September Events list Sep. 4 - Oct. 31 Natalia Kohn Jewellery Exhibition at Port Moody Arts Cenre (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody). Gallery hours are M/W./F/Sat. - 10 a.m. To 5 p.m. T/Th/Sun.- Noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. For information go to www.nataliakhon.com. Sep. 9 Guess by Marciano & The Style Spy at the Metropolis store (Metrotown, Burnaby). Enjoy cocktails, shop fall fashion and meet GUESS by Marciano's Design Director Alejandro Blanco. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit Dress for Success Vancouver. To RSVP please e-mail guessrsvp@guess.com. Sep. 10 Fall Beauty Gala at the Bay Vancouver Downtown. Preview the latest trends in beauty and fashion while you shop. Discover new brands like BCBG Generation, Barbie by David Dixon, Kensie, Pink Tartan, DKNYC, T Tahari, Calvin Klein and more, Hosted by Nira Arora from the Beat 94.5FM. Fall Beauty Gala -Main Floor, 12pm-10pm. Women's Exclusive Shopping Night - 3rd Floor, 5:30pm - 10pm. For more information please call 604-689-2178 or email exclusiveshoppingnight.vancouver@hbc.com. Sep. 10 Fashion High's First Annual Schmooze Cruise aboard the "Golden Eagle" pleasure craft (board at the Plaza of Nations). Join fashion industry proffessionals for an evening of networking while we cruise beautiful English Bay, Stanley Park, and the Lion's Gate Bridge. Drinks and nibblies are included on this stylish gettaway. The cruise is exclusive, limited capacity networking event with room for 28. Members $40, Non-members $50, students $30 to attend. For reservations e-mail info@fashionhigh.ca. Sep. 12 I Love Local at Two of Hearts (3728 Main St.). Private party and fall launch showcasing the latest collections by designers Jenny Yen and Tabitha Savoie. The evening will include a fashion show plus refreshments by local artisans. 6:30 - 9 with the fashion show at 7:30. Goody bag featuring an "I Love Local" t-shirt. RSVP required to sarah@thehoneymustard.com. Sep. 12 Fashion High's Style Schedule Launch. To promote this 5th annual 23 days of fashion in Vancouver, male models sporting Style Schedule body paint will be popping up at various times on Robson, Main, Commercial, 4th and in Gastown to hand out schedules for this fall event. For more information go to www.fashionhigh.ca. Sep. 12-19-26 JC Studio Fashionista Brunches at JC Studio (46 W. 6th). njoy mimosas, and brunch, while models showcase the fall/winter 09 Jacqueline Conoir Collection and learn about the latest trends and complete looks for this season. 10 a.m. Or 1 p.m. To reserve your time and date please e-mail info@jcstudio.ca. Sep. 13 Hair 2 Help Cut-A-Thon. Hair will fly as 7 top independent hair salons donate haircut proceeds to the Children's Wish Foundation. The event culminates with the Hair 2 Help gala at Pop Opera, hosted by Joan E. 100% of the proceeds from the day plus the gala's silent auction will be donated to Children's Wish Foundation with a goal of raising $20,000. For information and locations please contact, Jim Dreichel, Mine Style Source - (604)875-9435 or minestylesource@telus.net Sep. 17 Erin Templeton Sample Sale at the Erin Templeton Shop (511 Carrall St.). Fall launch party and sample sale with up to 80% off on handmade leather bags, belts and sandals. For more information go to www.erintempleton.com or call 604-682-2451. Sep. 17 The Kitty Card Launch Party at Zin Restaurant (1277 Robson). Put on your party dress and get ready to celebrate the launch of The Kitty Card - Vancouver's first discount card for women! Bring your girlfriends to our 'Sex and The City' style cocktail party and enjoy express beauty services and a bubbly Kitty shooter. 8-11 p.m. Tix are $10 at http://thekittycard.eventbrite.com/. For info call 604-417-4481 Sep. 18 - Oct. 2 Brent Ray Fraser's Pret-a-Porter at the Eastwood Onley Gallery (2075 Alberta St.). Fashion art event strutting the fine line between catwalk and visual arts exhibition. Clothing by top designers are dipped in paint, stamped across a canvas or given new life in paint-drenched sculptural form. Fraser spins the best of fashion (donated by friends and fashion lovers) into art pieces that are startling, stunning, and brash. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6:00pm. For information phone 6047390429 Sep. 23 It's a Girl's Life fashion show at HBC Downtown (3rd floor, 674 Granville Street). Presenting new fashion lines such as Pink Tartan, T Tahari, Kensie, DKNYC, and many others for the fashion-conscious and fashion-forward girl. This free event opens its doors at 5:30pm with the fashion show at 7pm. RSVP at neesha.hothi@hbc.com or 604-689-2178. Sep. 24 A Bite of the Big Apple at Canvas Lounge (99 Powell St.) Malene Grotrian (the only Canadian designer to show in NY Fashion Week) is bringing a "bite of the big apple" back to Vancouver. Join us for an evening of canapés, music, give aways, a jaw-dropping Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show, bar service, and more. To purchase tix go to http://www.malenegrotrian.com/Bite-of-the-Big-Apple or call 778-668-0197. Sep. 24 Changes 12th Annual Birthday Bash at 4454 @. 10th Ave. An in-store fashion show and after hours sale that includes door prizes, champagne, DJ and caricature artist. TIX $5. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. A portion of all proceeds with be donated to charity. For information contact info@changesclothing.com. Sep. 26 I'm Famous Red Carpet Gala at Pulse Nightclub (1138 Davie St.). Launching the first collection by Ryan McKillop - McKillop U/W Underwear, the evening will feature food, drink, clothes and swag bags as well as a drag queen and limo for a paparazzi style photo. DJ's and an extravaganza show of live performers will top off the evening. 9 p.m. To 3 a.m. For more information e-mail info@mckilloponline.com. Sep. 27 The Recessionista Shopping Series at Heritage Hall (3102 Main St.). Geared towards people who love clothing, accessories and beauty products on a budget, there will be 40 local designers and stores will sell their fabulous items for $50 or less! We will also have three pampering tables offering affordable beauty services. $2 at door or free by RSVPing to events@juicycommunications.ca with your full name. Sep. 27 Portobello West at Rocky Mountaineer Station (1755 Cottrell Street). Find your style with original fashion and art at Portobello West market. Meet over 110 local artists and designers and shop for one-of-a-kind fashion and art. Noon to 6 p.m. $2 admission (Children 12 and under free), free parking/shuttle. www.portobellowest.com. Sep. 28 - Oct. 2 BC Fashion Week at the Chinese Cultural Centre (50 East Pender). S/S 2010 collections by local and international designers at various times. On Sep. 30th at 2 p.m. BCFW will showcase the Generation Next competition for 3 local designers with tickets available for $15 to the public. For more information on showtimes and the Generation Next competition go to the website at www.bcfashionweek.com Sep. 30 "Let There Be Fashion" - Fiat Mode XXII at the Rocky Mountaineer Station (1755 Cottrell). Vancouver Community College's 22nd annual event showcasing the collections of recent grads from their fashion design program. Doors open at 7 with the fashion show at 8. Tickets are $30 or $20 for students with I.D. For more information, please contact fashion@vcc.ca or 604.443.838 Oct. 1 Fashionable First Thursday Club at Morton's The Steakhouse (750 Cordova St.). Join us for a complimentary tea room style fashion show by Justine Brooks and Malene Grotrian with beverage tasting featuring Three Thieves "The Show" Cabernet.. 5 - 7 p.m. To attend RSVP to Irene Laronde at 604-915-5105 or email irene_laronde@mortons.com Oct. 1 Chi Couture Uniform Boutique 1st anniversary and annual fashion show at the Autumn Brook Gallery (1545 W. 41st). Presenting Talia Designs fall collection and Sonja Picard Jewellery. Enjoy an evening full of fashion, wine and cheese and shopping. 6-9 p.m. with fashion show at 7:30. Free Admission. For more information go to www.talia-designer-clothes.com.