LUXE 2008

LUXE 2008

Celebrity Stylist and San Antonio's Three Tenors Headline Prime Outlets - San Marcos' Luxury Shopping Event of the Year

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Outlets - San Marcos announced today the outlet shopping center will host LUXE 2008, the region's premiere holiday shopping event to benefit the San Antonio Opera, Friday, October 24 from 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.

The evening of designer shopping, song and charity will feature Prime Outlets - San Marcos' grand collection of more than 130 designer and brand-name stores such as Giorgio Armani General Store, Gucci and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, and include one-night-only savings on top designer brands just in time for the holidays.

In addition to a performance by San Antonio's Three Tenors, guests will also enjoy a full runway fashion show hosted by Celebrity Stylist Mark-Alan Harmon, known for dressing Hollywood elite and for regular appearances on Style Network, E! and CNN Showbiz Tonight. The runway show will feature some of the world's most renowned brands including Catherine Malandrino, La Perla, Zegna Outlet, Salvatore Ferragamo Company Store, and more.

"LUXE 2008 is sure to be the designer shopping event of the year," said Prime Retail's Senior Vice President of Marketing Karen E. Fluharty. "Prime Outlets - San Marcos is globally recognized as a top shopping destination for value-minded fashionistas. This event is a celebration of their love for culture and luxury brands."

"Over the years, we've found that supporters of the San Antonio Opera and Prime Outlets - San Marcos are one and the same, sharing a love of fine art, music, culture and style," said San Antonio Opera Founder and Artistic Director Mark A. Richter. "We are honored to perform for attendees during this unforgettable evening."

LUXE 2008 will also feature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres along with exclusive store discounts and savings. Catherine Malandrino will donate 10 percent of its sales for the evening to the San Antonio Opera and a silent auction benefiting the San Antonio Opera will feature items from Prime Outlets - San Marcos' collection of luxury brands.

To RSVP for LUXE 2008 shoppers should contact Renetta Coleman at (512) 396-2264.

About Prime Outlets - San Marcos

Prime Outlets - San Marcos is located off I-35 at Exit 200, between Austin and San Antonio in San Marcos, Texas. The 750,000-sq. ft. outlet center offers everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent off full retail prices and features a growing collection of 130 brand name retailers including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Giorgio Armani General Store, Lacoste, Pottery Barn Outlet, Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel Outlet, kate spade, Michael Kors, Zegna Outlet, Salvatore Ferragamo Company Store, Juicy Couture, bebe, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Dooney & Bourke, COACH Factory and Victoria's Secret Outlet.

About Prime Retail

Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., Prime Retail is the parent company of Prime Outlets and one of the largest and most successful owners of retail centers in the U.S. Spanning more than eight million square feet throughout major United States markets and Puerto Rico, Prime Retail recently added top designer and brand name stores including Giorgio Armani General Store, Gucci, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Salvatore Ferragamo Company Store, Zegna Outlet and many more to its portfolio. The company owns and operates 21 Prime Outlets in markets including Orlando, San Marcos, Texas, Williamsburg, Va., and Grove City, Pa. Adding nearly two million square feet over the next several years, Prime Retail is positioned to become the leading retail outlet company in the industry. For more information, please visit http://www.primeretail.com/.

Source: Prime Retail

CONTACT: Celena McGuill of Prime Outlets - San Marcos, +1-512-396-2227,
cmcguill@primeretail.com; or Melinda Brodbeck of Oxford Communications,
+1-609-397-4242 ext. 134, mbrodbeck@oxfordcommunications.com

Web site: http://www.primeretail.com/

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