Sep 22, 2011 PHASHION PHEST

WEDNESDAY   |   ROTUNDA OF THE SHOPS AT LIBERTY PLACE

Kicking off with a series of mobile fashion shows popping up at Center City’s busiest locations during the day (at the Rotunda of The Shops at Libery Place) the 18th Annual Phashion Phest began.  A fashion show, cocktail reception, salon presentations and student designer displays at The Shops at Liberty Place guests  enjoyed an extraordinary runway show on the escalators  that showcased Philadelphia area’s hottest retailers.

Participants included Center City District (Kimberly Boutique, Macy’s, Mitchell & Ness, Nicole Miller, Scarlet Fiorella), Janice Martin Couture, Rococo – The Store for Men, South Moon Under, The Shops at Liberty Place (Ann Taylor LOFT, Express, Les Richards) and Zinman.

Gown ~ Janice Martin Couture in Ardmore

18th Annual Phashion Panache Hair Design | Eyelashes by Andrea

The 18th Annual Phashion Phest  –  4b

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The 18th Annual Phashion Phest – 4d

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Phashion Phest also highlighting future fashion designers during the reception with student design displays from local colleges and universities. This year’s participants include The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Drexel University, Moore College of Art and Design and University of Delaware.

The 18th Annual Phestival – duo a

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Kelsey Pushkarewicz :  Cashe Dress, Vintage, Veceli, Italy purse

Ben Keller  | Zinman furs

Zinman furs |  women’s coat

Zinman  |  woman’s fur-jacket

Fashion seen at show : Jessica Straniere

Kelsey P. , Kelsey L.  & Nicole T. fashion statements

Immediately following the fashion show there will be a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres from R2L Restaurant and a top-shelf open bar featuring specialty drinks from Canadian Club, Jim Beam Devil’s Cut, Skinny Girl Sangria and Pucker Vodka. Guests will experience an up-close and personal look at the latest fall beauty trends with salon presentations from Heaven and Earth Salon, Panache Hair Design, Queen B, Rapunzel’s Salon + Spa, Richel D’Ambra Spa & Salon, Salon l’Etoile and Salon Rouge. Accessory, cosmetic and skin care trends will also be highlighted with presentations from Aveda, Dentex, Fire & Ice and The Body Shop.

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