What would Fashion’s Night Out be without the venerable Project Runway guru Tim Gunn? Having been invited by John Bartlett to his store’s dual celebration of FNO and the second anniversary of its opening, Edward and I were able to sip cocktails with Mr Gunn, Mr. Bartlett and a host of other fashionistas and industry people. All of us out in order to celebrate fashion’s biggest charity event of the year with its signature tee shirt sales benefiting the national September 11th Memorial Fund. A quick jaunt to Cynthia Rowley and Diane Von Furstenberg ended our fashionable evening. A truly memorable outing!

What better way to start off New York’s Fashion Week than in the hallowed halls of the Liz Claiborne fashion empire in the heart of Time Square. Having been invited by John Bartlett to view his Claiborne by John Bartlett Spring 2010 collection, I was able to experience an explosion of color that is the new signature of the Claiborne menswear line. Not afraid to take chances, Mr. Bartlett infused his classic sensabilities with colors such as petunia purple, mandarine orange, bright foliage green and stunning Bahama blue. Classic tailoring is par for the course, as in all of Mr. Bartlett’s designs, and comfort rings true throughout the entire collection. Soft fabrics and a stunning navy inspired look brings to mind the casual look of a bygone era of deconstructed style and elegance. Truly not the Claiborne of yester year, but an exceptional composition of style, class and elegance. Bravo John Bartlett!