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MARCH 8 - MARCH 14
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See you under the tents in Marion Square for Charleston Fashion Week 2010!

Stiletto Ball

Thursday, March 11, 6-9 p.m.
Get a head start on the Stiletto Stampede at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina’s new pavilion, where the boys from Firefly Distillery will pour great drinks and the Blue Dogs will entertain. Proceeds benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital. 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. $35. www.stilettostampede.com

Stiletto Stampede

Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m.
Slip on your best three-inch heels and hit the streets running. The first male and female finishers of this wacky 100-yard dash win $5,000 from Gwynn’s of Mt. Pleasant. Be sure to dress to impress, as Charleston magazine gives $1,000 to the runner with the best costume. Afterwards, celebrate with food and entertainment at the Finish Festival in the Whole Foods parking lot. Proceeds benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital. Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant. $30. www.stilettostampede.com

MargoKaufmanGallery.com presents: Fashion Is Art II

The official kick off party for Charleston Fashion Week benefiting Center For Women and Lowcountry AIDS Service

Friday March 12th 7-11pm, 438 King Street, Silent Auction 8-10pm, $20 at the door, Music provided by DJ CMNDer

Last year's kick off party was such a great success. MargoKaufmanGallery.com is honored to host the official kick off party for Charleston Fashion Week for the second year. This year Fashion Is Art II will benefit 2 local charities. The painted clothing theme will still be a big draw like last year, but this year we also gave local fashion designers an artist project.

This year local artists were given the infamous Margo t-shirt and asked to paint the t-shirt as they would a canvas. Artists are allowed to do anything they want to the t-shirt as long as it remains wearable.

Artists include:
• Karin Olah
• Kirsten Moran
• Leigh Magar
• Lisa Shimko
• Matthew Bowers

New this year is local designers were given the project of turning numerous Margo t-shirts into a dress or an outfit. The designers were allowed to use the t-shirts in any way to create an original design.

Designers include:
• Heather Koonse
• Rachel Gordon
• Marysia D. Reeves
• Erin Perkins

Each one of a kind painted t-shirt and each one of a kind dress will go up for silent auction during the event. A portion of the auction proceeds as well as a portion of the door will be donated to Center For Women and Lowcountry AIDS Services.

Charleston Hat Walk

Saturday, March 20, 8 a.m.
Don your favorite hat, cap, or chapeau for The Hat Ladies’ first annual walk to benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital. Start at local milliner Magar Hatworks (57 Cannon Street) and promenade down King Street to Marion Square for a finish festival with mimosas, pastries from Sugar Bakeshop, an auction of 15 hats from local designers, a fashion show, and awards in categories such as “Best In Show” and “Largest Hat.” $20, includes a free hat. Register in person or by mail: The Bridge Run Store, 716 S. Shelmore Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 29464, or register online: www.thehatwalk.com

Catwalk for Kids

Thursday, March 18, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
After a sell-out success in its inaugural year, Mary Norton’s Catwalk for Kids benefit luncheon returns under the CFW tents with a designer runway show by Carmen Marc Valvo and Saks Fifth Avenue, plus an extraordinary lunch prepared by chef Brett McKee of Oak Steakhouse. Enjoy a star performance by singer-songwriter Edwin McCain, and look for exciting items during a raffle and live auction of one-of-a-kind handbags made by Taylor Swift, Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, and more—all to benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital. Marion Square, corner of King & Calhoun sts. $125; $1,750 table of 10. www.catwalkforkids.com, www.etix.com

Rock the Runway Model Competition

Thursday, March 18, 8:45 p.m.
Watch CFW’s top 10 models strut their stuff in a live runway contest in hopes of landing the grand prize—an all-expenses-paid photo shoot with composite cards from MODELSCOUT, Inc., a fashion spread in Charleston magazine or another Gulfstream publication, a two-night trip to Las Vegas including airfare, and $1,000. Click here to learn more.

Center For Women Night

Friday, March 19, 6-11 p.m.
Help Charleston style editor Ayoka Lucas create her handbag for CFW charitable partner Center For Women and its ninth annual “It’s In The Bag” Purse Auction, taking place on April 29. Just head over to the Style Lounge, where you can make your mark on the Purse Auction fabric and contribute to the overall design. www.c4women.org

Charleston Weddings’Bridal Couture Show

Saturday, March 20, 11 a.m.
Charleston Weddings’ annual fashion show—in its own pavilion outfitted by gathering—floral + event design—is the must-do event for any bride-to-be, mother of the bride, or fan of weddings. Say “I do!” to seven runway shows—including featured designer Carol Hannah Whitfield’s bridal collection debut; pop and rock tunes performed by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra; specialty champagne cocktails and Bloody Marys from ICEBOX; Big Day bites from Newton Farms Catering; and shopping in the Bridal Style Lounge. $45. Click here to learn more.

Fashion Finale & Lowcountry AIDS Services Night

Saturday, March 20, 6:30-11 p.m.
Glam most definitely rocks at this ultimate haute ticket—a Fashion Finale and party rolled into one. Don’t miss Lowcountry AIDS Services’ red-carpet arrivals plus the presentation of the three EDC:S finalists’ design challenges, a runway show by EDC:S 2009 winner and swimsuit designer Marysia Reeves, and the much anticipated announcements of our EDC:S 2010 and People’s Choice winners. Then the party takes over with battling DJs; hip-hop violinist Daniel D.; dance performances by Glam Rock Soul; the debut of Charleston’s Next Top Cocktail winner, The Skinny Goose; savory hors d’oeuvres by Cru Catering; two open bars; and more. $100. Click here to learn more.

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