Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out at The Forum Shops this Thursday

This year, The Forum Shops at Caesars moved beyond the traditional festivities; they created a one-of-a-kind opportunity which will allow for one lucky Las Vegas resident the chance to become a fashion icon in their own right with their month-long search for Las Vegas’ Best New Designer. At 6:30 p.m, live on the runway, the lucky aspiring local designer will be awarded the title of Las Vegas’ Best New Designer by Caesars Palace headline entertainer Matt Goss.  The Top Three designers from the online competition will all be featured in a special fashion show taking place directly over The Forum Shops famed reflecting pool near the spiral escalator. The lucky winner will then be named by Caesars Palace headliner Matt Goss. Following the fashion show, each of the Top Three designers will showcase their winning looks around the Festival Fountains throughout the night’s festivities. In addition to winning bragging rights and having their fashion featured on the runway, the winner will also take home a $500 shopping spree from The Forum Shops and an opportunity to spend a “Day in the Life” with Vegas Magazine editor Abby Tegnelia. The Forum Shops will also be providing the Art Institute of Las Vegas with a scholarship

High fashion will also be in the house with hourly fashion shows featuring more than 25 specialty retail partners at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. A specially designed runway has been created and will be placed over The Forum Shops famed reflecting pool; providing three floors of unique viewing areas. Informal modeling will take place in the area at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.   With 80 participating retailers, there will be plenty of fun things to see and do for fashion’s biggest party during Fashion’s Night Out at The Forum Shops. There will be a special appearance by Lisa Pliner at Donald J Pliner. Playboy Playmate of the Year 2011 and spokesmodel Claire Sinclair will sign autographs and designer Tatyana will be on hand inside Bettie Page Clothing. Enjoy makeovers with the talented experts at Dior Beauty where you’ll find a special makeup artist in-store. See what good fortune is in your cards with astrology and Chinese tarot readings at Eric Andrew Collection. Help Haiti with the purchase of a special T-shirt at Valentino where you’ll also find champagne appetizers. Take in special screenings of passionate moments in Italian cinema and limited-edition shopping bags at Dolce & Gabbana. Coach celebrates the return of a classic – the Coach Duffle Sac – introduced in 1973 and reissued exclusively for Fashion’s Night Out.

 

Register to win fabulous gifts and prizes at Baccarat, Brighton Collectibles, Couture Collections, and Pandora. Enjoy special refreshments in-store at Custo Barcelona, DKNY, Giuseppe Zanotti, James Perse, St. John, Swarovski, Tadashi, and Vilebrequin. Elie Tahari has exciting festivities in store as will Emporio Armani, Gucci, Stuart Weitzman, Tommy Bahama and Longchamp. Stop by Michael Kors for chocolates, champagne and a raffle and Montblanc will have a fine jewelry trunk show. David Yurman is offering champagne and light fare and is hosting an in-store fashion show. It’s 18K Couture & Champagne at Judith Ripka. There will be a DJ and party inside Y-3, H&M and Emilio Pucci and a celebration going on at John Varvatos, Anne Fontaine,  Agent Provocateur, Kiehl’s Since 1851, Ann Taylor, Jimmy Choo and Fendi. Treat yourself to complimentary facials and martinis inside Fresh and mini makeovers and refreshments at GUESS and GUESS by Marciano. Enjoy chocolate and sweets inside Bally, Brooks Brothers and cigars and mojitos at Casa Fuente. There is a packing demonstration at Tumi, “Tedtinis”are being served at Ted Baker London and champagne will be flowing at De Beers and Reed Krakoff.

 

It’s a MAC Me Over! event at MAC Cosmetics with fabulous make-up transformations. Enjoy a Viva
La Juicy fragrance sampling at Juicy Couture. Stop by Intermix for “Cocktails & Collaborations” featuring light bites and new fall products from Rachel Zoe. It’s a Roberto Coin Trunk Show at Hyde Park, a Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show at Marshall Rousso, an Onyx Brand Trunk Show at Shooz at The Forum and a Sara Sara Trunk Show at Kids Kastle. Judith Leiber is supporting the American Heart Association, Scoop NYC is supporting the NYC AIDS Fund and Salvatore Ferragamo is hosting a black/white themed event to discover the latest fall arrivals. There’s a Marc Jacobs Carnival in store at Marc Jacobs where shoppers will receive a limited edition Marc Jacobs carnival tote bag while supplies last and Lacoste is encouraging customers to bring a photo wearing an outfit displaying the Lacoste logo to receive a special offer.

 

UGG Australia has DJ’s, hors d’ouevres and special giveaways lined up for Fashion’s Night Out and Inglot will be doing mini-makeovers. “Unwind” with drinks and light refreshments at Tourneau for the launch of the new catalog and check in on Foursquare during Fashion’s Night Out and get a free Sony Music Pass for 50 free songs while supplies last at Sony Style. There’s a lovely colorful bone pouch gift with purchase and glasses of Chandon Rose at Thomas Pink. Tod’s has a special, limited-edition piece available exclusively during Fashion’s Night Out.Additionally, several of The Forum Shops restaurants are participating with special food and drink offers. Enjoy special cocktails including the “Chocolate Stiletto” at Max Brenner, the “Valencia Catwalk” at Spago and the “Skinny Cosmopolitan” at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab where proceeds from the drink sales will be dedicated to Three Square of Southern Nevada. Take flight at P.J. Clarke’s with special tasting trios of scotch, rye and tequila. Planet Hollywood and Trevi Italian Restaurant will offer special signature drinks and Sushi Roku and BOA Steakhouse will have special menus in honor of Fashion’s Night Out.

 

For an ongoing, updated comprehensive listing of all Fashion’s Night Out, go to forumshopsfno.com.

 

ABOUT THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS
The Forum Shops at Caesars opened 283,000 square feet in May 1992 to immediate success.  An August 1997 expansion to 500,000 square feet continued the momentum.  The third phase of The Forum Shops’ growth was a three-level expansion extending from the existing retail, dining and entertainment icon to the famed Las Vegas Strip adding 175,000 square feet, with completion October 2004.  A grand pedestrian plaza entrance on Las Vegas Boulevard further validates The Forum Shops as one of the finest luxury shopping streets in the world.  The Forum Shops is recognized for its unique combination of top retail, dining, entertainment, excellent location and exciting ambiance featuring 150 specialty shops and 15 restaurants.  Additional information may be accessed at forumshops.com.

 

 

Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative originally created in 2009 to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, and boost the industry’s economy during the recession. On September 8, 2011, in response to overwhelming demand, Fashion’s Night Out will return to New York City and over 100 cities nationwide to highlight fashion and support retail with exciting events that include designer appearances, celebrity guests, fashion shows and musical performances. In the United States, the program is a collaboration between American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company, and the City of New York. For more information visit www.fashionsnightout.com, or join us on Facebook and Twitter (@fnonyc, #FNO).