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by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

ToyLand: A Theatrical Toys for Tots Fundraiser

Truly a night for living dolls, the second annual ToyLand fundraiser will take place at House of Loom on Saturday, December 17^th. Kicking off with a family-friendly Build-a-Gift Workshop at 4 p.m., kids will have a ball while meeting Marines in the cupcake decorating parlor and visiting the hot chocolate bar (suggested cash/toy donation).

From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.,...

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by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Gionni Grand Opening

Gionni, Omaha’s newest boutique for men and women is celebrating their grand opening on Friday, December 2nd. The celebration will take place from 8-10 p.m. at House of Loom, conveniently located next door to Gionni at 1012 South 10th Street. Festivities include a fashion show with music selections by Brent Crampton and cocktail specials. For more information on Gionni head over to 1010...

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by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Shop It Forward

Local boutiques Statement, Piper and Denim Saloon are partnering up for their first ever shopping tour. Shop It Forward: Holiday Shopping Tour will run from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 1st. The tour will pick up shoppers at Statement, located at 3612 N. 165th Street in Omaha and will chauffeur the group to Piper and Denim Saloon before returning to Statement at the end of the evening....

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by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Designer Spotlight: Eliana Smith

Drawing inspiration from Jacqueline Kennedy’s trip to India in 1962, designer Eliana Smith’s upcoming runway show will take spectators on a dazzling expedition worthy of a modern-day first lady.

“My last collection was inspired by 1940’s Argentina and I wanted to move on and take this collection into the very early 1960’s, specifically the era just prior to the Mod movement,”...

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by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Create & Bitch
Are you a local designer or crafter looking for a break in your weekend routine? Create & Bitch is here for you. On the second Friday of every month, grab your supplies and head down to CAMP Coworking Space in the Mastercraft Building located at 1111 N. 13th Street in North Downtown Omaha. From 7-11 p.m., work alongside other creative locals on any project of your choosing, from your next clothing...

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by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Omaha Fashion Week organizers made the official announcement this week of designers selected to participate in the organization’s spring 2012 shows. OFW veterans like Emma Erickson and Jane Round were selected along with four newcomers, three high school students and two designers from outside of Omaha. "We set up a more rigorous application process for the upcoming season - and the fashion design community really...

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by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Big changes were announced this week regarding the next season of Omaha Fashion Week shows. KANEKO, an organization fostering creativity in the arts through progressive exhibitions and programming, will host the upcoming spring fashion shows scheduled to take place in March 2012. “The event has grown to the point where we need a larger space, plus we love the idea of working with Kaneko. What we do in terms of...