"Seduction" is the name of an upcoming exhibit at The Museum at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. The exhibit, which opens Dec. 9 and runs through June 16, 2009, is the first chronological survey of 250 years of sexuality in fashion, according to museum officials.

Among more than 110 ensembles and accessories to be shown are a black satin Belle Epoque corset, red satin Manolo Blahnik stilettos, a Jeanne Paquin sheer white cotton lingerie dress, a black lace cocktail dress by Cristobal Balenciaga and a skin-tight black leather evening gown by John Galliano for Christian Dior.

There's also menswear, ranging from a lavishly embroidered waistcoat from the 18th century to a form-fitting, wildly patterned Tseklenis ensemble with hip-hugging velvet pants from the 1960s.

The exhibit will be in the museum's Fashion and Textile History Gallery. Admission is free; hours are noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. (Location: Seventh Avenue at 27th St.; 1-212-217-4560; www.fitnyc.edu.)

Speaking of seduction, Victoria's Secret has unveiled its new Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra. Created in collaboration with Hollywood jewelry designer Martin Katz, it features 3,900 black diamonds, white diamonds and rubies that weigh a total of 1,500 carats. At $5 million, it's been called the ultimate luxury gift.

Victoria's Secret "angel" Adriana Lima was tapped to model the one-of-a-kind undergarment in the company's annual "Christmas Dreams & Fantasies" catalog, which was mailed out two weeks ago. The 27-year-old Brazilian supermodel also will wear it on the runway during the 2008 "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" airing at 10 p.m. Dec. 3 on CBS.

Thursday: Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC's hit show "What Not to Wear," will host a fashion tutorial and runway show targeting women sizes 14 and up at 6:30 p.m. in Macy's, Ross Park Mall. After the show, one guest will win a $500 shopping spree in the woman's department with Kelly serving as personal stylist. Any guest who spends at least $100 in the department will receive a free copy of Kelly's new book, "Freakin' Fabulous: How to Dress, Speak, Behave, Eat, Entertain, Decorate, and Generally Be Better Than Everyone Else." Event seating is limited; reservations required at 1-800-836-1782.

Saturday: "Simon Fashion Now!" at Ross Park Mall is an all-day event that includes a Dress for Success suit, footwear and accessories drive from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; interactive cosmetics and skin-care demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m. by Aveda, Bare Escentuals, The Body Shop and Sephora; runway shows featuring Macy's fashions at 1 p.m. and JCPenney at 3 p.m.; a 4 p.m. multi-store runway show including Banana Republic, Chico's, Talbot's, GAP, H. Baskin, Easy Spirit, J. Jill, L.L. Bean, Nine West and Payless Shoe Source; and a 7 p.m. reception and "VIP Mixed Retailer" runway presentation with styles from Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Cache, J. Crew and Martin + Osa.

Saturday through Nov. 14: Trunk show of the fall and holiday Bill Blass New York collection inspired by 1920s silent-movie star Louise "Lulu" Brooks. To view by appointment, call Tovah Green 412-279-5184.