City shopping delights
You, your wallet, comfy boots and maybe your best buddy. That’s all you need to take part in the world’s biggest fashion and shopping event, Vogue Fashion’s Night Out taking place tonight, Thursday September 8.
Now in its third year globally, Fashion’s Night Out 2011 will see 18 capital cities take part including New York, Paris, London, Milan and Sydney.
With 600 retailers participating in our hometown, you can expect sneak peeks, Studio 57 style parties, DJs, celebrity meets fashion designer cook-offs, a car boot sale, freebies and nibblies.
And plenty of opps to rub shoulders with Vogue Australia editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements, VFNO ambassador Jessica Gomes, celebrities and Fashion designers including Alex Perry, Collette Dinnigan, Kym Ellery, Fleur Wood, Leona Edmiston, Kit Willow, Camilla and Marc, Dion Lee, Josh Goot, Simone and Nicky Zimmermann.
Here are our fave picks:
DVF @ Westfield Pitt Street Sydney
Visit the DVF Candy Bar, get styled by celebrity stylist Kai Aiyub and have your DVF moment captured on camera whilst DJ Siera Lee spins out her tunes. Don’t forget to pick up your limited edition Diane von Furstenberg VFNO tee for $25 each, sales of the T-shirt support Fashion Targets Breast Cancer® and you’ll also receive a $50 gift card to spend at DVF.
Paspaley Party @ Martin Place
“Pearls, Pimms and Polo” heralds the launch of the Paspaley Polo in the City 2011 series. For a chance to mingle with five international polo players and their ponies, including New Zealand heart-throb Sam Hopkinson whom Vanity Fair ranked among the “10 most handsome polo players in the world”, New Zealand team captain, Craig Wilson, and leading members of the Australian team, Marty Ingham and Dirk Gould. Of course there’s stunning pearls, and the chance to win a Paspaley South Sea pearl earrings set valued at $1,980.
The Leona Lounge @ Westfield Pitt Street Sydney
Meet designer Leona Edmiston, be lavished with VIP treatment in The Leona Lounge luxury haven situated on Westfield Sydney’s Designer Gallery Floor. Treats include a decadent La Prairie hand and arm massage, glass of Möet & Chandon Rosé and a taste of The Victoria Room Tea Salon’s specialty scone menu. There will also be the opportunity to win one of the amazing door prizes on offer. To gain access to The Leona Lounge hosted by The Victoria Room Tea Salon, purchase an item from either Leona Edmiston or La Prairie on the evening.
ck Calvin Klein @ Westfield Pitt Street Sydney
Take a peek at the live static model window installation showcasing Calvin Klein’s key Spring Summer women’s and men’s trends, listen to cool beats by DJ Sammy Cooper, drink a signature cocktail and receive an exclusive 20% off the new Spring Summer Collection.
GPO Sydney No. 1 Martin Place
10% off on all a la carte food at Prime Restaurant, Intermezzo Ristorante, GPO Cheese and Wine Room and Postales Restaurante & Tapas Bar. Please quote VOGUE to redeem the offer.
Rachael Ruddick @ David Jones Elizabeth Street
Purchase a product from the Rachael Ruddick Jewellery & Leathergood collections and receive a limited edition pocket in an RR signature exotic skin; water snake, salt water crocodile, ostrich or cowhide.
valued at $100.
Jurlique @ Westfield Pitt Street, Mid City Centre and Myer Sydney
15% off all full priced stock, free hand treatments and skin consultations.
Lots of free samples and a gift with your purchase.
Mulberry @ Westfield Pitt Street Sydney
The countryside comes to town with foxes, feathers, woodlands and wonderful creatures at the Mulberry store where guests will enjoy berry mojitos, toadstool cupcakes, face painting and goodie bags.
Josh Goot @ David Jones
Josh Goot will gift one of his trademark luxury silk jersey tee shirts valued at $195 retail and will be extended to customers who purchase any two items from David Jones on the night. Josh will be around too, you might catch him near the live model installation.
Megan Park @ David Jones
For any Megan Park purchase at David Jones, customers will receive an intricately hand made jewelled stone necklace from the gorgeous Megan Park S11 collection valued at $119.
ELLERY @ Myer
For the first 30 purchases of ELLERY at MYER, customers will receive an ELLERY ‘Working for the Man’ bib-collar, (an excellent styling tool and one of designer Kym Ellery’s favourite accessories valued at $95) and a Lancome ‘Hypnose Doll Eyes Deluxe’ Mascara.
HARROLDS @ Westfield Pitt Street Sydney
Receive a Aqua de Palmer gift set with purchases over $150. Service of Laurent Perrier Champagne will also be available in-store on the night.
ALDO @ Westfield Pitt Street Sydney
Get Lacquered at ALDO. Visit the ALDO nail bar featuring an exclusive preview of ALDO nail polish, set to launch in Australia in October, and be one of the first to get lacquered with ALDO’s new range of nail polish.
Vogue’s first iPhone app is available for free download here – use this app for exploring the event and scoring tonnes of cool freebies/specials.
Vogue Fashion’s Night Out
8 September 2011, 5.30pm – 9pm
Sydney CBD, Free to attend
