Fashion and Trend event at Tysons Galleria

September 18: ALL ACCESS: FASHION - Tysons Galleria in McLean, Virginia is one of the most luxurious shopping malls in the area and it was the venue for ALL ACCESS: FASHION. This three-day event was like getting a taste of New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park, and the public was invited to see it.

On Friday there was a Fall/Winter 09-10 Runway presentation hosted by YouthAIDS Ambassador, model and businesswoman Frederique van der Wal. The event featured top fashion trends of the season by top retailers of Tysons Galleria. I was able to get access to take pictures of the event. I arrived early to the mall and was taking some location and product shots. There were several original artwork mixed media on canvas portraits on display and I met the artist Ana Rose Soevik. The paintings were of Tim Gunn, Frederique van der Wal and Bono. Later on, Frederique signed the portrait of her. The highlight of the evening was the runway presentation which I was able to photograph along with other photographers and a videographer. If all this wasn't enough there was an after-party at Saks Fifth Avenue. Drinks and appetizers were available and the band Tiffany Rogers and the Reason played till closing time. It was an exciting night, and there was more excitement to come on Saturday's all day access event.