Shop To It

Forget Girls’ Night Out – this week, its fashion’s turn to party. This Thursday night, September 10^th, over 800 New York City shops are keeping their doors open late (11pm) so that you can shop long into the night. Whether you prefer department stores like Macy’s or luxury brand flagship stores, this monumental event is accessible to everyone. Appearances by designers, models, and celebrities are expected throughout the city, as well as contests, giveaways, and champagne! However, it isn’t just fun and games – purchase your Fashion’s Night Out t-shirt, and the proceeds will benefit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. Furthermore, a citywide clothing drive is being held in order to help the New York City AIDS fund. Even if you can’t help out NYC’s retail industry by digging into your wallet, hopefully you can dig into your closet and donate clothing. From September 10-12, retailers participating in Fashion’s Night Out will be collecting donations at their stores, and on the 12^th, there will be various collection sites throughout all five boroughs where drop-offs will be accepted. So make sure to pencil this fabulous evening of fashion into your busy schedule – you never know who you’ll meet, what you’ll see, or what merchandise you’ll walk away with!