The CW’s “Gossip Girl” Partners With Gilt Groupe To Offer Fans A Chance To Win A Day In The Life Of “Gossip Girl”

(April 18, 2011 – Burbank, CA) – The rumors are true: The CW’s fashion-forward drama “Gossip Girl” (Mondays 9/8c) is partnering with the invitation-only lifestyle site Gilt Groupe on a hot promotion to provide fans with plenty of perks. Tune in to “Gossip Girl” on April 18 and April 25 and visit www.cwtv.com to learn more about the exciting fringe benefits, including:

• The opportunity to win an all-inclusive trip to New York City via Gilt Groupe’s Day in the Life of “Gossip Girl” Sweepstakes, complete with spa day, a stay at the Empire Hotel, a $1,000 shopping credit, the opportunity to meet “Gossip Girl” costume designer Eric Daman and more!
• A special offer for “Gossip Girl” fans to save $25 on their next purchase at Gilt.com
• The chance to shop a special “Gossip Girl” Boutique sale at Gilt.com curated by Eric Daman
• A behind-the-scenes look at the “Gossip Girl” wardrobe room with Emmy-winning costume designer Daman via an online video series

It’s no scandal, but it should be! If fans have ever wanted to live like an Upper East Sider, now is their chance. Here are all the juicy details:

• On Monday, April 18, viewers who tune in to “Gossip Girl” will receive a special message informing them of a special offer exclusive to fans of the show for $25 off a purchase at Gilt.com
• On Monday, April 25, tune in to “Gossip Girl” to see which Upper East Sider is bit by the Gilt shopping bug
• From April 25–29, fans can shop Gilt’s “Gossip Girl” Boutique at http://www.gilt.com/GossipGirl, starting at 9:00 p.m. on April 25. The sale is curated by the show’s costume designer, Eric Daman, who will select items tailored to each character of the hit series
• In a custom video series available via Gilt Groupe’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/GiltGroupe, Eric Daman provides a behind-the-scenes tour of the “Gossip Girl” wardrobe room, focusing on favorite items that serve as the source of inspiration for the “Gossip Girl” store. He’ll also discuss different characters, motivations, designers, etc.
• Chat with “Gossip Girl” costume designer Eric Daman live on April 25, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET, via the Gilt Groupe Facebook page
• And for the grand prize, Gilt Groupe offers fans the chance to win the ultimate “Gossip Girl” experience. Sign up at http://on.fb.me/GGsweeps for more info about the fabulous prize, which includes:
• Trip to New York City for two
• Three-night stay at the Empire Hotel
• Dinner at famed restaurant The Lion
• Massage treatments for two at an ultra-luxurious spa
• Tickets for two to the Metropolitan Open
• Meeting with “Gossip Girl” costume designer Eric Daman
• $1,000 shopping credit on Gilt.com
• And more!

For additional information, follow Gilt Groupe on Twitter at @GiltGroupe.###