WHAT’S NEW IN AND AROUND TOWN

Pinkham Millinery is having a special event in Portland, Oregon on October 9th at 6:00 pm. Invite below:

   
LISA SHAUB had a party for the 11th anniversary of her store in NoLita. We will have pictures and details next week. Shaub is a top notch designer who presides over a terrific boutique in lower New York.
   

Simon Property Group is having fashion shows that preview fashion looks at all prices for shoppers called Simon Fashion Now.

“We are bringing the drama and appeal of a runway fashion show experience to our style-minded yet budget-savvy consumers, as well as showcasing an array of products offered by our retailers,” said Shari Simon, senior VP of corporate marketing.

Retailers like Simon Fashion Now because it creates a sense of excitement in the mall and spurs sales. “We are so thrilled to be participating in Simon Fashion Now for the third consecutive season,” says Paul Marciano Vice Chairman and CEO of GUESS? Inc. “The fashion show is a great way to showcase the newest collections and the amount of traffic it drives into our stores is phenomenal.”

In addition to fashion shows, experts will offer advice and insight into the latest cosmetic trends, highlight the newest accessories, and offer tips on sprucing up a wardrobe without busting a budget.

There will also be private events and receptions featuring local non-profits like Dress For Success and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

To find Simon Fashion Now on Facebook, visit http://www.facebook.com/SimonFashionNow.

Fall 2009 Simon Fashion Now stops include:
SouthPark -- Charlotte, NC October 23-24
Burlington Mall -- Burlington, MA October 3
Roosevelt Field -- Garden City, NY October 9-10
Town Center at Boca Raton -- Boca Raton, FL October 16-17
   

FULL HOUSE: The Bon Appétit Supper Club and Cafe, which moved to a new location on 57th Street, has built quite a following through word of mouth. On Monday, those on lunch break stood in long lines wrapped around the building and the cafe served 730 people, while on Tuesday, 1,100 people stopped by for lunch and saw cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse and Daniel Boulud.

By night, the supper club is hosting exclusive dinners for clients and celebrities prepared by chefs including Boulud, Nate Appleman and Tom Douglas, with guests such as Clive Owen, Lynn Redgrave, John Stamos and Gina Gershon. Barbara Fairchild, editor in chief, is in town for the week and talked about the similarities between the worlds of fashion and food. “Chefs have signature dishes the way designers showcase signature looks,” she said. “Both need to be cutting edge, colorful and rich.”