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Fashionista, shopaholics and mall rats are going to have to mark this date down.

On September 10th, in New York City, the doors of about 700 retailers and designers shop will stay open until 11 pm in celebration of, what else, but Fashion! This event is actually global as thirteen other countries are participating in what is dubbed as Fashion’s Night Out. It will be a mix and mesh of every store you can think of. It is going to be the ultimate shopper’s paradise.

It will also be the place to be among celebrities in both entertainment and fashion. You’ll see lots of familiar faces as they mingle among shoppers.

The official website explains what this event is all about:

In the United States, American Vogue has joined with NYC & Company, the City of New York, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to enliven again the consumer spirit that churns the economy and boosts the local industry of America’s fashion capital, New York City. Next only to finance, fashion is the second-largest sector of industry in New York City—the headquarters of more than 800 fashion companies employing 175,000 people and generating $10 billion in total wages. At City Hall’s May 20 press conference to announce Fashion’s Night Out, Vera Wang said, “To put it bluntly, if people don’t shop, people lose their jobs.”

The first evening of New York Fashion Week, Fashion’s Night Out will encompass festivities galore— from inventive window displays to model and celebrity appearances. Champagne may flow; hors d’oeuvres may be passed. Rumors of musical performances, downtown barbecues, shoe capsules, limited-edition rings, and sweepstakes abound. Apparently there will be makeovers, brow bars, and haircut stations at sundry spots, too.

Support Fashion! If you’re in the area September 10th, you must not miss this event.

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