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that have already been part of Philadelphia’s style calendar, and, under the umbrella of The Philadelphia Collection 2010, will be promoted together, with new events, within a cohesive marketing plan. The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Office of the City Representative, Center City District and The Philadelphia Retail Marketing Alliance. 

 “Philadelphia is rich in talent in the fashion and retail community,” said Mayor Nutter.  “Our goal is to ensure a very healthy and robust retail and design industry, while stepping up the visibility of our existing retailers and designers. We are proud to create an event in which the entire city can be involved, whether it’s retailers hosting a trunk show or panel discussion, or consumers coming out to enjoy these great events.” 

 Retailers, boutiques, stylists, designers, modeling agencies and design schools are all represented as part of the schedule of events over the ten day series. 

 Featured events include Phashion Phest (now in its 17^th edition); Macy’s Fall Fashion Show with guest Nigel Barker; two Nicole Miller events including an  “EcoArts” event with Philadelphia’s own world-renowned architects Venturi Scott Brown & Associates; the Rittenhouse Row Fall Gathering; Boyds “La Bella Vita” event with the Italian Trade Commission; the FBH Fashion and Style Show; Ron Wilch’s “Taking the Streets” fashion show and live concert; and Student Window Designs at The Gallery at Market East, with The Art Institute, Unique Memories and TP Enterprise.