W Hotels Global Fashion Director Jenné Lombardo kicked off fashion week last night with Fashion Next at Lilium at the W Union Square. Fashion Next, which features up-and-coming designers, is currently in its fourth season. The 2012 designers included Bibhu Mohapatra, Nomia, and Rochabeau, who also participated in the event last year, as well as newcomers Haus Alkire and Suzanne Rae. W’s Director of Cocktail Culture Joseph Boroski created fashion-themed cocktails including the “Breath Mint,” a rum, mint leaves, and lime drink that was served in a small spray bottle for guests to spritz directly into their mouths.

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Last night Refinery 29 hosted an Oscar fete at the W Union Square, and Hollywoodlife.com threw an Academy Awards bash with Movieline.com at RdV. Check out the photographic evidence to see how New York channeled the glitz and glam of Tinseltown. More»

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Fans of philanthropy joined forces on Wednesday night at the W Union Square for the third annual Gift Bags For Good Event, benefiting Clothes Off Our Back and Water Partners International. More»