On September 10, 2009, the eve of New York Fashion Week, the entire international fashion community will come together for one of the biggest events of the year, Fashion’s Night Out. In collaboration with Mayor Bloomberg, and international editions of Vogue, fashion icons Anna Wintour, editor in chief of U.S. Vogue, and Diane von Furstenberg, designer and president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, have put together this ingenious event to counteract the current economic recession, and bring the fashion industry back to life.
Throughout 13 countries, including the United States, Italy, France, Greece, Brazil, Spain, India, and the United Kingdom, participating designers and retailers from around the world will remain open until at least 11 pm, offering all sorts of entertainment, such as raffles, live DJs, food, cocktails, celebrity appearances, makeovers, fashion shows, etc., to consumers, as a way to promote sales through quality and experience, rather than price.
For instance, for those Chanel addicts out there, head down to Chanel’s East 57th Street location where Chanel is offering the unbelieveable opportunity to create your own customized Chanel handbag. From the lining to the hardware, you choose everything! If this doesn’t tempt you to join in on the festivities, then I don’t know what will!
In addition, a citywide clothing drive will take place, where people can donate new/used clothing to be given to the NYC Aids Fund, which will then be distributed to AIDS-related charities throughout New York City’s five boroughs. So not only will you be able to experience this fun, rare occurence, but you are also given the chance to help out a good cause. Why miss out?
I recently read about a new trend in South Korea that I find interesting. In Seoul, the government has decided to paint nearly 5,000 parking spots pink. The idea behind the pink parking spots is to accommodate women wearing uncomfortable heels so they will not have to walk as far to shopping centers or workplaces.
