Crystal Couture - Show and Sale: Boutiques Announced

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For Immediate Release:

Contact: Jordan Stinnett, jstinnett@scottcircle.com

January 6, 2012

w: (202) 207-3662 c: (239) 938-4960



CRYSTAL COUTURE – SHOW AND SALE:
BOUTIQUES ANNOUNCED

More Than 40 of the DC Area’s Hottest Boutiques and Designers Under One Roof

Free Admission, Runway Shows and Up to 50 Percent Off Designer Fashions

February 7 – 11, 2012, 6pm – 10pm
Media Preview Monday, February 6 at 6pm

CRYSTAL CITY, VA—Crystal Couture – Show and Sale, the DC area’s hottest trunk sale and fashion show, returns to Crystal City in its fourth year with an amazing array of more than 40 boutiques and designers from the Beltway and beyond (see below for the full list of participants, announced today).

Presented by the Crystal City Business Improvement District, from February 7 – 11, 2012, Crystal Couture takes over the former food court turned fashion hot spot at the Crystal City Shops, transforming the space into a shopping site, rocking runway and lounge. 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 in Crystal City, VA
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
Kate Michael, K Street Kate
Karen Sommer Shalett, DC Magazine
DJ Sarah Fraser
Bisnow – The Scene
Angie Goff, NBC 4
Participants: ADMK Make-up by Mauridi
  Aidah Collection MarinaAsta
  Boutique Mix Maven Style Studios
  Brand of the Free Mila & Fire Vintage
  Carbon DC Mind Your Body Oasis
  Chez Kevito My Bougie Baby
  Cole Stevens Salon Nam Nguyen Collection
  Corjor International Natalia Sanz Collection
  Critique Boutique Our Secret Closet
  Cynirje Culture by Design Paul Mitchell
  Dennya Pretty People Vintage
  Elizabeth St John Collections South Moon Under
  Espion Collection Stella & Dot
  Estella Couture Studio D'Maxsi
  Evelyn Brooks Designs Team Glama
  Hush Boutique The C.A.T.WALK Boutique
  Ibhana Creations Thembe Fashions
  Jemma Morris Designs Top Rank Vintage
  Victor Hou Designs Ugglee Collection
  KAS Collection The W Salon
  Kim Truong Collection Walish Gooshe
  Koi Creative Studio Zweet Active Wear
  L~Shandi Designs  



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