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| FFFWEEK OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | |
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 | |
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FFFWeek Welcome Event
12:00 - 4:00PM Thursday, June 25, 2009 Re/Dress New York 109 Boerum Place (bet. Pacific and Dean Sreets) F or G train to Bergen Street stop Brooklyn, NY Description: Kick-off event to welcome our out of town guests. Meet FFFWeek’s organizers and supporters while enjoying premium shopping at the Re/Dress boutique. ***Re/Dress boutique will donate 10% of sales made from the event to our non profit partner, PPWAP (see below). Target Audience: General Public/Press Sponsors: FFFWeek, Re/Dress Boutique Admission: NOTE: THERE ARE NO RESTROOM FACILITIES AT THE BOUTIQUE. THE NEAREST RESTROOM IS A STARBUCKS WHICH IS A BLOCK AWAY. |
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Designers Showcase & Networking Event
6:00 - 10:00PM Thursday, June 25, 2009 Showcase starts at 7:30PM Club Blvd 199 Bowery (at Spring Street) New York, NY Description: Fashion showcase featuring designs by Ashley Stewart and en.v. new york. Networking reception hosted by X’Change Modeling Charitable Gift Giving for Purses And Pockets With A Purpose: Meet Tracey V. Bell (Chairman and President, PPWAP) and Kim Coles (Global Spokesperson, PPWAP) and donate a modestly used Purse (or Pocket Wallet), which will be bundled with personal care products and counseling services for women/children in Domestic Violence Shelters. For all monetary donations of $25 or more, PPWAP will be gifting the donor with a free 100% organic candle made with pure essential oils. We need your support. All major credit cards and debit cards with MC/Visa logo accepted. COME AND DONATE YOUR PURSE. WE NEED YOU!! Target Audience: General Public/Press Sponsors: FFFWeek, X'Change Modeling , Purses And Pockets With A Purpose , Ashley Stewart , Structure Wardrobe & Styling , Corinthia Peoples Designs , Hyperion Entertainment Inc. Admission:$10.00 if you are not on the guest list which closed at 8:00 AM on June 16th. If you are on the guest list, you must arrive by 7:00 PM or pay the $10.00 admission fee. If you RSVP'd before June 16th, we have your name on the list, but you and your party must arrive by 7:00 PM. |
| Friday, June 26, 2009 | |
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Buyers Market
1:00 - 4:00PM Friday, June 26, 2009 Location: Private Description: A buyers sales event that will connect plus size fashion buyers and boutique owners with participating FFFWeek designers/suppliers in a private, one-on-one environment. Target Audience: Designers and Buyers Sponsors: FFFWeek, J. Biggins Consulting, The Plus Size Marketing Group, This Lush Life Admission: By Invitation Only (Buyers please email Corinna Makris at corinna@thislushlife.com for invitation) |
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Panel Discussion - "The State of the Curvy Community"
3:00 - 5:00PM Friday, June 26, 2009 Ripley Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue (bet. 36th and 37th Streets) 16th Floor, Room 16U New York, NY *** Must have I.D. to enter bldg. Description: This panel discussion will address the current state of the plus-size community and the significance of Full Figured Fashion Week, through the eyes of the industry’s leaders, bringing different perspectives from various experiences and points of view.
Target Audience: General Public/Press Sponsors: FFFWeek, The Curvy Collective, Fuller Woman Expo, Igigi Admission: |
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FFFWeek Media Reception
6:00 - 10:00PM Friday, June 26, 2009 Taj Lounge (Mezzanine Level) 48 W 21st St (bet. 5th and 6th Aves.) New York, NY Description: Official press party for FFFWeek Target Audience: Press, Designers, Models Sponsors: FFFWeek, Curvesity Entertainment Admission: By Invitation Only |
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FFFWeek Full Figured Friday! We have NYC Entertainment SEWN Up!
10:30 PM - 1:00 AM Friday, June 26, 2009 Sage Theatre 711 7th Ave.(bet. 47th & 48th St.) New York, NY Description: Mini-Concert hosted by Queen Aishah – comedienne, actress, radio personality, and philanthropist. Performances by Queen Aishah, Crystal P., (Detroit's new Queen of Comedy) and The Glamazons, the fierce foursome plus size pop group whose mission is to show the world that talent comes in all sizes. Target Audience: General Public Sponsors: FFFWeek, Curvesity Entertainment Admission: $20.00 in advance or at the door (INCLUDES mini concert and Friday night afterparty below) Note: No tickets will be mailed. Check-in at the door - please bring photo I.D. |
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FFFWeek Friday Night Dance Party
10:00 PM - 3:00 AM Friday, June 26, 2009 Stitch Lounge 247 West 37th St. (bet. 7th & 8th Ave) New York, NY Description: Dance, mix, mingle, drink, network or grab a bite to eat while celebrating our historical event New York style with old and new friends. Music by some of NY's Finest DJ's. Target Audience: General Public Sponsors: FFFWeek, Curvesity Entertainment Admission: $15.00 in advance. More @ the door. ****If you purchase a ticket to the mini concert above, you do not need a tix for this event as it is included. ****Online tickets must be purchased BEFORE 6 PM on June 26th. Note: No tickets will be mailed. Check-in at the door - please bring photo I.D. |
| Saturday, June 27, 2009 | |
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Small Business Workshop – “Marketing Your Business Or Organization Online”
10:00AM - 12:30PM Saturday, June 27, 2009 Ripley Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue, (bet. 36th and 37th Streets) 16th Floor, Room 16M New York, NY *** Must have I.D. to enter bldg. Description: 1.5 hour workshop on Marketing Your Business or Organization online using Facebook, Twitter and Your Website. *All attendees will receive a free website analysis (value $295) or blog analysis (value $145) Target Audience: Small Business Owners, Models, etc. ANYONE who wants to strengthen their online presence by utilizing social media. Sponsors: FFFWeek, J. Biggins Consulting, The Plus Size Marketing Group Admission: $50.00 registration by 6/12/09 |
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Curves in the City - Shopping Soiree
11:00AM - 3:00PM Saturday, June 27, 2009 Ripley Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue (bet. 36th and 37th Streets) 16th Floor, Room 17D New York, NY *** Must have I.D. to enter bldg. Description:Discount shopping with participating FFFWeek designers and vendors Target Audience: General Public Sponsors: FFFWeek, The Curvy Collective Admission: $25.00 VIP, $15 General Admission Note: No tickets will be mailed, check in at the door –please bring photo I.D. |
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Finale Runway Showcase
7:00 - 11:00PM Saturday, June 27, 2009 (Red carpet VIP Arrivals at 6:00PM) Doors Open at 7:00 PM, Showtime: 8:00 PM The Prince George Ballroom 15 E. 27th St. (bet. Madison and Fifth Aves.) New York, NY Description: Semi-formal, finale designer showcase featuring the collections of:
Sponsors: FFFWeek, The Plus Academy, Ashley Stewart Admission: FFFWeek Alert! - SRO (Standing Room Only) tix to the finale show at the Prince George, 15 E. 27th Street will be available at 7:45 PM at the front door for $20. Note, we are at capacity and are only able to offer SRO. You will not be able to gain access until 7:45 PM, the show starts at 8:00 PM. Thanks for your support. |
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Official FFFWeek Afterparty
10:00PM - 4:00AM Saturday, June 27, 2009 The Kion Lounge 509 East 6th Street, between Avenue A and Avenue B New York, NY Tel: 212-529-5200 Description:Celebratory dance party commemorating the first ever Full Figured Fashion Week. Music by "Chuck" The Triple Threat of Power 105.1 FM Target Audience: General Public Sponsors: FFFWeek, Bigger and Better Thangs Entertainment, HSS&A Inc. Attire: Semi-formal To purchase tix to the event, click here. |
