November 8, 2011
Fabulous Finds from Housing Works' Fashion for Action Fundraiser
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.
New York, NY - Ready to update your look for less? A $1,450 Dior handbag for $695? A Marc Jacobs striped party dress perfect for the New Year at less than $300? And the profits go to a good cause? Now that's Fashion for Action.
Housing Works Thrift Shops' incredible Fashion for Action 2011 charity event and designer sale, chaired by Thom Browne, Rachel Roy and Patricia Clarkson, is your first stop for jaw-dropping deals on $1 million worth of brand-new merchandise from the most sought-after designer labels, including Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Dolce & and Gabbana, Christian Dior, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Prada, Theory and many more!
Best of all- It's for a good cause: All funds raised go towards Housing Works' fight to end homelessness and AIDS. This year's proceeds will benefit Housing Works' HIV prevention and integrated health care services for women and families.
Accessorize any wardrobe with these fab finds:
Marc Jacobs silk scarves
Retail: $98
Fashion for Action price: $45
Marc Jacobs silk scarves
Retail: $98
Fashion for Action price: $45
Rebecca Taylor fuchsia party dress
Retail: $325
Fashion for Action price: $150
BCBG Print dress with exposed zipper
Retail: $125
Fashion for Action price: $65
Marc Jacobs multi-pleat striped dress
Retail: $628
Fashion for Action price: $295
Dior bag
Retail: $1450
Fashion for Action price: $695
Brooks Brothers wool jacket
Retail: $1900
Fashion for Action price: $800
Event Details:
Fashion for Action 2011 Opening Night Reception
Date: Wednesday, November 16 2011
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm; VIPs arrive at 5:30 pm for preview shopping
Place: The Altman Building 135 West 18th Street, (between 6th and 7th avenues)
Price: Tickets start at $150. See all ticket prices.
Fashion for Action 2011 Three-Day Designer Sale
Date: November 17-19 2011
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
Place: The Altman Building 135 West 18th Street, (between 6th and 7th avenues)
Price: Sale is FREE and open to the public.
Website: www.fashionforaction.com
Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.
