Third annual Fashionably Westport brings downtown retailers collectively for 2 days of style + magnificence to learn Properties with Hope

Fashionably Westport Saturday, March 4th at 7pm, adopted by a full day of in-store actions and promotions on Sunday, March fifth, 2023.

The Westport Downtown Affiliation is worked up to announce the third annual Fashionably Westport runway present, that includes the most recent types from scores of our downtown retailers and wonder salons.

Modeled by native associates and celebrities, the occasion can be thrilling and bolder than ever, staged within the stunningly reimagined Westport Library Trefz Discussion board with a raised runway {and professional} sound and lighting.  So as to add substance to model, a portion of the proceeds from this yr’s occasion will profit Properties with Hope in Westport, an company devoted to ending homelessness in Fairfield County. Take pleasure in a blinding and social evening of style and music for an important trigger, Saturday, March 4th at 7pm, adopted by a full day of in-store actions and promotions on Sunday, March fifth, 2023.

Fashionably Westport’s runway program of fashion with substance, blends style with enjoyable, creating an evening out in Downtown Westport with cocktails by Don Memo dropped at you by Titos and Tuck Gin from Ninety 9 Bottles of Westport in addition to mild bites ready by native favourite, Walrus Alley. New this yr, company will even be handled to Valuable Oysters which is a tide-to-table uncooked bar catering service specializing in oysters and clams, dedicated to supporting sustainable seafood by creating boutique uncooked bars for personal occasions. Blossom + Stem can be offering the gorgeous flower preparations. DJ Paul Lacano can be again for runway music and cocktail hour following the present, plus all patrons will obtain a present bag loaded with items from taking part retailers, sponsors and salons.

The Westport Downtown Affiliation is grateful to the various beneficiant sponsors who make this occasion attainable together with Anderson Renewal, Randel Legislation Places of work, The Visible Model, T.A.O. Modeling Company, David Adam Realty, The Nolan Workforce at Compass, Westport Way of life (media associate) and The Westport Library (venue associate). Hip Fashionable V, The Dreamcoat by Vernice and Greenwich Medical Spa will even be on website. We’re thrilled to have John Videler Images capturing the occasion by way of his lens once more this yr. Artistex Salon will even be on website doing contact ups backstage for taking part fashions!

The WDA is proud to welcome Courtney Davis because the MC of the occasion. She is a Texas-born, NYC-seasoned, Connecticut-based comic who splits her time between Westport and Palm Seashore the place she is the inventive director of a 1920’s period boutique lodge. This isn’t Courtney’s first occasion in help of Properties with Hope – she was one of many Comedians at their “Get up for Comedy” occasion in June that was held at The Westport Library. Courtney can be the host of “Courting with Courtney” on the Anna and Raven Present on Star 99.9. She performs comedy throughout Connecticut in addition to in NYC. Together with her love of Westport, help of the Westport Downtown Affiliation, Properties with Hope and The Westport Library, having Courtney because the MC of this occasion ensures it is going to be an evening of snickers to recollect.

Amy Guzzi is again because the Runway Director this yr. Amy is a style stylist and classy mother residing in Weston, CT, who has mastered the artwork of wanting attractive on a regular basis, and serving to her shoppers and social media followers do the identical. Amy’s self-described model is “basic and conventional” with a mixture of outdated and new. She specializes within the artwork of blending excessive finish staple items with my favourite finances finds.

The style and enjoyable doesn’t finish on Saturday! All day Sunday, March fifth, taking part shops will host in-store occasions and promotions together with pop-ups, trunk reveals, giveaways and extra, providing an ideal alternative for patrons to buy the runway appears to be like and help our native companies. A schedule of occasions can be accessible at westportdowntown.com 

Fashionably Westport is worked up to function contemporary Spring | Summer time appears to be like from over 20 retailers and salons in Westport with fashions strolling from many sectors round city, together with our City Selectwomen Jen Tooker and Andrea Moore.

Taking part Retailers: Bella Bridesmaids, Brochu Walker, The Plumed Serpent, Winged Monkey, Scout & Molly’s, Eileen Fisher, West, Splash of Pink, Southern Tide of Westport, Bobbles & Lace, Fred, Specific Edit, Athleta, unsubscribed, Marine Layer, Offline by Aerie, Pure Barre Westport, 7 for all Mankind, Splendid and extra to come back… 

Taking part Salons: Artistex Salon, Moxie Salon & Magnificence Bar, Blow Dry Westport, SALON Dada

Tickets are $75 for normal seating and $125 for VIP seating. You should purchase tickets at westportdowntown.com

Photograph credit score Videler Images