Friday, September 10th fashion’s biggest party will be back in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and all over the globe.  And we here at Style Seen Daily are on Fashion’s Night Out countdown.  With so many events going on at the same time, it’s hard to figure out which one should you go to.  We break it down for you here so you make the most of this shopping extravaganza.  3…2…1.

This year the event got off to a strong start in NYC a few days early on Tuesday by featuring the largest fashion show in history. Fashion’s Night Out: The Show, created by Vogue and slated to air next week, Sept. 14th, featured over 200 models wearing clothes, based on Fall 2010 trends, selected by Vogue editors. This blockbuster event, which took place in the Lincoln Center brought in over 1,500 guests, including Blake Lively and Roger Federer (pictured above with Vogue Editor In Chief Anna Wintour). This show is just the beginning to the entire fun, fashionable event, read on to find out how you can get involved.

New York Breakdown:  With Mercedes- Benz NYC Fashion Week just around the corner, Fashion’s Night Out will definitely get NYC fashionistas into the fashion zone. Almost 1,000 retailers are taking part in the late-night shopping spree from stores like Victoria’s Secret to Barneys New York.

Barneys will host a karoake contest judged by Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen, Simon Doonan, and Proenza Schouler duo Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez. Some stores will even debut limited-edition merchandise for Fashion’s Night Out.

Bergdorf Goodman will introduce  TOMs Shoes decorated with the NYC skyline and 4,000 limited edition VitaminWater Zero bottles.

Models prepare for 2010 Fashion's Night Out in New York City. Photo Credit: Style Frizz.

Carolina Herrera will also be celebrating the 10th anniversary of her Madison Avenue flagship and her recent acknowlegment as Spring/ Summer 2011 ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ Designer during Fashion’s Night Out. At the flagship store, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., there will be a photo opportunity for fans to take pictures with Herrera in a classic Mercedes-Benz in a limited edition comic foreground.

Iconic photographer Mick Rock gives John Varvatos customers an opportunity to have their portrait taken by him during Fashion's Night Out in NYC.

Also in NYC this Friday, legendary music photographer Mick Rock will give fans a chance to have their portrait taken by him from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m.. John Varvatos’ customers who spend $300 or more at the Spring Street Store will have their picture take in honor of Fashion’s Night Out.

No fashion event would be complete without a red carpet and the Frédéric Fekkai Salon at Henri Bendel on Fifth Avenue is supplying Fashion’s Night Out attendees with their very own red carpet experience. Fashionistas will be able to choose from five award-winning Marchesa looks and then have their look styled by the Frédéric Fekkai team. Olivia Palermo of ‘The Hills’ will be on the ‘red carpet’ styling the guests and teaching them how to pose for the paparazzi. All proceeds from this event, which spans from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., will be donated to Fashion’s Night Out’s official charity, New York City AIDS Fund in the New York Community Trust.

Supermodel Heidi Klum in clothing from her 'Loved by Heidi Klum' line for Motherhood Maternity. Photo Credit: People Style Watch.

Victoria’s Secret will also be keeping nine stores in the NYC area open late on September 10th. At the Soho store from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m., Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Chanel Iman, and Doutzen Kroes will all be in attendance to sign autographs for customers. Any fans that can’t make it to the in-store signing will be able to ask the VS Bombshells questions via UStream to discuss fall trends. Former Angel Heidi Klum will be hosting her own Fashion’s Night Out event to celebrate maternity fashion through the decades. At Destination Maternity on 57th Street customers will be able to enjoy a display of maternity clothes from the 1950s to present day, including some of Klum’s collections for A Pea in a Pod and Motherhood Maternity.

Moods of Norway is hosting a complimentary BBQ at their Roberston Blvd. store on Friday, September 10th for all LA Fashion's Night Out attendees.

There is also no short supply of Fashion’s Night Out events happening in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago.

Los Angeles Update: In Los Angeles on Friday, Moods of Norway will be highlighting new fall merchandise at their store located on 113 S. Robertson Blvd. Moods of Norway designs have recently been spotted on the red carpet at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards – Ian Harding in Moods Of Norway At Teen Choice Awards and even on stage at the EMMYs- Bold and Beautiful Star Zack Conroy Sets The Mood With Fashion At The Daytime EMMYs , but this event will bring the brand directly to customers and fans. During the extended hours there will be complimentary curbside BBQ, drinks, and music. Customers will even have the chance to ‘Spin the Wheel’ for discounts, freebies, and fun surprises. Meet the Moods of Norway designers through a Style Seen Daily interview here-One on One with Moods Of Norway Designers

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Find more happenings in Los Angeles for Fashion’s Night Out at  Southern California This Friday: This year, a busy Fashion’s Night Out

2010 Chicago Fashion Incubators Designers prepare for Fashion's Night Out at Macy's on State Street. Photo Credit: Smashdarling.com.

Chicago Update: In Chicago, the Macy’s on State Street will host a book signing with Vicki Gunvalson, of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ for customers that spend over $75. Also, Chicago-based designers and designers from Chicago’s Fashion Incubator will have their collections front and center in the Macy’s windows. At the Nordstrom on Michigan Ave., one lucky Nordstrom shopper will win a suit autographed by Michael Bublé and a $2,500 shopping spree. Even if you don’t take home the big prize, there are still exclusive collections available from TOMs Shoes, William Rast, and Burberry cosmetics, just to name a few.  SSD had the chance to meet Michael Buble at the Santa Monica Place Nordstrom Opening Gala on August 25, 2010 — Crystal Cam EXCLUSIVE: Style Seen Daily HAUTEness: Michael Buble At The New Santa Monica Place Nordstrom

As Fashion’s Night Out comes to a end, Mercedes- Benz Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week will just be getting underway with events hosted by Frèdèric Fekkai and Revlon beginning Saturday, September 11th.

For more info on Fashion’s Night Out events visit www.fashionsnightout.com and if you’re looking for shopping ideas for fall, then head to this Style Seen Daily post to our picks for fall’s top trends- Fall into Autumn Right With These Five Picks

Following an overwhelming success in 2009- check out Style Seen Daily’s coverage here, 2010′s Fashion’s Night Out,  is spear headed by Vogue Magazine. Vogue Editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour made a recent appearance on Jimmy Fallon with designer Marc Jacobs to spread the word about this year’s Fashion’s Night Out. Anna Wintour And Marc Jacobs Stay Up Late For Jimmy

Designer Marc Jacobs and Vogue Editor In Chief Anna Wintour with Late Night Host Jimmy Fallon.

Jimmy Fallon is a nervous fellow by nature, but he shirked that college humor to the side a smidge to welcome fashion legends designer Marc Jacobs and Vogue E-I-C Anna Wintour to his stage this week so the two can plug her upcoming Fashion’s Night Out coming up September 10.

Anna was light on the glaring and kept the topic on point, even interrupting Marc Jacobs’ subway story, and looked amazing in Carolina Herrera and her signature bob a-swaying while MJ rocked a kilt.

And while Jimmy gushed about the first lady of fashion’s annual Met Gala where Lady Gaga performed this year, the Wintour wasn’t exactly gaga over the pop princess’ time management by daring to keep Anna waiting while LG chatted with a higher power. “We had Lady Gaga this year,” said Wintour. “There was a moment when she was communing with God and she was praying in the back, waiting for God to tell her it was all right to go actually onstage.”

With a roll of an eye and bat of a eye, Wintour quipped, “Fortunately he gave her the message after 45 minutes,” she quipped.

Marc Jacobs & Anna Wintour on Jimmy Fallon

Southern California This Friday: This year, a busy Fashion’s Night Out

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Actress Scottie Thompson.

We are bringing you a few of our favorite fashions from Comic-Con including actresses Scottie Thompson, Kelly Hu, Aisha Tyler and Jordan Hinson. 28 year old Thompson is wearing a grey shimmery dress from Haute Hippie and strappy heels from Zara.

Vampire Diaries Kelly Hu

Kelly Hu from “Vampire Diaries” revealed that she is a big fan of Comic-Con and of the vampire craze.  When asked why people are so addicted to vamps, Hu said she thinks it is because vampires are sexy, adding that nowadays to play a vampire on TV, killer looks are a must, “like be a 9.5 out of 10.” We think Hu is indeed a 10!

Aisha Tyler

Actress Aisha Tyler was dressed in white, goddess like, shoes and pants by HUGO BOSS, and white bracelet is Lia Sophia. She also added how she fits in at the “nerd-fest,” claiming to have been known as a geek growing up who loved playing video games. We find it hard to imagine this chic girl being anything of a geek!

Eureka beauty Jordan Hinson.

“Eureka” cast member Jordan Hinson is one fashionista, confirming she has no stylist and prefers to dress herself.  Her favorite designer is Marc Jacobs and she also likes shopping at Zara. Jordan loves clothing with a vintage flare and creating a look that has her own personal touch. Her outfit is a black pencil skirt with a low cut sheer blouse, she added a nice touch with her nude belt. We also loved her Valentino flower embellished purse.

Jordan Hinson posing with her beautiful Valentino purse.

From:  Yahoo News: Fashion Wire Daily
Date:   Tuesday June 8, 2010

New York – It may have been the American fashion industry’s big night, but international fashion greats also got their due at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards last night at Lincoln Center in New York on Monday, June 7.


The late Alexander McQueen was honored with a special tribute, presented by Sarah Jessica Parker, and his Fall 2010 collection was shown for the first time outside the small Paris presentation in March, where it was originally shown shortly after his death on February 11, 2010.

British designer Christopher Bailey of Burberry also received this year’s “International Award,” presented to him by Donna Karan.

A typically star-studded affair – like the Academy Awards and fashion week wrapped into one event – actors including Jessica Biel, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Weisz and CFDA designers themselves, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, mingled with fashion’s finest, such as CFDA president and designer Diane von Furstenberg, Kenneth Cole, Zac Posen, Betsey Johnson, Rachel Roy, Brian Atwood and Peter Som.

Top honors of the Swarovski-sponsored night went to Marc Jacobs for “Womenswear Designer of the Year,” David Neville and Marcus Wainwright of Rag & Bone for “Menswear Designer of the Year” and the “Accessory Design of the Year” award went to Alexis Bittar.

Swarovski also underwrote the awards for the top emerging designers, who this year included Jason Wu for womenswear, Richard Chai for menswear and Alexander Wang in accessory design. The winners in this category will receive financial support from Swarovski, as well as access to the company’s crystals for use in their own designs.

The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Michael Kors, presented by Anna Wintour who recalled a humorous anecdote about how Kors once stayed in the ocean in Jamaica for four hours because Ralph Lauren was also on the beach – and Kors didn’t want Lauren to see that he was, in fact, wearing Ralph Lauren swim trunks.

Paper magazine’s founding editor and publisher Kim Hastreiter, a longtime champion of new and undiscovered fashion talents, was given the Eugenia Sheppard Award for excellence in journalism, which actress Brooke Shields introduced, while Caroline Kennedy presented Vogue fashion director Tonne Goodman with the Eleanor Lambert Award. Isabella Rossellini introduced Iman, who received the “Fashion Icon” award.

For the second year in a row, the “Popular Vote” award went to Ralph Lauren. Through a joint Web site sponsored by L’Oreal Paris and WWD.com, anyone could vote for their favorite fashion designer.

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Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Collection.

Marc Jacobs made quite a statement with his Fall 2009 Collection at New York Fashion Week.  The designer known for making celebs and A listers wait hours for his shows  pulled a 180.  He shocked many by doing the unheard of at a fashion show:  NO celebrities were seated in the front row, his fashion show was two minutes EARLY, and he ONLY allowed a limited amount of press and buyers in — instead of a packed house of 1500 people he cut it down to 500 people and, yes, there was room to breath!

Why did he do this?  He wanted to bring it back to the clothes.  And it seemed he wanted people to pay close attention.  And if you wanted to take in the looks, you had to stay alert and focused as they went speeding by.  In 10 minutes he had 60 models walk the catwalk and he wanted the attention on them, not the atmosphere.

Super sized shoulder pads, fluorescent colors, mohawks —  it seems Marc also took inspiration from the 80s for this line.  And then added his unique fashion forward take.

Below are some highlights form collection.  Let us know your thoughts.

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