By Maria Esteves – February 28, 2013 MARA HOFFMAN (MH) is an American fashion designer in the women's ready-to-wear and swimwear category who lives in New York. Hoffman studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London and is a graduate from Parsons School of Design. Inspired by nature and print style design, Hoffman launched her collection ready to wear in 2000 and swimwear in 2008. Today, Mara Hoffman's collection is available at top retailers worldwide, shown...

By Maria Esteves – February 11, 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York MARA HOFFMAN Autumn/Winter 2013 Mystics & Misfits collection commenced at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 9, in the Stage at Lincoln Center. Hoffman’s amazingly Fall/Winter colorful tribal collection inspired by a caravan of mystics (gypsies, tramps, thieves) included shift dresses, chiffon gowns, pants, ponchos, sweater coats, shawls, cardigans, and quilted bombers in leather, embroidered prints (Caravan, Leop...

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 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...