FASHION'S NIGHT OUT
SEPTEMBER 8, 2011, PORTSMOUTH, NH
From Milan to Manhattan, From Paris to Portsmouth!
*The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce is approved as an official participant in the 2011 Fashion's Night Out Celebration on September 8, 2011
*Local Retailers To Participate in this International Fashion Event
With an Evening of Shopping Fun, Special Values and Exclusive Events
Portsmo
uth, NH….Fashion's Night Out, an international fashion event taking place on September 8, 2011, will feature Portsmouth, NH as an official participant, which is great news for Portsmouth retailers and fashionistas alike. The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce and its Retail Committee are galvanizing local retailers to participate by hosting special in-store events, creating an international fashion party from Milan to Manhattan, from Paris to Portsmouth! Valerie Rochon, Tourism Manager for the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, reports that member retailers are planning events to take place September 8, 2011. We are delighted Portsmouth is joining in the fashion fun this September 8, 2011." Rochon reports several retailers have signed up to participate. In store events and a special presentation at The Music Hall on September 8th are being planned and will be announced shortly. If you are a retailer and would like to participate, please contact Valerie Rochon at [email protected]. And for all Greater Portsmouth Fashionistas - plan on shopping in Portsmouth on September 8, 2011 as part of Fashion's Night Out, the international Fashion Party! Participating Retail Shops
Celtic Crossing is offering you a taste of traditional and current Celtic styles. Before you head to the Loft to view the 9:00 p.m. Bill Cunningham New York movie, directly across the street from Celtic Crossing, stop in to see what traditional Irish and Scottish style is all about. Join us to view the newest Tara Diary's beads, the hottest trend in the Irish Charm Bracelet market. Take a tour of our kilt room to learn about traditional Celtic style. Enjoy an Irish coffee while sampling Scottish fudge and Irish cookies, along with other foods from those Celtic Nations. Celtic Crossing strives to import authentic goods directly from as many of the seven Celtic Nations as possible, and bring them to the International Port of Portsmouth. Celtic Crossing is located at 112 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH. 603-436-0200, www.celticcrossing.com. Fa La Lo will be launching a new line of clothing by Global
Girlfriends as well as showing a number of fashion prototypes by
Escama. Global Girlfriend, a fair trade company, was created by
Stacey Edgar to help women worldwide gain economic security
while providing unique products and a simple way to help women
in need. Global Girlfriends stylish skirts and tees will be on display for the FNO event. Another fashion conscious fair trade company, Escama, is providing prototypes to Fa La Lo to show for the evening, modeled by entertainer Sarah Morrow. Morrow is a member of the Diva Day Foundation of Boston, a performance group that works to prevent violence against women. Known for its elegant recycled "pop top" designs, Escama prototypes will also be featured at the FNO celebration in New York City, as part of Luis Valenzuela's "Art to Wear" collection and of Charles Nolan's collection. Come enjoy the fashions, the entertainment, and the complimentary libations while celebrating Fashion's Night Out! Fa La Lo is located at7 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth, NH. 603-431-0420, www.falalo.com. The Flower Kiosk offers a full selection of the latest designs in fresh flower arrangements, unique and rustic flower baskets, gourmet fruit and gift baskets, and plants for all interiors. Stop in to take a peek at their unique fashion statement in the window - a dress made out of moss! Local Marcia Hanson will be demonstrating how to integrate bead work with flowers for stunning fashion statements, and Kiosk owner Betsy Scott will be teaching shoppers how to dress up their homes with beautiful floral arrangements. The Flower Kiosk is located at 61 Market Street. 603.436.1234, www.flowerkiosk.com. Gus & Ruby Letterpress, Portsmouth's handcrafted stationery and invitation boutique, will feature the latest designs for all things paper. Be in the know for all the current fashion ideas for written communication. Shoppers can enter to win a drawing for either one hundred two-color letterpress printed flat note cards, or five hundred one-color letterpress printed calling cards! Visit Gus & Ruby Letterpress at 29 Congress Street. 603.319.1717, www.gusandruby.com. Coombs, founded in 1830 and the oldest shoe company in the United States, sells only the finest comfort and walking shoes. To help the FNO Fashionistas get comfortable and relax during their shopping evening, J.L. Coombs will have a reflexologist in-store doing demonstrations from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., along with refreshments. Visit J.L. Coombs at 46 Market Street. 603.436.6220, www.jlcoombs.com. The Moffatt-Ladd House & Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is one of America's finest Georgian mansions. Home of General William Whipple, visitors are typically awestruck by the magnificent Horsechestnut tree in the garden which he planted when he returned from signing the Declaration of Independence. The Moffatt-Ladd House will feature a "fashion show" tableau - a stationary fashion show on mannequins -- of historic dresses and accessories from their collection. Guests will enter the historic home through the Great Hall, and are encouraged to visit the gardens and stop by the shop with books on the history of fashion. Light refreshments will be served. Visit the Moffatt-Ladd House at 154 Market Street. 603.436.8221, www.moffattladd.org. FASHION NIGHT OUT AT PARADIZA! We will be having scarf tying demonstrations, by our own Mariann Gault, who has given many such presentations, and always has her scarf on perfectly! You will learn some easy to do techniques, so you too can have your scarf on perfectly. We'll have many beautiful Pashminas, along with great, new fall scarves. That along with a little wine and cheese should make for a fun evening. Hope to see you at Paradiza on Portsmouth's Fashion Night Out. Paradiza is located at 63 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth, NH. 603-431-0180, www.paradizaboutique.com. At Puttin' on the Glitz we will feature a shopping extravaganza with locally designed, hand-felted handbags, fabulous totes and mittens from Frank and Mary, a trunk sale of one-of-a-kind hats by Toucan Hats, and Hobo International handbags. We will have door prizes and gifts, wine and a red-carpet feel to the evening. Put on your Glitz, don a hat, and come on out to celebrate Fashion's Night Out with us. Puttin' on the Glitz is located at 40 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH. 603-436-5600, www.puttinontheglitzhn.com. Come join Rick Dumont Images for wine and cheese at Seafolly on Ceres Street! Learn more about the New England Landscapes Coastal Collection featured at the Wentworth Marina in Rye earlier this summer. Images from this stunning collection can be purchased for your home, office, or lobby. As a freelance photographer, Rick is best known for his work with NHToDo, a NH adventure magazine. His images showcase local establishments such as the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, The Ferry Point House Inn, 123 Main Street, and the Governor’s Inn that illustrate the historical importance, charm, and old fashioned allure that characterize NH. See more of his work at rickdumontimages.com. Rick Dumont Images
Exhibiting at Seafolly on Ceres Street, Portsmouth
Contact info:
North Beach, Hampton NH
978-821-0444
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