Here’s a look at 10 steal-worthy ideas we spotted this week, including Woolite's chandelier made from a washing line at New York's Fashion's Night Out, a work of art that served hors d'oeuvres at an event for delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, Shanghai-inspired bites at the Toronto International Film Festival opening night gala, and Refinery29 and Spin magazine's "Instagram" wall in New York.
Target’s The Shops at Target Pop-Up
To drum up buzz for the latest round of retail partners in its Shops at Target initiative, Target built four miniature stores inside its pop-up for Fashion’s Night Out in New York. The setting at Highline Stages included faux brick facades, artful product displays, and decorative signage.
Photo: Will Ragozzino/BFAnyc.com
Democratic National Convention’s Welcome Event
Delegates who attended the Democratic National Convention's welcome event Sunday night at Charlotte's U.S. National Whitewater Center had the opportunity to try zip-lining, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and kayaking.
Photo: Stephanie Chesson Photo
Democratic National Convention’s Delegates Event at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
At a party Sunday night for convention delegates at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Best Impressions Caterers created an 8- by 16-foot tasting wall. The serpentine steel wall had hundreds of four- by four-inch stainless steel shelves that each displayed a single serving of either shrimp cocktail or seared ahi tuna.
Photo: Jay Weinmiller/weinmiller.com
MTV Video Music Awards
Rihanna's opening performance at the MTV V.M.A.s on Thursday night combined royalty and Indiana Jones-like themes in the stage design, complete with a python head throne and green laser lights.
Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images
Fashion’s Night Out at Paul Frank
For Fashion’s Night Out in Los Angeles, Paul Frank hosted a pop-up on Melrose Avenue and filled it with decor and lighting to match the "neon native" theme. Dreamcatchers hung overhead and neon tumbleweeds from Greenset decked the floor. As the temporary spot had little in the way of electrical supply, Kinetic Lighting used battery-operated fixtures to add neon-hued lighting.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Fashion’s Night Out at Henri Bendel
In one of its most extensive promotions for Fashion’s Night Out in New York to date, Henri Bendel partnered with Cirque du Soleil to bring performers from Zumanity to the Fifth Avenue store.
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Woolite’s “Woolite Washed” Boutique
For Fashion’s Night Out in New York—and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week—laundry detergent brand Woolite created a shop to promote its new campaign, as well as sell limited-edition clothing from five designers. Inside the space, chandeliers looked like washing lines and the front of the bar was comprised of washing machines.
Photo: Carolyn Curtis/BizBash
Refinery29 and "Spin" Backstage Pass Party
To prompt guests to amp up their social media presence at the party, Refinery29 and Spin created an in-house “Instagram” wall. Party goers were encouraged to Instagram their own photos with the hashtag #BackStagePass, which were then printed on site and hung up on a wall for all to see. Photographers also walked the scene snapping photos of guests to be added to the wall.
Photo: Ryan Muir
Toronto International Film Festival Opening Night Gala
Split between Maple Leaf Square, Real Sports Bar and Grill, E11ven, and the Air Canada Centre, Thursday’s opening night gala for the Toronto International Film Festival took its cues from various locations of the film Looper. This included serving Shanghai-inspired bites such as grilled tofu, steamed buns, and noodles in takeout boxes.
Photo: Josh Fee for BizBash
The Scotiabank BuskerBall
Serving as a kickoff for the sprawling BuskerFest, BuskerBall took place in late August at the St. Lawrence North Market. Benefiting Epilepsy Toronto, the event was designed by interior designer Jamie Alexander and had a silent-auction area sectioned off into areas that looked like different rooms in a home. A plush, pillow-strewn bed was the focal point of one section.
Photo: SevenStock
