Fashionistas To Hit Bethesda Row This Weekend

Fashionistas are hitting Bethesda Row this weekend for the third annual “Front Row” event, planned for Thursday through Saturday. Highlights include special events, celebrity guest appearances, trunk shows and a runway show featuring over 30 Row retailers. Here’s what you need to know if you go:

Thursday:

Events include complimentary makeovers at and from noon-6p.m.,  mini spa treatments, brow waxes and chair massages at The Spa @ from 4-6p.m., and trunk shows and events at , and . A free screening of fashion film “Bill Cunningham New York” – which chronicles the life of the New York Times Style photographer --will kick off at Bethesda Row’s at 8p.m.

Friday:

Friday’s highlight is the 7:30 fashion show featuring looks local retailers. Celebrity public relations guru, author and reality show start Kelly Cutrone will be in attendance for the show, and will also be signing copies of her new book “Normal Gets You Nowhere” on Bethesda Lane from 5-6p.m. Trunk shows are planned throughout the day, and and will host pre-runway events.

Saturday:

Bring the kids for a series of fashion-themed events dubbed “Chic Children.”  A Legos on the Lane” event for kids will happen on Bethesda Lane from 10a.m. – 2p.m., along with a kid-friendly music performance on the lane at 1p.m. There will also be a story time event at at 11a.m. and a beignet cooking demonstration at

Check Bethesda Row’s website for a full list of events throughout the weekend.

RSVP for the movie screening by emailing bcny@brandlinkdcrsvp.com, and register at www.bethesdarow.com for a chance to win a $250 shopping spree and two seats on the front row of Friday’s runway show.