only in new york: fashion week

photo by: Art Comments photo by: Art Comments

Invitations are mailed, tents go up, lights go on and lines form as New York Fashion Week jump starts the global fashion calendar—soon followed by Fashion Weeks in London, Milan and Paris.

First held in 1943 to keep attention stateside during wartime, Fashion Week happens twice a year—in February to show ‘Fall’ fashions, and in September to show ‘Spring’ of the coming year. Lincoln Center is the hot-spot since it hosts Mercedes-Benz® Fashion Week but events happen all over the city.

Watch for “Fashion’s Night Out in September” but until then, don’t leave home without lipstick, check yourself 360 in the mirror, and keep your camera handy.

photo by: maveric2003

photo by: christopher macsurak

Thanks to jen, store manager soho, for this submission.

la carbonara

photo: la carbonaraIn Chelsea you’ll find not a ‘hot spot’ but definitely a place that’ll warm you up during these cold winter days.

La Carbonara features some of our favorite Italian comfort foods—try not to drool as you review their photo gallery and menus.

Bon appetito!

Thanks to our soho team, for this contribution.

inspiration: new york, sidewalk catwalk

What: The Fashion Center Sidewalk Catwalk
When: June 24-September 3
Where: on Broadway, from Times Square to Herald Square
Who: Created by The Fashion Center Business Improvement District

Don’t miss this a one-of-a-kind public art exhibit featuring the artistic talents of New York City’s top fashion designers—not only is it free all summer, you’ll find inspiration in every one.

Created by The Fashion Center Business Improvement District, this very public installation showcases the vitality and creative spirit of the industry in a unique outdoor setting.

The exhibit showcases custom-built mannequins, displayed runwaystyle, each modeling a bold one-of-a-kind manifestation of its designer’s artistic vision—in outdoor materials to withstand the elements.

They’re under the watch of guards to deter vandalism, so whether you’ve planned or are planning a trip to the Big Apple this summer be sure to include the Fashion District to catch the exhibit.

Thanks to vance, store designer soho, for this contribution.

pride parades, 2010

photo courtesy of: terry6082booksWhat: Chicago Annual Pride Parade 2010
When: 12:00 noon, Sunday, June 27th
Where: north on Halsted from Belmont to Irving Park, then south on Broadway to Diversey

What: New York City Pride Parade 2010
When: 12:00 noon, Sunday, June 27th
Where: south on 5th from 36th to 9th street, then southwest to Greenwich Street

What: San Francisco Pride Parade 2010
When: 10:30 am, Sunday, June 27th
Where: southwest on Market Street from Beale to 8th Street

CB2 Lincoln ParkWhether you’re staking a claim for a front row seat or in the lineup to show support, break out the SPF 30 for nationwide Pride Parades this Sunday, June 27th!

Chicago’s theme for 2010—suggested by InterPride, the international Pride organization—is “One Heart, One World, One Pride” while San Francisco’s theme is “Forty and Fabulous!” marking the 40th anniversary of their parade.

New York’s theme is closer to home: “Paint the Town Ruby—Stonewall 40”. This being the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and rubies being the gemstone of a fortieth anniversary— not to mention the signature shoes of Judy Garland who passed soon after the riots—it’s a match made in Pride heaven.

Since 2000, June’s been declared Pride Month, so celebrate diversity and March On!

CB2 SohoCB2 Union Square

AIDS Walk NY, 2010

What: AIDS Walk NY 2010
When: 10:00 am, Sunday, May 16th
Where: Central Park (enter at 59th and Fifth)
Who: 12 CB2 team members, thousands of participants expected

Set your alarm clocks so you don’t miss it—the 25th AIDS Walk New York is this Sunday, May 16th.

CB2 Soho has been participating for just a few years but this time we held a t-shirt design contest for our team. The winning concept shown above was designed by part-timers Katie C and Emerson.

They were inspired by our iconic circular logo, but with a twist. The circles encompass associates “walking” in this amazing annual event. They chose red for the shoulder patch application since its comparable to red ribbons worn on lapels to show support for the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The 6 mile walk starts in Central Park and loops in and around the upper west side—check out the route here and we hope to see you there!

Thanks to skip, soho sales, for this submission.