Photo: Courtesy of Debutaunt.DANNIJO is hosting a one-day sale and offering jewelry from current and past collections for way cheap. Pieces start at $10, with the bulk of the items offered between $100 and $200. Talk about a deal!
When: Tuesday, October 14 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: DANNIJO Showroom, 433-435 West 14th Street (between Ninth and Washington streets), Suite 2F.
Visit the French Embassy
To celebrate the opening of NYC's only bookshop and reading room for French and English books alike, Albertine is hosting a free six-day festival featuring French and American artists, designers, and thinkers. Festival Albertine events will include Didier Grumbach and Anne Valérie Hash from the world of French fashion, and Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner in conversation with Engrenages creator Alexandra Clert. Just RSVP to reserve your spot.
When: Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 19.
Where: Albertine, 972 Fifth Avenue (at 79th Street); 212-650–0070.
See a movie...or ten!
The New York City Independent Film Festival is happening this week and the lineup is looking good. With Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo, Fred Willard, and Alysia Reiner taking center stage screen, you'll undoubtedly be tempted to purchase tickets to each and every show. And, the even better news is that tickets are around only twelve bucks a pop!
When: Wednesday, October 15 to Sunday, October 19.
Where: Producers Club, 358 West 44th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues); 212-315-4743 and Adelante Studios, 25 West 31st Street (between Fifth Avenue and Broadway); 347-228-7856.
Say happy birthday.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Vogue Italia's editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani has joined forces with Peroni Nastro Azzurro to create a video exhibition inspired by the ever-stylish publication. The exhibit is free and open to the public for a week starting this Wednesday.
When: Wednesday, October 15 to Wednesday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Industrio Studios, 356 West 12th Street (between Greenwich and Washington streets), Studio 10.
Hang with the top dogs.
Have a cocktail with Joe Zee (Old Navy’s Fall Style Ambassador and Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of Yahoo! Style) this Thursday at the newly renovated Old Navy store in Chelsea. He'll be on-site offering styling tips and snapping selfies. Plus, be one of the first 200 guests and you'll receive a free tote.
When: Thursday, October 16 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Old Navy, 610 Avenue of the Americas (between 17th and 18th streets); 212-645-0663.
Attend a debutante ball.
This is no typical "deb" ball. Debutaunt, an interactive dance experience, invites audience members to watch as darling debutantes prepare for induction into society. Upon entry, guests are greeted by the charming mistress of ceremonies, Martha McMillen. Who knows where the night will go from there?
When: Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17 at 8 p.m.
Where: Kings County Distillery, 63 Flushing Ave (enter at the Sands Street and Navy Street gate); no phone.
Eat 'til you drop.
Wine and dine at the sixth annual NYC Wine & Food Festival, which brings together chefs, winemakers, and TV personalities from around the world. The event — which includes tastings, cooking classes, and intimate dinners — also supports Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign and Food Bank For New York City. So, eat up!
When: Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19.
Where: Various locations.
Travel through time via vintage prints.
After a two-year hiatus, the International Vintage Poster Fair returns to NYC to celebrate a century's worth of vintage posters. This year’s feature exhibit, “Ideas and Innovation,” showcases vintage posters documenting the innovative products and technologies that have changed our lives over the years.
When: Friday, October 17 from 5 to 9p.m.; Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street (between Sixth and Seventh avenues), fourth floor.