Cyndi Lauper at Manolo Blahnik and karaoke at Michael Kors... The stellar line-up of U.S. events for Fashion's Night Out 2012

Now in its fourth year Fashion's Night Out promises to be bigger than ever with more than 4,500 outlets in 20 different countries hosting events simultaneously on Thursday September 6.
New York, of course, is where it all started, and the city doesn't disappoint, with an array of events to coincide with the start of fashion week.
From a performance from Cyndi Lauper at Manolo Blahnik, to karaoke sessions at Michael Kors, this year's FNO will see the industry's power players let their hair down.
Vogue Fashion Director Grace Coddington has created an exclusive line for Balenciaga in honor of the event - and Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette should watch out because its theme puts her own moggy, Pumpkin, in the spotlight.
Macy's will become a reality TV Mecca with appearances from Kourtney Kardashian's long-term beau Scott Disick, and Barneys will become a buzzing street fair with salsa lessons for all.
The fun is not limited to the East Coast either. Over in LA Kendall Jenner will be kicking off proceedings at the Berverly Center while the Porsche store on Wilshire Boulevard will be serving up free glasses of bubbly all evening.
Launched by Anna Wintour in New York in 2009, the global initiative sponsored by Vogue and the CFDA was aimed at giving the fashion industry a boost during tough economic times and this year
a special T-shirt will be on sale to help raise funds for the New York City AIDS fund.

Party time! A plethora of stores in New York City will be staying open late on Thursday with tipples, nibbles and entertainment provided free of charge

Today it's tipped as one of the hottest shopping events on the retail calendar, with a plethora of stores staying open after hours with tipples, nibbles and entertainment provided free of charge. Here's our roundup of some of the must-visit FNO locations across the US...

 

 

 

 

NEW YORK
BARNEYS
The department store will be transformed into a buzzing street fair, with everything from knitting tips to salsa lessons open to all. Designers such as Thom Browne, Narciso Rodriguez and the Row's Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen will be on hand while it's rumoured that Alexander Wang will be giving catwalk lessons.
At Barneys, 660 Madison Avenue
MACY'S
The world’s largest Macy’s store will be a hotspot for reality TV fans. Kourtney Kardashian's long-term boyfriend Scott Disick, will be hosting cigar rolling classes while Project Runway‘s Michael Kors will be testing shoppers with a fashion trivia quiz. Other special guests include Fashion Star‘s Caprice Willard and Kara Laricks, Bethenny Frankel and What Not To Wear‘s Clinton Kelly.
At Macy’s Herald Square 151 West 34th Street
MANOLO BLAHNIK
If you're a girl who just wants to have fun, get yourself to Manolo Blahnik’s 54th St boutique where  Cyndi Lauper will be performing at 9pm to promote her new musical, Kinky Boots.
At Manolo Blahnik, 31 W. 54th St

 

 

Celebrity central: Cyndi Lauper will be performing at Manolo Blahnik's store (left) while customers can get their picture taken with model Alessandra Ambrosio (right) at the Victoria's Secret store in Manhattan's SoHo

LORD & TAYLOR
Get here early as this venue promises to be packed as Kim Kardashian steps into the spotlight to promote her new fragrance line. Members of the BCBG team will also be stopping by including Lubov and Max while FIT students will provide free illustrations with every purchase.
At Lord & Taylor 424 Fifth Avenue
JEFFERY NEW YORK
Movie star Jessica Chastain, who is currently starring in the new Broadway musical Heiress!  will be stopping by for an evening of shopping, music and other 'surprises'.
At Jeffery New York, 449 West, 14th Street
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
Ferragamo will be hosting a Russian-inspired event with appearances from street-style stars Miroslava Duma, Elena Perminova, and Anya Ziourova. Strike up conversation with an It girl while dancing to Russian beats courtesy of pop trio Tesla Boy.
At Salvatore Ferragamo, 655 Fifth Avenue
BALENCIAGA
Balenciaga’s FNO party focuses on the launch of an accessories collaboration between designer Nicolas Ghesquière and American Vogue's creative director Grace Coddington. The line is apparently covered in Grace’s drawings of her cat, Pumpkin, modeling Balenciaga looks.

At Balenciaga, 542 West 22nd Street

Must-see: Balenciaga's limited edition Pumpkin bag covered in Grace Coddington's drawings pf her cat

VICTORIA'S SECRET
Get your picture taken with Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio at the store in SoHo and if you spend $65, you'll receive a free t-shirt. Eye and lip makeovers will also be on offer throughout the stor from 6pm to 9pm.
At Victoria's Secret 591-593 Broadway
DVF
As a woman who knows how to throw a top party Diane von Furstenberg has ensured her Meatpacking flagship is filled with top industry folk. MAC make-up artists will be on hand, Vogue editors offering style advice, while Solange Knowles will be manning the decks.
At DvF, 874 Washington Street
MICHAEL KORS
Make sure your vocals are up to scratch as Mr Kors hosts an evening of ‘YouTube star’ karaoke. Portraits by celeb photographer Victor Demarchelier and an A-list guest list also promise to make his store a main attraction.

At Michael Kors, 667 Madison Avenue
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Get to Saks where a range of exclusive offers will keep you occupied. Customers can get their Doc Martens customized, free engraving on their Stella McCartney perfume bottles and Instagrams printed for free. Haircuts, printed manicures and make-up from Tom Pecheux will get you in the party spirit and if you're feeling daring Rihanna’s tattoo artist will be in store.
At Saks Firth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue

 

LOS ANGELES
BEVERLY CENTER
More than 100 stores throughout the shopping complex will be opening late with Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale kicking things off. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will also make a video appearance introducing Vogue's West Coast fashion editor, Lisa Love. Fashion shows will showcase fall collections and Kendall Jenner - who is the face of the Beverly Center's FNO campaign - is expected to attend, along with sister Kylie, Jaimie Hilfiger, Francesca Eastwood and Peta Murgatroyd.
At the Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Boulevard

 

All-star cast:The Beverly Center's Fashion's Night Out 2012 campaign features Kendall Jenner

ROBERTSON BOULEVARD
Around 2,000 guests will be treated to live music, art-inspired activities, celebrity guest appearances and fall's latest trends as they stroll through the stores.
SANTA MONICA PLACE
Get here for a range of in-store events, including treatments from two beauty lounges. Entertainment starts at 7pm, featuring a performance by American Idol contestant Stefano Langone and a fashion show hosted by Linda Immediato, style editor of Los Angeles magazine.
RODEO DRIVE
Indulge in a chocolate or two while admiring jewellery at Harry Winston, or visit the Porsche store on Wilshire Boulevard for a live DJ, runway show and an open bar. Stuart Weitzman and Neiman Marcus will also be serving up glasses of bubbly while Bottega Veneta is set to introduce a new line of eco-friendly handbags. Prada and Miu Miu will be giving a cut of the night’s proceeds to P.S. Arts, a non-profit organisation that promotes arts education.

 

ROBERTSON BOULEVARD
Food vans will be on hand to satisfy hungry shoppers and Starline Tours will be giving mini bus tours up and down the road, stopping at shops while giving riders a brief overview of the area.
Head to Alice + Olivia for an evening of all things girlie, including screenings of classic slumber party movies and as well as manicure and charm bracelet sessions.
BCBG Max Azria will have guests compete in a style contest via Instagram with the winner handed a $1,000 BCBG wardrobe and make sure you listen out for Mayer Hawthorne who is scheduled to perform.