The Top 20 FNO Places To Be & People To See!!

FINALLY!! After a whole year of waiting FNO is back and better than ever! Though the rest of the world is now sharing in what's become Manhattan's shopping event of the year, nothing will ever beat FNO night in NYC! This Thursday, Sept. 8th!

Um yeah...expect crowds MAJOR!

The Society team has been slaving away to get the inside scoop on all of the great parties and events being held around the city this year. So here it is NY: The top 20 for this year's FNO!! Everything from free booze, food, to giveaways and dancing models to party with! Have an amazing FNO and please let us know how your night goes!! I'll start with my #1 recommended place to hit up!

The 1 place you HAVE TO GO TO!

Bergdorf Goodman: (5th Ave @ 58th St.) Stepping up it's game, BG is offering a great itinerary this FNO! Get ready for the long night with guest appearances by beauty experts and complimentary services from Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Clarins, Creative Nail Design, YSL, and more. Once you're beautiful you can meet Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, and Jason Wu at a personal appearance hosted by Vogue’s Meredith Melling Burke. Meet Jason as he signs his limited-edition FNO doll, exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman! Designer Amy Zerner and her husband, author & psychic Monte Farber, will read your tarot cards and answer your psychic questions! (what is it with tarot readings this year?) 

Fashion celebs GALORE at the BG Third Floor Designers and their canine companions (that's right, their DOGS!) hit the catwalk with host James Aguiar and guest judges Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig of Marchesa, Santiago Gonzalez, Naeem Khan, Monique Lhuillier and The BagSnob’s Tina Craig. Designers walking: Alexandra Vidal, Badgley Mischka, Bibhu Mohapatra, Cushnie & Ochs, Jocelyn Gordon, John Barrett, Joseph Altuzarra, aurance Dacade, Lela Rose, Nicholas Varney, Pamella Roland, Reem Acra and Wes Gordon. 7PM on level 3!

And as always BOOZE ALERT AT BG!

Alexander McQueen: (417 W 14st St) will be partying from 6 to 10 pm with a limited number of FNO2011 keys containing a special code which can be entered online for the chance to win an Alexander McQueen Folk Tote! They'll also be featuring a limited edition Crystal Skull Keyring and window installations featuring looks from the AW2011 collection. More info at http://www.alexandermcqueenFNO2011.com/.

CHIC!

Barbie: will be bringing you a Barbie Loves FNO Bus Stop with with free hop-on/hop-off bus rides on Gray Line doubledecker buses that will make 10 stops along the FNO route. On board, you can enjoy fun Barbie activities as well as collect QR codes and clues that will allow you to play the Ultimate Fashion Hunt Game while you are out shopping. More info at BarbieLovesFNO.com

Betsey Johnson: (138 Wooster St.) is keeping it fabulous with music from DJ Kalkutta, makeup by Stila Cosmetics, hair from Cutler Salon, a parfait bar from Yoplait, live models, cupcakes, champagne and a chance to win a Betsey tote!

Bloomingdale's: (59th St. @ Lexington Ave) Get pretty while meeting Milly! One-on-one fashion advice from Milly designer Michelle Smith and a fresh new makeup look, courtesy of Clinique. Celebrate with Rachel Zoe, launching her new Rachel Zoe signature ready-to-wear, shoe and handbag collections! Receive a Rachel Zoe makeup bag with your purchase! Get an expertly applied henna tattoo inspired by the Diane Von Furstenberg Home Collection! Meet supermodel and designer Erin Wasson and shop her new capsule collection, Erin Meets Zadig. 

Calvin Klein Collection: (Madison @ 60th St.) The brands’ creative directors Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli will co-host the event with supermodel Lara Stone, basketball star Amar’e Stoudemire and Vogue’s Tonne Goodman. The event will WORSHIP the beautiful Ms. Stone – the current face of Calvin Klein -- and the evening’s “We Love Lara” theme will be featured in the store and its windows. Expect Celebs GALORE...and as always...BOOZE ALERT!! Last year I met the cast of SATC while on  my 4th glass of wine...


Fish's Eddy: (889 Broadway) is celebrating FNO by debuting their newest collection of Charley Harper dinnerware designed by Todd Oldham. The event will also include a scavenger hunt and raffle. Prizes will include a complete set of Charley Harper dishes, a signed copy of Todd's Charley Harper book and other fun surprises. Great if you still need home goods!

Helmut Lang: celebrate FNO with indie, lo-fi band Best Coast. PARTY! Interactive digital photo booth streaming images from party onto helmutlang.com. Food by Luke's lobster truck (WAIT WHAT?!) and drinks by Death + Company (WAIT...WHAT?!) -BOOZE AND FOOD ALERT MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR!! 

Hermes: (691 Madison Avenue) is keeping their signature sleekness with a simple FNO event from 6 to 8 pm. Enjoy cocktails on the main floor of their boutique and keep your fingers crossed that someone will offer you a Birkin bag for free! (One can dream, or maybe after enough drinks your bag will magically look like a Birkin!)

J. Crew: (99 Prince St.) is having an amazing night with a chance to meet Jenna Lyons, President and Creative Director and Marissa Webb, head of Women's Design. Also, be one of the first to spend $150 or more to receive a custom Fashion’s Night Out Tote—featuring a one-of-a-kind drawing by one of J. Crew's designers!

Macy's Herald Square: is of course, planning an action packed night chock-full of appearances and events from 6 pm until 9 pm. Guests include Tommy Hilfiger, Kelly Rowland, Miss J from America's Next Top Model, and events include a Sandra Lee cookbook signing, live jazz band and more! Visit http://www.macys.com/campaign/social?campaign_id=250&channel_id=1 for more info


Missoni @ Bryant Park: Meet mother-daughter duo Angela and Margherita Missoni! They'll be taking pictures with shoppers, decked in the label’s bold patterns and vibrant prints. Oh and...SHOP THE MISSONI FOR TARGET COLLECTION A WEEK EARLY!! (No brainer there...)

Oak: (28 Bond St.) hosting a Disco Dive to pay homage to the fabulous 1970's in New York. Upstairs they'll have a DJ playing "uptown disco" with interiors curated by Scott Bromley, the architect of the original Studio 54 and downstairs will feature "downtown rock" hosted by the boys from Australian fashion label Ksubi with a garage and psych-rock set list and psychedelic projections. They will also have cocktails and limited edition tees from San Francisco brand Seventh Heart. (BOOZE ALERT) 

I remember this O.C. party.....SOO GOOD!

Opening Ceremony @ Ace Hotel: (20 West 29th St.) Step into Argentina (OC's country of focus this year) with a huge party at the Ace Hotel, meet a million of your favorite indie desigers while you shop, drink, and dance the night away! Have your "aura" read by an "aura" expert at Delfina Delettrez's mystical booth; a PS1 raffle hosted by the Proenza designers themselves; a Tumblr photo booth with pictures uploaded online in real time (COOL!); and an appearance by Miss Piggy to introduce a very special Muppets x OC collection in time for Walt Disney Pictures' The Muppets (I DIE!).

Patricia Field: NOTICE, Due to the massive over flow of FNO 2010….. Patricia Field invites you to a new dimension of Fashion’s Night Out. A Party at her Boutique and an Art Gallery Installation at Veselka…Celebrating and Welcoming the Iconic Eatery to the Neighborhood! At two locations (simultaneously!) 1.Patricia Field Boutique, 302 Bowery 2.Veselka 9 East 1st Street @ Bowery. Buy Fashion!...Buy Art!…Food and Drink on the House!... Whatever you do, you know it’s a party! Come party with Ms. Field! Entire Evening Curated by Patricia Field! Who are the artists??? You'll have to wait and see! BOOZE/MAJOR FOOD ALERT YUMZZZ!!

Rabbits Boutique: (120 Havemeyer St. Brooklyn) will be going back in time with a retro fashion party complete with classic music and fashion, cocktails, and an FNO Japan relief tote. All proceeds from the tote's sales with go to the Japan relief fun. Visit them to dance and support a good cause! 

Saks: (5th Ave @ 53rd St.) Of all the department stores Saks is going ALL OUT for their 3rd annual FNO! Meet  Prabal Gurung, learn How to Surf with Yigal Azourel, meet designer Rebecca Minkoff and the Manrepeller as they host the Braid Bar doing custom braids! Join top beauty bloggers to tweet the hottest beauty products and receive a treat from Tom Ford; Estee Lauder; Burberry; Cellcosmet; and Ioma. Tarot Card reading from Molton Brown, celebrate the debut of Ne-Yo’s exclusive hat collection, Francis Ellargo at Saks Fifth Avenue. Be one of the first to buy a hat and have it signed by Ne-Yo. ALL WHILE BOOZIN AND EATING TO SANTOS PARTY HOUSE DJS!! Saks is the place to be!

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Topshop: (Broadway & Grand St.) Specialty stores bow down, Topshop has our favorite girls for the night! Models Abbey Lee Kershaw, Karlie Kloss, Coco Rocha, Charlotte Free and Chanel Iman will be guest personal shopping. Word on the street is Coco will be doing a Michael Jackson tribute dance towards the end of the night! Enter the FNO competition and be in with the chance to win your own VIP fashion moment! They'll fly you and a friend to London, put you up in a hotel and give you both tickets to the Topshop Unique show at London Fashion Week! And an amazing Topshop shopping spree before you leave! Pick up an entry form in-store. BOOZE ALERT!

Zappos.com @ Merc Bar: (281 Lafayette St.) Company stylist Brooke Hyden will walk you through her favorite looks for this season. They will also have fashion trivia, door prizes and their signature Zappos cocktail! (booze mmmm!)