FASHION WATCH: Philadelphia Collection 2010 Begins

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FASHION WATCH: Philadelphia Collection 2010 Begins

POSTED: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 8:30 PM

Filed Under: Shopping Fashion

Photo | Josh Middleton

Melanie Johnson (center) flanked by models wearing local designs

Last night our beloved Shopping Spree columnist Julia West took me as her plus one to the swanky kick off party for Philadelphia Collection 2010. It was held on the 18th floor of 10 Rittenhouse Square in a gorgeous penthouse overlooking the park. The ten-day extravaganza is a celebration of Philadelphia style, so many of the city's fashion elite were in attendance. As we enjoyed complimentary wine and apps provided by Stephen Starr, we hobnobbed with designer Carmelita Martell, FBH Modeling Agency owner Kevin Parker and had a one-on-one chat with Melanie Johnson, the lady who started the whole affair. She told us how thrilled she is to be able to spotlight local fashion heavyweights like Nicole Miller, Boyds and Joan Shepp. Her goal is to boost business for local boutiques by proving that shoppers with an eye toward high fashion can find everything they need right here in Philadelphia. Now through Oct. 2nd, there will be nearly eighty Philadelphia Collection events happening around the city. Here's a list of goodies to consider this weekend:

Tonight at 6 p.m. host Kim Balaschak will be at Second Time Around (1728 Chestnut St.), teaching guests how to edit their closets to keep their wardrobe on par with current trends. I always heard if you haven't worn it in a year, throw it out. I wonder if Ms. Balaschak agrees?

Gents can get in on the mix on Fri., Sept. 24 when Duke & Winston's Seun Olubodun hosts a trunk show at Matthew Izzo (151 N. 3rd St.) at 5 p.m. I saw Olubodun at the party last night and, well, he's pretty damn easy on the eyes.

On Sat., Sept. 25, cruise down one of the city's newest fashion enclaves, East Passyunk Avenue. Metro Men's Clothing (1615 E. Passyunk Ave.) and 1600 Below Vintage (1600 E. Passyunk Ave.) are each holding open houses from 5-9 p.m. Treats and drinks will be served.

To take in a wider variety of local threads and accessories, stop by the Market at the Piazza (N. 2nd & Germantown Ave.) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 25. Several vendors, artists, crafters and clothing designers will be on site displaying some of their merch. Look out for jewelry by Elizabeth Bayu and goods by Rock N' Roll Clothing.

Check this week's Shopping Spree and the Philadelphia Collection 2010 website for a complete list of events. Have fun out there. And let us know if you see or do anything super amazing.

(L-R) FBH Model Lacora in Charles Jade from Kimberly Boutique & Designer Carmelita Martell in Carmelita Couture

Maureen

Posted 2010-09-24 09:00:00

I've seen better models than these. Yuk!

Josh Middleton

Posted 2010-09-24 12:41:06

Maureeeen!

Maureen Fan

Posted 2010-09-24 17:09:59

Oh Maureen I forgot that you were getting paid to know where good looks emulate from being as though Tyra Banks, D&G, and  Marc Jacobs beat down YOUR door for YOUR needed and oh so valued opinions.  Honey... go and check and make sure you fries are done in the back and wait on the next customer...Would you like fries with that...Hater...

Maureen Fan

Posted 2010-09-24 17:16:01

Oh, THAT'S YOUR FRIES, IN CASE YOU WANT TO SAY SOMETHING FUNNY ABOUT THAT :-p...JOSH, no worries Maureen is so Jealous..we love her anyway.. she was mad because she wasn't there...no she was making Wild Berry Smoothies for her guests..LOL...Smootches

Josh Middleton

Posted 2010-09-24 17:18:12

You're crackin' me up, Maureen. Y'all are fiesty!

Maureen Fan

Posted 2010-09-24 17:24:43

You Know that I'm right Josh...Maureen...don't hate..congratulate ;-)

Josh

Posted 2010-09-24 20:37:51

Wild Berry Smoothies!

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