My favorite time of the year has arrived! To kick off New York Fashion Week 2011, Fashion’s Night Out has plenty of exclusive events and after-hours fun! All over the world, individuals are coming together to celebrate, including, celebrity and designer appearances, performances, and various events throughout the night. The countless number of events can almost be overwhelming, however, Fashion Pulse Daily is going to share some of our favorites! Also, don’t forget to visit Fashion’s Night Out online for the entire list of events, videos, and additional information.
Who: Alexander McQueen
When: September 8 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: 417 West 14h Street
Alexander McQueen will be giving away a “Folk Tote” to a lucky shopper! Also, Fashion’s Night Out guests will be able to view a special installation of never-before displayed runway looks from McQueen’s Autumn/Winter 2011 runway collection.
Who: DKNY
When: September 8 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: 655 Madison Avenue at 60th Street
Receive a complimentary Blind Barber haircut before striking a pose for DKNY’s camera. Your photo will be uploaded to the new launched Pose App. Enter-to-win two tickets to the American Express Cardmember Only DKNY Resort 2012 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. You will reiceve a special gift with purchase ($250 or more), which includes the documentary DVD, “Bill Cunningham New York,” in an exclusive, limited-edition tote.
Who: Missoni for Target Pop-up Store
When: September 8 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
September 9 and 10 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Where: 1095 6th Avenue at 42nd street
Get a chance to preview and purchase the new Missoni for Target collection before it hits stores nationwide on September 13th. On September 8, Angela Missoni and Margherita Maccapani Missoni will celebrate with guests and pose for family portrait-style photos for the first twenty guests that spend more than $100. In addition, guests who purchase from the official Fashion’s Night Out collection within the first hour will have a chance to be entered to win some of Angel and Margherita’s favorite pieces from the Missoni for Target collection.
Who: Talbots and Sally Hansen
When: September 8 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: 525 Madison Avenue (between 53rd and 54th street)
Talbots pairs with celebrity stylist and fashion and beauty expert Mary Alice Stephenson, and beauty specialists from Sally Hansen for an evening of fashion and beauty tips, as well as, mini manicures and eyebrow shaping. The first 100 guests will receive a gift bag filled with Sally Hansen items.
Who: Juicy Couture
When: September 8 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: 650 5th Avenue at 52nd street
Juicy Couture’s flagship will have celebrity DJ Alexandra Richards spin beats while Vogue’s Fashion News Editor, Emily Holt, dishes the latest fall trends. Models, such as, Ruby Aldridge, will be guest cashiers for the night. Also, don’t leave the store without a one-of-a-kind sketch of your own fashion sense by one of the top ten design students at Parsons The New School of Design.
Who: Via Spiga
When: September 8 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: 487 Broadway (between Broome and Grand Streets)
Stop by Via Spiga to enjoy a treat at the Via Spiga Gelato Bar provided by Pop Bar. Customers will receive a gift with purchase from Essie, including three custom Essie nail polishes in Via Spiga colors (gray, raspberry, and mulberry). Via Spiga will be giving away a pair of boots or shoes each hour of the night to customers in-store and online by tweeting why they love Via Spiga.
Who: Hanky Panky
When: TBD (Ends at 11:00 PM)
Where: Bloomingdale’s SOHO (504 Broadway between Broome and Spring)
Hanky Panky will be customizing thongs and boy shorts with rhinestones, which is free with any Hanky Panky purchase.
Who: Havaianas
When: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Where: 20 West 29th Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues)
Fashion’s Night Out for charity at Havaianas! Customers will get a chance to customize their own flip-flops (sandals: $25 and $2.50 for every pin). Proceeds go to Opening Ceremony’s charity of choice.
Who: Maybelline New York
Where: Gansevoort Plaza in the Meatpacking District
When: September 8 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Come out and celebrate Maybelline New York’s Great Lash Mascara’s 40th birthday. Maybelline New York makeup artists will provide complimentary mini-makeovers, followed by a photo shoot post-makeover, gusts will receive a tube of Great Lash Mascara (where models will be on hand to sign them for guests), and DJ Chelsea Leyland will be playing live music.
Who: Ben Sherman
When: September 8 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: 96 Spring Street (Between Broadway and Mercer)
Gentleman, receive a complimentary trim and shave courtesy of Sharps Barber and Shop, receive a gift with purchase ($150 or more), play the roulette wheel for a chance to win Ben Sherman prizes, enter to win a Gibson guitar, and don’t forget about the refreshments!
Who: Rent the Runway and Fresh
When: September 8
Where: 2 locations – 57 Spring Street (Between Mulberry Street and Lafayette Street)
388 Bleecker Street (Between Perry Street and West 11th Street)
Join co-founders, Jenn and Jenny, of Rent the Runway and former Marie Claire fashion director, Lucy Sykes for a chance to be styled in a dress that will be yours for free for four days. Don’t forget to get your make-up done and experience the newest Fresh tinted lip treatment.
Who: Nicole Miller
When: September 8 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: 77 Greene Street
Nicole by Nicole Miller is launching a fine jewelry line at JcPenny. Nicole Miller is the first designer to create a fine jewelry line for the department store.
Who: JCPenny and People StyleWatch
When: September 8 beginning at 6:00 PM
Where: 33rd Street and 6th Avenue
Bring a fashion “miss” from your closet and receive a $25 gift card to JCPenny’s. Also, Receive tips from People StyleWatch’s Fashion Director.
Who: Thymes.com
When: September 8 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST
Where: Online
Thymes, a leading fragrance brand in the U.S. is offering a complimentary Bergamot Vert Hand Cream with any purchase (no minimum required) with the code “FNO.” Log onto Thymes.com between 6 and 10 PM EST on September 8!
Who: Warren-Tricomi Salon at The Plaza
When: September 8
Where: The Plaza
Complimentary Violent Lip temporary tattoo application for guests. Also, including, make-up touchups and trend setting fall hair how-tos courtesy of beauty experts.
Who: Rebecca Taylor
When: September 8 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Meatpacking boutique
Cocktails and cake pops at Rebecca Taylor while previewing the new Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Band, Avan Lava and Narcisse and Fischerspooner’s Ian Pai will perform, while Le Chev will DJ between sets. There will be a “Who Wore it Best” winner will be announced during the contest, beginning at 7:00 PM and ending at 9:00 PM.
Who: Lucky Brand with Tim Gunn Contest
When: September 8
Where: 535 Broadway
Bloggers get the chance to win a year’s supply of Lucky Brand Jeans, an exclusive Q&A session with Tim Gunn, and an autographed copy of his New York Times best-seller, Gunn’s Golden Rules. They have demonstrated their “Denim Jean-ius” by creating innovative items using a pair of Lucky Brand Super Stretch or Super Soft Jeans. Submissions will be judged by Tim Gunn, and are on display in the store’s windows.
Who: TopShop
When: September 8
Where: Broadway and Broome
TopShop is teaming up with Vogue and Vogue top models, Chanel Iman, Coco Rocha, Karlie Kloss, Abbey Lee, and Charlotte Free to give styling tips and will select their favorite items from the AW11 collections, which will be available for purchase. DJ Justine D will be spinning tunes all night.
Who: Barbie Loves FNO
When: September 8
Where: New York and online
Alice + Olivia, Rogan, Tracy Reese, Loomstate, and Alexis Bittar created doll-sized versions of Barbie’s fall fashion faves and it’s up to her fans to find them! Follow clues on BarbieLovesFNO.com, Barbie’s facebook, and twitter to locate these fashionable finds. You’ll be entered to win a life-sized version of these looks!
Who: Loehmann’s
When: September 8
Where: Chelsea Flagship Store
Celebrity Stylist, Felix Mercado will host Loehmann’s first-ever runway fashion show. The first runway show will begin at 6:30 PM and the second performance will be at 7:30 PM. Refreshments and wine will be provided by Little Black Dress Wines.
– Ambika Makin