Crew store located at 900 North Michigan Avenue for an exclusive event from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 16
Just another Manic Monday? Splurge on a 50 cent Krispy Kreme Donut to benefit the 5th Annual Unity Fashion Show. They will be on sale at the arch outside Kellog and Tech from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 50 cents per donut, $6 a box. Tuesday, April 17
STITCH Fundraiser! Details coming soon! Wednesday, April
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Industry Insiders: A panel of experts will begin at 8 p.m. at University Hall room 121! Speakers from various backgrounds in the fashion industry will meet to discuss their roles in the industry, how they succeeded and advice on how to follow in their footsteps. Q&A will follow with Nadina Gerlach as the student moderator. So far Zoe Damacela, an NU sophomore featured on the cover of Seventeen Magazine and creator of Zoe Damacela Apparel, Kelly Golden, owner of Neapolitan collection of Winnetka and Steven Fischer, the instructor and creator of the Business of Fashion class offered through Kellog, and Wendy Levy, the Midwest Director of Vogue, are confirmed! Thursday, April 19
The first ever STITCH Launch Event will run from 5-7 p.m. followed by an exclusive shopping experience with select Evanston shops. Sponsored by the Downtown Evanston and ASG the event will be held at the old Halloween Store storefront. Come for the free appetizers, swag bags, live entertainment provided by THUNK a ca****la but stay for the launch of the new April edition of STITCH! At the event you will find postcards with a map of all participating stores. Stop at every shop, get your card stamped and bring it to the front desk of Norris where you will find a labeled folder “STITCH & Unity Fashion Night”. Shop Thursday and Friday and turn your postcard by Saturday. One lucky shopper will be win a $150 giftcard to any Evanston store! The winner will be announced at the Unity Fashion Show and posted on the STITCH blog. Participating stores are GAP, Anne Taylor Loft, Levi's, William's Next Door, Gigi BOTTEGA, Uncle Dan's and Francesca's! Friday, April 20
Ever dream of pursuing a career in modeling? Or just strutting your stuff on a makeshift runway at The Rock? We are making your dreams a reality. Stop by The Rock from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a “Rock Off”! There will be music, spontaneous students working the runway and the STITCH Street Team capturing the most fashionable. Judges panel TBA. Winner will receive a cameo in the Unity Charity Fashion show. Saturday, April 21
This is event we have all been waiting for! The 5th Annual Unity Charity Fashion Show benefiting Playing for Change will start at 7 p.m. Student tickets are $5 and tickets for the general public are $7. Come to see clothing modeled from Gigi Bottega, Gap, Vividbraille, Steve Madden, AK Kerani, Pitaya, The Edit and Luxemi. Cultural clothing from Kabigian, SASA, the Thai Club, Cilipadi, ISA and CISA will also be modeled. Northwestern University student DJ Mena Abebe will be performing all night with a raffle at the close of the show. Show sponsored by Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, Argo Tea, Blackberry, Asinimali Boutique, Krispy Kreme, Buffalo Wild Wings, Taco Diablo, Lulu’s Dim Sum, Koi, Honest Tea and Crossroads. Sunday, April 22
Sales in the Evanston area end. First Annual Northwestern Fashion Week comes to a close.
