5/11 – Come and join the Next Generation Awards, a wonderful design competition and award ceremony for the Accessory and Jewelry students of FIT. Fashion Institute of Technology; (6pm)

5/11 – Barney’s New York plans to take over Tuesday Taco’s and the Hudson Terrace to raise money for animal charity organization, Bobby and Strays; an organization built to rescue and house abandoned animals. There will be 2 for 1 specials on drinks and $3 dollar tacos. Hudson Terrace; (7-12pm)

5/11 – Nina Persson former singer of The Cardigans, will launch her capsule collection for HOPE. HOPE, a Swedish label, will showcase some of the singers favorite items, redesigned with a whimsically dated aproach. RSVP Required. Ace Hotel; (7pm)

5/12 – Come down to Bloomingdales to celebrate 20 years with designer Vera Wang. The designer will be celebrating the evolution of bridal style, plus autographing photos for customers who spend $250.00 or more. 1000 Third Ave; (6pm); Call 212-705-3340 to RSVP.

5/12 – Johnathan Adler will host 7 of All Mankind’s  Launch Party. RSVP Required. Location TBA; (7-9pm)

5/12 – WHO.A.U or Who Are You- a South Korean brand with a passion for Californian lifestyle- will open its first NYC flagship store following their Connecticut store opening in November. RSVP Required. WHO.A.U 22 West 34^th; (7-10pm)

5/13 – Uniqlo, a Japanese-style leading retailer, will host a Fall 2010 Press Preview for editors, stylists and fashion leaders. RSVP Required. 2 Lexington Avenue; (9am)

5/13 – Come and join the Pratt Institute’s Fashion Show and an After-party honoring designer Catherine Malandrino; hosted by Pratt Institute President Thomas F. Schutte. Tickets are $200. All proceeds to benefit Pratt Endowed Scholarship Funds. Ticketed Event. Presentation: 135 West 18^th Street.  After Party: The Standard, New York; High Line Room, 442 West 13th Street; (7-9pm)

5/13 – Designers from Foley + Corinna, Dana Foley and Anna Corinna, will host the launch of Jane Buckingham’s third book. Buckingham will sign copies – which covers everything from headaches to fashion -  as attendees get the chance to mingle with special guests, enjoy cupcakes & cocktails and take home a special gift card from the designers. RSVP Required. 144 Stanton Street; (6-8pm)

5/13 – Alton Lane welcomes all fashion media to the official launch of their menswear collection. RSVP Required. The Yale Club of New York - The Tap Room, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue; (6-8pm)

5/13 – Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to come and view Ippolita’s latest collection; the designer and Editor At Large of Town & Country will be present. RSVP Required. Saks Fifth Avenue; (6-8pm)

5/13 – En Garde For Charity and Barney’s New York will team up for a fabulous photo exhibit and auction to benefit Right To Play. Featured photographers include Philip Moy, Nigel Barker, Patrick McMullan, David Burnett and others. Ticketed Event. The Penthouse, 660 Madison Avenue, 8^th Floor; (6:30-8:30pm); Tickets are $150; RSVP to jstirling@righttoplayusa.org

5/13 – Come and join a wonderful night with Debonair Magazine, as they host a party celebrating a night of publishing, film and fashion. RSVP Required. The Gates; (10-11pm)

5/14 – Kimora Lee Simmons will give her master class on her success throughout modeling and business as a CEO and Creative Director of Phat Fashions. Ticketed Event. Fashion Institute of Technology; (9am-4pm)

5/15 – Come and meet Kellan Lutz as Macy’s celebrates the launch of Calvin Klein’s X Underwear collection with the Twilight star. Shoppers who make any Calvin Klein men’s underwear purchase may have their photo taken Lutz. 151 W. 34th St., at Broadway (212-695-4400); (2pm)

5/15 – Christopher Young- an artist who has created artwork and installations for Burberry, Hermes, Bergdorf’s and many more- will personalizing his newly designed NOOK covers for shoppers, by painting each shoppers initials on their copy. Barnes & Noble 33 East 17^th; (1pm)

5/15 – Join Esquire Magazine for their “Women We Love Event.” Cocktail attire required. RSVP Required. World Bar-Trump World Tower, 845 United Nations Plz., 1st Ave@East 47th St; RSVP to diningengagement@yahoo.com; (11pm-3am)