Housing Works sixth annual Fashion for Action charity event is a can’t miss event if you love shopping for a good cause. This year’s event, which raises money for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS, will be co-chaired by fashion designer Derek Lam and sponsored by Essence magazine.

The four-day affair kicks off with an opening night benefit at the Rubin Museum of Art and continues with a huge public sample sale at the Housing Works Thrift Shop in Chelsea. Over 150 designers have donated $1 million worth of merchandise to be sold at 50-70 percent off retail prices. Hooray!

Last year’s roster of designer apparel was a who’s who of high-end fashion: Chanel, Phillip Lim, Diane von Furstenberg, Derek Lam, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Tory Burch and many, many more. A bunch of new names have been added to the list this year like Acne, Band of Outsiders, Bottega Veneta, Lanvin, and Karl Lagerfeld. This is an event you will not want to miss.

What Fashion for Action, Opening Night Benefit
When Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7pm – 10pm
6pm – 7pm VIP preview shopping event
Where Event: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th Street
Shopping: Chelsea Thrift Shop, 143 West 17th Street
Details Tickets starting at $100.Tickets available at www.fashionforaction.com

What Fashion for Action, Public Sample Sale
When Friday, November 20, 2009 – Sunday, November 22, 2009
Where Chelsea Thrift Shop, 143 West 17th Street
Details Free. Complete details at www.fashionforaction.com