Stylin’

Trunk shows feature local designs, high-end names

Published: September 26, 2012 

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Ippolita will bring the latest collections from the jeweler for a trunk show at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Courtesy of Wetherly Fashion Group

From local designs that benefit charity to high-end clothing and accessories, this week’s trunk show lineup has a little something for everyone. Here’s the lineup:

• Two local emerging fashion businesses will join forces Sunday to help needy children in Durham through the Art of Give Charity Trunk Show. Life Kit Lifestyle Co. (a Durham-based clothing and accessory company) and Luxor & Finch (an online boutique created by N.C. State grads Jessica Couch and Brooke Thomas) will join other local designers and artists for shopping, custom fittings and more, 7-11 p.m. at Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. Tickets are $5 and available at artofgiving.eventbrite.com. Proceeds will benefit Genesis Home, a local charity that assists families and children facing homelessness.

• Saks Fifth Avenue has two big shows: Call now for a seat at the Tadashi Shoji fall trunk show Thursday. A representative from the label will be on hand most of the day to present new pieces from the designer and conduct personal styling sessions. To schedule an appointment, call 919-792-9100, ext. 5336. Then, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Ippolita will bring the latest collections from the jeweler for a trunk show. To make an appointment, call 919-792-9100, ext. 5318. Saks is in Triangle Town Center at 7700 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh.

• Charlotte’s in Cameron Village will have the full fall collection from Elizabeth McKay Clothing in store for a trunk show Friday and Saturday. The line – which is only available in the Triangle at Charlotte’s – features feminine dresses, blouses and more in bold prints and vivid colors. Charlotte’s is at 2034 Cameron St., 919-821-9828, charlottesinc.com.

Charity is in style

CT Weekends will host a fashion show luncheon Wednesday to benefit Interact of Wake County. The show, noon-1 p.m. at Mandolin in Raleigh, will feature a variety of looks for fall. Tickets are $25 and proceeds benefit Interact’s efforts to assist victims of domestic violence. Reservations are required. To reserve a seat, call 919-787-9073 or email ctweekends@aol.com.

Aging beautifully

Joint Venture Jewelry celebrates 10 years of its annual vintage jewelry show, now through Oct. 8. The Cary jeweler will have a collection of vintage jewelry and mountings from the late 1800s through the 1940s. During the show, shoppers will receive 25 percent off show purchases. Joint Venture is at 250 Grande Heights Drive, 919-678-0092, jointventurejewelry.com.

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