Aspen Fashion Week Targets Chic Snow-Bunnies
Elsa Blaine — December 18, 2008 — Fashion
References: aspenfashionweek & luxist
The inaugural Aspen Fashion Week will occur from March 1-5, 2009. Each night, glamorous affairs will feature the “Mountain Lifestyle” in winter sporting goods and fashions through in-store events and parties for the snow-savvy.
Approximately 15 designers will flaunt their Winter 2009/2010 collections to those in attendance, which will include media and fashion buyers. What better venue is there than the majestic Rocky Mountains to unveil the latest in slope-side gear?
Sponsors of the ground-breaking affair include W Magazine and the St. Regis Aspen resort.
Approximately 15 designers will flaunt their Winter 2009/2010 collections to those in attendance, which will include media and fashion buyers. What better venue is there than the majestic Rocky Mountains to unveil the latest in slope-side gear?
Sponsors of the ground-breaking affair include W Magazine and the St. Regis Aspen resort.
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