Fashion Week ’09 @ The Bellevue Collection

The Pacifi c Northwest’s biggest fall fashion event returns to the The Bellevue Collection with elaborate runway shows and special events designed to turn heads.

New for Fashion Week ’09, Vogue’s collaboration with The Collection will bring the latest trends straight from the pages of the magazine to the runway. Special guest Anne Vincent, Vogue Director of Special Events, will personally introduce the must-haves for fall.

“Vogue is the ideal partner,” said Jennifer Leavitt of Kemper Development Company, owners of The Bellevue Collection. “It fits perfectly with the new offerings of luxury and contemporary brands joining The Bellevue Collection, coupled with the broad array of haute designers featured at Nordstrom and boutiques like David Lawrence and Mercer.”

Kicking off Fashion Week, movie goers will want to catch the private, invite only, premiere screening of The September Issue on September 29 at Lincoln Square. Scheduled to appear is Director R.J. Cutler.

Can’t-miss events at fashion week ’09: . September 30 Nordstrom Fall Fashion Show . October 1 Italia: Life in “I” Style runway show by David Lawrence with Italian designer fashions. . October 2 Sweat and Spice Spectacular, a presentation by Lululemon Athletica. . October 3 Front Row Fashion, presented by Vogue, offering a first look at the latest contemporary styles and trends from major designers.* . October 3 VIP Shopping Night with late night shopping and exclusive offers from stores at The Collection.* . October 4 Urban Blowout, a cutting edge hair and fashion show by 7 Salon and Zebraclub. Tickets and information available are at bellevuecollection.com/fashionweek. *100% of the Proceeds from the Front Row Fashion and VIP Shopping Night ticket sales benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue.