Donning Top It Off and Fabutique apparel, models strutted their stuff down Spring Street as West Roxbury made its nightly commute past the sidewalk runway.
Models strutted down a red carpet on Spring Street's sidewalk in Top It Off and Fabutique garb as the 36 bus passed by on Thursday night. Commuters honked horns and rubbernecked to get a glance of the spectacle - the first (and hopefully annual) Fashion Mob Fairview Corner Fashion Show. More than 100 people lined against the commercial stores on the stretch of 162 to 170 Spring Street while trendy tunes from Justin Timberlake, Usher and Rihanna provided the soundtrack. Among the crowd was Raffaella Thomas, "I think it's great. They should have more of these. It gets people to shop." In Thomas' hand was a shopping bag with a newly purchased item from Top It Off inside. "It's better than a dream!" said Shirley Walsh, owner of Kalembar Dune…
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The Fashion Show is at 6:30 p.m. on November 1 in front of Top It Off, Fabutique, Kalembar Dune and more. Runway models will show off this winter's styles.
While not confirmed with local historians, it is believed that on November 1, West Roxbury’s firstever Fashion Mob will take place - making Spring Street a "pop-up runway." “Top it Off and Fabutique are putting a fashionable twist on the flash mob concept! We are rolling out the red carpet and shining the spotlight on the latest Fall fashions in women’s clothing and accessories - right out on our sidewalk!” said Ashley Boiardi, retail manager of Top It Off. Fairview Corner - the stretch of commercial stores from 162 to 170 Spring Street - continues its fashionable upgrade. For the Fashion Mob, models will walk the sidewalk in front of the stores at 6:30 p.m. donning contemporary clothing from Fabutique, paired with fabulously chic …
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Mary Mulvey Jacobson
8:43 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
The pictures are great! What a great time everyone had! West Roxbury is a special place with special stores! more ›