Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse & Seafood will launch their second Savor the Arts event on May 13^th.  Tre Amici held their first quarterly art, food and philanthropy fete last year with the aim to celebrate Chef Chris Hughes’ culinary talents as well as give back to the community by showcasing the arts and donating the proceeds to a featured charity (The Fashionistas are lucky enough to the beneficiaries this go round).  Tre Amici General Manager Ken Branstetter shares, “We look forward to the second Savor the Arts as we discovered through our first event that our passion for fine cuisine and the arts proves success for local philanthropies.”

Plan to view artwork by local artist such as Emil Cerullo, George Fowler and Michelle Williams, throughout the dining room and bar as well as within a silent auction, which guests can bid on all evening. Bryan Embry, owner of Ross/Akard Gallery will serve as curator. Dynamic British pianist Adrian King who has toured with the Beatles and The Rolling Stones is set to perform.  Complimentary wine reception to be held from 5pm – 7pm, dinner can be enjoyed from 7pm – 11pm.  Tre Amici is located at 18020 North Dallas Parkway, Dallas.  Please contact Bri Crum for more information bri.crum@thefashionistas.org or make your reservations at 972.250.4400.

This Designer Challenge Summer Camp will allow students to learn sewing skills as well as design in a short period of time, similar to that of Project Runway.  The Camp’s main objectives will be to teach basic sewing, sketching and pattern making skills.  Our camp’s primary focus will be on the creative in order to encourage designers rather than seamstresses.  This five-day camp, held from 9am – 4pm at South Side on Lamar, is priced at $250 to $300 per student.  Visit our tickets page to purchase online.  Please contact Bri Crum for more information at 214-577-2965 or bri.crum@thefashionistas.org.  

The Plaza at Preston Center is hosting its third annual fashion preview, Plaza Style, on Thursday, September 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by CBS 11, this year’s fall fashion event will benefit The Fashionistas.

Plaza Style showcases the unique offerings from Plaza tenants, including a sneak peak at the hottest trends for fall. Models will strut their stuff in fashions and be adorned in products from participating Plaza tenants with even man’s best friend, Fido, taking a stroll down the catwalk. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on goodies from Plaza tenants in a silent auction while sipping wine and cocktails and munching on hors d’oeuvres served from various Plaza restaurants.

All proceeds from Plaza Style and the silent auction will benefit The Fashionistas, a non-profit organization who mission is to celebrate the art form that is fashion and raise scholarship money for fashion design students.   Ticket prices will range from $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  Please go to our tickets page to purchase your ticket now.