::Thanks to everyone who entered. This contest is now closed::
Fashion Week Cleveland is almost here. This year's theme is Fashion Forward and there are plenty of fun events to attend on the schedule May 4th -12th. I wasn't in town to attend the runway shows last year but I did get out to the Glam Party kickoff and DRESSED event and had a great time. If you get a chance, check out this documentary. It is a moving and inspiring piece watching Nary Manivong go from homeless and living on the streets to making his dream of designing clothes a reality. A few years ago he teamed up with Alexandria Hilfiger to create the line, NAHM.
Friday, May 4th
FWC will kick things off with Retail's Night Out (location to be announced soon) with a boutique hop featuring trunk shows, wine and cheese.
{no charge} 8-10pm
Saturday, May 5th
GlamJam - Fashion & Music in the Rock City
Music, fashion and art collide at Halle's Department Store Building where there will be food trucks, performance art and a mixed media runway show.
{$10} 8-10pm
Friday, May 11th
Documentary Film - Dressed
"Follow Ohio native and American designer, Nary Manivong in his quest to make it in the competitive fashion design industry." Filmmaker David Swajeski and designer Nary Manivong will be on hand for a post-screening Q&A.
Cleveland Museum of Art - {$9} {$7 for CMA members/students} 6:45pm
The Artist's Salon- After-party
L'Albatros
{no charge} 9pm-midnight
Saturday, May 12th
Black Tie Gala & Runway Shows - Halle Building
8pm - Cocktail Hour
9pm - music by Nights
9:30-11pm - Designer Runway Shows (list of designers here)
{$40 - special guest admission - complimentary appetizers, standing room for show, cash bar}
{$100 - VIP admission - VIP lounge, premium cocktail party, champagne/chocolates, appetizers, open bar and reserved seating for runway shows}
*doors open at 7:30pm
*Tuxedo and Proper Attire Required
Fashion Week Cleveland - Official After-Party
(location TBA)
11pm-2am complimentary appetizers
{no charge}
Giveaway Time!!!
Enter to win a pair of tickets to GlamJam ($20 value) and 2 VIP tickets to the Black-Tie Gala & Runway Show ($200 value)
To enter:
1. Leave a comment below as to why you should receive VIP treatment to Cleveland's Fashion Week.
2. Follow @CLE_FashionWeek and @smittenincle on twitter and leave a comment telling me you did
Twitter users can get extra entries each day by:
3. Tweet : "I just entered @smittenincle's blogger giveaway contest to win free tickets to @CLE_FashionWeek & you can too! http://ow.ly/ahXEa "
4. Post a fashionable picture of yourself with the tweet : "@CLE_FasionWeek & @smittenincle, I love this outfit because..."
please leave a separate comment on this post for each entry
Giveaway closes Thursday 4/19 at 8pm and a winner will be announced Friday 4/20.
*By entering, winner agrees to write a quick summary of the event (with a photo or two) to be included on this blog.
bottom: At the Dressed Premiere : Dina, Christina, Nari Maniovong, me
Be sure to check out FWC on facebook and twitter.
{first 2 images via Fashion Week Cleveland}
::Disclosure:: In return for posting and hosting a ticket giveavay, I received a pair of GlamJam and VIP tickets to this event. All opinions are my own, as always, and I'm over the moon to be attending and blogging about this event.
Um...I wanna go! Things I love: Mad Men, Fashion, Rock n Roll and Smitten in CLE. Are those reasons enough to want to go?
ReplyDeleteCharlene - my you have good taste....
ReplyDeletei would love to go plus i would be honored to recap the event on my favorite blog : )
ReplyDeleteI should receive VIP treatment because I NEED to go - I'm a hot mess and can use all the fashion inspiration I can get!
ReplyDeleteI follow both you and Fashion Week on Twitter
ReplyDelete@EatDrinkClev
Tweeted!
ReplyDeleteI think I should receive VIP treatment because it'd be so amazing to see my lovely sister Nidhizzle strut her stuff down the runway like the glamazon she is and because I love all things Cleveland, Fashion, & Smitten in CLE! Plus, FWC is right after I take the biggest exam of my life so what better way to celebrate than by supporting my sister/best friend, being awestruck by the amazingly talented designers & fantastic fashions, and partying with some of Cleveland's classiest!?!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I follow both you and Fashion Week-Cleveland on Twitter and I've tweeted both your url & a picture! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have never been to any Fashion Week events and this looks amazing. I would love tickets to attend and take a friend who is so into fashion.
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to learn what is new and upcoming and talk to some amazing individuals that are so talented.
I also follow both of you on Twitter as @morgan_jody
ReplyDeleteI tweeted :-)
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/#!/morgan_jody/status/191709324857458688
What a fantastic giveaway! I would love to go, and here is my rationale:
ReplyDeleteI had enough passion for fashion that I got my bachelor's degree in Clothing and Textiles. When it came to following my passion vs. paying my bills, I found myself in a sensible job that had nothing to do with fashion. It became more of a hobby, and now I am the "stylist"/fashion adviser in my circle of friends - helping them connect with their inner fashionista and outfitting them for their special black-tie events.
Pairing my passion for fashion and my love for CLE, I would be honored to attend and then recap it for your readers.
Tweeted! ;)
Deleteoh my goodness, i would love to go! i'm a clevelander that writes for All Things Chic, a fashion blog. This would be a dream :)
ReplyDeletei follow on twitter too :) i'm @busygirlnicole
ReplyDeletei am following @cle_fashionweek
ReplyDeleteOooh I'd love to go! I have the lamest reason ever: Because I know I'm not fashionable (anymore) but I very much want to be(again).
ReplyDeleteI followed @cle_fashionweek on twitter (I already was following you)
ReplyDeleteI got fashion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it. I'm stylish and I know it?? Yes.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted #3 and #4!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/#!/tboinpal/status/192433195004870656
https://twitter.com/#!/tboinpal/status/192432553066635265
I just realized---was I supposed to leave a separate comment for each tweet? As in, one comment for tweet #3 and one tweet for #4?
ReplyDeletehahahaha look at me, I'm such a nOOb. awesome sauce (like sriracha!)
get it?! credit goes to nidhizzle. who has so much fashion she has to put some in her pants. but don't worry, apparently she'll show you. SHE's NOT AFRAID.
:P
oh. my. goodness. I need to study less and sleep more. -_-
thanks! And my sincerest apologies for this stream-of-conciousness drivel...social media is now my only real outlet to the world o_o
What a great giveaway! I would love to go because anything black tie makes me go gaga, not like I need an excuse to dress up :) Plus I love fashion and supporting local business/designers!
ReplyDeleteJust started following @CLE_FashionWeek and of course I was already following you :)
ReplyDeleteI should receive VIP treatment because I love running around CLE in heels (well, also my running shoes too. Maybe one day i'll do 26.2 in heels...ouch) Also, I love any and every excuse to get all dressed up :)
ReplyDeleteI follow both you and @CLE-FashionWeek
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ReplyDeleteI would love to have a VIP treatment bc I love fashion, I love to dress up, I love beautiful shoes and dresses and I love parties. above all this I am a scientist and a doctor... every single party that I go to in Cleveland I feel overdressed (actually ppl comment on this) so getting the VIP pass to Cleveland Fashion week will allow me to enjoy the party most with my beautiful friends who also love fashion...
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