FIG Dallas to Host Chan Luu

Los Angeles–based designer Chan Luu will be the guest of honor June 1 at the Dallas- based Fashion Industry Galler y’s market-week kick-off party from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Luu will be interviewed by Dallas television personality Christina McLarty, host of UPN’s “Daily Buzz” program, before meeting and greeting buyers. The designer will talk about her design inspirations for her ready-to-wear line, as well as growing up in Vietnam before moving to Los Angeles to become a retailer and designer.

Vocalist Jennifer Baldwin also will be part of the evening’s festivities. Drawings for hotel and dinner packages will be conducted.

The event kicks off market week, featuring FIG regulars, as well as guest lines, including Trina Turk, Lotta Stensson, Single, True Religion, Paper Denim, Siwy Denim, Black Halo, Christopher Deane, Betsey Johnson, Rose and Lula and others.

R.S.V.P. at info@fashionindustrygallery.com. FIG is at 1807 Ross Ave. in the downtown Dallas arts district.

Robert McAllister