Fashion to Rise Out of Recession

In today’s economic recession, people are shopping less.  So Vogue hosted their now annual party for shopping, Fashion’s Night Out, in September, kicking off New York Fashion Week.  Hosted by the editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, it was a night where tons of stores in New York City kept their doors open afterhours, offering cocktails served by celebrities and playing booming music, to revive the sport of shopping and increase spirits during a recession.  There were many special sales, free merchandise, and fundraising opportunities, such as a t-shirt (pictured on model above) that benefitted the National September 11 Memorial and Museum and the New York City AIDS Fund.  The event was also endorsed by non-fashionistas like Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.

I was actually supposed to volunteer during the evening hours of the event, but had to cancel due to work-related scheduling.  However, I think that this was the greatest idea that has hit this city.  The chance to mix fashion, shopping, socializing and exploring New York City excites me for next year’s event, since it will now be an annual occurrence.  I’m sure it did wonders in the retail aspect and enlightened many people who may have thought they couldn’t buy themselves a little appreciation gift for working hard.