NICK HOSTS.....BLOG RECAP of HOSTING the Macy's INC Summer Event at Macy's South Coast Plaza

Ready for Summer! Nick Verreos hosts INC Summer Event at Macy's South Coast Plaza



This past weekend, I was invited to host a fun Macy's fashion event entitled "INC Summer Event". Over the last 8+ years, I have had the opportunity of hosting many Macy's events throughout the country including in Macy's Herald Square NYC, Macy's State Street Chicago and Macy's Miami, to name a few. This time I was on "home turf", in Southern California, and more specifically at the fabulous Macy's South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA.

Nick Verreos--INC Summer Event, Macy's South Coast Plaza

Models Cherie and Lisa in INC Summer 2016 styles--INC Summer Event, Macy's South Coast Plaza

The INC Summer Event is a great show that highlights the Must-Have Summer Fashion pieces from the Macy's exclusive INC/International Concepts collection that get you Style Ready for your next Summer vacation, weekend getaway plus so much more. The new INC Summer collection of dresses, peasant tops, shorts, loose pants--as well as a complete range of accessories--are stylish, easy-to-pack as well as fabulously mix-and-match with each other...



Here are photos from the INC Summer Event at Macy's South Coast Plaza--from stage, post-show meet-and-greet to the very happy attendees who "Took a Chance" and won Macy's Shopping Cards...

Stage Show: Nick Verreos and models at the "INC Summer Event", Macy's South Coast Plaza

Mix and Match Perfect: Nick Verreos with models in INC Summer 2016 styles--"INC Summer Event" Macy's South Coast Plaza

Summer Style: Nick Verreos with models (L to R) Nadya, Lauren, Cherie and Lisa, all wearing INC Summer 2016 styles--"INC Summer Event" Macy's South Coast Plaza

Macy's Meet & Greet: Nick Verreos with attendees/shoppers at the "INC Summer Event" Macy's South Coast Plaza

You're a Winner! Nick Verreos with winners of the "Take a Chance" INC Summer Macy's Shopping Gift Cards--Macy's South Coast Plaza

I had a BLAST kicking off the Summer 2016 Style Season hosting this fun INC Summer Event at Macy's South Coast Plaza...as you can see from the lower photo, I might have gotten way too much into the INC Summer vibe! Maybe I was inspired by my coral-pink INC linen suit!



THANK YOU to everyone who attended and all who shopped and hopefully, enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with me at the Macy's "INC Summer Event"! 

RIP Carlos Falchi, Brazilian-born Accessories Designer

Nick Verreos and Designer Carlos Falchi in 2012 at a Macy's Brasil event, Macy's Valley Fair Santa Clara

The Man and His Bag--Designer Carlos Falchi

Two Fridays ago, on March 27th designer Carlos Falchi, 70, died in Durham North Carolina, after complications from surgery for glioblastoma, a cancer of the brain according to the NY Times.

Falchi was a Brazilian-born accessories designer known for his brightly colored, bohemian styled bags often in dyed animal skin such as alligator, anaconda, crocodile, anteater, frog, python and water snake, to name a few.

Nick Verreos--Macy's "Brasil" event--Macy's Valley Fair Santa Clara 

I was very sad to read this news especially since three years ago--back in 2012--I had the AMAZING pleasure of meeting Carlos Falchi and he was THE SWEETEST, KINDEST, most GENEROUS person! I had flown into the Bay Area to host a Macy's "Brasil"-themed event at the Macy's Valley Fair in Santa Clara California, near San Jose.



Prior to my event, I was told by the Macy's P.R. gal that THE Carlos Falchi was also in the store for an appearance...at the SAME TIME! She asked if I would like to meet him and naturally, I said YESSSS!!!!!!!!

Fabulous Falchi and his bags--Macy's Valley Fair Santa Clara "Brasil" campaign event, 2012

Mr. Falchi was there with one of his daughters showcasing his very special FABULOUS accessories designs that were showcased as part of the Macy's "Brasil: A Magical Journey" 2012 campaign.

 Carlos The Design God: Nick Verreos with accessories designer Carlos Falchi--Macy's Valley Fair Santa Clara--Macy's "Brasil" campaign event, 2012

We talked about many things, including how much I admired his designs and colors and of course, his FAB bags. He and his daughter also made my arms hairs stand up when they told me that they were fans of "Project Runway" and me! I also spent a LONG time admiring his UBER cool outfit! (That jacket was EVERYTHING!).

OBRIGADO Mr. Falchi for taking the time to meet little ol' me and for being the epitome of COOL, Class and UBER Fabulousness. Oh and did I mention he was also SUPER nice? I will treasure that meeting in 2012.