Everyone knows that fashion people are much more pleasant to be around when they've a cocktail in their hands (yes, sometimes two at once is necessary). This week there are a few fashion happenings that we thought to shoutout for our New York readers. If you're not in New York, please comment with industry happenings in your neck of the woods. Hell, embed the invite. For all we know, everyone will be inspired to jot down the address and hop on a plane for the occasion.


Wednesday: Spend the day loitering at Bergdorf! From 1-2 you can meet the two designers for Marchesa's eveningwear collection and, let's not forget, take a gander at the gorgeous frocks. Grab a cocktail (it's Wednesday!) and then reappear for a chance to meet designer Roland Mouret from 4-6. Click for more info.


Thursday: One of our favorite showrooms, Archetype, is sponsoring an event that's a surefire bet for long lines and late night dancing. Spring Court, their client, presents Brantley Gutierrez's 'Sound and Light' exhibit in Nolita. LCD Soundsystem and The Secret Machines are playing and then, uhoh, there's an after party at Tribeca Grand. Click for more info.


Friday: Menswear designer Yoko Devereaux is running a Spring sale at their Williamsburg store all afternoon, followed by a birthday party/pre-summer bash at the new Trophy Bar down the street. It's right off the J Train so avoid Bedford Avenue, hit up Moto for lunch, pick up some boy clothes in small sizes, and show-off your tomeboy chic look at Trophy Bar thereafter. Click for more info.


Saturday: This Saturday, Brooklyn's hip and withit Co Op, 3rd Ward, is having an all-day open house. Activities range from Badminton to metal shop tutorials, but for fashionistas, head over anytime from 12-5 for a costume photo shoot. GoFish! in Carol Gardens is bringing over vintage clothes, hats, wigs, accessories, etc. for people to dress up in and photographer Cecily Upton will be on hand to take polariods of everyone (which they can buy for a $1).The party ends at the infamous '??' hour, which we suspect means that by 2pm the next day you'll be sitting at brunch with a complete stranger. Be careful, just because he's an artist doesn't mean he shouldn't buy your eggs benedict! Click for more info.


Sunday: Take a break from Fashion and try watching this video without smiling!

Borne in 1936, the only thing Spring Court changes every season are its colors. The line, originally worn by tennis players, began in France. The brand, today, pits itself between the birthdate of Converse sneakers (1917) and Le Coq Sportif (194. On this timeline of classic sneakers those that come thereafter are the Adidas Stan Smith (1964), Puma Suede (196, Keds (1971), Vans Slip Ons (1973), and the Nike Walfflehacer (1974). It's a very clever thing Spring Court is doing here. In the modern world, sneakers are a major pocket of young fashion and the classics are often resurged in favor of the expensive or flashier styles. Tell us all about how Spring Court is synonymous with tennis in the 1930's, that John Lennon used to live in his pair, and that they are relatively affordable, and you've got all of Lower Manhattan wearing them in no time. Which means, eventually, the rest of the country will too.


In terms of the design, this simple sneaker has a feature that keeps it pitch-worthy over say, Keds or Converse. Namely, there are four holes on each side of the sole to allow for ventilation. This was originally developed as a feature for tennis players, and now makes it possible for young fashionistas to confidently wear sneakers without socks. Tennis sneakers that don't look like aerobics shoes and wearing sneakers with no socks make for a win-win situation in our book. Spring Court sneakers are also all hand sewn with Egyptian cotton, and today, are sold in bright colors and pastel suedes. The most popular Spring Court shoe we're seen thus far, however, are the black canvas high tops that downtown boys slip over their skinny jeans. Who knew four holes and a little bit of canvas and rubber could stick around for over seventy years.


Check out our gallery of the Spring 08 colors and for more info, check out Spring Court USA.