PLAY at Shotwell and other shopping musts this weekend

PLAY by Comme des Garcons Converse low top available at Shotwell in San Francisco's Union Square/Image: ShotwellsfIf the myriad of student runway shows happening this week aren't enough to keep your fashion appetite satiated, never fear there are trunk shows, line launches, and sales aplenty to keep even the most voracious fashionistas satisfied including:

Wednesday, May 5th

Day 2 of the Stuart Weitzman Trunk show kicks off at the Union Square outpost for the venerable accessories brand. Pre-order looks from the fall collection, of stylish boots, bags and heels.

Thursday, May 6th

Swap Meet Party at Gravel and Gold's Cassie Mc Gettigan "Bring on down your has beens and take home some ahhas at the Grand Swap meet party." 6-8pm at the Mission hipster outpost. 3266 21st Street. Gravel and Gold for more information.

In the words of Gravel and Gold founders, 

PLAY by Comme des Garcons launch at Shotwell. Visit the Union Square style spot from 6-8pm to  view the line while sipping drinks and mingling with a stylish crowd, all set to the beat of DJ Richie Panic. 320 Grant Avenue. SHOTWELL for more information.

Friday, May 7th

Wilkes Bashford, possibly one of the oldest fashion institutions in San Francisco gets a bit of the Upper East Side, thanks to Behnaz Sarafpour, who is scheduled to make a personal appearance at the shop during an in store trunk show. Known for her  Blair Waldorf-friendly frocks Sarapour has become an editorial darling thanks to strong support from known other than Anna Wintour.

Feria Urbana, the urban fair returns to Oakland's New Parish, from 6-9pm.  Jewelry, housewares, clothing and gifts galore from 25+ local artists and designers.

Saturday, May 8th

Can you believe it's been a year since local graphic tee company Gama-Go launched their flagship SOMA store? Come all ye yetis and celebrate with food, drinks and freebies! Local purveyors of deliciousness  Toasty Melts and Gobba Gobba Hey will be onsite during the event!

Saturday, May 8th and Sunday May 9th

IN SF: Taken 40% off all merchandise at Hayes Valley's Cary Lane, while at the shop peruse racks of OBEY tees at the in-store  trunk shows.

In SF and in the East Bay: 20% off all merchandise at My Roommates Closet this weekend.

In The East Bay and in the North Bay: Viva Diva is celebrating Mother's Day with 20% all regularly priced clothing shoes and accessories all weekend long. Viva Diva Boutique for store hours and locations.

Online all weekend:

The Sample Sale is giving shoppers 60% off all American Apparel, BCBG Generations, and Fidelity Denim pieces.