Event Alert:Derek Lam & Gilt Groupe Join Forces For Housing Works' Fashion For Action

Housing Works is getting a boost from Gilt Groupe this week for its Fashion For Action fall shopping event. The burgeoning online retailer has donated hundreds of items for the the benefit sale and auction along with over 150 designers who will be providing over $1 million worth of goods. Derek Lam has signed on to co-chair the preview party on Thursday evening which will include a silent auction as well as cocktails, VIP shopping and first pick of the 70% off Sample Sale goods before the event opens to the public on Friday. Tickets are still available HERE for the party which will provide a bit of shopping nostalgia. The venue, Chelsea's Rubin Museum of Art was previously the original Barneys Women's Store, and the dramatic Andrée Putman designed spiral staircase remains intact.
Housing Works Fashion For Action
VIP Preview: Thursday November 19^th, Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17^th Street
Public Sample Sale: Friday, November 20^th - Sunday the 22^nd Housing Works Chelsea Thrift Shop 143 West 17th St.