Fashion’s Night Out, Sept. 10

By Danna Thompson

Local and celebrity designers, games, prizes, champagne receptions, massages, live DJs, fun cocktails…all celebrating Fashion’s Night Out 2010! With roots to the Big Apple and unprecedented global participation and support in 2009, Fashion’s Night Out will host its inaugural Atlanta affair on Sept. 10 from 6 to 11 p.m. with several luxe lines at Phipps Plaza, as well as many boutique favorites.

Fashion’s Night Out was created as a partnership with Vogue magazine and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy and put the fun back in shopping. In the landmark New York City event alone, more than 800 participating stores across the five boroughs fêted thousands of shoppers who came out to support the fashion and retail industries—and this year’s event is expected to be even larger, attracting more attendees and participating retailers, featuring more exciting events and stimulating more local economies.

The perfect fit for Atlanta’s fresh and ever-evolving style landscape, Fashion’s Night Out is a yet another event taking advantage of the city’s reputation as a major fashion player. And Atlanta’s unique blend of uptown glitterati and down-home charm is sure to make its mark in this international one-night style soiree.

Around the world, countries led by at least fifteen international VOGUE editions will once again participate in the festivities. Each nation across the globe will tailor its Fashion’s Night Out celebration to appeal to its unique retail environment. Participating countries include Australia, Great Britain, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey.

Participating retailers in Phipps Plaza include: Cole Haan, Jeffrey, Jimmy Choo, Mezlan and Saks Fifth Avenue

Participating boutiques include: Beth Ann, Bilthouse, Brina Beads, Boogaloos, Deka, Emily Benham, Etc. East, Evolve, fab’rik, G. Gilbert, Just the Thing, Meringue, Mint Julep, Mitzi & Romano, Ooh La La, Pella Pink Sky Boutique, Poppy’s, Razzle Dazzle, Sabot, Sage, Sandpiper, Tootsie’s, Tulipano Veronica’s Attic

Festivities by Neighborhood:

Buckhead

Beth Ann Boutique: Meet and Greet with many of our fabulous local designers, including Amy Bubes, Nil Sertel and Marty Alterman of Jane Darling by ME from 6-9 p.m. Beginning at 7 p.m. celebrity fashion stylist, Jabe Mabrey of Spanx and Jezebel Magazines will be here – bring a favorite outfit, and he’ll accessorize you from head to toe!

Merino Boutique: Screening of “September Issue” starts at 6p.m. with Champagne & light appetizers, Design your own necklace, bracelet or earrings with Drea James Jewelry & For one night only: Spend $50 or more on regular merchandise and receive a free gift with purchase. (Supplies limited, first 10 customers only)

Sabot Shoes: Jewelry designer Winifred Grace with her newest collections, wine, food and live DJ!

Neiman Marcus: Kiton TS (Men’s Clothing, Plaza Level) | Wii Gaming Station (Men’s Sportswear,Plaza Level) | Flippitydooda- Flip books and Fashion! (Contemporary, Level One) | Hagedorn Foundation Gallery Photography Exhibit (Ladies’ Shoe Salon, Level One) | Emily Armenta TS (Designer Jewelry,Level One) | Roberto Coin TS (Designer Jewelry,Level One) | Elizabeth Locke Personal Appearance and Champagne Reception (Precious Jewelry, Level One) | Houston Llew Art Exhibit (Handbags, Level Two) | Milly and Mojitos with representative, Megan Audas (Dress Collections, Level Two) | Piazza Sempione Event (Fine Apparel,Level Two) | Cosabella Champagne Event (Intimate Apparel, Level Two) | Eileen Fisher Fall Preview Event (Designer II, Level Two) | SCAD Runway to Fashion Presentation (Fine Apparel,Level Two)

Brighton Collectibles: Brighton Collectibles at Phipps Plaza- enjoy light refreshments and models showing the fall trends. Be sure to enter the drawing for a limited edition Brighton bag!

Jeffrey Atlanta: Catch an instore performance by Atlanta dance company gloATL and burlesque artist Sadie Hawkins. Celebrity guest DJ Jamie Biden- nephew of the vice pres!

Saks: Stop by Saks and get a glam makeover from your favorite cosmetics line and have students from SCAD style you for a photo shoot. Play ping-pong in Contemporary and Wii Rock Band in the Men’s Store. Recieve a MasterCard playlist download card with any MasterCard purchase, while supplies last.

Razzle Dazzle: Join Razzle Dazzle for an evening of music and fabulous fashions including a Trunk Show and Sample Sale of the JOHNNY WAS collection. And cucpcakes from Henri’s!

Vinings

Emly Benham: Partnering with The Posh Spot to offer complimentary hand massage and nail polish make-over from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Sandpiper: Ping Pong Pow to win $25, $50 to $100 gift certificates & Mike Gonzalez Trunk Show

Virginia Highland

OohLaLa Fashion Boutique: Exclusive Trunk Show by Atlanta’s own– Kalypso Blue, Timea Talian, The Cotrice Collection, Angel Eye’s Jewelry, Beryl Blush Blonde, Cleah Designs, Billie Intl,and Spoiled Diva. Specials, Cocktails, and Fun!

Meringue: “Be Your Own Buyer” for the day at Meringue with their best-selling line, Sancuary! From 6-9 p.m. enjoy some bubbly and place your special orders to arrive in only a few short weeks! Shhh…they are also giving away gift cards for up to $100.

Decatur

Boogaloos: Boogaloos is hosting a French Connection Trunk Show! Shop the fall and holiday collections while enjoying complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. And, receive an exclusive gift with any French Connection purchase!

Atlantic Station

Shop H&M, GAP, AnnTaylor, Loft, Banana Republic, K-LA,White House Black Market, Old Navy + Dillard’s. Present receipts totaling $150 @ the Atlantic Station tent in Central Park from 6-9pm to receive a $15 Dining Gift Card, good at one of Atlantic Station’s restaurants. See how you compare to Rebecca Bloomwood during our FREE screening of “Confessions of a Shopaholic” in Central Park at dusk.. Specials, Cocktails, and Fun!

Danna Thompson is the founder AtlantaBoutiques.com, which provides shoppers, fashionistas, and trendsetters with up-to-date information on Atlanta Boutiques. We cover shop events, promotions and profile area boutiques.