Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia today officially enjoyed day 2 in Sydney, Australia. Yesterday it was Marvel Comics - Marvel Entertainment themed garments from Romance Was Born' that attracted a lot of talk, traffic, eyeballs, media attention and chequebooks we understand, but today the buzz was more evenly spread around. First some goss and background... Fashion luminaries, buyers, celebs and bloggers all descended upon the Overseas Passenger Termin...

By Maria Esteves – March 3, 2012 If only one life is spared, my existence has been justified, is the way humanitarian, celebrity artist Zelda Kaplan (1916-2012) lived her life. An artist who collects rare African ritual carvings from West Africa, a Golf champion, a professional dancer, and trainer in Ballroom International and Cuban style. Zelda’s findings of rare African ritual carvings in West Africa inspired her humanitarian efforts on marital violence, FGM (Female Genital Mutilation),...

By Maria Esteves – February 26, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 New York Runway Shows commenced February 9-16, 2012, at Lincoln Center and venues in downtown New York. Presented by IMG Fashion, this season’s fashion designer Naeem Khan received the title of Mercedes-Benz Presents. The official vehicle on display in the main lobby was the new classic 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 (Sport Light) Roadster. Runway shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week during New York Fashion Week Fall/Win...

By Maria Esteves – February 20, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Fall 2012 (MBFWNYF12) Collections were held at the tents in Lincoln Center and venues in downtown New York, February 9-16, 2012. Presented by IMG Fashion, MBFWNYF12 was sponsored by American Express, DHL, Diet Pepsi, Fiber One Bars, ideeli, Maybelline New York, Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits, TRESemme, W Hotels Worldwide, and WGSN. This season designer Naeem Khan received the title of ‘Mercedes Benz presents.’...

By Maria Esteves – February 16, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York LACOSTE Fall/Winer 2012 Runway Show was held at the Theatre in Lincoln Center, Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM. LACOSTE artistic director Felipe Oliveira Baptista Fall/Winter 2012-13 sportswear collection was inspired by LACOSTE 1960s archives of France’s national ski team. Baptista distinctive and elegant urban sportswear for men and women included tightly-fitted ski suits, straight double-faced leather/Mil...

By Maria Esteves – February 10, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York BCBG MAX AZRIA Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show commenced Thursday, February 9, 2012, at the Theatre in Lincoln Center, New York. Founder/designer Max Azria artful and chic collection of Bauhaus style geometric abstraction composed of silks, chiffons, crepe de chine included canvas/leather trench coats, wool/leather jackets, jumpsuits, gowns, and dresses in navy, rust, black, cream, paprika, teal, camel, and macchiato colo...

By Maria Esteves – September 17, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Spring 2012 (MBFWNYS2012) Collections commenced September 8-15, 2011 at three tents in Lincoln Center and at offsite venues throughout New York. Presented by IMG Fashion; sponsored by DHL, American Express, Maybelline New York, and TRESemme; Spring 2012 designer’s color choices were socialite blue, green, orange, pink, purple and yellow. This season’s show introduced the Mercedes-Benz Credit Card Service from Am...

by Maria Esteves Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Fall/Winter 2011 (MBFW/FW2011) presented by IMG Fashion, commenced February 10-17, 2011 at three runways in Lincoln Center and venues throughout New York. This season designers who showcased their outstanding Fall/Winter 2011 Collection included Academy of Art University, ADAM, Adrienne Vittadini, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Anna Sui, Azria, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Behnaz Sarafpour, Betsey Johnson, Badgley Mischka, Calvin Klein, Carlos Miele, Caro...

By Maria Esteves – December 16, 2010 The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week  ARGENTINA GROUP SHOW commenced Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Stage in Lincoln Center. Argentine designers Evangelina Bomparola, La Dolfina, Laura Valenzuela, Marcelo Senroa, Maria Pryor, and Pablo Ramirez showcasedtheir stunning collection of Every Day, Sport, Prêt-a-Porter, andClassic wear as well as bridal gowns with authenticity and simplisticelegance. From brown leather jacket with white shirt and ...

By Maria Esteves – December 16, 2010 The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week REBECCA MOSES ”Heart Soul Style” Spring 2011 Collection was held in the tent at Lincoln Center Thursday, September 16, 2010. REBECCA’s “Heart Soul Style” of chic and ready-to-wear collection coincided with the release of her debut book “A Life of Style,” published by Random House. Her fashion models wearing dots, florals, leopards, and stripe chic dresses individually presented captivating stor...

By Maria EstevesDay 8 of New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Runway Shows commenced Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the spectacular Lincoln Center. The last day shows included ISAAC MIZRAHI, and ARGENTINE DESIGNERS. This year’s fashion designer Carolina Herrera received the title Mercedes-Benz Presents, the official 2011Mercedes-Benz vehicle on display was the MY 11 E550 Cabriolet in Mauritius Blue with Mercedes-Benz Brand Ambassador Milla Jovovich. The highly fashionable V...

By Maria Esteves - September 3, 2010   New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Collections (MBFW/SS2011) presented by IMG Fashion, providing the latest fashion trends commence September 9-16, 2010, at Lincoln Center. This year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will present designers Nicholas K, Project Runway, Richard Chai, Ruffian, Christian Siriano, Bensoni, Farah Angsana, VERRIER, Concept Korea, Richie Rich, Guli Collections, Tadashi Shoji, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Duckie Brown...

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By Maria Esteves - September 27, 2009 The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 Collections (MBFW/SS10) presented by IMG Fashion were held at the iconic runways in Bryant Park and off-site, September 10-17, 2009. Mercedes-Benz presented designer Narciso Rodriquez as this season's highest level of quality, dedication, and innovation in design. Day one Spring/Summer 2010 runway shows preceded "FASHION'S NIGHT OUT," the biggest global fashion industry celebration of style by...

By Maria Esteves - September 27, 2009 The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFW/SS10) Narciso Rodriquez Spring/Summer 2010 runway show was held at Bryant Park, New York, September 15, 2009, 8:00 PM. Mercedes-Benz Presents designer Narciso Rodriquez as this season's highest level of quality, dedication, and innovation in design. Narciso Rodriquez Spring 2010 collection presented an elegant combination of sculptural tailored dresses with fluid shapes (silk, crepe, cotton, pleated and embr...

By Maria Esteves - September 26, 2009 The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 (MBFW/SS10) Collections runway show  from designers MICHAEL ANGEL and MARA HOFFMAN were exceptionally stunning at Bryant Park, September 10, 2009. MARA HOFFMAN part of People’s Revolution runway show (with designer Nicholas K and Whitney Port) featured a classic collection of draped silk dresses, one-shouldered dresses, open back gowns, voluminous party and mini dresses. NY MBFW/SS10 M...

By Maria Esteves - September 26, 2009 The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 (MBFW/SS10) Collections runway show  from designers MICHAEL ANGEL and MARA HOFFMAN were exceptionally stunning at Bryant Park, September 10, 2009. MICHAEL ANGEL featured rich colors on structured printed fabrics with precious crystal and gemstones that fused a modern and playful look (peplum jackets, Swarovski cystal trims, sapphire dresses). Michael Angel stated in the show notes, "THERE I...

By Maria Esteves - September 5, 2009 The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Spring/Summer 2010 Collections runway shows at Bryant Park runs from September 10-17, 2009.  More than 60 designers will present their spring/summer 2010 collections, including Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, Phillip Lim 3.1 and HERVÉ LÉGER by MAX AZRIA. "Mercedes-Benz Presents"  Narciso Rodriguez, as the season's spring 2010 distinguished fashion designer. Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2010 Runway S...

By Maria Esteves - September 22, 2008 The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring Summer 2009 (MBFW/SS09) Collections was held in Bryant Park, and through out New York City, September 5 - 12, 2008. Emerging designers and veterans from around the world showcased their 2009 Spring Summer collections. Mercedes-Benz Fashiion Week was presented by IMG Fashion. The sponsors were Mercedes-Benz, DHL, American Express, MAC Cosmetics, Judith Ripka, YKK, W Hotels Worldwide, Havaianas, TRESemme, Bla...