged by Ms. Mazzotta and Kiya Tomlin, respectively). It’s 4-7 p.m. next Saturday at Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse. Tickets: $45 at www.wiglewhiskey.com/derbyparty.