In it’s fourth year, Fashion’s Night Out is set to be bigger and better than ever before! Designers, models, editors and stars will host special events in stores across the United States and around the world. The evening of September 6, stores will stay open late to host events featuring special limited-edition products, celebrity appearances, and live performances. With hundreds of events going on, we’ve highlighted our Haute Picks below to help you line up your own amazing night out!
Balenciaga
Grace Coddington, the creative director of Vogue, has teamed up with Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquière to create a limited-edition line of accessories called Pumpkin. Coddington found inspiration for the line in her cat named Pumpkin. In addition to accessories, the line will also feature Coddington’s drawings, to be sold exclusively at this event. (542 W. 22nd Street, 212-206-0872)
Carolina Herrera
The iconic designer Carolina Herrera has teamed up with Jessica Seinfeld (wife of Jerry) to host an event which will benefit Baby Buggy. At this kid-friendly event you’ll find magic shows, balloon animals and face painting, with treats for kids and cocktails for parents! (802 Madison Avenue, 212-744-2076)
David Yurman
The luxury jewelry brand will be hosting a veritable feast of desserts, with delectable treats inspired by four Yurman collections; The Cable Classic, Pave Diamond, Labyrinth, and Starburst. Specialty cocktails by Belvedere and Hennessey will also be served. This is a go-to for any luxury or food enthusiast! (712 Madison Avenue, 212-752-4255)
Diane von Furstenberg
Solange Knowles, sister of Beyonce, will spin as guest DJ at this ultra-cool cocktail party. Guests will have the chance to get styled by renowned Vogue editor Meredith Melling Burke and made up by MAC makeup artists at the brand’s Meatpacking District store. (874 Washington Street, 646-486-4800)
Frederic Fekkai
The hair guru will be hosting Fekkai Mademoiselle, a must for beauty addicts. Exclusive packages will be available which include a signature hair styling, makeup, Ciate’s caviar, and a manicure. The Carrie Diary’s Anna-Sophia Robb will play host to this perfectly over the top event, which even includes a candy bar! (712 Fifth Avenue 4th floor, 212-753-9500)
Manolo Blahnik
Pop legend Cyndi Lauper will be performing at Manolo Blahnik in celebration of her new musical Kinky Boots. Lauper will hit the stage at 8:30pm, so don’t be late if you want to catch this legend in the flesh! (31 W. 54th Street, 212-582-3007)
Michael Kors
Legendary designer Michael Kors will celebrate Fashion’s Night Out in true party style with Kors Karaoke, a live competition where contestants will be judged by Kors himself, actress Nikki Reed, model Kate Upton, and Broadway actress Nina Arianda. The top prize is a $5,000 shopping spree, so expect to see some stiff competition! (667 Madison Avenue, 212-980-1550)
Missoni
Margherita Missoni, heir apparent of the Missoni label and fashion idol, will attend the cocktail party being held at the brand’s Madison Avenue location. Guests will also be able to purchase an exclusively designed ring supporting Edodé Onlus, an Italian charity working in Mali to provide safe drinking water to villages in Africa. (1009 Madison Avenue, 212-517-9339)
Omega
The world’s leading Swiss watchmaker is hosting a James Bond themed evening. Browse classic Omega timepieces and get your picture taken with an uber-handsome James Bond look-alike and some bodacious Bond girls. (711 Fifth Avenue, 212-207-3333)
Prada
The Indie darling band called Chairlift, who hail from Brooklyn, will perform live at Prada’s SoHo location, and a percentage of all sales from the evening will benefit the New Yorkers For Children foundation. (575 Broadway, 212-334-8888)
Saks Fifth Avenue
The luxury department store will host some of the biggest names in the industry for cocktail-shopping-party extravaganza. Not only will renowned designer Oscar de la Renta be on hand to launch his new fragrance launch, so too will Max and Lubov Azria of BCBG, model Erin Fetherston, designer Rebecca Minkoff and designer Kimberly Ovitz. This is really a can’t-miss event! (611 Fifth Avenue, 212-753-4000)
Swarovski
Swarovski tapped the iconic Yoko Ono to design two crystal key cuts for this special night, which draw inspiration on the theme “Unlocking the Door to a Better Life”. Each of these limited-edition pendants is engraved with Yoko Ono’s signature. Stop by and get inspired! (696 Fifth Avenue, 212-315-0561)
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