The first-ever fashion week at Lincoln Center should go off lacking a hitch, now that a battle between union workers and organizers is over.

Local One, the union that gives labor for most of the events at Lincoln Center, was threatening to picket if it was not contracted to work the event.

But both sides take in an agreement late last night.

Although the parties involved are not approaching with details, the agreement will is good through 2013.

The catwalk is transferring from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center for the next five years and Fashion Week kicks off September 9th.

The Fashion Show mall and The Shoppes at the Palazzo in Las Vegas are taking style to an entire new level.

This year, these two shopping malls are hosting “Fashion’s Night Out,” collaboration with Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company and the City of New York. Fashion’s Night Out puts the fun reverse in shopping.

Previous year in New York City alone, more than 800 participating stores across five boroughs brought in thousands of shoppers. Designers, celebrities, models and fashion editors made appearances throughout this extravaganza.

This year, hundreds of retailers in cities across the country will crowd their own Fashion’s Night Out celebrations. The Shoppes at The Palazzo and Fashion Show are among the first in the city to take part in this global fashion frenzy.

Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete (L) parties with runner-up Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillips as she is crowned Miss Universe 2010 at the Miss Universe 2010 Pageant Final at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas.

Less than 24 hours behind she was crowned Miss Universe, Mexico’s Navarrete has become a pinnacle trending topic on Twitter and thousands of fans have flooded her Facebook fan page.

So who is the woman who ousted 82 other competitors for international beauty bragging rights? Here are five things to know concerning the 22-year-old from Guadalajara.

1. She knows how to handle tough questions
2. She’s been modeling since she was a teen
3. She loves her sash. A lot.
4. Also on the agenda: Boosting body image
5. She likes sensitive men – and already found hers