August 1, 2012 Fall Fashion and Style 2012 returns

THE SOFITEL HOTEL  |  FALL FASHION AND STYLE 2012 RETURNS

WEDNESDAY.  Morning in the French Quarter (17th & Samson Streets) at the Sofitel Hotel the City of Philadelphia and the Center City District announced, for the first time, that the City will participate in Fashion’s Night Out starting September 6th, 2012.

Mayor Micheal Nutter | FALL FASHION AND STYLE RETURNS 2012

Fashion’s Night Out “was designed to restore confidence in the creative economy and stimulate the growth of the retail industry in the midst of a great economic crisis”  Mayor Michael Nutter said at the press conference.  “Philadelphia is now able to show the World we are a city that’s ready to assume it rightful place among the fashion capitals of the world. Whether it’s new York or Paris or London or Milan, we are a city of creative ingenuity and entrepreneurship.”

Akeema Edwards | Fall Fashion & Style Event returns 2012 | Leanna Norwood

Antoine (House of Talent) | Anthony Henderson with Rakia Reynolds

Main sponsors and supporters of The Philadelphia Collection 2012 include, the City of Philadelphia, Center City District, Philadelphia Retail Marketing Alliance, Immaculata University, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, and Philadelphia Style Magazine.

Kellyn Defusco | Davis Rajtik | Natalie |  Ofo Ezeugwu

Blair & Esther Lee | Michelle Shannon | Margaret Hughes

Fashion Night arrives 2012

Additional support comes from Sofitel Philadelphia, Macy’s Center City, Drexel University, WHYY Hamilton Commons, FOX 29 Good Day, Philadelphia Magazine, FBH The Agency, Reinhard Model and Talent Agency, and Wilhelmina Models.

For info about Random Acts of Fashion and for a complete list of events visit  www.thephiladelphiacollection.org.