September 27th – Fall into Fashion
September 29th – Fashion Give Back
September 30th – Buy for the Y
October 2nd – Legacy of Style Fashion Show & Luncheon October 3rd – Beauty and the Beat
Contact:
Erika Taylor etaylor@ywcaevansville.org (812) 422-1191
YWCA presents the
First Annual
The YWCA is pleased to announce the first annual Evansville Fashion Week to be held September 27, 2015 through October 3, 2015. The YWCA has partnered with the Junior League of Evansville, Dillard’s, Shannon Aleksandr’s Salon & Spa, and local boutiques to coordinate a week full of exciting and stylish activities to support the community.
“We are so excited to present a week full of fashion themed events for the communityâ€, said YWCA CEO, Erika Taylor. “As fall begins, people tend to get excited about putting away their swimsuits and breaking out the fall boots and warm sweaters. We want to capitalize on that excitement while raising awareness and funds for the YWCA’s programs. October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so Evansville Fashion Week provides a platform for us to get out the anti-violence message.â€
Evansville Fashion Week begins on Sunday, September 27th with Fall into Fashion presented by the Junior League of Evansville and Dillard’s. This exclusive VIP shopping event will be held between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. when the department store will be open only for Fall into Fashion ticket holders and will include give- aways, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres; hair style demonstrations; discounts in every department; and swag bags. This event is open to the public and tickets may be purchased from the Junior League office (812-434-6710) or at Dillard’s department store. All proceeds from Fall into Fashion will be donated to the Junior League of Evansville.
On Tuesday, September 29th the Junior League of Evansville (JLE) will present a live fashion giveback night benefiting the girls in the YWCA’s Live Y’ers program. Live Y’ers is an after-school and mentoring program for at-risk girls. JLE members will provide a workshop on body image, self-esteem, and dressing for success in addition to mentors that will assist girls in selecting appropriate outfits. Each girl will receive new clothing thanks to the generosity of the Junior League of Evansville, Dillard’s and the YWCA.
On Wednesday, September 30th, the YWCA will present Buy for the Y, a shop hop experience featuring a night of discounts and promotions at locally owned boutiques that are extending their business hours for this special occasion. These generous boutiques will be donating 10% of their shop hop sales to the YWCA. In addition to offering this exclusive evening showcasing their fashions, each boutique will have give-aways and refreshments. Participating boutiques include Flutter Newburgh, House of Bluez, Wildflower, Single Thread, and Schon. The Buy for the Y shop hop hours are 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Friday, October 2nd, the YWCA will present the 15th Annual Legacy of Style Luncheon and Fashion Show at Old National Events Plaza featuring the latest fall fashions from Dillard’s department store. Over 35 models will walk the runway to showcase clothing and accessories from Dillard’s. Proceeds from ticket sales and a raffle of amazing gift baskets will raise much needed funds for the YWCA’s programs for women and girls. This event truly is “the chic way to giveâ€! Legacy of Style is open to the public and tickets are available through the YWCA of Evansville. Contact the YWCA at (812) 422-1191 for more information about tickets, corporate tables and sponsorships.
Evansville Fashion Week will conclude on Saturday, October 3rd with the 3rd annual Beauty and the Beat presented by Shannon Aleksandr’s Salon & Spa which raises funds for the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter, Live Y’ers, and transitional housing program. This special ladies’ night will feature pampering to the extreme with stylists offering free haircuts, manicures, makeup applications, and pedicures. Stylists will also perform on-the-spot beauty makeovers showcasing the latest in hair and makeup trends. A runway show featuring fall fashions from Flutter Newburgh, House of Bluez, Wildflower, Single Thread, and Schon will be the highlight of the evening. Guests will also enjoy delicious food and cocktails in addition to dancing to tunes of DJ Erika Taylor, YWCA CEO. Beauty and the Beat is open to the public and tickets are available through the YWCA of Evansville and Shannon Aleksandr’s Salon & Spa.
This is the third year that the salon has partnered with the YWCA to present Beauty and the Beat. “We at Shannon Aleksandr’s Salon & Spa know that beauty lies not only on the outside but most importantly, the inside,†says owner, Shannon Woolsey. “That’s why we value our partnership and believe in supporting the YWCA’s mission of empowering women by helping them realize the inner beauty they all possess.”
More information about all of these events can be found at www.ywcaevansville.org.
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA has been serving the Evansville area since 1911 and from its inception has provided housing and services for women and girls. The Evansville YWCA is a member of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the oldest and largest women’s membership movement in the country.
Over the years, YWCA programs have changed to meet the evolving needs of women and girls. In 1979, the YWCA opened the first domestic violence shelter in Evansville. Other current programs include a Transition Housing Program for women in recovery, Emergency Shelter for homeless women and children, an after-school and mentoring program, called Live Y’ers, for at-risk girls in
grades three through 12, and a Summer Fun day camp for school-aged children. Special programs and events for the general public are also offered. Visit www.ywcaevansville.org for more information.
