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DAILY MUSTS
May 5, 2008 

7:00PM—Costume Institute's Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy gala, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue at 82nd St.

 


May 14, 2008 

11:00AM—Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Collection, 583 Park Avenue at 63rd St.

May
1
Thursday
May, 1st - May, 12th
Missoni and Cynthia Steffe Sample Sale at Underground NYC, 440 Broadway, NYC
All women's contemporary wear will be up to 80% off.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kenneth Cole Productions will host a Charity Shopping Night in support of Making Books Sing, 130 E. 57th St., NYC
An evening of two hours of charitable in-store shopping for Kenneth Cole's spring collection of men's and women's apparel, shoes and accessories, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and gift bags with a special gift for the first 50 paying customers.
May
2
Friday
May, 2nd - May, 4th
Dolce & Gabbana and D&G Resort and S/S 08 Sample Sale, D&G Showroom, 85 Spring St., NYC
Merchandise up to 70% off original prices.
Dolce & Gabbana Women's signature dresses, jackets, separates, bags and shoes.
Dolce & Gabbana Menswear suits, shirts, and pants.
D&G Women's essentials include cocktail dresses, jeans, and accessories
D&G Men's shirts and jeans
D&G Junior
Friday . . . 9am to 6pm
Saturday . . . 10am to 6pm
Sunday . . . 11am to 5pm
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Clemens Wolf "Point of View" Art Reception, Beryll Showroom, 908 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA
9:00 PM - Jenny McCarthy Hosts The Derby Spectacular Party, The Frazier International History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Lousiville, Kentucky
Presented by Snow Queen Vodka and Celerity Investments.
May
3
Saturday
Lee Lee's Valise Anniversary Event, 368 Court St., NYC
7:00 AM - 11th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women, Begins in Times Square and finishes in the East Meadow of Central Park, NYC
To raise awareness and critical funds for women's cancers research, counseling and outreach programs and share in the continued hope provided by medical breakthroughs funded from Run/Walk proceeds.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebration of Bob Colacello's "Out", ADAM Boutique, 678 Hudson St., NYC
OUT is Bob's famous book surrounding NYC nightlife at its most infamous stages. Book subjects include Jack Nicholson, Cher, Raquel Welch, Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol and Diana Vreeland, among hundreds more.
There will be a book signing and cocktails served.
May
4
Sunday
The NY Times 3rd Annual Sunday With The Magazine, The Times Center, 8th Ave. at 41st St., NYC
Donatella Versace, Tim Gunn and Stefano Tonchi are amonf the participants scheduled to appear. Tickets are available.
May
5
Monday
May, 5th - May, 16th
Showroom Seven Sample Sale, 269 11th Ave., NYC
Featuring Charlotte Ronson, Orla Kiely, Erickson Beamon, and many more. Closed Sunday.
May, 5th - May, 9th
New York Market Week, NYC
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hotel QT Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 125 W. 45th St., NYC
$3 Tecate Beer and $7 Gran Centanario Margaritas.
Enjoy the pool, sauna, steam room and a poolside screening for free!
May
6
Tuesday
May, 6th - May, 8th
LAI Sample Sale, LAI Showroom, 12 W. 57th St., ste. 403, NYC
LAI specializes in high-end luxury accessories made of the finest genuine exotic skins and leathers. All made in New York City! Their annual sample sale will feature fabulous alligator and python day bags, evening clutches, belts for both men and women, leather gifts and much more!
Alligator handbags are now $600- $3000 originally $1300- $7500
Python Day Bags and Clutches are now $300-$1400 originally $650- $2500
Belts are now $50-$180 originally $80-$450
May, 6th 8:30 AM - May, 8th 3:00 PM
The Asi Show, Jacob Javits Convention Center, 665 West 34th Street, NYC
Featuring five top tradeshow locations at strategic times of the year, The ASI Show brings together innovative suppliers with quality distributors from the advertising specialty industry. Providing a productive environment to do business, each year 30,000 distributors choose The ASI Show to help them increase their sales. See the website for registration, details, and ticket purchases.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Victoria's Secret Heavenly Kiss fragrance launch, Victoria's Secret at The Grove at Farmer's Market, 6301 W. 3rd Street at Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA
featuring Victoria's Secret supermodel Miranda Kerr who will give away personalized autograph kisses from her very own Heavenly Kiss Kissing Booth.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Slim Shots American debut celebration, 1 Oak, 453 West 17th St., NYC
featuring European scientists and special guest appearances by Mia Tyler and Philip Goglia
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
White Wedding: A Milk Gallery Project by Agent Provocateur, Milk Studios Penthouse, 450 West 15th Street, NYC
featuring the launch of Agent Provocateur's latest project photographed by Nick Night and featuring Kate Moss
May
7
Wednesday
May, 7th - May, 9th
Charlotte Tarantola Fall 2007, 214 W. 39th St., Ste. 502, NYC
May, 7th - May, 11th
Vivienne Tam Sample Sale, 550 7th Ave., 2nd fl., NYC
Up to 75% off retail prices, New merchandise arrives daily.
May, 7th - May, 9th
AEFFE Sample Sale, 30 W. 56th St., NYC
Wed. May 7 - Fri. May 9, 10-6 - Public Day
Sat. May 10, 11-5 - Public Day
May, 7th 11:00 AM - May, 9th 7:00 PM
Giuliana Michelotti Jewelry & Wearable Art trunk show, GM Collections Ltd., 73 Eighth Avenue btwn 13th and 14th Sts., Studio no. 2, NYC
6:30 PM - Natasha Bedingfield at "Linked Against Leukemia Gala" to Benefit DKMS,
Honoree Cindy Crawford and Host Mario Cantone Join Star-Studded Evening.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
2008 AAS Line Debut, Student Gallery Exhibition, Aronson Gallery, Shiela C. Johnson Design Center, 66 Fifth Avenue at 13th St., NYC
6:30-9:30PM: Industry and Press Cocktail reception, 7:15PM: Alumni Achievement Award Presentation, 7:30PM: DVT Awareness Runway Presentation
May
8
Thursday
3rd Annual Hamptons Preview, Location TBA
This year the Hamptons Preview Party has gone green and is donating a portion of the proceeds to Soles4Souls™, an organization that facilitates the donation of shoes throughout the world.
May, 8th - May, 10th
John Varvatos Men's Sample Sale, 26 W. 17th St., 9th fl., NYC
Sale will include: sportswear, tailored clothing, footwear & accessories
New items added daily.
Up to 75% off!
Thursday May 8th 8:00 am - 8:00 pm - PUBLIC
Friday May 9th 8:00 am - 6:00 pm - PUBLIC
Saturday May 10th 11:00 am - 4:00 pm - PUBLIC
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
United Cerebral Palsy on NYC's 7th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon, Cipriani 42nd St., NYC
The Women Who Care Luncheon is a celebration of women who have blazed new paths, broken glass ceilings and inspired others through their professional and charitable endeavors.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Pronovias Commemorates the Grand Opening of the NY Flagship Store with New Yorkers For Children, 14 E. 52nd St., NYC
By invitation only.
May
9
Friday
May, 9th - May, 11th
Jill Platner Sale, 113 Crosby St., NYC
May, 9th - May, 11th
Debut of Rogan for Target collection, Barneys NY, Madison and 61st, 8th fl., NYC
The store will open space on its 7th floor in New to showcase the complete Rogan for Target collection.
8:00 PM - Sarah Silverman Concert to Benefit Project A.L.S. / Jenifer Estess Laboratory for Stem Cell Research, 2920 Broadway, NYC
$100 General Admission
$500 VIP Ticket (includes preferred seating, Champagne reception & after-party)
For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.projectals.org.
May
10
Saturday
9:00 AM - Tania's Annual & Millies All About You Salon and Spa Day Extravaganza, 15-21 College Point Blvd., Queens, NY
in celebration of Mother's Day various spa and salon treatment packages and individual services will be available by appointment courtesy of Tania Musson, Valerie Graves, Michelle Evans & Nicole Scope, Millie Pezzino, Les Maisons 3800, and Stephen Soterakis & Aura Gregory. Call (718) 321-0453 or (917) 856-9901 to register.
6:30 PM - Caribou Iced Coffee Presents "Teens Making a Difference", Marquee, 289 10th Ave., NYC
York Preparatory student Andrew Warren hosts an exclusive party and performance at Marquee nightclub to benefit Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research UK singing sensation Natasha Bedingfield will perform for the 500 teenage guests who will enjoy non-alcoholic Caribou Iced Coffee Faux-Tini's and music by DJ Nick Cohen. RSVP required.
May
12
Monday
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FIT Senior Collection 2008 Fashion Show, Fashion Institute of Technology, John E. Reeves Great Hall, Seventh Avenue at 27th St., NYC
7:00 PM - Industry Dip VI, Hotel QT, 125 W. 45th St., NYC
Complimentary cocktails 7-8pm. RSVP required, lhess@hotelqt.com.
May
13
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
"Eye Candy" release and "The Art of Beauty" 10 Year Anniversary party, 26 Grand Street, NYC
hosted by author Linda Mason
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2nd Annual Gift Bags for Good, The Great Room at W NY Union Square, 201 Park Ave. S., NYC
Gift Bags for Good guests (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) are invited to bid on must-have gift bags donated by celebrities, tastemakers, and organizations as they sip exclusive cocktails, enjoy music by DJ Josh Madden and take in a live performance by UNISEX SALON. The event, which is attended by celebrities and other influencers, is sponsored by The New York Times, FIJI Water and Ruffino Wine.
May
14
Wednesday
May, 14th - May, 16th
Fresh Ink Sample Sale, 264 W. 40th St., NYC
Prices up to 80% off for women's and men's denim and lifestyle attire.
May, 14th - May, 17th
Countdown to the Posh Designer Sale, 110 E. 60th St., NYC
Kim Cattrall, Sasha Lazar, Countess Milly de Cabrol join fashion icons Dior, Prada and Armani to support New York's leading fashion fundraiser.
May, 14th - May, 16th
Catharine Malandrino Spring 2008 Sample & Stock Sale Event, Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery, 123 W. 18th St., 4th fl., NYC
May, 14th - May, 15th
Miss Sixty, Energie, Killah, and Sixty Sample Sale, 435 Hudson St., ste. 400, NYC
May, 14th - May, 16th
Catherine Malandrino Sample Sale, Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery, 123 W. 18th St., 4th fl., NYC
May, 14th - May, 15th
Julie Haus Sample Sale, 545 W. 34th St., ste. 5c, NYC
May, 14th - May, 15th
James Jeans Sample Sale, 500 Greenwich St., ste 202, NYC
May, 14th - May, 16th
Lela Rose Sample Sale, 224 W. 30th St., 13th fl., NYC
10am - 6pm
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Macy's Fall 2008 Fashion Preview, Macy's Herald Square, NYC
Women's and Men's Collections and Accessories
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Macy's Fall 2008 Fashion Preview, Macy's Herald Square, 151 West 34th St., 13th Fl., NYC
featuring women's and men's and accessories
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BoConcept Upper East Side One Year Anniversary Celebration, 220 East 57th Street, NYC
Featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, save 20% on accessories (lamps and rugs not included), RSVP@boconceptny.com
May
15
Thursday
Le Fete de Tatouage, 140 W. 19th St., NYC
Xac Anthony Salon & Spa is proud to announce for the first time ever in the industries history for hair and ink to join worlds under one roof in NYC!
Join us for an evening of inks and drinks welcoming "Friday Jones" Tatto Artists to the stars.
May, 15th - May, 18th
What Comes Around Goes Around Spring Sample Sale, 351 West Broadway, between Grand and Broome Streets, NYC
7:00 PM - Operation Smile's 5th Annual Operation Smile Event, Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson St., NYC
The program will celebrate the success of the recent World Journey of Smiles global mission, where Operation Smile volunteers were able to change the lives of over 4,000 children worldwide in one week. During dinner, there will also be a specialty live auction featuring one-of-a kind prizes. At 9:30 PM guests will arrive for the after party, where the celebration continues with dancing, cocktails, desserts and a special performance.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
0809 Le Grand Tour Collection presentation, The Olivia, 315 West 33rd Street at Eighth Ave., NYC
hosted by Jets by Jessika Allen featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
May
16
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Macy's Preview of Fall 2007, 151 W. 34th St., 13th fl., NYC
Women's and men's collections and accessories.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
International Contemporary Furniture Fair & June Issue of Wallpaper* celebration, Bergdorf Goodman, Fifth Avenue at 58th St., The Men's Store, 3rd Fl., NYC
hosted by Helen Wright of BAMFORDk, Tony Chambers of Wallpaper*, and Jim Gold of Bergdorf Goodman
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pure Romance VIP Lounge at The Muse Foundation Benefit, 172 Norfolk St., NYC
To benefit The Muse Foundation.
May
17
Saturday
11:15 AM - 2:00 PM
The Convergence of Health & Beauty, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, NYC
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fashion Elements Showcase event, Pacific Design Center, Conference Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA
a designer shopping event featuring cocktails and music and the collections of up to 40 new emerging designers including Johnny Was, For Love and Liberty, XCVI, 3J Workshop, Bailey 44, T bags, Joe's Jeans, Hudson Jeans, Wendy Glez Lingerie, Fluet, and more selling their collections at discounted prices in clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
May
18
Sunday
Fashion For Life 2008, Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills, CA
Fashion For Life is the annual fashion fundraiser for Friendly House, one of Los Angeles' oldest and most respected recovery organizations for women.
May, 18th 9:00 AM - May, 19th 6:00 PM
The Makeup Show NYC 2008, Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, NYC
For more information go to: www.themakeupshow.com
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Viktor Jondal's EGO lego lamp collection cocktail party, Adam Lippes, 678 Hudson Street btwn 13th & 14th Sts., NYC
hosted by Adam Lippes and the designer
May
19
Monday
May, 19th - May, 22th
VPL Sample Sale, 39 W. 38th St., 6th fl., NYC
Prices are 50% to 75% off retail.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cocktails at BoConcept: An ICFF Celebration, BoConcept SoHo, 69 Greene Street btwn Spring & Broome Sts., NYC
Sponsored by BoConcept, The New York Observer, and P.I.N.K. Vodka, RSVP to marketing@observer.com with BoConcept in the subject line no later than May 14
6:30 PM - American Ballet Theatre 68th Annual Spring Gala, Metropolitan Opera House, NYC
ABT principal dancers will perform highlights from the season's upcoming repertoire and guests will be treated to an elegant black tie dinner and dance in the Tent at Lincoln Center.
7:00 PM - 5th Annual Operation Smile event, Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson St., NYC
7:00PM-Black-tie dinner and live auction, 9:30PM-after-party, co-chairs include Andrew Tisch, Lacey Tisch, Donald Trump Jr. & Vanessa Trump, Charlotte Moss and Jennifer Marsico
7:00 PM - GenArt Styles 2008 10th Anniversary International Design Awards and Runway Show, Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th Street, NYC
7PM: Cocktail pre-reception, 8PM: Runway show and awards presentation, 9PM: Post-party, featuring complimentary cocktails
May
20
Tuesday
May, 20th - May, 22th
Tevrow + Chase Sample Sale, 416 W. 13th St., ste. 313, NYC
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Bumble and bumble collection launch, The House of Bumble, 415 West 13th Street, NYC
First session: 9:30AM-11:00AM, Second session: 2:00PM-3:30PM
May
21
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sari Gueron Fall Sample Sale, 133 W. 25th St., 4th fl., NYC
May
24
Saturday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bellhaus boutique grand opening celebration, 328 Montauk Highway, Wainscott, NY
hosted by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos featuring music by DJ Ruckus
May
28
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Paolo Costalgi Fine Jewelry Summer 2008 preview party, Private showroom, 730 Fifth Avenue, 21st Floor, NYC
May
29
Thursday
May, 29th 8:30 AM - June, 1st 6:00 PM
Dallas Women and Children's Apparel & Accessories Market Trade Show, Dallas Market Center, 2100 Stemmons Freeway, TX
See website for more information on registration and tickets.
May, 29th 9:00 AM - June, 1st 6:00 PM
Fashion Industry Gallery Mens Tradeshow, 1807 Ross Avenue, TX
See the company's website for more information.
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 2008 Spring Ball, The Plaza Hotel, NYC
This exciting evening will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing and very special entertainment by Grammy Award Nominee Natasha Bedingfield.
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