The official Fashions Night Out Shirt, Available at the Phillip Lim Store on Robertson Blvd in LA. CA. Photo by Norman Jean Roy.

Thursday, September 10, 2009: Vogue and the Council of Fashion and Design are hosting Fashion’s Night Out, a global event urging consumers to shop to save the economy and the fashion industry.  It also kicks off the first day of New York Fashion Week.  If you are in New York, stores will be hosting events and having huge sales all over the city.  And here on the other side of the coast, Los Angeles is also stepping up.  And we have some major tips on where you might want to consider shopping at to take advantage of the H-U-G-E discounts (we’re talking up to 75% off) and limited edition finds…

3.1 Phillip Lim Los Angeles

6 to 11 p.m.
631 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 358-1988

The designer is re-imagining five signature pieces from his archives with today’s fabrications and embellishments. The special edition 3.1 archival items are available in a limited-size run on Thursday night only.

Fred Segal Feet

7 to 11 p.m.
8100 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 655-9500

Artist Michael Norice will create crystallized custom sneakers and album covers. Cocktails available, plus live music from Toddy Ivy and William Tell. RSVP to rsvp@alinemedia.com or rsvp@beachhousepr.com.

Moods of Norway 6 to 11 p.m. 113 S. Robertson Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90048
(310) 271-7172

Moods of Norway is taking up to 75% off EVERYTHING in the store.  And ofcourse they will have their signature waffles on hand to snack on while you shop.

Neiman Marcus 6 to 9 p.m.
9700 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 550-5900

Jazz band, runway shows, special gifts with purchase and a trend presentation at 7pm with Lisa Love, West Coast editor for Vogue.

Rock & Republic 6 to 11 p.m
105 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 285-0486

Make overs and limited edition leggings!  Michael Ball, the chief executive and creative director, will be guest DJing.

Ron Herman at Fred Segal Melrose 7 to 11 p.m.
8100 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-4129

Chan Luu will showcase her newest wrap bracelets, Rory Beca will debut her “Willy Wonka”-themed fall collection, Paige Geller will demonstrate how to “destroy” your own jeans (love that), and Whitley Kros designers Sophia Coloma and Marissa Ribisi will teach shoppers how to perfect the oversized T-shirt look and introduce a limited-edition style available that night only. Michelle Wenke and Megan George, of L.A.-based line Monrow, will sell a limited-edition T-shirt for $102, autographed by supermodel Amber Valletta, as well as offer customers a free canvas tote with purchase. For the denim inclined, J Brand Gallery will offer a buy-one-get-one-free deal with any regular-priced J Brand purchase. Rocker-turned-clothing designer Pete Wentz’s Clandestine Industries brand will show its teacher’s dirty looks fall collection, (Wentz will join shoppers in a round or two of the board game Guess Who? from 8 to 9 p.m.). Cobra Snake will be snapping photos and selling T-shirts, while Nike designers are on hand to customize shoes and much more.

Toms Shoes and Trovata’s Family Reunion 6 to 11 p.m.
Toms Shoes headquarters
3025 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

And also the Dolce & Gabbana on Robertson Blvd will be having sales on amazing items at up to 75% off!

So my fashion friends, it’s time to hit the streets of LA this evening for some major style scores.

For more information, visit  fashionsnightout.com