Charlize Theron at Dior in New York was one of the bigger celebrities at Fashion’s Night Out on Thursday, but she was only one of the many stars, designers — and shoppers — making the rounds. From Beijing to Berlin, Milan to New York, the retail and fashion industry did its bit to spur consumer spending. Across the globe, designers, celebrities — and shoppers — turned out for Fashion’s Night Out Thursday. Here, some observations from those who took part in the night:“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.”
— Justin Timberlake at Saks
“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?”
— Donna Karan