Fashion Industry on Full Display Thursday

For all of you lovers of fashion, whether it be as an aspiring model or designer, shopaholic, or person who simply likes to keep up with the latest trends, this Thursday in Charlotte will be a great day for you. There are three noteworthy fashion events going on tomorrow.

The Fashion Rules! Party
Enjoy fashion tips, a fashion show led by Charlotte magazine's Style Editor Sarah Crosland and Style Writer Jenn Grabenstetter, The Fashion Rules! Game hosted by Rachel Sutherland, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and more. 6-9 p.m. Free but RSVP required (rsvpcharlotte@neimanmarcus.com). Neiman Marcus (use Men’s Entrance located off Barclay Downs Road), SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd. Click here for more info.

Fashion Marketing Industry Night
Mix and mingle with a fashionable audience at this second Pre-Charlotte NC Fashion Week Mixer (the third annual Charlotte NC Fashion Week will be held September 23-25). Hosted by the CNCFW Advisory Board. All designers, models, stylists, photographers, and other industry professionals are invited. 6:30 p.m. Free, but donations are appreciated. RSVP at rsvp@charlottencfashionweek.com. Mez, inside the EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St. www.charlottencfashionweek.com.

Wilhelmina Evolution Models Party
They'll be celebrating the agency's accomplishments and talent (Wilhelmina has a Charlotte office). And there will also be a search for new models and actors, with a winner receiving a contract that night. 10 p.m. Get on the guest list if you can: rsvp@buttercharlotte.com. Butter NC, inside the NC Music Factory, 950 Seaboard St. www.wilhelminatalent.com, www.buttercharlotte.com.