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Last night I celebrated Fashion’s Night Out on New York City’s very fashionable 5th Avenue. First I went to Gucci, the line was short compared to some of the other boutiques and I heard they would be serving champagne! There appeared to be no giveaways, only a photo-op with 3 models in front of a Gucci customized Fiat 500. Three flutes of prosecco later, I moved on to the next location.

Tiffany’s lured people in to see their new 70’s inspired jewelry line by having 2 gorgeous male models hand out treats on a stick, which appeared to look like oreo cookies, but tasted more expensive. The inside of Tiffany’s was outfitted like a scene from Studio 54, with discoballs, disco music and models in retro dress. Much of the crowd was there in anticipation for a performance by Leighton Meester (of Gossip Girl) and Check in the Dark later that evening. Not much excitement other than a few disco hits.

A quick tour of Louis Vuitton revealed an on the spot personalized hand-painting service for hard sided luggage and non-alcoholic beverages being served. That’s all.

Bergdorf Goodman took much of the attention away from the other shops on 5th Avenue with their elaborate live window show and a list of events taking place inside of the store. Greeters handed out cans of Sofia Mini, a sparkling white wine in a can produced by the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. A server told me that they are great for soccer moms hiding an alcoholism problem, because they look like a soft drink in a cute pink can which comes with a mini straw. I headed upstairs to view the doggie fashion show, which featured adorable pooches wearing the best designers with their famous designer owners leading them down the catwalk.

Once the doggy fashion show ended, I attempted to head back to Tiffany’s for the performance by Leighton Meister. The place was packed and it appeared that I may have been once of the last people allowed to the 3rd floor for the appearance because they were at capacity. When she show didn’t promptly start at 8pm, I bailed. The crowd was getting cramped, hot and restless plus I didn’t know how long I’d be hanging around to see a girl who can’t sing attempt to sing live. I am glad that I left, because on my way home I passed by Bergdorf Goodman a second time and there was Ronnie Spector in the window doing a performance. I got there just at the end of her singing Amy Winehouse’s “Black in Black”. Mrs. Spector then began to sing her epic hit “Be My Baby” which was a hit song for her when she was a member of The Ronettes in the 1960’s. I would say that was an amazing consolation prize for having missed the Gossip Girl performance.

I was a little disappointed in this years Fashion Night Out. I wanted more of a spectacle, more drama. With the exception of a few fashionable ladies who passed me on the street, there wasn’t much fashion happening on New York Cities most fashionable avenue.

(pics to follow soon)