Fashion’s Night Out was once about snagging coveted items for a cool price, rubbing elbows with designers and editors, and…sipping free bubbly. Now, the scene’s really a toss-up between a trample-fest of fourteen year olds hoping to get a Justin Bieber wink and a snooze-fest of a party set to thumping music. So to save you from waltzing into a lackluster FNO fiesta, we’ve got the top 8 spots you’ve gotta hit before the night’s up on September 6th. See you there!
Opening Ceremony At ACE Hotel
1190-1192 Broadway, 6-11PM
OC at ACE Hotel will be holding multiple events at one location on September 6! So if karaoke isn’t for you, stick around for the final highlight of the evening where designers and friends of OC (Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Band Of Outsiders and more) will be participating in the “Closet2Closet” initiative. You’ll be able to shop one-of-a-kind items from each designer’s closet, with all proceeds going to Broome Street Academy. If you want chill, just head down for the book signing with OC Founder, Humberto Leon!
Bergdorf Goodman: Photos On 5F
754 Fifth Avenue, 6-9PM
Bergdorf Goodman and Tumblr have teamed up to capture your top FNO moments! Designers will be on-call to help style guests in hot fall looks, and once your photo’s taken, it’ll be uploaded to the social network! After you’re done with your close-up, get a reading by 5th/58th astrologers Amy Zerner and Monte Farber, y’know, to find out how viral your photo will go!
Azealia Banks Performs At MAC
506 Broadway, 7-10PM
If you’re still dancing to “1991,” get your best Tom Ford inspired suit, and get ready to shake your ass at M∙A∙C! Banks’s limited edition matte lipstick, Yung Rapunxel, will be up for grabs at the SoHo location, along with tunes by DJ Cosmo all night.
47 Brand
248 West 14 Street, 10PM-4AM
47 Brand is giving you a much-needed break from the boutique scene with a party at Snap Sports Bar! Kicking off a brand new partnership with the NFL, the clothing brand will debut its sports-chic collection with a celebrity guest! Maybe this one’s for the guys?
Swarovski
696 Fifth Avenue, 6-11
Time to drip in crystals! Swarovski is hosting a FNO bash with champagne, sweet giveaways, and crystallized props (helloooo, Instagram photo bombs)! Also, if you plan on throwin’ it in the bag for FNO, you’ll receive a special gift with any purchase over $150!
Converse
504 Broadway, 6-10
Love your pair of go-to converse kicks? Well, get ready to be obsessed with them. At Converse in SoHo, personalize your own pair of Chuck Taylor All Star shoes! And, as part of the brand’s “The DisCOVERed Series: Make It Black,” you’ll hear from three bands who personalized the song “Black Bird.” Kinda cool, eh?
Valentino
746 Madison Avenue, 6-9
If you’re on Olivia Palmero watch (umm, who isnt?!), or want to rub elbows with a Hilton, don’t miss Valentino’s event at its Madison Ave. location!
DVF
874 Washington St. 6-11
See Solange Knowles spin at DVF! And while you’re at it, party alongsisde Girls actress Allison Williams, get styled by Vogue‘s Meredith Melling Burke and bag a makeup touch up from various MAC artists! Don’t forget to Tweet and Instagram with the #DVFNightIsYoung!
