BY KAREN YOUNG
Westfield Topanga is the top spot in the 818 for the Third Annual Fashion’s Night Out on Thursday, September 8 with smaller celebrations being held in Sherman Oaks and Studio City. The San Fernando Valley joins Los Angeles, New York City and other national and international cities for this one evening affair that originated two years ago in New York. Vogue Magazine and the Fashion Designers of America worked together for a “global initiative created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping.” General hours for the special event are 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., but some stores are celebrating all day.
Hosted by the Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s Office of Economic and Business Policy (OEBP), over 300 Los Angeles retailers all over Los Angeles will participate. Fashion block parties will include celebrity and designer appearances at various shopping districts, including Melrose Ave., South Robertson Blvd., West Third Street, Abbot Kinney, Los Feliz, Downtown Los Angeles, Westfield Century City, The Grove, The Americana at Brand and the Beverly Center.
Tori Spelling headlines Fashion's Night Out at Westfield Topanga.
Tori Spelling headlines the Westfield Topanga event with a big party featuring the band Paris Loves L.A., theatrical performers The Beckys, actor and lifestyle expert Gregory Zarian, supermodel/actress Jennifer Gimenez, celebrity stylist George Blodwell, Latin Quintet Espino. Events include a fashion show at Free People; discounts and reception at Michael Kors; raffle from The Auto Gallery with a prize valued at $500; cooking demonstration; and receptions and promotions at many of the shopping center’s best stores.
Monika Knuttson' s Gilded Lace jewelry collection will debut at No Roses Gallery.
Over at Westfield Sherman Oaks, BCBG, Betsy Johnson, True Religion and White House/Black Market will be offering up a special evening of fun and surprises. On the 13600 block of Ventura Blvd, No Roses Gallery will debut a new designer, Monika Knuttson, known for her Gilded Lace jewelry created from turn-of-the-century French and American lace originally used for petticoats, corsets and bloomers. All Knuttson’s jewelry is handcrafted, using original lace, dipped into 24k or sterling silver. That evening, also check out new designs from current designers at No Roses. There will be wine, refreshments, a $75 gift reward card and much more. Next door, Roni B for the Fashionista will have a storewide sale at 20% – 50% off, as well as a raffle where you receive one free ticket for every $20 purchase. Down and across the street, Taylrz Joynt will be revving up the music with sales and special promotions.
Dari in Studio City is the 818′s collection point for a Back-to-School clothing drive for Fred Jordan’s Missions to be distributed to nearly 5000 children. New clothes with tags are preferred. Dari will be also giving 20% off all purchases all day. In addition, they will be giving 10% off gift cards for every $100 spent and gift cards for 20% off on $500 (good for a year of purchases). Stop by during the evening hours to shop, hear live acoustic tunes and grab a snack. Mimi & Hy will be giving a gift with purchase. The evening’s theme gift is a Spun scarf and styling guide that are inspired by Hermes. Browse this chic, whimsical store while enjoying light refreshments.
For more information on Fashion’s Night Out and other 818 activities, check out the Fashion’s Night Out LA website
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