Diane Von Furstenberg

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Nothing is more exciting than hearing about fashion designers collaborating with big chains to make more affordable clothes.

The latest union is between Diane Von Furstenberg and Gap Kids. This isn’t the first time this rumor has come around, but apparently it’s actually going to happen sooner than later.

As if celebrities need another excuse to shop! But put a cool title on the night, and they're sure to show up in droves. It's officially Fashion Week in New York, and kicking off the fabulous-ness was Fashion's Night Out, a "global celebration of fashion."

In an initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, Vogue coordinated an evening extravaganza in the Big Apple. Celebs came out of the woodwork to be a part of the festivities, from Gwen Stefani, to Victoria Beckham, to Justin Timberlake, they were all out and about to show their support to the "cause."

It was definitely no night to stay in, with celebs like Rihanna rocking the latest in couture fashion. She made an appearance at the Giuseppe Zanotti Boutique, sporting some dark black futuristic shades,a black hooded dress and studded ankle boots. She then moved on to star-favorite store Intermix, where she was seen with pal Katy Perry and Gossip Girl Michelle Trachtenberg.

And they're not the only three who took advantage of a night of shopping. Here's what a few other celebs told WWD:

Camilla Belle: “Driving up here, every single store had a line outside. It’s obviously working.”

Donna Karan: “I was just here at Saks looking for some things from my own line that I wanted to buy and they were sold out. I have to start making sure I order things for myself. I am shopping — isn’t that what you’re supposed to do?”

Justin Timberlake: “I don’t know why I always go for a sports analogy, but this is a win-win.” As for that other notable sporting news in town — Derek Jeter’s pursuit of Lou Gehrig, “In the age when so many of them get help, he’s the golden child, the ambassador of clean baseball.”

Diane Von Furstenberg: “There’s so much partying I don’t know how much business we’ll do. But it’s about building excitement…and celebrating.”

Michael Kors: “I’m a black belt shopper and I’ve been known to shop in the craziest of circumstances. I’m going on three stops [tonight] so I might have to put on a wig and sneak away to buy something.”

Sounds like an incredible evening! And with most of these celebs probably not looking at pricetags, we're sure they helped give the retail economy a little boost!

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Stars are everywhere at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Hollyscoop.com has your exclusive e-ticket into the tents at Bryant Park.

Step inside… and you immediately gaze upon a giant, pink Barbie display. Hundreds of plastic re-made originals fill a fountain in the lobby’s center, while booths by Judith Ripka, Sony, Chambord, McDonalds, and TRESemme line the sides of the foyer.

Your average attendee grabs a free bottle of Diet Coke to quench their pre-show thirst, but since you are a virtual VIP – we will head directly backstage where the stars hide out in lounges sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, W Hotel, or American Express while sipping champagne and nibbling on cupcakes.

Right before the show… you will grab a primo seat and your gift bag, naturally. Then listen up! Because, here is what the celebrities, sitting virtually along side of you, have to say about their fave designers and their Fashion Week experience…

Front Row at Diane Von Furstenberg

Julia Stiles:
“I love Diane’s dresses I think they are beautiful and sexy and flattering. “

Molly Sims:
“I am here for the same reason that brings every girl to fashion week to see what is coming out. You know it is fun its energetic, it’s cool. And I heard Diana Ross is here. I am a huge fan!”

Rachel Zoe:
“I am really excited about Diane obviously .. And I count the minutes until Marc Jacobs.”

Front Row at Charlotte Ronson

Lindsay Lohan:
Spotted with gal pal Samantha Ronson in the DJ booth before the show! Regarding Charlotte’s clothes, she calls them “Eclectic”

Samantha Ronson:
“I’m really excited about my sister’s fashion show. I’ve seen the clothes and they look amazing.”

Front Row at Red Dress Event

TRL’s Damien Fahey:
“I’ve embraced fashion lover the past few years. I am really looking forward to Justin Timberlake. I’ve never really seen anything he’s doing so it will be good to see him.”

Ugly Betty’s Mark Indelicato:
“It is great to be back at fashion week again, I was here in September. I am so excited to see Ducky Brown! Their clothes, I just always want to wear them.”

The Insider’s - Samantha Harris
: “Today it was really an honor to meet Katie Couric. I’ve been watching her for so many years and she is so wonderful and gracious and funny.”

Backstage at Max Azria

USA Gold Medal Gymnast – Natasia Liukin:
“I came to fashion week last year to Max’s show and he contacted me and asked if I would like to do it. He is definitely my favorite designer so I am really excited to be able to wear him”

Kellie Pickler:
“I am very excited about Max Azria because I love his clothes. Any time I wear them I get the best compliments or Best Dressed.”

STAY SEATED – there’s more inside scoop to come. In the meantime, tell us which designers you love?!

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Fashion designers Diane von Furstenberg and the late Liz Claiborne are both being honored for their contribution to the world of fashion by being honored with their own spots on the Fashion Walk of Fame on Seventh Avenue.

Upon receiving the award, Von Furstenberg said, "A little bit over three decades ago, I came to New York with a few little dresses I had made in a tiny suitcase and a child in my belly. I was terrified of Seventh Avenue."

"It's an honor to get this from the very neighborhood that intimidated me so much."

Claiborne's widower, Art Orenberg accepted her award on her behalf.