Elanthian Fashion Week 5117 [NEWS 4 29]

[Elvenlady]

In my soporific state last night, I completely forgot to mention the Art of the Fan Dance at 9.45pm. Join the Black Hand Trading Co. for a discussion and presentation on the art of communicating -- a skill often seen in fashionable Nalfein court circles. Avoid the urge to join the bloodshed in the Duskruin Arena for just an hour or so and look for the black tent just outside the East Tower in the Landing. Enter the raffle to win one of the lovely fans being displayed too!

[Elvenlady]

Rise and shine fashionistas! It’s time to get your sashay on and strut your stuff on the runway. The doors to the Ebonstone Manor Ballroom* will open at 3.00pm for registration or to grab a good seat for the show.

Your entry will be judged on presentation (how well you present your outfit on the runway through verb use etc.) and interpretation of the theme. As a reminder, the choice of themes for this year’s Fashion Showcase are Shabby Chic, Metallic Mastery, Sugar and Spice, and Woodland Walks. Whilst there is no time limit – we don’t want to stifle your creativity – we do ask that you aim for maximum impact in as short a time as possible please; leave the audience wanting more!

The winner will walk away with the coveted Chalat Award so come and support any friends and family who are participating, or just come for the spectacle.

Before that however, the last in the series of Breakfast Lectures will be held in the Landing Auditorium. We’ll be gathering in the Courtyard (#385) at 10am and enjoying coffee and cake before we learn more about masks. Don’t forget to enter the raffle while you there as it draws shortly afterwards and then stop by at the wagon parked on the North Ring to buy your very own mask for the ball later.

At 1pm, there will be an informal gathering in the Ebonstone Manor ballroom to chat with fellow collectors of Delirium Manor’s Whax Dolls. Bring along your spare parts and accessories to exchange or simply come to show your fashionably dressed (or not) doll!

Following the Showcase, at 9.00pm, it’s time to dress up again as the Alliance of High Elven Society invite you to dance the night away at their Masquerade Ball.

Only two more days to finish your shopping. The clearance sale of the themed shoe collections continues with prices slashed, so head over to the Ta’Illistim shop (lich # 731, go cottage) and grab yourself a last minute bargain. The cart selling cobbling supplies can be found in the Sylvanfair Grove (lich # 8753, go west). There’s still time to enter the remaining Fashion Week raffles too. Details can be found HERE

*Access to the Ebonstone Manor ballroom will be through a white marble archway at these locations:
Wehnimer's Landing - Ebonstone Manor, Sprawling Lawn
Teras Isle - Adventurers' Rest, Long Hall
Solhaven - Warehouse, First Floor
River's Rest - Timor's Storage, Lobby
Icemule - Silvermule, Foyer
Zul Logoth - Rockslinger Relocation Services
Ta'Illistim - Lost Home, Foyer
Ta'Vaalor - Dancing Dachre, Entry
Mist Harbor - Atrium, Annex Foyer

[Elvenlady]

Today is the day to finish your shopping! The clearance shoe sale in the Ta’Illistim shop (lich # 731, go cottage) ends so be sure to grab yourself a last minute bargain. Similarly, the cart selling cobbling supplies in the Sylvanfair Grove (lich # 8753, go west) will be packed up tonight, as well as the mask wagon on the North Ring Road (lich # 287).

Fashion Week will draw to a close at 6.00pm with a cocktail reception at Lily Manor (lich # 3758, go gate). Guests are invited to gather in the elegant surroundings of the Museum of Fashion History to recollect the week’s events, recall the runway scene, and discuss next season’s trends. There will be a final raffle for a case of assorted nail polish. The tickets sell for only 10,000 silvers and the draw will take place at around 7.00pm. The winner must be present at the drawing to collect their prize.

Before that though, you are invited to gather in Solhaven’s Liabo Plaza at 2.00pm as The Looking Glass proudly presents The Pantheon Collection. A collection of unique Arkati-themed gowns and accessories will be unveiled in their respective hallowed temples and gardens and duly auctioned. Expect to be escorted along the Liabo Esplanade and Lornon Avenue to undisclosed locations where each of the outfits will be modelled in turn and bidding will begin.

Elanthian Elegance are also pleased to announce that their guest speaker for the Breakfast Lecture series has agreed to share his speaking notes with anyone who missed them. They have been published HERE.

[Elvenlady]

Bah, I've done it again.

I forgot to mention that the Order of the Sphere and Scythe will be gathering in Solhaven's Liabo Plaza at 4.00pm for Fashionable Fortunes. Join them for a brief lecture on the Sylvankind lore regarding magical properties of some gems in Elanthia commonly used in jewelry and clothing adornments. This event is geared toward both the spiritually and fashionably inclined!

[Elvenlady]

And that’s a wrap!

Fashion Week has come to an end and I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone. I would like to give a particular mention to the following though:

Members of Elanthian Elegance and The Looking Glass for going along with my insane idea in the first place and letting me do it all over again.

All the CHEs, MHOs, and Mentors who helped to host fantastic events and raffles during the week and made it the success it was.

GMs Elidi and Elysani for their endless patience with my constant demands for calendar entries, criers, raffle tables, props and, of course, the glossy booklet! You two are simply amazing and we are so lucky to have you supporting us.

Airisu, Oirisu, Farain for allowing me to use their fashionable prowess in Fashion Wars! You will have your revenge next year, I promise.

GM Valyrka for honouring the Fashion Showcase Chalat Award winners with their names on a statue to be placed in the Museum Alerreth soon. Congratulations to Nihrvanah for winning it this year!

An honourable mention to Newsby of the TownCrier who helped in promoting the events and to Jastalyn for her amazing Fenog’s Fashion Formation.

Last, but by no means least, everyone who attended the events and entered the raffles; it wouldn’t have been possible without you guys!

I apologise if I’ve forgotten anyone but my brain is like marshmallow at the moment. Rohese is now going to lie down in a dark room with a cold towel on her head – and I’ll probably join her.

Please feel free to send any feedback, comments or suggestions to me at elanthianelegance5115@gmail.com and keep an eye out for announcements and future plans on the GS wiki page and the Elanthian Elegance website.

Fashion Week 5118 anyone?

[Jhynnifer]

Congratulations on the success of this week's fashion week! I had company in for the first half and ended up missing a lot of events, but the ones I attended were fabulous!

[bremerial]

Congratulations on the success of this week's fashion week!

Hear Hear!