The Best of Fashion’s Night Out
We know. We UNDERSTAND this dilemma. There are over 300 places that you could be…all…at…the…same…time.
Fashion’s Night Out is a terrific idea, but come on…whose idea was it to have a zillion amazing things all at the same time? Come ON Anna Wintour!!! This colossal event should have been spread out over the gorgeous course of a year. Instead everything is crammed into one night like a Cracker Jack clown in a box.
But to make your life (and ours) easier, we’ve spotted a few events that CANNOT (repeat, CANNOT) be missed. And here they are – the best of FNO. Spoil yourselves and your wardrobe because Recessionista needs no sugar daddy to look her best.
861 Washington Street (at West Thirteenth Street)
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-1905
Karen has put together the most incredible evening: burlesque performances by the inimitable Veronica Varlow; free lychee martinis and yummy cupcakes by yours truly. Plus Ford Fiestas will be available taking people to and from the events.
Will offer customized Havaianas to T-Shirts to all shoppers.Free cocktails.
Alexander McQueen: raffles the FAITHFUL it bag to one lucky shopper!
Alice + Olivia: be a model in their fashion show!
alice + olivia will be hosting two events for Fashion’s Night Out: The alice + olivia Bryant Park boutique will be transformed into a photo studio where modeling hopefuls will have a chance to compete for one of the coveted spots in the always over-the-top alice + olivia Fashion Week presentation the following week. Attendees will be treated to professional hair and makeup as well as wardrobe styling before posing in front of photographer Brian Boulos’s camera. Hopefuls’ photos will be posted on the alice + olivia Web site, where a winner, to be chosen by designer Stacey Bendet and Cheri Bowen, head women’s booker from Marilyn Agency, will be announced the following day.
Anya Hindmarch: win a Hindmarch bag!
Anya Hindmarch will be there at her SoHo store,asking would-be modesl “How Do You Wear Yours?”. Simply choose an autumn/winter Anya Hindmarch bag, pose with it, and have your photo taken. Anya will personally judge all entrants; the individual with the best picture will win the bag they posed with and see their photograph on the Anya Hindmarch Web site.
Aveda: free pedicabs and consultations and raw food; a $250 sweepstakes
BCBG Maz Azria: recreates the Spring 2010 Runway show in the boutique! The designers will be there.
Bergdorf Goodman: too much to list, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen Guest Bartend and Zac Posen decorates the windows!
Bloomies: free tix to Hugo Boss Rooftop Party with purchase; custom painted tees by Marc Jacobs!
Clarins: free gift bags to ALL who participate in mini beauty actives at counters in all five boroughs.
Dior: Charlize Theron signs copies of Sept. Vogue
DSW: Stop by the Union Square Location between 6-11pm and be entered to win a year’s supply of shoes.Free pair every half hour.
Armani: special reading by Nora Ephron.
H&M: strut the catwalk for a chance to be featured in a Billboard in the Meatpacking District!
JCPenney: Meet Cindy Crawford and get your photo taken in her new styled line.
Kate Spade: free Cha-Cha lessons on the pavement and Havana Highballs! FNO Tote free with $175 purchase…
Korres: great natural snacks and detox bar; free makeovers; FREE beauty gift bag with intl’ favorites and bestsellers.
Lancome: win a set of tickets to Chris Benz’ fashion show! Special Pout A Porter Lipstick to be unveiled..
Magnolia Bakery: unveils a special FNO cupcake!
Prada: Vogue Creative Director Grace Coddington (an absolute genius!) will tell an extraordinary visual story throughout the store.
Rebecca Taylor: chance to win two tix to the Spring 2010 Show and cotton candy bar!
Sephora: win a cut, color, style with Oscar Blandi valued at $1,500.
Tory Burch: Gives a neighborhood block party!