If you enjoyed the FNO as we did, you will be definitely excited to hear these news just announced by VOGUE, NYC & Company and the Council of Fashion Designers Of America. After high demand, Fashion's Night Out is officially returning next year. Mark your calendars for September 9, 2010 and get ready to shop! You can sign up for updates at www.fashionsnightout.com and follow @FNONYC on Twitter for all the latest details.

Coming off the successful first-ever Fashion's Night Out for the City, next year's event will look to continue to support the fashion and retail industries across the five boroughs. 

"The numbers are in, and it's clear that Fashion's Night Out was a tremendous success," said Mayor Bloomberg.  "Thousands of New Yorkers attended the events in all five boroughs, supporting the City's retail and fashion industries and helping a worthwhile cause. It's sure to be an even bigger event in 2010."

"We were absolutely bowled over by the response to Fashion's Night Out. It was only fifteen minutes after the event began and we were getting reports about lines around the block at stores throughout the city," said Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour. "It was wonderful to see people embrace this initiative, and we are thrilled that they wish it to return."

An independent study conducted by ShopperTrak, estimated a 50% increase in retail foot traffic and NYC & Company's own post-event survey of 1,300 consumers reported 75% purchased merchandise during FNO.

"To have designers in stores to celebrate and start a shopping season is the best idea for everybody," said designer Diane von Furstenberg.  "It creates excitement and lots of business!"

It definitely does, and we can't wait to see what designers will come up to entertain their customers next year!