Westfield Galleria at Roseville and Westfield Southcenter celebrate winning top design & architecture awards.

On December 2, 2010, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) recognized two Westfield shopping centers, Westfield Galleria at Roseville (Roseville, CA) and Westfield Southcenter (Seattle, WA) with Gold Awards for top achievement in design of retail properties in the United States.

The design of the Westfield Galleria at Roseville (pictured above) revitalization project (completed in 2009) offers a mosaic of compelling spaces.  Boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces are blurred to a striking effect. 

Glass walls, skylights and high windows create an aura of transparency and luminescence, while an open-air promenade reveals exterior-facing shop entrances, a sweeping expanse of granite and greenery, and breathtaking clear façade. Inside the property, a sophisticated retail store design has punctuated the recent arrivals of such world-class brands as Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Juicy Couture, and flagship locations for H&M, Pottery Barn, and Crate & Barrel.

So too, the destination’s new café-style dining terrace features stunning graphic design allowing its restaurateurs to showcase the art of food preparation and the joy of eating well.

Minutes from downtown Seattle, Westfield Southcenter (shown above) has similarly unveiled a total design transformation.  Aesthetically, the center has been able to achieve a bold new expression that celebrates the organic beauty of the Pacific Northwest as well as the scale and majesty of nearby Mt. Rainier.  Westfield Southcenter’s new south façade, with its memorable silhouette, serves as a striking visual beacon visible from nearby highways. 

A dramatic glass entrance, with bold roof and exposed structure, is the centerpiece of the property’s new exterior and incorporates brick, stone, glass, and metal elements.  The revitalization project also provided the opportunity to open up the traditionally inward-focused center to the outside, with a new public face as well as street-facing shops and restaurants.

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Retailer Hot Topic brought lead cast members of television’s The Vampire Diaries to Westfield Topanga for meet-and-greet opportunities with center shoppers.

After autograph signings for crazed fans, over 2,000 shoppers gathered at Westfield Topanga’s famous “Canyon” district for a live music performance by A Fine Frenzy (a band featured on the television show). 

Three of the lead cast members from The Vampire Diaries also participated in a Q&A session open to the pubic.

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Project Runway and Liz Claiborne’s Tim Gunn will be in the San Jose area along with celebrity stylists Rebecca Resnick who works with Tina Fey, Mariska Hargitay and Jamie Lynn Sigler; and Gali Barazza whose clients include supermodels Jessica Stam, May Andersen and Jessica White; for the Westfield Style Tour. 

WHEN:
- Friday, November 6th from 12-5pm
- Saturday, November 7th from 12-8pm  ** Tim Gunn Fall/Holiday 2009 Fashion Show, 1pm
- Sunday, November 8^th from 12-5pm                       

WHERE:
Westfield Valley Fair
Center Court
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050 

The Westfield Style Tour is a weekend of fashion programs, events and activities, the centerpiece of which is Modelinia Style Sessions, an interactive, hands-on experience that brings shoppers together with celebrity stylists.                       

During the Style Sessions, shoppers will receive one-on-one consultations with a celebrity stylist who will help them discover their personal style, working with apparel and accessories from Westfield Valley Fair retailers including Martin + Osa, True Religion Brand Jeans, Stuart Weitzman, Kenneth Cole and GUESS.  After identifying their personal look, each shopper will receive a customized “fashion recipe” that details outfit and product suggestions as well as discounts at participating Westfield Valley Fair stores. 

Additionally, Tim Gunn, style guru extraordinaire, will host a Fall/Holiday 2009 fashion show as part of the Westfield Style Tour on Saturday, November 7th.   Fans will see live style transformations and learn how to maximize their wardrobe by putting together new looks, or mixing and matching new pieces with already existing pieces. Reserved seating is available to the first 200 guests who RSVP by calling 408-236-3609.  Plus, guests who shop between 10.31.2009 and 11.07.2009 and make a total purchase of $100 or more from a participating partner* will receive an exclusive, limited edition holiday gift card set featuring Gunn and be professionally photographed with the fashion icon**. 

The free event also features beauty consultations, makeovers, TRESemmé product giveaways and hairstyle demonstrations with celebrity stylist Tyler Laswell and a chance to win a trip to New York Fashion Week in February 2010. Additionally, dozens of retailers will hold on-stage style sessions throughout the event weekend.  For a full schedule of events, visit westfield.com. 

The Westfield Style Tour, which is presented with Modelinia and sponsored by TRESemmé and the Hotel Valencia, is a national initiative by Westfield focused on the fashion and beauty retail segment. 

Westfield Valley Fair is the retail powerhouse serving the affluent Silicon Valley and beyond.  This premier shopping destination boasts a selection from more than 250 retailers including new first to market retail concepts mixed with fashion forward and luxury shopping options.  Shopping hours are Monday through Friday 10:30am to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 9;30pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm.  For more information, call (408) 248.4451 or www.westfield.com/valleyfair. 

*Participating partners are all LCI brands. Participating partners include Lucky Brand Jeans (retail store & Nordstrom, Macy’s), Juicy Couture (retail store and Nordstrom), Kate Spade New York (Nordstrom), Mac & Jac (Nordstrom), Kensie (Macy’s), Monet (Macy’s), Liz Claiborne New York (Macy’s), DKNY Jeans (Macy’s)  and Kensie Girl (Macy’s ). 

**limited time only. While supplies last. One per customer. Valid on participating partner* purchases made between 10.31.2009 – 11.7.2009. You must provide your receipt as valid proof of purchase at time of redemption. Redeemable only on november 7, 2009.

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A new retail experience comes to one of America’s most innovative and exciting communities.

On October 8, 2009, the new Westfield Culver City shopping center opened a $180 million revitalization introducing favorite national retailers and local boutiques, fresh and healthy cuisine, modern design and décor, and outstanding customer amenities to a fashionable new setting.

Just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the community of Culver City has undergone a well-publicized economic and cultural renaissance in recent years.  Hailed by The New York Times as “Los Angeles’s newest stylish neighborhood, a magnet for lovers of the arts, good food and culture… [Culver City] now inspires expressions like nascent Chelsea and L.A.’s new restaurant mecca.”

In the spirit of this remarkable civic transformation, Westfield Culver City celebrates its own renaissance with the introduction of 330,000 square feet of new retail space, featuring Target and Best Buy as new anchors.  Included among the 40 new shops arriving on the property are such favorite national brands as H&M, XXI Forever, Coach, G by Guess, and Express.

The expansion also showcases a vibrant lineup of full-service restaurants, casual eateries, and a brand new café-style dining terrace with 14 restaurateurs preparing sumptuous delicacies.

Inside and out, Westfield Culver City has been thoroughly transformed by aesthetic enhancements and customer-focused conveniences.  An abundant use of glass and natural light evokes a sense of openness and blurs boundaries between exterior and interior spaces.  Sparkling new tile, handrails, fixtures, sleek seating areas and accent landscaping add to the property’s comfort and refinement.  Customer amenities include two new family lounges, valet and reserved family parking, public art installations, an eco-friendly car wash, and more.

The 155,000 square foot Target at Westfield Culver City will be the retailer’s first pFresh store in Los Angeles, carrying fresh produce, meats, and breads (in addition to traditional apparel, jewelry, electronics, furniture and other lines).  This store will also feature a Starbucks, Target Café, Pharmacy, and Photo Center. 

Best Buy’s 45,000 square foot location at Westfield Culver City offers the very best in home appliances, electronics, computers and more.  This location also features a Musical Instruments department, providing a wide range of quality instruments and accessories, as well as music lessons.

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Project Runway’s Laura Bennett will be at the Westfield UTC shopping center in San Diego along with celebrity stylists Rebecca Resnick (who works with Tina Fey, Mariska Hargitay and Jamie Lynn Sigler) and Nicole Chavez (whose clients include Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rachel Bilson, Scarlett Johansson and Kristen Bell) for the Westfield Style Tour.

WHEN:

- Friday, October 16th from 12-5pm
- Saturday, October 17th from 12-8pm (Laura Bennett appearance 1pm & 4pm)
- Sunday, October 18^th from 12-5pm                       

WHERE:

Westfield UTC
Upper Mezzanine in the Nordstrom Wing
4545 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego CA 92122 

The Westfield Style Tour is a weekend of fashion programs, events and activities, the centerpiece of which is Modelinia Style Sessions, an interactive, hands-on experience that brings shoppers together with celebrity stylists.                        

During the Style Sessions, shoppers will receive one-on-one consultations with a celebrity stylist who will help them discover their personal style, working with apparel and accessories from Westfield UTC retailers including Guess, Lacoste, Macy’s, True Religion and Zara. After identifying their personal look, each shopper will receive a customized “fashion recipe” that details outfit and product suggestions as well as discounts at participating Westfield UTC stores. 

Additionally, Laura Bennett, Project Runway finalist, will appear on Saturday, October 17th, hosting live style transformations and providing advice for each of the four Modelinia style profiles – Classic Sophisticate, Contemporary Chic, Modern Boho and Rule Breaker. 

The free event also features beauty consultations, makeovers, TRESemmé product giveaways and hairstyle demonstrations with celebrity stylist Tyler Laswell and a chance to win a trip to New York Fashion Week in February 2010. Additionally, dozens of retailers will hold on-stage style sessions throughout the event weekend.  For a full schedule of events, visit the Westfield Style Tour home page.

The Westfield Style Tour, which is presented with Modelinia and sponsored by TRESemmé and the Embassy Suites La Jolla, is a national initiative by Westfield focused on the fashion and beauty retail segment. 

Westfield UTC is an open air plaza with an exciting range of shops, eateries and community gathering places, offering a unique and stylish shopping environment which reflects the San Diego lifestyle.  As a premiere fashion destination in the area, Westfield UTC attracts the finest in chic retail selections with a variety of brands in every category. The center is ideally positioned near I-5 in San Diego’s University City district, serving all areas of the county. Shopping hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30am to 8:30pm, Saturday, 10am to 8pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm.  For more information, call (858) 546.8858 or visit www.westfield.com/utc.

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“Project Runway” Co-Host Tim Gunn Shows Women How to “Make It Work” at the National Westfield Style Tour, coming to Westfield Garden State Plaza October 8-10.

Project Runway co-host and Liz Claiborne Chief Creative Officer Tim Gunn will be in the New York metropolitan area, along with celebrity stylists Rebecca Resnick, who works with Tina Fey, Mariska Hargitay and Jamie Lynn Sigler; and Gali Barazza whose clients include supermodels Jessica Stam, May Andersen and Jessica White for the Westfield Style Tour.

When:
Thursday, October 8^th from 12-5pm
Friday, October 9^th from 12-8pm
Saturday, October 10^th from 12-8pm (Tim Gunn Fall/Holiday 2009 Fashion Show, 1pm)            

Where:
Westfield Garden State Plaza
Lord & Taylor Court (Tim Gunn) / Neiman Marcus Court (Style Tour)
One Garden State Plaza
Paramus, NJ 07652 

The Westfield Style Tour is a weekend of fashion programs, events and activities, the centerpiece of which is Modelinia Style Sessions, an interactive, hands-on experience that brings shoppers together with celebrity stylists.                       

During the Style Sessions, shoppers will receive one-on-one consultations with a celebrity stylist who will help them discover their personal style, working with apparel and accessories from Garden State Plaza retailers including Arden B, Bebe, Ed Hardy, Furla and True Religion. After identifying their personal look, each shopper will receive a customized “fashion recipe” that details outfit and product suggestions as well as discounts at participating Garden State Plaza stores. 

Additionally, Tim Gunn, style guru extraordinaire, will host a Fall/Holiday 2009 fashion show as part of the Westfield Style Tour on Saturday, October 10th.   Fans will see live style transformations and learn how to maximize their wardrobe by putting together new looks, or mixing and matching new pieces with already existing pieces. Reserved seating is available to the first 300 guests who RSVP by calling 201.221.2126.  Plus, guests who shop between 10.3.2009 and 10.10.2009 and make a total purchase of $100 or more from a participating partner* will receive an exclusive, limited edition holiday gift card set featuring Gunn and be professionally photographed with the fashion icon**. 

The touring event also features free beauty consultations, makeovers, TRESemmé product giveaways and hairstyle demonstrations with celebrity stylist Tyler Laswell and a chance to win a trip to New York Fashion Week in February 2010. Additionally, dozens of retailers will hold on-stage style sessions throughout the event weekend.  For a full schedule of events, visit the Westfield Style Tour page on the Westfield Garden State Plaza web site.

 The Westfield Style Tour, which is presented with Modelinia and sponsored by TRESemmé, is a national initiative by Westfield focused on the fashion and beauty retail segment. 

Westfield Garden State Plaza is the ultimate retail powerhouse serving the affluent communities of metropolitan New York and northern New Jersey.  This iconic shopping destination boasts a prolific history than spans over fifty years, and delivers an expansive, best-in-class collection of everyday basics, fashion-forward brands and luxury retailers. Shopping hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am – 9:30pm.  For more information, call (201) 843-2121 or visit www.westfield.com/gardenstateplaza. 

*Participating partners are all LCI Brands. Participating partners include Lucky Brand Jeans (Retail Store & Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s), Juicy Couture (Retail Store And Neiman Marcus), Kate Spade (Retail Store & Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor), Mac & Jac (Nordstrom), Kensie (Lord & Taylor), Liz Claiborne New York (Macy’s), Dkny Jeans (Macy’s), Monet (Macy’s), Kensie (Macy’s) And Kensie Girl (Macy’s). 

**Limited time only. While supplies last. One per customer. Valid on participating partner* purchases made between 10.3.2009 – 10.10.2009. You must provide your receipt as valid proof of purchase at time of redemption. Redeemable only on october 10, 2009.

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Effective immediately, Westfield Gift Cards by American Express are 100% free of monthly service fees. 

In a groundbreaking move, the provider of Westfield Gift Cards, American Express, has announced “it is eliminating monthly fees on all of its gift cards, including those now in stores, those headed to market for the coming holidays and those already purchased that are in consumers’ wallets and purses.” 

This means that, unlike many other gift cards, Westfield Gift Cards by American Express have no fees after purchase – no fees for checking a balance, no fees for monthly servicing, no fees for card replacement and the funds on the cards never expire.  

For Westfield Gift Card holders, you can now be assured that your cards will always keep their full value until you use them to make purchases. 

The gift of ultimate choice, Westfield’s beautifully packaged Gift Cards make the perfect present during the holiday season or any time of year.  The Cards may be used at all 55 Westfield shopping centers in the U.S. and virtually everywhere that accepts American Express Cards. 

For more information or to purchase a Westfield Gift Card, please visit the Westfield Gift Card web page.

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Tim Gunn, style guru extraordinaire, will host a Fall/Holiday 2009 fashion show as part of the Westfield Style Tour at Westfield Garden State Plaza (Paramus, NJ) on Saturday, October 10th at 1pm and at Westfield Valley Fair (San Jose, CA) on Saturday, November 7th at 1pm. 

Fans will see live style transformations and learn how to maximize their wardrobe by putting together new looks, or mixing and matching new pieces with already existing pieces. 

Reserved seating is available to the first 300 guests who RSVP by calling 201.221.2126 (Garden State Plaza) and the first 200 guests who RSVP by calling 408-236-3609 (Valley Fair).  

Plus, guests who shop between 10.3.09 and 10.10.09 (Garden State Plaza) or 10.31.2009 and 11.07.2009 (Valley Fair) and make a total purchase of $100 or more from a participating partner* will receive an exclusive, limited edition holiday gift card set featuring Gunn and be professionally photographed with the fashion icon**. 

*Participating partners are all LCI brands. Participating partners include Lucky Brand Jeans (Retail Store & Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s), Juicy Couture (Retail Store And Neiman Marcus), Kate Spade (Retail Store & Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor), Mac & Jac (Nordstrom), Kensie (Lord & Taylor), Liz Claiborne New York (Macy’s), Dkny Jeans (Macy’s), Monet (Macy’s), Kensie (Macy’s) And Kensie Girl (Macy’s). 

**Limited time only. While supplies last. One per customer. Valid on participating partner* purchases made between 10.3.2009 – 10.10.2009 (gsp) and 10.31.2009 – 11.7.2009 (Valley Fair). You must provide your receipt as valid proof of purchase at time of redemption. Redeemable only on October 10, 2009 (GSP) and November 7, 2009 (Valley Fair).

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Residents and Visitors to Greater Chicago Can Hear Fashion Advice from “Fierce” Project Runway Designer Christian Siriano and Celebrity Stylists 

At Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie, Illinois, Project Runway’s Christian Siriano helps launch Westfield Style Tour — September 25-27, 2009. 

Visit the Westfield Style Tour page on the Westfield Old Orchard web site.

Joining Siriano in the Windy City are celebrity stylists Rebecca Resnick (who works with Tina Fey, Mariska Hargitay and Jamie Lynn Sigler) and Nicole of Wendi & Nicole (whose clients include America Ferrara, Sheryl Crow, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Katherine Heigl).

Westfield Style Tour is a weekend of fashion programs, events and activities — the centerpiece of which is Modelinia Style Sessions, an interactive, hands-on experience that brings shoppers together with celebrity stylists.                       

During the Style Sessions, shoppers receive one-on-one consultations with a celebrity stylist who helps them discover their personal style, working with apparel and accessories from Old Orchard retailers including Zara, Martin + Osa, Bloomingdale’s and A|X Armani Exchange.  After identifying their personal look, each shopper will receive a customized “fashion recipe” that details outfit and product suggestions as well as discounts at participating Old Orchard stores.

After its stop at Westfield Old Orchard, the Westfield Style Tour will travel throughout the country to select Westfield shopping centers.

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Does your style align most with Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford or Gisele Bundchen? Are you Classic Sophisticate, Modern Bohemian, Contemporary Chic or Rule Breaker?  

Launching on September 25th, Westfield Style Tour, presented with Modelinia, will help you answer these questions with:

º         Shopping center appearances by Tim Gunn and Tori Spelling
º         Personalized style sessions with celebrity stylists
º         Fashion tips and advice from Project Runway designers
º         Beauty consulations and makeovers
º         Chance to win a trip to New York Fashion Week

The Westfield Style Tour is a weekend of free fashion programs, events and activities, the centerpiece of which is Modelinia Style Sessions, an interactive, hands-on experience that brings shoppers together with celebrity stylists. Stylist clients include Katherine Heigl, Catherine Zeta Jones, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Supermodels Jessica Stam and Doutzen Kroes. 

Style Session participants will receive one-on-one consultations with a renowned celebrity stylist who will prescribe looks that feature apparel and accessories from retailers within the shopping center including Gap, Guess, The Limited, Martin & Osa and Zara.  The personalized experience is designed to empower women by providing advice on key wardrobe pieces within the four style profiles that are inspired by the world’s top models.  After identifying their personal look, each shopper will receive a customized “fashion recipe” that details outfit and product suggestions as well as discounts at participating Westfield retailers.

Alongside the Style Sessions, New York Metro and California Bay Area shoppers will experience a Fall/Holiday 2009 Runway Fashion Show featuring Tim Gunn, Liz Claiborne’s CCO and Project Runway co-host.  Los Angeles shoppers will get fashion advice for their style profile from Tori Spelling, while Chicago and Washington DC patrons will hear from Project Runway’s Christian Siriano. 

The free events also feature beauty consultations, makeovers, TRESemmé  product giveaways and hairstyle demonstrations with celebrity stylist Tyler Laswell and a chance to win a trip to New York Fashion Week in February 2010.  Additionally, dozens of retailers will hold on-stage style sessions throughout the event weekends.

Westfield Style Tour, which is presented with Modelinia and sponsored by TRESemmé, debuts Friday, September 25th and will tour six Westfield shopping centers across the country:

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie, IL, September 25 – 27
-Featuring Project Runway’s Christian Siriano, September 26th

Westfield Montgomery, Bethesda, MD – October 2-4
-Featuring Project Runway’s Christian Siriano, October 3rd

Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ – October 8-10
-Featuring Liz Claiborne’s CCO and Project Runway co-host Tim Gunn, October 10th

Westfield UTC, San Diego, CA – October 16-18
-Featuring Project Runway contestant Laura Bennett, October 17th

Westfield Topanga, Los Angeles, CA – October 23-25
-Featuring Tori Spelling, October 24th and Project Runway’s Laura Bennett, October 23rd

Westfield Valley Fair, San Jose, CA – November 6-8
-Featuring Liz Claiborne’s CCO and Project Runway co-host Tim Gunn, November 7th

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