ALL ACCESS: FASHION RETURNS TO TYSONS GALLERIA SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2011
McLean, VA (June 27, 2011)--Tysons Galleria is pleased to announce the dates for the 2011 ALL ACCESS: Fashion, September 22-24, 2011. The signature three-day fashion and trend event is designed to allow guests to witness the excitement and energy of the international collections at Tysons Galleria, shop the best of the Fall/Winter 2011/2012 season, meet style icons and experience the frenzy usually reserved for fashion insiders during international fashion weeks. Guests will be invited to individual designer runway shows, personal appearances, glam stations, branded lounges, an assortment of in-store events and more.
The 2011 charity beneficiary of ALL ACCESS: Fashion will be the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-Atlantic, an organization that grants the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic is exclusively focused on granting the one, true wish of each medically eligible child in our region. They exist to create a completely magical experience for each child, one that is specially tailored to that child’s hopes and dreams.
“As we strive to deliver the best in luxury retail, services and dining to the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, it is also our priority to support the community,” said Rich Dinning, Senior General Manager, Tysons Galleria. “We are especially excited to partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic because of their dedication and hard work for families in our market.”
Maura Harty, president and CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic is delighted that local wish kids will benefit from ALL ACCESS FASHION, “We are honored to be chosen as the official charity of this year’s trend-setting event at Tysons Galleria. In fact, many in the fashion industry have played a key role in granting some of our local wishes to be a model or fashion photographer. What a perfect fit!”
ALL ACCESS: Fashion 2011 will kick off on Thursday, September 22ndwith a luxury business roundtable to allow guests the opportunity to engage in a high level dialogue about the scope of luxury business today and the impact of technology, innovation and the new consumer dynamics on business. The VIP runway presentation and silent auction will be held on Friday, September 23rdat Center Court for 200 invited guests with a cocktail reception immediately following.
Saturday, September 24th, known as ALL ACCESS: Fashion Day, will be full of fashionable experiences including a full schedule of designer runway shows from Tory Burch, Elie Tahari, Karen Millen, Nicole Miller, Anne Fontaine, Saks Fifth Avenue, Miller’s Furs and more. Neiman Marcus will present a children’s collection show featuring Make-A-Wish Foundation children together with the children of notable Washingtonians. Participating retailers will host in-store events and will donate a minimum of 10% of their sales to the charity. Curated platform trend presentations, branded lounge experiences with Saks Fifth Avenue, Ritz Carlton, Michel Richard and more are scheduled throughout the Galleria.
Celebrity guests and full schedule of events will be announced shortly. Please visit www.allaccessfashion.com for more information.
MORE ABOUT TYSONS GALLERIA:
Tysons Galleria is a world-class destination for luxury shopping and dining. Located just minutes from Washington, DC in one of the most affluent markets in the country, the Galleria boasts an impressive collection of international luxury retailers including Anne Fontaine, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Cartier, Chanel, David Yurman, DeBeers, Elie Tahari, Ermenegildo Zegna, Gucci, Max Mara, Montblanc, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tory Burch, Thomas Pink, Versace, Wolford and many more. The Galleria is anchored by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macys and is also the center of a two million square foot mixed-use development including an exclusive 400-room Ritz Carlton and four class A office towers.
MORE ABOUT MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF THE MID ATLANTIC:
For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, including how you can help refer a local child from Maryland, Northern, VA, Delaware or the District of Columbia for a wish; Sponsor A Wish; volunteer; or donate in-kind gifts of goods or services, airline frequent flier miles, please call (301) 962-9474 or visit www.midatlantic.wish.org
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