Events

7 for all mankind store opening celebration!

December 7, 2012 in Events / General Fashion tagged 7 for all mankind / charity / stand up for kids silicon valley / winter 2013 by Bay Area Fashionista

“7 for all mankind” held their store opening celebration last night at Valley Fair mall in San Jose, California. This special party not only celebrated the new store, sales from the event benefitted charity organization “Stand Up For Kids: Silicon Valley.” The event attracted a large amount of guests and was hosted by celebrities Ben & Hermione Way from Bravo’s hit television series “Start-Ups: Silicon Valley.”

Party goers had a blast meeting the Way’s and trying on the fabulous apparel from “7 for all mankind.” We are looking forward to finding out how much the event raised for the charity!

If you are local the San Francisco Bay Area, please stop by the new store at Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California and do a little shopping! The collection is fabulous and it is made in California! Love that!

To learn more about “Stand Up For Kids: Silicon Valley,” please visit StandUpForKids.org and don’t forget to tune into Bravo! and watch the next episode of “Start-Ups: Silicon Valley.”

To shop the “7 for all mankind” collection online, please visit 7ForAllMankind.com.
Happy shopping, and stay fabulous

Photos from top: 1) “7 for all mankind” store front at Valley Fair; 2) Hermione Way, Bay Area Fashionista’s Cathy, and Ben Way; 3) Bay Area Fashionista’s Rita and PR for the event Donna Kato; 4) Beverly Zeiss (Red Haute Productions), Ben Way, and Rita; 5) Cathy’s outfit details- “7 for all mankind” top and jeans with a Prada belt; 6) Twisted Silver “Monogram” bracelet; 7) pocket details- “7 for all mankind” jeans.

All photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©

Wilkes Bashford Palo Alto celebrates their Grand Re-Opening

November 19, 2012 in Bay Area Fashion / Events / Men's Fashion / Shopping tagged holidays 2012 / runway / wilkes bashford / winter 2013 by Bay Area Fashionista

Wilkes Bashford is a name which draws ooohs and aaahs from Fashionistas around the Bay Area. Known for carrying the most beautiful designs from Italy’s top designers, Wilkes Bashford has been a San Francisco Bay Area icon since 1966.

This is the store our parents shopped at when we were growing up and as children; we would see all the beautiful clothing they brought home after a shopping trip to the city. Now, in 2012, the iconic shop is celebrating a make-over with newly, redesigned stores in both San Francisco and Palo Alto.

The Palo Alto location, which is near Neiman Marcus at the Stanford Shopping Center, is a cozy shop with both men’s and women’s attire. Shoppers can expect to find fabulous designs from designers such as Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Kiton, Valentino, Chloe, Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin and more.

The amazing mix of apparel, shoes, handbags, fine designer jewelry, fragrances and accessories is any fashion-savvy shoppers dream. The new, open floor plan in Palo Alto lets you, as a shopper, see the entire layout and easily find the department you wish to shop in right away. Love that!

In order to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Palo Alto location, Wilkes Bashford threw a fabulous cocktail party complete with runway show, DJ and live acrobats. The runway show featured fall and resort clothing from Italy’s top designers which drew ooohs and aaahs from the fashionable crowd.

Below you will find photos from the Grand Re-Opening event in Palo Alto which took place on Friday, November 16^th from 7pm to 9:30pm. The event was amazing, and of course the merchandise in-store is even more amazing! To learn more about Wilkes Bashford, and to see a list of fabulous in-store events, please visit WilkesBashford.com.

Santana Row celebrates 10 years of fabulous shopping, dining and entertainment

September 29, 2012 in Bay Area Fashion / Events / Shopping tagged fall 2012 / runway / santana row by Bay Area Fashionista

Santana Row kicked off their ten year anniversary celebrations on September 27 at 6pm with a special VIP cocktail party for 200 guests which attracted local politicians and celebrities. Guests of the event dined on delicious food provided by Santana Row restaurants and guests also enjoyed an exclusive cocktail which was designed for the evening.

We knew the evening would be fabulous when we arrived at the VIP party and quickly noticed the amazing floral arrangements, hip white furniture and cozy pillows. The DJ kept the party energetic and the crowd was one of the most fashionable gatherings we have spotted in a long, long time.

After guests were able to enjoy the fabulous food and drinks provided by Santana Row, party goers were treated to informal modeling by Federal Reality employees, Santana Row VIP’s and even Sal Pizzaro from the San Jose Mercury News. (We have to admit, he stole the show when he went down the runway with his beautiful daughter in-hand.)

Mayor Chuck Reid was on hand to give a heartfelt speech and so was Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio. Debbie Allison, a member of the Junior League of San Jose and professional singer from England closed the runway show by singing Katy Perry’s “Firework.” And let me tell you, her voice is one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear!

In addition to the fabulous VIP soirée, H&M was celebrating their grand opening in their new; two story location where Border’s used to be. The retailer offered in-store, opening day only discounts and rocked the house with a DJ. Shoppers were buzzing and purchasing armloads of clothing and accessories. The new H&M has a huge women’s department, men’s department and the cutest kids clothing you have ever seen! Loved it!

Also, if you happen to be in the San Jose area, September 29 & 30 Santana Row retailers will be donating 10% of sales back to the San Jose Fire Department in honor of the heroic work they did ten years ago fighting the famous Santana Row fire which threatened the grand opening of the shopping area. Of course, due to the fabulous work by the firefighters and perseverance of Santana Row, the energetic shopping, dining and entertainment opened without a hitch and continues to grow and thrive to this day.

Cheers Santana Row! It has been a fabulous ten years and here’s looking forward to many decades to come!

For more information about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com

Happy shopping, dining and playing; and stay fabulous