FNO Fresh Picks

On September 10, 2010, Fashion’s Night Out hits the New York City Streets and kicks off Fashion Week in its brand new home in Lincoln Center.  With so many events and so little time, PinkMemo has compiled a list of must-attends for this Friday.

Barney’s

Barney’s goes all out for FNO with in-store activities on every floor.  Special events include a personal appearance by Daphne Guinness for her fragrance Daphne;  Bob Marley’s mom, Cedella Marley, promoting her Catch a Fire collection;  Simon Doonan with his flip-flops for Havaianas;  a dance circle with Rye Rye and Alexander Wang;  a ping-pong tournament in the men’s co-op with designer opponents; musical chairs hosted by Vogue’s Lauren Howell and designer Juan Carolos Obando;  Jonathan Adler at his potter’s wheel; and a karaoke contest judged by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Proenza Schouler, and supermodel Liya Kebede.

Where:  660 Madison Avenue, NYC

When:  6 p.m.-11 p.m.

For More Information:  www.barneys.com

Missoni

Enjoy special appearances by Margherita Maccapani Missoni and Luca Missoni with limited-edition tote bags available for purchase and a preview of San Pelligrino’s exclusive collection of bottles designed by Missoni.

Where:  1009 Madison Avenue, NYC

When:  6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Carolina Herrera

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the designer’s freestanding boutique with classic cocktails, special guest illustrator Robert Risko (sketching up personalized caricatures), magic by magician Mark Mitton, music by Paul Sevigny and a photo booth for preserving the memories.

Where:  954 Madison Avenue, NYC

When:  6 p.m.-11 p.m.

Karen Millen

PinkMemo Editor in Chief Katrina Szish is hosting this fabulous event at Karen Millen’s SoHo store, with mini-pamper treatments from luxe British spa line Elemis, locked box giveaways (the key that opens the box wins a coveted limited edition woven bag), and a DJ to celebrate the good times.

Where:  114 Prince Street, NYC

When:  Starts at 7 p.m.

The Plaza

Tune in to the musical stylings of Corinne Bailey Rae and celebrate the launch of The Plaza Boutique Emerging Talent Shop with Douglas Hannant, Edward Tricomi, Joel Warren, and Frederick Anderson and toast designers Alexandra Lind, Christian Cota, Hanley Mellon, Jolibe, William Calvert, Tuleste, and Astrophel + Stella.  Follow it up with some tasty margaritas and music a la DJ Kyle Price.

Where:  1 West 58th Street, NYC (Terrace Room Foyer)

When:  7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. VIP Cocktail Reception on Terrace Balcony, 8pm Corinne Bailey Rae, 9 p.m. DJ Kyle Price

For More Information:  RSVP@warrentricomi.com

Assouline

Also at The Plaza Hotel, sip a glass of bubbly, take a trip in the publishing company’s Photo Booth Time Machine, and meet with designers Waris Ahluwalia, Pamela Fiori, Tommy Hilfiger, and Rima Suqi.

Where:  Plaza Hotel, 1 West 58th Street, NYC

When:  6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Reem Acra

Sip a Reem-tini while chatting it up with designer Reem Acra, wedding cake baker Sylvia Weinstock, event designer Preston Bailey, and the people of the The Knot, all while watching the come-hither burlesque moves of dancer Dirty Martini and the DJ grooves of DJ Lady Bunny.

Where:  14 East 60th Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues), NYC

When:  6 p.m.-11 p.m.

MAC Cosmetics with Sarah Silverman

Talk about all things beauty!  Enjoy a stand-up performance by Sarah Silverman, get a signed copy of her new book, and pose for a few photos.

Where:  MAC, 113 Spring Street @ Mercer Street, NYC

When:  8 p.m.

BVLGARI

Rock legend Patti Smyth performs and collabs with BVLGARI to support its Save the Children campaign, Rewrite the Future.  Snag the BVLGARI Save the Children ring way before it hits the stores in October.

Where:  730 5th Avenue, NYC

When:  Starts at 6 p.m.

Tory Burch

DJ Cassidy will be spinning and Shake Shack will be providing the eats.  A limited-edition tote bag will be given to every customer who makes a purchase of $100 or more.

Where:  8-40 Little West 12th Street, NYC

Ralph Lauren

Grammy nominee Janelle Monae performs and hosts this champagne and shopping spree alongside Vogue’s former editor at large, Andre Leon Talley.

Where:  379 Broadway, NYC

When:  6 p.m.-11 p.m.

Still hungry for more?  Check out cbs.com for live streaming of Fashion’s Night Out:  The Show that promises the largest public fashion expo with 150 top models walking in Fall’s hottest trends, hosted by Andre Leon Talley and fashion blogger Hanneli Mustaparta.  Also, breeze through the events on www.fashionsnightout.com for a complete event listing from Agent Provacateur to Zac Posen.

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