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Best 2014 Summer Fashion Events In The Bay Area

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If you're a trend-setter looking to find garments and products that are the greatest, the best and the latest, there are select shows and expos coming to the Bay Area this summer that you won't want to miss. Get your name on the list and buy your tickets to any one of these exhibitions and events. If you just want to indulge your senses in beauty and glam, or get inspired to create your own designs, the organizers behind these events know exactly how to oblige and how to make a good time commence.

San Francisco Ultimate Women's Expo
San Mateo Events Center
1346 Saratoga Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403
www.sfwomensexpo.com/home.htm

Date: Sept. 27-28, 2014 

This event's organizers devote scores of time into developing an experience like no other for shoppers of fashion, entertainment, cosmetics, jewelry, home décor and more. At SFUWE, you will get to be pampered with massages and spa treatments. Leading companies will be on hands showcasing their luxury boutiques and products. Emerging designers will reveal the latest in the fashion industry. Celebrity keynote speakers, including Joan Rivers and Niecy Nash, will also be presenting their knowledge and expertise about the world of fashion and glam. Grab your friends and experience runway shows, free samples and over 500 booths offering the most exciting in fashion trends and services.

Fashion Market Northern California 
San Mateo Event Center
2495 S. Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(415) 328-1221
www.fashionmarketnorcal.com

Date: June 22-24, 2014; Holiday: Aug. 24-26, 2014

"The largest open-booth show on the West Coast" showcases five fashion events each year made up of up-and-coming fashions including domestic, European and imported apparel and accessories. These booths are popular and attract many buyers of contemporary apparel and modern accessories. The year's second fall fashion exhibition will be held from June 22 through 24 and the holiday/vacation fashion exhibition will be shown August 24 through 26. For a list of all shows, visit Fashion Market NorCal's website.

Stuart Weitzman Trunk Show
Arthur Beren Shoes
222 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415)397-8900
www.berenshoes.com/trunk-shows

Date: April 25-26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you are looking for the latest and greatest designs in contemporary footwear, and want to get a behind-the-scenes look into how one of America's most famous fashion shoe designers, Stuart Weitzman, operates, then come to Arthur Beren Shoes. ABS is a family-owned business that has been a long-running retail store that caters to patrons who want a one-of-a-kind customized shoe. This trunk show promises to preview a spring and fall collection of SW combinations. ABS will host the designer, provide food and beverages and offer live music. This is sure to be a fun affair, and a great way to keep up on the latest in fancy footwear.

San Francisco's Union Street Festival
Union St. from Gough to Steiner
San Francisco, CA
(800) 310-6563
www.unionstreetfestival.com

Date: June 7-8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

To mark its 38th year of introducing new, exciting booths full of your favorite crafts, food and fashion, the 2014 Union Street Festival will be featuring a 'World' theme. The Fashion World will be part of the six blocks of exciting booths and pavilions partaking in this festival. This is a smoke-free event. Also, no alcohol is allowed on the festival site. For those who want to sip some brew during their perusing, there will also be Craft Beer and Wine Tasting pavilions with food pairings – all based on the 'Worlds' from which these foods originated.

DG EXPO
Hilton Hotel San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 433-6600 (212) 804-8243
www.dgexpo.net

Date: May 4-5, 2014  

DG Expo is a two-day trimmings and textile exhibit held for manufacturers and designers, retailers, fabric stores, party planners and wholesalers. This exhibit is for those mills, converters, importers and distributors who have low minimums. Many exhibits have in-stock fabric and trims. This is a trade event and is not open to the public. For information on how to register for DG EXPO, contact DG Expo Corporation.

The Beauty Expo: Year 5
Atelier Emmanuel
415 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 362-0863
www.thebeautyexpo.com

Date: May 4, 2014 

Presented by Atelier Emmanuel Salon and Day Spas, this soiree is for the beauty, tech and fashion communities and will be an engaging show for those who are in the style and fashion industry. The event will feature trunk shows of local retailers and beauty vendors. There will be competitions for 'most creative make-up' and 'most creative hairstyle.' This year's expo will put on a fashion bloggers runway competition, with bloggers competing for "Best Street Style Look." Tickets can be purchased here.

20th Century Expo
Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion
2 Marina Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(650) 773-4824
www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-century-expo-tickets-10638071759?err=29 

Date: Aug. 23-24, 2014 

If you are an avid fan of fashions and design from the 20th Century, this exhibition features a unique shopping experience for either the collector, the designer or the everyday fan of 20th century fashions and furnishings. Admission is $10 and tickets are good for both days. It is advisable to bring your paper ticket or photo of scanned ticket on your phone/tablets.

Kelly Gullo is a freelance writer in San Francisco, CA. Kellys topics are about music and nightlife. Kelly has also written a variety of articles on health and dieting and topics related to the environment. Kelly has a degree in journalism and public relations from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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