Downtown Neighbors Alliance | Pittsburgh Fashion Week
320 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Suite 4A
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Bark and Swagger Holiday Special Extended |
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Pittsburgh Fashion Week Bark and Swagger is extending our holiday special ticket offer! We are offering a limited special until February 1st, $25 tickets to our Bark and Swagger Fashion Show. On February 27th, 2023, at the Benedum Center Second Floor Event Space, come and enjoy our furry friends walking down the runway.
So get your tickets, grab your coat, and come downtown for our first-ever doggy fashion show. After all, there is no such thing as wintertime blues when you have pups to cheer you up!
Bark and Swagger is a unique experience that is sure to dazzle with pups who are anything but diamonds in the “ruff.” It’s the first time we have dogs as the stars of the runway, making this the cannot miss event of the winter season. The Benedum sets the stage for these pups to prance at 7:00 p.m., with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. There is no time to score some holiday presents like the present, so click the link below to get your tickets today!
Please note our special promotion will end on February 1st. Have a happy and safe holiday season!
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All in for a Night in Monte Carlo |
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Feeling Lucky, Pittsburghers? Experience a luxurious Monte Carlo Night in downtown Pittsburgh with Downtown Neighbors Alliance on February 8th in the second floor rehearsal room at the Benedum center! Enjoy blackjack, roulette, cocktails, prizes & more!
We are excited to bring a taste of Monte Carlo to downtown Pittsburgh! Join us for free appetizers and a cash bar from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.!
Learn more about Monte Carlo Night here
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All About Pittsburgh Model Janea Barlow |
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Models have the unique ability to take a designer’s piece and bring it to life. But what is the true job of a model? To Pittsburgh-based model Janea Barlow, it’s much more than just strutting down the runway.
Barlow’s first introduction to modeling was in high school when her mother found a modeling class at a local church that taught posing and walking.This sparked her interest in building a career as a model which led her to seek out opportunities like Pittsburgh Fashion Week.
To put it simply, Barlow believes the job of a model is “to inspire.” She believes that no matter the nature of the project, a model’s mission is to show others that they can be in the same place and achieve the same things.
In her career as a model, she hopes to achieve just that. Her most important career goal is to “not only make a mark on younger girls but also start a movement.” She wants to encourage young girls and boys interested in modeling “that if you have the thrive and the drive, you can do it.”
She acknowledges the lack of modeling opportunities in Pittsburgh and hopes to create more by establishing a modeling school or agency in the future.
By bringing more modeling opportunities to the city, Barlow hopes to be an agent of change in enhancing the Pittsburgh fashion scene, which, in her opinion, is “overlooked.” She believes that the city is full of talent; all it needs is “the right opportunity to have the right eyes on us,” to turn the city into that of New York City or Paris. However, Barlow clarifies that Pittsburgh’s goal is not to be New York City. Instead, Pittsburgh needs to “pave its own lane” to create a fashion scene as unique as the city itself.
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Pittsburgh Opera Show in February |
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Coming Monday, February 13th, join us for an evening of uninhibited fashion. Our annual Pittsburgh Opera fashion show is back with Laced/Unlaced, a showcase of elegance fit for a night out or intimate affair after dark.
Join us at the Bitz Opera Factory, Pittsburgh Opera's headquarters in the Strip District, for a pre-show Cocktail Hour at 6:30 PM before the models hit the runway at 7:30 PM.
Presenting Sponsor: James and Melanie Crockard Foundation
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Cutting Locks and Building Legacy at Cardamone's Salon |
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It can be argued that Pittsburgh has cultivated some of the most historic businesses and iconic brands in the country. But few have cracked the code to longevity quite like Cardamone’s Salon.
Cardamone’s Salon has been a Pittsburgh staple for the last 44 years. Owner Joe Cardamone’s interest in shaping hair and “making people look good and feel better” initially inspired him to attend beauty school before opening the salon in 1978. It started as a small, 3 chair salon but has expanded into a two-story salon not only offering premier hair cuts for all types of hair, but also unique services such as manicures,waxing, and facials.
Cardamone credits the salon’s strong relationships with their clients with the success of the business. The salon’s long-standing location at 300 Forbes Avenue is close to office buildings, universities, and hotels, which has allowed Cardamone's to build a diverse and loyal client base of tourists and CEOs alike. Cardamone proudly says that it is “the best location in Pittsburgh.”
As loyal as Cardamone’s customers are to the salon, Cardamone’s is just as devoted to creating a welcoming and friendly environment for them. Customers can expect to feel right at home while they get their hair cut or colored by skilled stylists who know their first names.
Along with their excellent customer service, Cardamone’s longevity is owed to the emphasis the salon puts on education. Unique to Cardamone’s, training programs for new stylists are provided as well as continued education programs to “keep their skills sharp.”
To book an appointment with one of the talented stylists at Cardamone’s, visit their location at 300 Forbes Avenue or give them a call at (412)-281-2645. You can also visit their website at cardamonessalon.net for a complete list of their offerings.
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Fashionable Finds at 306 Forbes |
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In a world ruled by Amazon and Walmart, it seems like the in-store, personal shopping experience is a lost art. Womens’ boutique 306 Forbes is fighting to bring it back.
Originally opened in October 2019 by Lisa Wolfson, the shop features pieces for women of all ages that are just as versatile and timeless as they are stylish. Wolfson boasts that her in-store Spanx fittings are one of the most unique and convenient aspects of the boutique.
Her favorite part about her location downtown is interacting with her clientele. Whether they are regular customers, college students and their parents, or men shopping for their significant others, Wolfson likes having conversations with her customers to get to know them.
When customers walk into 306 Forbes and behold its chandeliers and floral wallpaper, Wolfson wants them to feel “welcomed and inspired.” She wants the pieces on the colorfully curated racks to encourage women to show off their personalities and their own personal styles in their clothing.
Supporting small businesses is something Wolfson keeps very close to her heart. She carries candles made by local small businesses and would like to expand her line of local offerings in the future. She not only encourages supporting her small business, but also other downtown small businesses since the money “goes right into the local economy.”
Like many small businesses around the country, the pandemic proved to be challenging for 306 Forbes, especially with discontinued items and supply chain issues. However, 306 Forbes’ establishment of their website and online store in 2021 significantly helped to remedy the pandemic’s effects.
To browse 306 Forbes’ unique assortment of womenswear, you can visit their location on 306 Forbes Avenue or browse their selection online at 306forbesboutique.com. You can also call them at (412)-338-2222 and check out their Instagram at @306forbesboutique.
Overall, Wolfson wants all customers to “walk out and feel beautiful.”
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1. Rashad Minnick is now men’s fashion market editor at WSJ. Magazine. Jenny Hartman has been promoted to executive fashion market editor at the publication, and Kevin Huynh has been promoted to fashion market editor.
2. Joseph Longo is now entertainment editor at BuzzFeed.
3. Isabel Lamb and Courtney Pories are now public relations directors at The Brand Guild. Abby Colby is now senior social media director, Yasmin Atef is now senior events manager, Jill Cameron, Maddie Caywood, and Erika Winter are now public relations managers, and Betsy Tucker is now associate vice president of Human Resources at the company.
4. Glenny Cruz is now VIP director at Karla Otto.
5. Michelle Aselta is now SVP, beauty & wellness at KCSA.
6. Beth Newman is now director of Communications, NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, and THE OUTNET. Brianna Cataldo is now PR & communications manager, NET-A-PORTER and THE OUTNET, Womenswear and Emily Irgang is now PR & communications manager, MR PORTER and THE OUTNET, Menswear.
7. Jamie Singleton is now president and chief consumer officer at Signet Group (KAY, Zales, Jared, Rocksbox, Blue Nile, etc.).
8. Carolyn Dawkins is now chief marketing officer at David Yurman.
9. Jane Ivana Hong-Gaffney is now senior director at DADA Goldberg.
10. Sydney Peters is now communications manager at SEEN Group. Madison Walls is now communications coordinator at the company.
11. Regan Morche is now associate social media manager at Jonathan Adler.
12. Kathryn Stelmack is now public relations manager at Blancpain.
13. Karla Otto is now representing CULTUS ARTEM.
14. BPCM is now representing Wythe Hotel.
15. SEEN Group is now representing Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics.
16. Scenario PR is now representing Forever 21.
17. Lucky Chalm is now representing MAISON ESSENTIELE.
18. BLACK PR! is now representing Underground England.
19. Max McCormack Marketing & Communications is now representing The Museum of Arts & Design’s MAD About Jewelry.
20. 20Two Studio is now representing Miraval Resorts & Spas.
21. Kristin Been is now representing Skin Laundry.
22. Walker Drawas is now representing Olive Ateliers.
23. Infinity Creative Agency is now representing Maison Atia.
24. Katherine Brooks PR is now representing Skarlett Blue.
25. Phoenix Chan is now junior designer in SHADOW’s Creative division.
26. Pure Imagination PR is now representing ShopShops.
27. MP-IMC now representing Broc Shot and Self Made Training Facility.
28. Rani Public Relations is now representing Blossom & Stone by Kelsey Kennedy.
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Naeem Khan Receives The National Arts Club’s 2023 Medal of Honor |
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Mumbai-born, New York City-based designer Naeem Khan has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 Medal of Honor, as The National Arts Club plans to recognize his achievements in fashion. The honor will be bestowed in tandem with Khan’s 20th anniversary of his namesake label. The designer will be celebrated during a dinner and reception at The National Arts Club mansion on Gramercy Park on January 20 and the program will include remarks by legendary model Pat Cleveland, author Colin Cowie, and Bergdorf Goodman’s SVP of the fashion office, Linda Fargo. With this recognition, Khan follows in the footsteps of the likes of Patricia Field, Iris Apfel, Carolina Herrera, Narciso Rodriguez, Anna Sui, and Valerie Steele. |
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Louise Trotter Exiting Lacoste |
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British designer Louise Trotter is stepping down from her role as creative director at Lacoste. Formerly creative director at Joseph, Trotter is leaving in order to focus on new opportunities. The almost 90-year-old French leisurewear brand will continue with a collective designing the collections as it reconfigures its approach. Announcing her departure, Lacoste thanked Trotter for bringing consistency to the brand offering since joining the company in 2018. In a statement, Trotter said: “I feel the most honored to have served the legacy of Rene Lacoste, whose sporting values I will carry with me. I am very happy to have joined this unique brand that perfectly combines heritage and avant-gardism.” |
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