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Adrian Alicea (USA), Catalin Botezatu (Romania), Edwing D'Angelo (USA)

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East Meets West - Sushma Patel, Korea Couture Designer Collective, Susi Hammer, Nedret Taciroglu, House of Jola, Andres Aquino, Walid Atallah, Parisian Jewelry Designs by Didier Peiro, Knitwear Creations - Janerations, Paulina Lopez, Morgan Sarver, Se Sense Serene

Visit the event website for more information: http://www.couturefashionweek.com/

3.1 Phillip Lim, Andy and Debb, Anna Sui, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Brian Reyes, CAROLINA HERRERA, Carlos Miele, Christian Siriano, Custo Barcelona, Dennis Basso, Diane Von Furstenberg, Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation, Fashion for Relief-Haiti NYC-2010, Georges Chakra, Isaac Mizrahi, Lacoste, Max Azria, Michael Kors, Mike Cire by Eric Kim, Monique Lhuillier, Narciso Rodriguez, Perry Ellis, Ports 1961, Project Runway, Richard Chai, The Hearth Truths Red Dress Collection 2010, Tommy Hilfiger, Venexiana, Vera Wang

 ... more photos to come.

“The Fall 2010 Collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week were ones for the record book!
With over 80 shows on the calendar, the Tents were packed, and the collections universally well received,” said Fern Mallis, SVP of IMG Fashion who produces the event. “From the graphic treatment to the closing gala...saying "So long Bryant Park" after almost 18 extraordinary years was the poignant message of the week.”

This week hosted some of the world’s most talented designers.  The Tents featured esteemed veteran designers such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, Isaac Mizrahi, Tommy Hilfiger, Anna Sui, Carolina Herrera and Max Azria. Several of the season’s first-timers in the Tents included industry favorites like Prabal Gurung, Elie Tahari, the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation designers who all displayed their talent on this global fashion platform alongside Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Nanette Lepore, Tracy Reese, Custo Barcelona, Nicole Miller, Charlotte Ronson, Perry Ellis, Phillip Lim, among many others.

In addition to the world’s leading journalists, editors, producers and retailers, the celebrities watching from the front row in the Tents included Michael Douglas, Laura Linney, Heidi Klum, Kelly Rutherford, Michelle Williams, Leigh Lezark, Rachel Zoe, Brooke Shields, Shiri Appleby, Estelle, Donald and Melania Trump, Molly Simms, Sophia Bush, Penn Badgley, Austin Nichols, Jessica Stroup, John Slattery, Tinsley Mortimer, Carmen Electra, Kristen Bell, Michelle Trachtenberg, Melissa George, Julia Stiles, Mena Suvari, Kristen Johnson, Russell Simmons, Deborah Cox, Zoe Saldana, Jessica Szhor, Abigail Breslin, Kim Kardashian, Elizabeth Hasselback, Alfre Woodward, Shenae Grimes, Elizabeth Rohm, Matthew Settle, Kelly Osborne, Sean Lennon, Amber Rose, Christina Hendricks, Whitney Port, Olivia Palermo, Alison Brie, J Alexander, AnnaLynne McCord, Adrienne Bailon, Samantha Ronson, Marc Ronson, Terrell Owens, among others.

Wintery conditions in Midtown were balanced with the energy created inside Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and the New York debut of the new SLS AMG and E-Class Cabriolet for the event’s final season in Bryant Park. The Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge backstage, a design by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and inspired by a Nick Knight photographic image of supermodel Julia Stegner and the Le Mans Red SLS AMG, played host to VIPs throughout the week.   Recognizing the intersection of runway presentation and digital content, Mercedes-Benz presented online viewing for designers Alexander Wang and Rodarte runway shows at Nick Knight’s SHOWstudio.com portal. “Mercedes-Benz is proud to be associated with so many talented designers who have introduced their collections over the years throughout New York and at the iconic Bryant Park Tents,” said Lisa Holladay, Brand Experience Marketing Manager at Mercedes-Benz USA. “They have inspired us with their creativity, innovation and passion, and this season’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was no exception.”

For more info please visit: Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week official Web site.

100 years of Beauty by LOreal Paris, Aime, Attitude, Barbie by David Dixon, Brandon R Dwyer, Bustle, Cheri Milaney, Dare to Wear Love, David Dixon, Evan Biddell, Frame, Gotstyle Menswear, Jason Meyers, Jessica Biffi, Joe Fresh Style, Katrina Tuttle, LG FW backstage 1, LG FW backstage 2, LG FW backstage 3, LG FW behind the scenes, LIZARES, LOVAS Wesley Badanjak, Lucian Matis, NADA, Pat McDonagh, Paul Hardy, Pink Tartan, RUDSAK, Rain Anthology, Reva Mivasagar, Roberto Cavalli, Romona Keveza Collection, Shows Atmosphere, Stratford Festival-Wears Love Alive, TRAVIS TADDEO, Ula Zukowska, VATA Brasil, Vibgyor

LG Fashion Week Beauty by L’Oréal Paris is the premiere fashion event in Canada which brings together media, industry, buyers and consumers to view the season’s collections in the Fashion Capital of Canada, Toronto. Now in its 11th year, the Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC) has successfully created a Fashion Week known as LG Fashion Week Beauty by L'Oréal Paris that commands international respect, drives the Canadian fashion economy and profile within the industry. As title sponsor LG strives to infuse electronic intelligence with high style and fashion, while presenting sponsor L’Oréal Paris beautifies the runway with its hair and makeup artistry and expertise. As a non government, not-for-profit national association, the FDCC continues its international outreach for this platform event.

Annie 50, Barila, Bijoux Caroline Neron, Denis Gagnon, Dimitris Chris, Envers Par Yves Jean Lacasse et Tatyana Parfionova, Eve Gravel, Helmer, Le Defile Des Createurs Francais, Myco Anna, Soia and Kyo, Soku

Fifteen top fashion designers from across Canada graced the runway with their vision of a future without breast cancer at the Sixth Annual White Cashmere Collection 2009: Fashion with Compassion in Toronto on September 23. 

A unique celebration of style with substance, the world-leading White Cashmere Collection is crafted entirely in 100% pure, soft and luxurious sheets of Cashmere Bathroom Tissue, Canada’s best-selling brand. The Cashmere BT (bathroom tissue) Couture collection also heralds the return of limited-edition Pink Cashmere, a fund- and awareness-raiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, with twenty-five cents from the sale of every package of Pink going directly to the Foundation.
 The Sixth Annual White Cashmere Collection 2009 is the progression of five previous international award-winning collections and the largest collection to date, with 15 designers. “The collection is an amazing way to celebrate the incredible courage and strength of women coping with breast cancer and support them in their fight against the disease,” says Montreal-based rising star Anastasia Lomonova. “Each one of us is an incredible, multifaceted being. We are mothers, daughters, sisters, wives and professionals who are vulnerable yet strong – feminine yet powerful,” she says.

Andres Aquino (USA), Backstage and show atmosphere, Catalin Botezatu (Romania), Cristina Nitopi (Australia), Hallero (Nigeria), Han Couture (China-USA), House of Jola (Nigeria), Jorge Diep (Dominican Republic), Joy Washington (The Netherlands), Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi (Nigeria), Nedret Taciroglu (Turkey), Soucha Couture (Egypt), Walid Atallah (Dubai), Zizi Cardow (Nigeria)

Couture Fashion Week is a multi-day event showcasing couture and luxury fashion. It also includes exhibits of luxury brands and fine art as well as world-class entertainment and receptions. The event is held in top venues in New York City, Dallas, Palm Beach, Florida and other selected cities and is attended by upscale consumers, invited VIPs, the press and high-end store buyers. Couture Fashion Week offers unique branding opportunities for luxury products and services.

"I want my shows to be a platform where an army of artists and other creative minds come together to express themselves in conjunction with my designs," says Andres Aquino, the producer of Couture Fashion Week New York.

Visit the event website for more information: www.CoutureFashionWeek.com

Hair Styling: Federico Calce.
Makeup: Mahealani Diego, Tomy Rivero, Elizabeth Pazmino, Kendal Shannon, Gil Cruz, David Rank Ray.
Cosmetics: Christine Valmy Intl., Rouge Cosmetics.
Artists: David Datuna, Esperanza Tielbaard, Gonul Engin Yilmaz, Zhu Yi Yong, Victoria Yin.
Accessories: Suzette Couture, Vavas Diamond Eyewear, Teaira Brewer, Shoe Stylist.
Managers: Elaine Hallgren, Carlos de Jesus.

3.1 Phillip Lim, Anna Sui, Argentine Designers Collections, BCBGNAXAZRIA, Badgley Mischka, Brian Reyes, Carlos Miele, Carolina Harrera, Custo Barcelona, DKNY, DavidElfin, Dennis Basso, Derek Lam, Diane Von Furstenberg, Doo.Ri, Duckie Brown, Gottex, Herge Leger by Max Azria, Isaac Mizrahi, Lela Rose, Mara Hoffman, Max Azria, Michael Kors, Milly by Michelle Smith, Nanette Lepore, Narciso Rodriguez, Pamela Roland, Ports 1961, Rosa Cha, Tadashi Shoji, Tibi, Tommy Hilfiger, Tony Cohen, Trias

During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, designers, show producers, members of press, models and fashion followers can be found in the iconic tents in New York City’s Bryant Park. This season’s line up will once again host runway shows accommodating 300 to 1200 people as the established and up-and-coming designers set the trends and entice the world to buy their collections for next Spring/Summer 2010.

 “All of us at IMG are proud of the caliber, talent and quality of designers who will be presenting their collections on America’s most renowned runways.” said Fern Mallis, SVP of IMG Fashion.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will kick off with Michael Angel followed by BCBGMAXAZRIA, Duckie Brown, Ports 1961, Cesar Galindo, Cynthia Steffe, Yigal Azrouёl, Charlotte Ronson, Nicole Miller, This Day/Arise: African Fashion Collective, Venexiana, Lacoste, Georges Chakra, Andy & Debb, Academy of Art University, Christian Siriano, Chado Ralph Rucci, Vivienne Tam, Lela Rose, Derek Lam, DKNY, Thuy, Hervé Léger by Max Azria, Diane Von Furstenberg, Rebecca Taylor, Tuleh, Custo Barcelona, Carolina Herrera, Carlos Miele, Jill Stuart, Tracy Reese, Donna Karan, Yeohlee, Tadashi Shoji, TonyCohen, Gottex, Badgley Mischka, Brian Reyes, Toni Maticevski, Pamella Roland, MAX AZRIA, Dennis Basso, Willow, Tibi, Narciso Rodriguez, Toni Francesc, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Milly by Michelle Smith, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Anna Sui, Doo.Ri, Ralph Lauren, Isaac Mizrahi, Trias, Calvin Klein, Chocheng, Argentinean Designer Collections and Tommy Hilfiger.

The Bryant Park Tents’ three venues include the Salon, the Promenade and the Tent. Over the course of 8 days, approximately 100,000 people will pass through these venues to attend shows, meet and greet the media, retailers and fashion professionals - each doing their business from morning to night.

Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by DHL, American Express, Maybelline New York, W Hotels Worldwide, TRESemmé, McCafé, LU Biscuits, Peroni, Chambord and O.N.E.™ One Natural Experience as well as the following media outlets The New York Times, Women's Wear Daily and Getty Images. Each of these sponsors will be providing hospitality, services and amenities to make the hectic week of shows as effortless and pleasurable as possible for all attendees.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is an IMG owned and produced event.
 
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer Collections will be held September 10-17, 2009. For more information, and for press and industry registration, please visit us online at www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork.

Chantelle, Elixir, Gerbe, Lejaby, Passionata, Simone Perele

LINGERIE FRANÇAISE PARIS presents
Secrets of Seduction: an evening celebrating French lingerie design

The night will once again feature coveted brands last year’s celebrated evening; Lejaby, Elixir, Simone Perele, Chantelle, and Passionata will all share their unique fashion visions. Newcomers to the event Empreinte and Gerbe hosiery round out the selection for an evening that promises to provide a truly comprehensive presentation of the seductive and feminine world of lingerie.  
Details and embellishments are a strong trend for 2009/2010 with florals, embroidery and lace appearing in designs from Elixir, Lejaby and Passionata. Chantelle and Simone Perele continue their proud tradition of creating perfectly crafted pieces that enfold feminine lace details into designs that celebrate a woman’s shape and newcomer Empreinte delivers delicate designs for full busted women.  Hand and made to measure luxury hosiery Gerbe adds a splash of colour and depth to the presentation with hues of purple, red, fuschia, chocolate and black adding the perfect finishing touch to each look.

Elegant and luxurious European textiles are incorporated in all seven of the brands showcased, resulting in imaginative designs that seduce whether they are worn or watched. “Secrets of Seduction” offers its exclusive audience of tastemakers, fashion elite, celebrities and media, a rare opportunity to see this amazing tradition of French design celebrated through seven unique viewpoints under one roof.
Luxury event space, Wychwood Barns plays host to the much anticipated event, adding a new dimension of modernity and intrigue to the evening. Guests will be treated to a private cocktail reception of French favourites; hors d’oeuvres and champagne before a spectacle of French lingerie.  A culture that celebrates design and expression in all its avenues, it is a small wonder that France is home to the ingénues behind lingerie, an art form that honors sensuality and design and dates back to the corset. This evening will celebrate both the heritage and evolution of lingerie in the design and fashion worlds.

ESCADA, Greta Constantine, Show Atmosphere, V Hazelton

Faren, GushueSwim, Jody Leigh, Show Atmosphere, Thieves

Toronto Fashion Incubator New Labels Fashion Design Competition. After a rigorous six-month design competition, an inspiring runway show sets the stage to unveil four talented finalists as they compete for an ELLE Canada prize package valued at over $25,000.

Brazilian-inspired swimwear go up against avant-garde apparel in a ground-breaking event packed with fashion insiders. Charismatic emcee Anne-Marie Mediwake (Co-Anchor, the News Hour at 6, Global News) and noteworthy competition judges Nathalie Atkinson (Fashion Journalist, National Post), Kim D’Eon (Entertainment Reporter, ET Canada), David Dixon (Designer, David Dixon Inc.), Teresa Isabella (Design Director, Bluenotes), Peter Papapetrou (Stylist & TV Host, Renovate My Wardrobe) and Rita Silvan (Editor-In-Chief, ELLE Canada) deliberate live at the gala to decide the winner.

- Gushueswim by Cheryl Gushue: Brazilian-inspired swimwear for the sexy and confident woman
- Jody Leigh: Classic career wear takes a cue from the 1940s
- Thieves by Sonja Den Elzen: Fine tailoring and easy draping in eco-friendly fabrics
- Faren by Faren Tami: Architecture and art meet for edgy separates

Congratulation to Faren Tami - the Winner of this year competition!!!