Shop Nashville 2020

NASHVILLE FASHION WEEK PRESENTS SHOP NASHVILLE 2020 RETAIL PARTNERS AND EVENTS 

The Nashville Fashion Week Digital Experience is just a few days away and tickets are going fast for our FREE Fashion Talks and our three virtual Learning Labs. Follow Nashville Fashion Week closely on Instagram and Facebook next week for spotlights on our nineteen NFW 2020 designers and Shop Nashville partners. You don't want to miss a single one of these exciting digital events. Visit NashvilleFashionWeek.com to view the full schedule, including detailed event descriptions for each of our Shop Nashville participating retailers. We look forward to "seeing" you soon!

We are just twelve "We Are Nashville Fashion" T-Shirt sales away from reaching our goal. Please purchase your limited edition shirt HERE so that we can donate even more masks to MasksNow TN.

Shop Nashville is a city-wide celebration designed to encourage and support the local retail and maker community with creative and interactive ways to support our Nashville businesses. Shop our daily special events and promotions throughout the city at a wide variety of your favorite businesses on Tuesday, August 4 through Saturday, August 8. Our retail partners and several designers will host their own unique event and/or offer special discounts next week. All of these participating businesses, as well as several others that could not participate at this time, have made a donation to the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to show their support for our local fashion community. Please make plans to shop and support all of these retailers next week. Our independent businesses need us more than ever at this time!

Shop Nashville Events Include:

• Cosmetic Market will go live on Instagram at 4 p.m. Wednesday with Oribe to discuss hair, fashion and upcoming hair trends for fall 2020. They will offer a special Oribe gift during and after their event with any Oribe purchase.

• Enjoy the Brides by Glitz Nashville Mother of the Bride and Groom Fashion Show on Facebook Live on Thursday at 5 p.m.

• Emerson Grace will host a spotlight on style from Nashville creatives and tastemakers in their 12South store on Thursday at 5 p.m. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram too to see what these local trendsetters are coveting this summer. 

• Artist Ashley Trabue Studio is creating a small batch of NFW designer-inspired PORTALS that will draw their palette, mood, and elements from each designer's collection. She will host her NFW Mini Release on Instagram on Friday, August 7 at 9 p.m. 

• Book a Private Shopping Styling Session at Bonobos before or after regular shopping hours and save 30%.

• Visit Levy's for daily surprise Pop-Up Shops.

• Margaret Ellis Jewelry is offering private appointments to shop the ME Studio or to do a Facetime shopping spree with a special NFW 25% offer for online orders too August 4 - 8.

• Tune in to Instagram and Facebook daily for fashion inspiration from FLIP or stop by their women's or men's store in person. 

• Take advantage of discounts exclusive to Nashville Fashion Week. Save 15% off Disco Cowgirl at H. Audrey, $100 off any women's custom suit at Eric Adler Clothing and enjoy 25% off your website purchases at ABLE from August 4 - 8. 

• Three of our NFW designers, Lily Guilder (Saturday, 4 p.m.), The Morgan Factory (Wednesday, 4 p.m.) and No Worries (Friday, 6 p.m.) are offering special promotions surrounding their NFW Digital Experience debut next week.

Please shop all of our designers and also our other 2020 supporting retailer partners: Billy Reid, Haymakers, Hemline, J. Michael Clothier, Molly Green and Rachel's at The Hermitage Hotel. Our retail community needs our support now more than ever. 

Visit NashvilleFashionWeek.com for full details on all of these events and links to their websites.

Third Annual Men's Style Event and Two New Learning Labs

NASHVILLE FASHION WEEK TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL 
MEN'S STYLE EVENT AT THE KIMPTON AERTSON HOTEL

The Nashville Fashion Week Men's Style Event is known for its dapper attendees and the expectation is set even higher for year three. The 3rd Annual NFW Men’s Style Event, will take place at the Kimpton Aertson Hotel on March 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Scout's Barbershop is returning with hot shaves, beard trims and gift bags, delicious bites from Henley with one complimentary bourbon cocktail from Blade and Bow with a full cash bar available after that. i106.7 will be providing tunes while attendees preview and shop NFW alum designer and 2015 Nashville Fashion Forward Fund recipient Eric Adler Clothing; Levy's Clothing, the 2017 Nashville Fashion Forward Legacy Award recipient, featuring Nifty Genius; and Herrie Clothing. 10% of on-site sales will benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. A limited number of tickets are now available for $30 each at NashvilleFashionWeek.com.

Located in Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood, Kimpton Aertson Hotel echoes the creative spirit of Music City. The 180 rooms feature crisp, natural colors with wood accents, marble bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and custom art throughout. The property also boasts Southern hospitality-inspired service and amenities including a seasonal rooftop pool and bar, Woodhouse Spa, 8,600 square feet of event and meeting space, 24-hour fitness center and nationally acclaimed bar and restaurant Henley.

“We’re longtime fans of Nashville Fashion Week and we’ve admired what the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund has done for our city’s diverse creative talent. Kimpton Aertson Hotel is excited to partner with the event in its 10th Year and help further support its initiatives!” – Lindsey Sullivan, Kimpton Aertson Hotel Director of Sales & Marketing

Scout’s Barbershop is a locally-owned barbershop for men and women of all ages. Located in every Nashville neighborhood, you never have to leave your ‘hood' to get a great haircut with a unique experience! At Scout’s, we believe that quality haircuts should come with free beer and good vibes; not attitude.Fresh cuts, great styles at an affordable price, but most importantly a place where experience comes first! A place where you and your hair can be yourself!

"We are proud to be participating in Nashville Fashion Week for the third consecutive year. Scout's is thrilled to be part of the NFW Men's Style event, that brings together a unique group of creatives from all over the city." - Brooke Allison, Scout's Barbershop

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TWO NEW LEARNING LAB OPPORTUNITIES!

 We're excited to announce two new NFW Learning Labs that are back by popular demand...

Margaret Ellis Jewelry will host "Intro to Metalsmithing: Make Your Own Set of Silver Stack Rings" at their Berry Hill Studio on Wednesday, April 1 and The Cosmetic Market will host "Beauty Behind the Runway" on Saturday, April 4 at their Green Hills location. Reserve your spot before they're gone. These classes always sell out fast!

INTRO TO METALSMITHING: MAKE YOUR OWN SET OF SILVER STACK RINGS

Presented by Margaret Ellis Jewelry

Wednesday, April 1 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Location: ME Studio
2809 Bransford Avenue, 37204

Admission: $250 Individual ticket includes instruction, materials and your own personal set of three Silver Stack Rings (retail value $300). Reservations required.

Learn to make your very own set of classic ME Silver Stack Rings with the assistance from one of Nashville's most respected local businesses. Margaret Ellis Jewelry utilizes strong shapes and textures to bring new relevance to classic handcrafted designs. Precious metals, individually select pearls and stones form modern and timeless works of art designed to be worn for years to come. ME owner/designer Mclaine Richardson and master metalsmiths will help you find your inner creativity and inspiration through the art of jewelry design. Ticket price includes admission and all materials needed to create a Set of Three Stack Rings with your choice of textures at the ME Studio in Berry Hill. Limited class size for one-on-one instruction.

We’re excited to open our Studio for another NFW Learning Lab. We love sharing basic skills and seeing the “students” pride in making their own jewelry. This is always such a fun afternoon for everyone involved! - Mclaine Richardson, Margaret Ellils Jewelry Owner | Designer

BEAUTY BEHIND THE RUNWAY WITH COSMETIC MARKET

Presented by The Cosmetic Market

Saturday, April 4 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Location: The Cosmetic Market
4015 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 107, 37215

Admission: $40 Individual ticket includes light bites and refreshments. Reservations required.

Join us for a morning of beauty so you can be runway ready every day. During this two-hour class, learn how to achieve the makeup looks you would love to wear but are not sure how to achieve. Plus, work one-on-one with the makeup artists and hair stylists who work backstage during Nashville Fashion Week! Makeup Artists from The Cosmetic Market will show you the tips and tricks to having radiant skin, a flawless complexion and perfect on trend makeup. In addition, expert Stylists from Kevin Murphy and Moroccan Oil will work one-on-one with you to demonstrate the tips and back stage techniques to achieving your best hair day ever. Enjoy lite bites, coffee, bubbly, swag bags and more!

"The Cosmetic Market has been involved backstage with Nashville Fashion Week since day one. We love working together with local designers to complete their vision..  Being a local business as well, participating in a week that showcases the growing Nashville fashion industry, and the amazing talent in Middle Tennessee is something we are proud to be a part of.  We are thrilled to have the opportunity this year to showcase our creative skills and the talent of our partners, Kevin Murphy and Moroccan Oil, to give everyone an inside look behind the scenes."  - Mary Kathryn Hudson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Influencer Mixer & Closet Sale at Bode Nashville

JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL INFLUENCER MIXER AT BODE NASHVILLE  

ALL NEW CLOSET SALES AND DONATION STATION TO ANCHOR THIS SUSTAINABLITY-FOCUSED EVENT

This year's 4th annual Nashville Fashion Week influencer event has transformed into the NFW Influencer Mixer and Closet Sale with a focus on sustainable and styish efforts. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and shop the closets of Nashville influencers @AlinaAndRose, @JLBabe and @SilkandRaven on March 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Bode Nashville, 401 2nd Avenue. 20% of the closet sales will be donated to the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. We encourage you to shop responsibly by repurposing these previously loved treasures. Attendees are also invited to bring pieces from your wardrobe to donate to the Silk + Raven Sustainability Station and to sign up to be a consignor for The RealReal. 

The Silk + Raven Sustainability Station will be the space for you to donate apparel, linens and shoes (yes even single shoes!) that you no longer have use for. While getting rid of unused clothing can be extremely therapeutic and time/space saving, it is vitally important that the tossed items end up in a good place. Drop off items at the Sustainability Station in exchange for the knowledge that it will NOT end up in landfills. Textile items in fair condition will be donated to Goodwill while items in less than fair condition (no shame!) will be recycled through both Goodwill and the American Textile Recycling Service. Rest assured, no sock is too dirty and no bra is too intimate!

The RealReal will have a presence speaking to the circular economy of fashion and teaching about how to contribute to a more sustainable industry where luxury goods stay in circulation through consignment. Bring items to potentially consign or book an appointment at the mixer for a future date. For each item you consign, $5 will benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund with a minimum consignment of $10.

The RealReal is leading the way in authenticated luxury consignment. The 100+ in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators inspect thousands of items available online and in our stores each day, ensuring they are 100% authentic. As a sustainable company, they give new life to pieces by brands from Chanel to Cartier, and hundreds more, supporting the circular economy. Since The RealReal’s founding in 2011, the consignment process has saved enough energy and greenhouse gasses to equal 65 million driving miles. Join the consignment movement.

DJ Austin Yarbrough will set the tone for a lively evening. Enjoy one complimentary cocktail from George Dickel Tennessee Whisky followed by a full cash bar, light bites from Bode, a mixology presentation by Jon Yeager of Bode’s newly open Sidebar, and be sure to get in on all the fun at Know Your Roots Photoboothery. All guests will leave with a Herb Essntls tote bag and cannibis infused perfume oil. This interactive event is the perfect occasion to meet new friends, plot your NFW plans and find the perfect looks for Nashville Fashion Week 2020. A limited number of $30 tickets are now available at NashvilleFashionWeek.com to benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Rideshare is encouraged. Street parking is near and a limited number of complimentary valet spots will also be available.

Bode is a new category of hospitality created to accommodate the ever-growing segment of group lifestyle travelers. Crafted with a focus on group-friendly spaces and floor plans, Bode is a flexible residence-style, self-guided hotel experience accentuated by lively common areas for eating, drinking, working, and playing. Catering to the next generation of travelers, Bode provides the flexibility and authenticity of vacation rentals without sacrificing the comfort and conveniences of a boutique hotel. Launching in Nashville in 2018, Bode has already opened a second property in Chattanooga, TN, and is coming to a variety of sought-after destinations in 2020 and beyond, including two California properties in Palm Springs and Indian Wells. For more information on Bode, please visit Bode.co.  

“We are thrilled here at Bode Nashville to be bringing Nashville Fashion Week to our beautiful boutique hotel. The event will be a great opportunity for everyone to experience our unique venue designed for daily gatherings, interactive special events, and spontaneous socializing. We are pleased to showcase the newly opened Sidebar, offering craft cocktails and an approachable atmosphere that are a perfect fit for our group travelers as well as Nashville locale.” - Elliot Ford, Nashville General Manager

Senni Alina and Olivia Rose are the stylist and content creating duo behind the brand Alina&Rose. Alina&Rose focuses on fashion inspiration, street style and styling advice. Follow along for all things fashion! 

"We are so excited to co-host the NFW Influencer Mixer! Come out and shop with us to support the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund. We can’t wait to socialize and shop the night away!" - Senni and Olivia, Alina and Rose

Jami-lyn Fehr is a fashion-focused editor, photographer, and content creator. Outside of work, she’s a devotee to oat milk lattes, warm croissants and all things vintage Chanel. Her closet essentials? Black boots you can wear with anything, a well-worn tee, a blazer to dress anything up a smidge, and of course, some high-rise denim.

"I couldn’t be more excited to co-host this year’s NFW influencer mixer to meet more Nashvillians that share a love of fashion all the while benefiting the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund." - Jami-lyn Fehr, JL Babe

With endless optimism and a fierce desire for change, Silk + Raven’s mission is to make a difference in an industry ready for growth. Silk + Raven creates that difference by showcasing fashion and beauty brands that champion transparency, empower all people in the supply chain, and ensure the health of our beautiful planet!

“We are the creators of change! I am thrilled to be a part of the NFW Influencer Mixer, and I am very excited to meet other golden-hearted individuals paving paths towards a brighter future! We’ve been told to dress for the job we want, but now it’s time to dress for the world we want.” - Morgan Wisted, Silk + Raven

Bringing high performing skincare products that utilize the unique beneficial properties of Cannabis,  Herb Essntls has been able to pioneer a new market segment - Premium Cannabis Beauty. All products are engineered around oils derived from the Cannabis plant and fortified with organic ingredients to maximize the effect of the specific products and its purpose. Based in New York CIty, our product offering ranges from skincare to fragrance and ingestive. 

Tickets for the NFW Influencer Mixer and Closet Sale can be purchased at NashvilleFashionWeek.com. Proceeds from all Nashville Fashion Week events benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Nashville Fashion Forward Fund is an endowed fund established to support the next generation of fashion industry professionals with ties to Middle Tennessee by providing a financial award and resources for experiential professional development opportunities. 

Nashville Fashion Week will be held March 31 - April 4 in partnership with OZ Arts Nashville. Tickets to all individual events are available in a wide range of prices at NashvilleFashionWeek.com. 

NFW Learning Labs

NASHVILLE FASHION WEEK ANNOUNCES SIX EDUCATIONAL LEARNING LAB EXPERIENCES

Nashville Fashion Week is excited to announce six distinct fashion-focused Learning Labs that will take place April 2 - 7. Nashville Fashion Week is designed to showcase the local fashion community by providing a platform to engage, learn and connect and each of these unique educational experiences do just that. Please make plans early to attend at least one of these special events.

CULTURE: Life Off the Runway with Amanda Valentine & Ayana Ife

Monday, April 2 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: ONEC1TY | 8 City Boulevard, Suite 402, 37209

Admission: $30, includes light bites and refreshments.

Enjoy a conversation between Project Runway designers Amanda Valentine and Ayana Ife on their perspective of their shared reality television experience and the realities of being a working designer post-show. Learn how they manage and build their brands while finding the balance of sharing personal values, voice and perspectives within the current climate of the world. You're sure to hear some hilariious and stressful tales from all of the madness that happens before and after the show.

CREATE: Margaret Ellis Jewelry Intro to Metalsmithing | Make Your Own Pearl Bangles

Tuesday, April 3 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Location: 209 10th Avenue South, Suite 309, 37203

Admission: $250 Individual Ticket includes instruction, materials and your own personal set of ME Pearl Bangles (retail value $440). 

Learn to make your very own set of classic ME bronze pearl bangles with the assistance from one of Nashville's most respected local businesses. Margaret Ellis Jewelry utilizes strong shapes and textures to bring new relevance to classic handcrafted designs. Precious metals, individually select pearls and stones form modern and timeless works of art designed to be worn for years to come. ME owner/designer Mclaine Richardson and master metalsmiths will help you find your inner creativity and inspiration through the art of jewelry design. Ticket price includes admission and all materials needed to create your a Set of 6 with 2 Pearl Bangles with your choice of pearl color (white, blue, peach, black or brown) at the Margaret Ellis Studio in historic Cummins Station. 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Behind the Lens with Brett Warren & Zachary Gray

Wednesday, April 4 | 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Location: ONEC1TY | 8 City Boulevard, Suite 402, 37209

Admission: $30 Individual ticket, includes lite bites and refreshments (bring lunch if you like)

Join fashion photographers Brett Warren and Zachary Gray for a unique learning lab in which they will discuss their body of work, individual journies as photographers both in Nashville and beyond, and the twists and turns that led them to their current adventures. Brett and Zachary will also discuss their use of research in order to develop concepts for personal and client shoots, as well as the importance of looking far outside your craft in order to uncover untapped inspiration. Bring your lunch, questions, thoughts, and a notepad for a ton of tips, resources, and a few dad jokes.

BEAUTY: Runway to Real Way at The Cosmetic Market

Thursday, April 5 | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location: The Cosmetic Market | 4015 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 107, 37215

Admission: $40 Individual Ticket, includes lite bites and refreshments.

Get personalized one-on-one training from the pros at The Cosmetic Market on how to achieve beautiful runway beauty looks such as winged liner, contouring, colored shadow, etc. that will have you runway ready every day. Enjoy refreshments and leave with a swag bag full of beauty products. All participants will receive 20% off any purchase too.

BUSINESS: Social Media | Vanity vs. Effectiveness with Her Data Method

Friday, April 6 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: ONEC1TY | 8 City Boulevard, Suite 402, 37209

Admission: $30 Individual ticket, includes lite bites and refreshments (bring lunch if you like)

Do you have thousands of followers on social media who keep liking all of your posts but don’t buy a thing? Defining your target customer(s) first will help you know where you should be focusing your energies online. This lunch (bring your own) and learn is designed to help you strengthen your brand. 

Shannon Ware and Melody Jennings Bowers, of the Virtual Collective, created Her Data Method to educate business owners on the value of data, and more importantly, how to collect it. Her Data Method is a series of online courses that teach business owners how to build a data collection framework to help them make smart, data-driven decisions tailored to their business.

INFLUENCE: Navigate the Influencer Space with Happily Grey + CLIQUE media | Moderated by Designer Chrissy Fogerty of Fauxgerty

Saturday, April 7 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Location: ONEC1TY | 8 City Boulevard, Suite 402, 37209

Admission: $30 Individual ticket, includes light bites and refreshments.

This is your chance to listen, learn and ask experts on how to win at the influencer game. Mary Lee, founder and face of influential style platform Happily Grey, Rachel Zeilic, V.P. of Talent at Clique media and Chrissy Fogerty, founder and designer of sustainabilty-focused brand Fauxgerty will share their experiences as designers, creative directors and entrepreneurs. These powerhouse women will discuss influencer marketing from the brand's perspective, the do's and don't for influencers, how to pitch and negotiate deals, how to get booked on a recurring basis by brands and the analytics that brands are looking at during this jam-packed session. 

“I could not be more excited to be part of this Learning Lab, highlighting women with powerful and authentic voices in their field.”  - Chrissy Fogerty, founder of Fauxgerty

NFW Learning Labs are presented by Fauxgerty, Middle Tennessee State University Textiles, Merchandising and Design, ONEC1TY and The Westin Nashville.

“ONEC1TY believes Nashville’s innovation community is strengthened through individuals who are passionate about their craft, collaborating with others who support and challenge the status quo. It is so exciting to be a partner with Nashville Fashion Week and to host Learning Lab content and discussion integrating the culture building and entrepreneurial business successes of our so many creative minds in Nashville.” – Ryan Doyle, General Manager ONEC1TY

ONEC1TY is a dynamic new urban community being developed on Nashville’s West Side, in the university and health innovation corridor adjacent to Centennial Park. The project consists of a mix of uses, including workspace, residences, hospitality and retail within a walkable, urban neighborhood designed for LEED Neighborhood Development Gold designation. This district is designed around creating a unique new home for the region’s most progressive thinkers, the most innovative minds in technology, and a community hungry to obtain a sustainable lifestyle. The site is transforming vacant and underutilized structures into a new, vibrant mixed-use neighborhood that integrates seamlessly into the existing urban fabric and serves as a center of active lifestyles, enjoyment of the arts and the business of our creativity class.