ISSEY MIYAKE

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Fashion Calendar: March 12th

  • 3/15 - "Get me Demarchelier!" Interested in Victor Demarchelier - the son of famed Patrick Dermachelier? Clic Galleries is presenting Victor Demarchelier's first solo show in New York through April 5th, with an opening reception tonight. The event will show stellar black and white photographs from the Vogue-published photographer, capturing his work reminiscent of Irving Penn, personal projects, fashion shoots and work with famed model (and girlfriend), Caroline Trentini; Clic Galleries, 424 Broome Street; (6-9pm opening reception, 3/15).
  • 3/15 - Miuccia Prada was rumored to only want to have to work with models during her fittings for Attila - now the designer will join Jacques Herzog and Pierre De Meuron for the Attila performance tonight at the Metropolitan of Opera. Invite Only; The Metropolitan Opera; (8-10p)
  • 3/18 - Derek Lam store visit - Come and meet the mastermind and famed young designer. Invite Only; 10-12 Crosby (6:30-8p)
  • 3/18 - Popular retail store, New York & Company, will host its first ever Fall 2010 presentation at The Glass House this Thursday for editors. Invite Only; 5454 West 25th street; (6-9p)
  • 3/18 - Learn about the history of sunglasses from the roots of Italy and the trends that are to come at the Vanderbilt Hall; Grand Central Terminal, NYC; rsvp required.
  • Through 3/21 - Come and witness a bevy of Giorgio Armani's red carpet looks worn by celebrites such as: Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz and more, at the Fifth Avenus flagship store. Wait, Lady Gaga has worn Armani? ; 717 Fifth Ave, (212-207-1902); M–Sa (10–8), Su (12p–6).
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Fashion Calendar: January 4th

  • 1/7 - Start off your New Year at the right place and right time - in fashion! Come to Milk Studios to complete your good deed at a silent auction to raise money for a creative freelancer and their medical needs. Items auctioned off will be from the fine arts and fashion photographers. Just think Patrick Demarchelier. 450 W. 15th St; (212-645-2797); 6-11. RSVP to auction@resourcemagonline.com.
  • 1/11 - It's obviously freezing in the Big Apple, and the only way to conquer it is to stay fabulously warm in your best furs - after you've received your discount! Join the Pologeorgis Furs Annual Sample Sale, where furs from Michael Kors, Zac Posen and many more will be available under wholesale pricing. We're there! 143 W. 29th St., 8th fl.; (9-5) By appointment only, (212-563-2250).
  • Through 1/30 - Enjoy Issey Miyake's pop-up store at its Tribeca location, where shopping from the men's and women's latest bevies will be made easy. The pop-up store will feature other designers, in likes of Pleats Please, HaaT, and Cauliflower. Enjoy! 807 Madison Ave., (212-249-0549); M-F (10-6), S (11-6), Su (12-5).
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Fashion Calendar: Thursday, March 19th

  • 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Find wool jackets and silk skirts at the Issey Miyake sample sale. The designer's runway collection, Pleats Please, Issey Miyake Fete, Cauliflower, and HaaT collections are up to 80 percent off. 145 W. 18th St., nr. Seventh Ave. (212) 226-1334
  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Thread Social and Beckley Boutique partner for an Evening of Shopping, Champagne and "Social"izing. Guests will Preview Fall 2009 Collection and Shop Spring 2009 collection at 20% Discount. Beckley will also offer a gift with purchase of $500 or more. This event is open to the public. Beckley Boutique. 8620 Melrose Avenue, W. Hollywood, CA 90069
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Try a new workout, a fifteen-minute chair-yoga class, at the Yoga and Shopping Charity Event at Yoga Works Soho. Shop the Stewart + Brown clothing and the Yoga Works Signature Collection, and 10 percent of the proceeds will go to New Yorkers for a Green New York. 78 Grand St., nr. Wooster St. (212-965-0801)
  • 3/19–3/21 Thurs, Fri (11-7) Sat, Sun (11-6)
    The fall 2008, holiday 2008, and resort 2009 collections by Abaeté are up to 80 percent off. 560 Broadway, nr. Prince St., Ste. 509 (212-334-4755)
  • 3/19 – 3/22 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Only Hearts "Spring Cleaning" Sample Sale, Only Hearts, 230 Mott St., NYC Up to 80% off Ready-to-Wear & lingerie from Only Hearts, Madison Marcus, Alice McCall, Princesse Tam Tam, LA Made, Scanty and More.
  • 3/19–3/22 thurs, Fri (11-7) Sat, Sun (11-6)
    Blazers, pants, vests, skirts, tees, and overcoats are under $100 at the Libertine sample sale. 187 Lafayette St., nr. Broome St., seventh fl. (212) 925-8445
  • 3/19–3/22 Thurs, Fri (9-6) Sat, Sun (10-7)
    Get resort, vintage, and other pieces by Tucker by Gaby Basora starting at $50 at this four-day sample sale. 13 Essex St., nr. Hester St. (212) 777-8711
  • March 19th - March 22th
    Miami Fashion Week. Wynwood Art District - Miami, FL
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Fashion Calendar: Friday, March 6th

  • Through 3/8
    The East Village vintage store Poppet is closing on Sunday, so stop by for 50 to 75 percent off all items. Through 3/8. 350 E. 9th St., nr. First Ave. (212-924-3190); Th, F, S (noon–7), Su (noon–6).
  • Ongoing
    Pear and Plum, two neighboring Lower East Side boutiques, are clearing out shoe inventory — flats and sandals are $25, heels are $35, and boots are $50. 124 Ludlow St., nr. Rivington St. (212-529-1030); M–S (1–8), Su (1–7).
  • 10:00 AM - Atsuro Tayama F/W 209, Paris de Tokyo - 13 avenue du President Wilson, Paris 16e
  • 11:00 AM - Issey Miyake F/W 2009, Le Carrousel du Louvre - Salle Le Nôtre, Paris
  • 12:00 PM - Gaspard Yurkievich F/W 2009, Le Carrousel du Louvre - Salle Soufflot, Paris
  • 1:00 PM - Bernhard Willhelm F/W 2009, Espace Commines - 17 rue Commines, Paris 3e
  • 1:00 PM - Isabel Marant F/W 2009, Couvent des Cordeliers
  • 2:30 PM - Christian Dior F/W 2009, Espace Ephémère Tuileries - Jardin des Tuileries, Paris 1er
  • 4:30 PM - Vivienne Westwood F/W 2009, 7 place Vendôme - Paris 1er
  • 5:30 PM - Lanvin F/W 2009, Halle Freyssinet - 55 boulevard Vincent Auriol - Paris 13e
  • 6:30 PM - Maison Martin Margiela F/W 2009, POPB - salle Marcel Cerdan - porte 28 - 8 boulevard de Bercy, Paris 12e
  • 7:30 PM - Veronique Leroy F/W 2009, Espace Commines - 17 rue Commines, Paris 3e
  • 8:30 PM - Yohji Yamamoto F/W 2009, Carreau du Temple - 3 rue Dupetit Thouars, Paris 3e