Westport, CT – The Westport Downtown Association is excited to announce the second annual Fashionably Westport event. This event is a collaborative effort with the fashion and beauty retailers and salons of downtown Westport and Playhouse Square as well as the Westport Library. The high-end runway show is Thursday, March 31st, in the Trefz Forum at the Westport Library at 7:30 PM, followed by a full day of in-store activities and promotions on Friday, April 1st.
Fashionably Westport is proud to support Project Return, a fully integrated program of Homes with Hope, focusing solely on the needs of homeless women. Located at Susie’s House on North Compo Road, Project Return will now be providing long-term housing solutions with on-site support and services in a stable environment. Staying true to its history, Project Return will continue to prioritize young women aged 18 to 24. The residents will develop and implement their individual goals with the guidance of a social worker, leading them to establish a self-sufficient life. Guests will hear from Helen McAlinden, President and CEO of Homes with Hope, about the exciting changes underway that will enhance the lives of the women served. All net proceeds from the evening will be donated to Project Return to support this essential program.
Fashionably Westport’s runway program of style with substance, blends fashion with fun, creating a night out in downtown Westport with cocktails by Don Memo, Titos, Tuck Gin, Don Julio, Gerard Bertrand wine from The Grapevine and light bites prepared by Winfield Deli, DJ Paul Lacano for runway music and cocktail hour following the show, plus a goodie bag for all patrons. Tickets are $75 for regular seating and $125 for VIP seating. You can purchase tickets at www.westportdowntown.com.
The WDA is proud to welcome Jenn Falik, a Style & Beauty Expert with a wildly successful segment on the TODAY Show, # Better Basics. Jenn is hailed as an essential for fashion insiders. Her insider newsletter, The Ultimate Edit, has further established her as the go-to authority on elevated essentials, fashion finds, beauty breakthroughs and the latest lifestyle innovations. Jenn grew up in Westport and is also raising her family in Westport. “I truly believe that when you look good, you feel so much better, you feel confident,” Falik says, making her the perfect spokesperson to help celebrate the fashion, beauty and salon merchants of downtown. With her love of Westport, support of the WDA and of Project Return, having Jenn as the MC of this event guarantees it will be a night to remember.
Fashionably Westport is excited to feature fresh Spring | Summer looks from 20 retailers and salons in downtown Westport and Playhouse Square, with models walking from many sectors around town, including our Town Selectwomen Jen Tooker, Andrea Moore and Candice Savin.
The fashion and fun does not end on Thursday. All day Friday, April 1 participating stores will host in-store events and promotions including pop-ups, trunk shows, giveaways and more, offering a perfect opportunity for patrons to shop the runway looks and support our local businesses. A schedule of events will be available at westportdowntown.com
Participating merchants:
Middlemarch, WEST, Noya Jewelry Design, FRED, Marine Layer, Splash of Pink and SouthernTide, Cotelac, Barbour, Stephen Kempson London, Express Edit
Winged Monkey, Fleet Feet Westport, The Plumed Serpent, Bobbles & Lace, Brochu Walker, 7 For All Mankind, Splendid, Scout and Molly’s, Great Stuff, Pure Salon and Artistex