It’s that time of year again! Fashion’s Night Out is back and bigger than ever!!
Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is a global event originally created in NYC to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping. For one night each year in September, designers, celebrities, models, and fashion editors staged exciting, one-of-a-kind events in stores open after-hours to the public. Since 2009, when the event began, FNO has grown tremendously and has expanded to over 100 cities and globally to 15 countries.
This year marks the second year Fashion’s Night Out invades DC. The event will take place on Thursday, September 8th from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Georgetown. Over 80 stores Georgetown stores and restaurants are participating. There will also be a number of new FNO-exclusive events, entertainment, locations and more! Click HERE for the complete list of all participating retailers and restaurants, special offers and special events.
Like last year, FNO is also a fundraiser. Participating Georgetown merchants will be selling chic, personalized Fashion’s Night Out tote bags from Shag Bag and signature FNO Georgetown t-shirts with all proceeds directly benefiting Labels for Love, a local DC-based charity that raises funds for and brings awareness to women’s and children’s causes (I think I may get another t-shirt. I loved mine my from last year).
The popular Gilt City DC is also participating in the fabulous event. Gilt City DC is offering members access to the Brightest Young Things exclusive FNO lounge. Offering a place to dance, sip and refuel between fashion events, the neighborhood will house a lounge exclusively for shoppers, with live music, cool refreshments and more. The BYT lounge will be held at Dean & DeLuca (3276 M St. NW) complete with cocktails, “flower power” accessory making, styling help and an FNO photo shoot for glam photo opportunities from 6 to 11 p.m.
If you don’t have plans on Thursday, September 8th, Fashion’s Night Out in Georgetown is where you need to be. You already know I’ll be there!
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Check out my recap from last year’s event HERE.
