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Prom Giveaway for Sandy Victims; Shop Soho at 25-30% Off

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EVERYWHERE—High schools of Hurricane Sandy-affected areas listen up: Rent the Runway wants to throw you a killer prom. You have from now through March 15th to submit your high school for the ultimate prom experience. The winning high school receives a prize that includes a styling party for the students including dresses and tuxedos for all, with hair and makeup services from Drybar and Lancôme. The winner's venue will get decked out by My Fair Wedding's David Tutera and there will be a surprise celebrity guest performing. So, kids, get to clicking. [Racked Wire]

WILLIAMSBURG—H.W. Carter & Sons is hosting a Timothy Everest trunk show at its Williamsburg store Wednesday night. Shop the spring/summer 2013 collection from 5-10pm at the designer's only US presence. [Racked Wire]

SOHO—Get a head start on your spring wardrobe at a discount with [next] Thursday's Shop the Night Away event. From 5pm to 9pm you'll enjoy basically a bar crawl but with clothes. Twenty-five retailers in Soho have signed up—Theory, Diane von Furstenberg, Scoop NYC, and Paige to name a few—all at 25-30% off. Advanced RSVP is required, so head here, select your stores and create an account to get on the list. [Racked Wire]

Update: Due to potential inclement weather, the Shop The Night Away event has been rescheduled for next Thursday, March 14th, from 5pm to 9pm.