AVENTURA MALL HOSTS SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA FOR FASHION’S NIGHT OUT

On Friday, September 10, fashionistas from across the globe joined together for one night to celebrate fashion. Aventura Mall and more than 50 fashion retailers offered customers informal modeling, cocktail receptions, trunk shows, fashion previews, gifts with purchase, styling sessions, shopping incentives, contests and more.

Dozens of models hit the runway in Center Court to strut their stuff in looks from two of Aventura Mall’s newest and hottest retailers, William Rast, the New America denim culture brand founded by Trace Ayala and Justin Timberlake, and progressive fashion and sportswear brand J. Lindeberg.

“Following the fashion show, the William Rast store experienced nine times its usual traffic for a Friday night as customers shopped the new fall collections, limited edition eyewear and footwear,” said William Rast Store Manager Jesse Nogi. “It was an amazing way to gain brand exposure and to kick off our first store here on the East Coast.”

Thousands of shoppers sipped, socialized and scored some fabulous deals at their favorite stores, such as Bloomingdale’s, Anthropologie, AX Armani Exchange, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Boss Hugo Boss, Guess, Herve Leger, J.Crew, Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger. They posed in photos with famed shoe designer Steve Madden at Nordstrom while dancing to beats by DJ Jana. Charles David’s over the knee boots flew off the shelf for $99 (regularly $175). At Façonnable, shoppers noshed on appetizers from The Grill on the Alley and checked out the new collection of “modern elegance.” Adriano Goldschmied offered an exclusive AG Gift Bag for those who purchased a pair of jeans.  Many customers snapped up apparel from the FNO collection all over the mall with proceeds going to the NYC AIDS Fund.

Many shoppers previewed Macy’s fall fashion collection with host Nick Verreos from TV’s Project Runway and enjoyed a special appearance by the new face of Papi Underwear, Mr. Venezuela 2007 Leonardo Corredor. Rhea Brown, Vice President and General Manager of Macy’s at Aventura Mall said, “All in all a great event!”

“Due to the amazing fashion retailer line-up Aventura Mall has to offer, we were able to provide an unparalleled experience for our shoppers during Fashion’s Night Out,” said Aventura Mall Director of Marketing Anabel Llopis. “We thank all those who attended the evening’s festivities and the participating retailers and look forward to next year’s event.”

South Florida’s #1 shopping destination among locals and international visitors, Aventura Mall ranks as one of the top five highest grossing malls in the country in sales per square foot.  The 2.7 million square-foot multi-level mall is home to Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Macy’s Men’s Home Furniture, JCPenney and Sears, 300 stores and restaurants, a 24-screen movie theater, and an artist-designed interactive playground, Rainbow Valley.

Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, the mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. For more information call (305) 935-1110, visit the website at www.aventuramall.com

William Rast, Center Court Runway Show for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Michel Miller and Luis Carlos Jimenez at William Rast for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Marta Paul at William Rast for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Guido Meyer and Bressnewha Riera at J. Lindeberg for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Alix Braun and April Velez, Makeovers at Nordstrom for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

DJ Jana at Nordstrom for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Dominique Androuin and Judson Krosney at Nordstrom for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Sandra Riad and Melissa Epstein at Charles David for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Tamara McField and Darcell Felder at Adriano Goldschmied for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Leslie Reyes, Toni Feliciamo and Amanda Gonzalez walking through Aventura Mall for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Macy’s 8-foot Bag Gown for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

J. Lindeberg, Center Court Runway Show for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Beatrice Popesau, Natali Pepesau and Korrie Martinez at the Center Court Runway Show for Fashion’s Night Out at Aventura Mall, Fl.

Photos courtesy of Aventura Mall.

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