American Express announces its continued partnership with top fashion designers including Diane von Furstenberg, Phillip Lim and Tory Burch, to provide Cardmembers with five days of exclusive shopping experiences during NYC & Company’s NYC Extreme Local™. Now through December 20, Cardmembers may register their American Express Card at www.nycgo.com/x  to take advantage of special events and offers citywide.

From December 7 – December 11, DVF, Lim and Burch, along with J. Crew and Intermix, will invite American Express® Cardmembers into their stores for after-hours, private Cardmember-only shopping events.

Registered Cardmembers will enjoy:

Exclusive personal shopping experiences with top stylists and select designers to help find the perfect holiday gift
Private Cardmember hours to avoid the holiday crowds
A special gift with purchase while supplies last

In addition to the private shopping events, Cardmembers can get a $50 statement credit when they use any registered American Express Card to make a total of $300 in purchases at three or more NYC Extreme Local™ participating retailers between now and December 20, 2009.

To register an American Express Card and view a full list of the more than 650 participating shops, restaurants and retailers, visit nycgo.com/x. Store locations and a schedule of events for the private shopping experiences are available at www.americanexpress.com/entertainment  and below:

· Intermix – Monday, December 7, 7-9 PM
· Phillip Lim – Tuesday, December 8, 6-8 PM
· Tory Burch – Wednesday, December 9, 6-8 PM
· Diane von Furstenberg – Thursday, December 10, 7-9 PM
· J. Crew – Friday, December 11, 7-9 PM