Fashion's Night Out 9.10.09

New York Fashion Week is kicking off with an A-list event spearheaded by fashion-Bible Vogue Mag in collaboration with NYC & Company, the City of New York, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to combat the spirit of recession and re-ignite the "passion for fashion" in fashionistas turned recessionistas in NYC. According to the official website:

"Next only to finance, fashion is the second-largest sector of industry in New York City—the headquarters of more than 800 fashion companies employing 175,000 people and generating $10 billion in total wages. At City Hall’s May 20 press conference to announce Fashion’s Night Out, Vera Wang said, "To put it bluntly, if people don’t shop, people lose their jobs."

The first evening of New York Fashion Week, Fashion's Night Out will encompass festivities galore— from inventive window displays to model and celebrity appearances. Champagne may flow; hors d'oeuvres may be passed. Rumors of musical performances, downtown barbecues, shoe capsules, limited-edition rings, and sweepstakes abound. Apparently there will be makeovers, brow bars, and haircut stations at sundry spots, too."

Here's the scoop on the event: Every fashion retailer across the five NYC boroughs to keep their doors open until as late as 11 PM & offer creative, fun environments for shoppers. All the hautest names in fashion including designers, models & socialites will be out & about partaking in the festivities. All are welcome. No tickets/VIP invitations are required for attendance. Over 700 retailers and designers across New York City are confirmed participants so stop by your fave 2 or 3 stores/boutiques tomorrow night & be ready to hobnob with fashion's A-list!

For more on specific events CLICK HERE.