A Week of Fashion to for the Weak of Fashion

This is for the mighty too. But if you're like me, everything in your closet might as well be rags to your New York friends, and you're in dire need of some hot and fresh threads, or at least a new idea or two. Well, if you are like me, or actually lucky enough to already have your fashion flute in tune, you're in luck! Two great events are coming up next week that you should know about: Shop NYC by GenArt & Design In Motion by the Seniors at The Art Institute of New York.

First Shop:
On Wednesday the 14th, GenArt (I'll post more about this cool organization later) will be having its Shop NYC night. At this event, 40 or so emerging high-end fashion designers - selected by the artfully tasteful folks who run GenArt -- will sell their summer collections at discounted prices to see the entire list of designers, lookie here). You hear that? Hot shit. Discounted prices. Hot shit. Hot shit. If I could spell it slower for you, I would.

Also, check this out: there will be hair styling by Ecru New York, massages by Oasis Day Spa, Manicures from BuffSpa and tasty treats by sweetriot! Yeah... that's all free.

Essentials:
When: Wednedsay, June 14; 6:00 - 10:00pm

Where: The Puck Building; 293 Lafayette Street; (b/w Houston & Prince Streets)

Cost: $20 or free for GenArt members (learn about the membership here).

Perks: Beverages provided by Baileys, Johnnie Walker, POP Champagne, FIJI Water, Ciroc Vodka and Beck's Premier Light.
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Second (Don't Trip!):
On Thursday the 15th, it's amateur night! The Art Institute of New York presents its Senior Fashion Show, which is open to the public. Tickets for this event are $25 for non-students, but it all goes to a good cause and it should be a rockin good time (the pros tend to be a little stuffy in this field). This is a great chance to check some diseñadors before they make the big time.

Essentials:
When: Thursday, June 15; 6:00pm

Where: 101 Ave. of the Americas (6th Ave) between Watts & Grand

Cost: $25 for big kids, $5 for students.

Perk: College kids make you feel old.