After a successful celebration last year, Fashion’s Night Out will return to Malibu tonight, starting at 6 p.m. The event is part of a worldwide affair that is in its fourth year and has been celebrated across 18 different countries.
Malibu’s own event, which will take place at the Country Mart (located at 3835 Cross Creek Road), is themed as a “couture carnival,” and it’ll be jam-packed with exciting activities, musical performances, delicious treats and, of course, fashion.
There will be plenty of things to see and do, so there will never be a dull moment. Among the fun, carnival-themed activities offered are complimentary henna tattoos, face painting and tarot card readings. There will also be a magician, caricature artist and a balloon artist to entertain.
Perhaps one of the most exciting activities will be the Fashion Scavenger Hunt. The winners will receive a special, secret grand prize, and given the large scale on which this event is being executed, the prize is sure to be something worth fighting for.
Music lovers will have plenty to excite them as well. Los Angeles based DJ Noirfancy will be providing the music for the event, while a live performance by local Southern California band Terraplane Sun will be another highlight. Based in Venice, the band is composed of five members: Ben Rothbard (vocals, harmonica and guitar), Johnny Zambetti (lead guitar and mandolin), Cecil Campanaro (bass), Lyle Riddle (drums) and Gabe Feenberg (piano, accordion and trombone). The up-and-coming indie band has recently had their song “Get Me Golden” featured in the films “21 Jump Street” and “What To Expect When You’re Expecting.” Their performance is sure to be a crowd pleaser and will provide a distinctively California sound for the event.
With all the activities to do, you’ll need plenty of fuel to keep you going. The food will be abundant and sugary, with popular ice cream sandwich makers Cool Haus on hand to provide sustenance, as well as Tasty Clouds Cotton Candy Company, who will be supplying their delicious, gourmet cotton candy.
For those of you who are over 21, wine bars will be provided by Malibu Discovery Tours.
Most important of all, the night will of course be filled with fashion and shopping. One of the highlights will be the appearance of Gill and Jill Bumby, New York performing artists. The Bumbys will be performing fashion appraisals. Essentially, guests can show up in one of their favorite outfits, and if they have the confidence to ask, the Bumbys will give their completely honest, objective opinions of their appearance, telling guests what they think of their style as well as what the look says to the world about who they are. Malibu is lucky enough to be hosting the Bumbys’ for their first appearance at a Fashion’s Night Out on the West Coast.
Dozens of stores are participating in Fashion’s Night Out, offering special in-store events, discounts, giveaways and other treats. Visit all the shops and see what types of deals you can score on the latest hot fashions.
Among the luxury retailers and designers who will be participating in Fashion’s Night Out:
– Beauty Collection
– Canvas
– Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
– Diesel, A Bookstore
– Earnest Sewn
– Encore
– Erik & Co.
– Henry Beguelin
– K. Chocolatier
– Kolletti Bambini
– L’Occitane
– John Varvatos
– Juicy Couture
– MAC Cosmetics
– M. Fredric
– Malibu Shaman
– Oliver Peoples
– Planet Blue
– Ralph Lauren
– Room at the Beach
– Silver Threads
– Toy Crazy
– Tylie Malibu
– Vince
Whether you’re a die-hard fashion addict or just a bored college student looking for something to do instead of your homework, Malibu’s Fashion’s Night Out will not disappoint and will be well worth your time.
