Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed

This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy!

The Toyota Lecture Series on Design | Thursday, April 30

Toyota Motor Company and the College for Creative Studies have partnered to create a series of lectures to bring prominent designers and scholars to speak at CCS, and this Thursday’s lecture is focused on fashion and accessories design. World renowned fashion and accessories designer Aki Choklat will share inspiring design stories from his travels across the world and discuss his perspective on craft, luxury and design. The lecture is from 6 to 7 p.m., free to attend, and will be given in the Wendell W. Anderson Jr. Auditorium. For more information, and to RSVP, visit CCS. 

The auditorium is located in the Walter B. Ford II Building at the Walter and Josephine Ford Campus at 201 E. Kirby, in Detroit.

Dining Out For Life - Detroit 2015 | Thursday, April 30

Another easy fundraiser is happening Thursday. All you have to do is go out to dinner at one of Dining Out For Life – Detroit 2015’s participating restaurants, and have a couple of drinks, eat a great meal, and enjoy a night out with loved ones. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Michigan AIDS Coalition. Participating restaurants include Priya Restaurant, The Bird & The Bread, Local Kitchen and Bar, Seva – Detroit and Mudgie’s Deli. Visit the website for a list of the other restaurants participating in your area. 

Scott Shuptrine Interiors Presents: Models of Influence | Thursday, April 30

Nigel Barker, former judge of American’s Next Top model, is in town to promote is brand new, New York Times best selling book Models of Influence from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Scott Shuptrine Interiors. This will be a night of design, art, fashion and luxury while Nigel signs his books and Scott Shuptrine Interiors will unveil the latest furniture models of the season. Scott Shuptrine Interiors will donate 15% of sales from the evening, and 100% of the donations collected at the door to the Suite Dreams Project. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. 

Scott Shuptrine Interiors is located at 32301 Woodward Ave., in Royal Oak.

Ort in The City | Thursday, April 30

ORT America invites you to its spring fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 3, for an evening of cocktails, strolling dinner and a Detroit-themed auction. Students from CCS’s Bag Design class are having bags specifically structured for the ORT fundraiser auctioned, along with a variety of other art Detroit inspired pieces. Nicole Eisenberg, Susan Gordon and Lisa Nederlander chair ORT in the City. To purchase tickets for the evening, call the ORT Offices at 248.723.8860.

Eastern Market is located at 2934 Russell St., in Detroit.

Haven’s Annual Gala | Friday, May 1

Haven will celebrate its 40^th Anniversary of serving victims of domestic and sexual violence, as well as the construction of their new facility at 6:30 p.m. at the Detroit Marriott Troy. Come out for an evening filled with a live/silent auction, a seated dinner, entertainment and an exciting afterglow party. For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Carrie Copeland at ccopeland@haven-oakland.org.

The Detroit Troy Marriott is located at 200 W. Big Beaver Rd., in Troy.

Hues and Style of India at the Michigan International Women’s Show | Saturday, May 2

Come out to the Suburban Collection Showplace as Taj Cottage presents its new collection, Hues and Style of India at 7 p.m. The Michigan International Women’s Show opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, and closes Sunday at 6 p.m. More information about the Hues and Style of India and the Michigan International Women’s Show can be found on the website.

The Suburban Collection Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Ave, in Novi.

Mother’s Day Trunk Show at Karen Egren Jewelry | Saturday, May 2

If you haven't found the perfect Mother's Day gift yet, stop by the Mother's Day Trunk Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Karen Egren Jewelry. View a presentation of Mother’s Day gifts and spring arrivals, and receive a complimentary gift with all purchases over $75.

The Studio of Karen Egren at 550 W Merril, Suite 230, in Birmingham.

Ladies Spring Tea | Sunday, May 3

Morning Glory Coffee & Pastries is having its first annual Ladies Spring Tea from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy all the tea flavors imaginable, and a 3-tier pastry tower along with tea sandwiches. Tickets are $35 a person, and to reserve your table for one of the seating times, call 313.647.0298.

Morning Glory Coffee & Pastries is located at 85 Kercheval Ave., in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Build Next: How to Tell Your Story to the Media | Monday, May 4 & Sunday, May 16

Get a better idea of how the media works and how to pitch stories to the media with Build Institute and Crain’s Detroit Business. Amy Haimerl will host not one, but two workshops from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday and then an advanced class from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 16. You will learn about the media, how to frame your story, what not to do and so much more. The two classes are located  at Build Institute, and tickets can be found on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-next-how-to-tell-your-story-to-the-media-beginner-advanced-workshops-tickets-16386733160

Build Institute is located at 2701 Bagley Ave., in Detroit.

DG3 Local Accessory Designer Showcase at DIFFA Dining By Design Detroit

On Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, DG3 presented a Local Accessory Designers Showcase as part of DIFFA Dining By Design. We were honored to partner with this phenomenal event, put on by the Michigan Aids Coalition (MAC). And we are always thrilled to show off Michigan's fashion design talent!

On the Town: DIFFA Cocktails by Design

DIFFA Dining by Design is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event that showcases Michigan’s local design talent. People in a variety of creative communities are paired with table sponsors to create three-dimensional dining installations…and they are seriously fabulous. DG3 had a sneak peak of the event space while going on a walk through for our Local Designer Accessories Runway Show, which we are presenting at the DIFFA Dining by Design Gala on Saturday, Sept. 20, and we were blow away.

We attended Thursday evening’s DIFFA Cocktails by Design, which is the jam-packed social occasion of the year. The tables were gorgeous and so incredibly different and artistic, the food and drinks were divine, and of course the fashion was right on point.

From body-hugging cocktail dresses to fun separates and ladylike silhouettes, there was really something for everyone. Noticeably, a lot of women doneed midi skirts and dresses, which is incredibly demure but still really sexy. And the men! Many of the gents in attendance wore dashing suits, and a few of them really stepped it up with great pattern combinations, bow ties and even bags. So chic.

DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) is one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS services and education organizations, and locally is put on by the Michigan Aids Coalition. For more information, visit www.michiganaidscoalition.org.