Release Date: Jan 31, 2017

Crystal Couture - Show & Sale Opens Thursday

For Immediate Release
January 31, 2017

Crystal Couture - Show & Sale Opens Thursday

Three Days of Pop-Up Shopping, Fashion Shows, and More

Crystal City, VA (Arlington, VA) - The DC area’s largest pop-up retail shop and fashion show is set to open this week in Crystal City promising fashionable runway shows and great deals from over 40 designers, boutiques and stores. Now in its ninth year, the Crystal Couture Show & Sale offers a a one-stop shopping experience where guests can can browse discounted offerings on the rack AND on the runway. Several thousand shoppers and fashion mavens are anticipated to attend this FREE, three-day event in Crystal City.

EVENT DETAILS:

WHERE: 6th Floor, 2200 Crystal Drive, Arlington VA 22202

• Free parking after 4:00 PM in Crystal City garages (See Map)
• Blue and Yellow METRO Lines to Crystal City Station
• Multiple Capital Bikeshare Stations

WHEN:

• Thursday, February 2 ~ 5PM to 10PM
• Friday, February 3 ~ 5PM to 10 PM
• Saturday, February 4 ~ 2PM to 10PM

WHO:

• Event Organizer: Crystal City Business Improvement District
• Host: Vornado/Charles E. Smith
• Runway Production Manager: Maggy Francois
• Music Entertainment: DJ Neekola
• Stores: See a full list of stores and discounts
• Runway Schedule: See full schedule
• Photobooth provided by OM Digital

ADMISSION:

• FREE admission for all
• Cash bar with Wine/Beer
• A special VIP shopping ticket is available for Saturday’s daytime shopping hours between 2PM and 6PM. The $20 ticket includes $20 in Couture Cash valid at all on-site vendors, a gift bag, and open bar access until 6PM. Tickets are on sale online.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Like Crystal Couture Show & Sale on Facebook and interact with us on Twitter using #CrystalCouture
• An OM Digital Photobooth will be on-site
• Post your selfies, photos, or photobooth shots to Twitter or Instagram using #CrystalCouture and tagging @CCBID for chance to win one of these prizes:
  • $100 Health & Wellness Package from Mind Your Body Oasis
  • $100 Gift Certificate to Crystal Boutique
  • $100 Beauty Package from Nahid Salon

PHOTOGRAPHERS/PHOTOS: Photos from past shows are available here.

HOSTS:

• February 2: Sarah Fraser
• February 3: Paul Wharton
• February 4: Radio Tommy McFly

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About the Crystal City Business Improvement District
The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is a public-private partnership established in April 2006 to promote the vibrant Crystal City business, retail, restaurant and residential community. The BID is committed to showcasing the area as a world-class destination for visitors, employees and residents. Crystal City is INNOVATIVE, ACTIVE, ARTFUL, ACCESSIBLE, and GREEN. For more information, visit www.crystalcity.org.