Alexandria — The inaugural Fashions Night Out Alexandria, presented by the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association, showcased more than 89 local businesses Thursday evening, Sept. 6. In Old Town, the evening kicked off with a VIP reception in the Courtyard at the Hotel Monaco. Honorary Chair Tameka Young and members of the host committee that included: Old Town Business & Professional Association, Old Town Boutique District, Monte Durham - "Say Yes to the Dress, Atlanta", Camille Leverett - BeautyFull Boutique, Jody Manor - Bittersweet Catering, Mason Shupe - Blown Hair Salon, Meshelle Armstrong - Eat Good Food LLC, Pamela Lynne Sorenson - Pamela's Punch (blog), Amy Rutherford - Red Barn Mercantile, Ryan Charchian - Cashmere & Tweed (blog), Kathryn Martin - Fashion stylist, Charlotte Hall - Potomac Riverboat Company, Maria Burns - Salon de Zen, Karen Sommer Shalett - DC Magazine, Sade Richardson - Kimpton Hotels, Natasha Lewis - PR at Partners, Tara Zimnick-Calico - Torpedo Factory Art Center, Cindy McCartney - Diva Designer Consignment, Natalie Kaar - Northern Virginia Magazine, Annie Lee - Pretty People Vintage, Maggy Francois - West Potomac Design Academy & Maggy Francois, LLC, Del Ray Business Association, Alexandria Transit Company/DASH and Alexandria Economic Development Partnership were applauded for their efforts to promote the boutiques, restaurants, hotels and art venues in Old Town and Del Ray.