MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK SPRING 2012 By Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Photos: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Website
The week is fast approaching and we are anxiously gearing up. Lincoln Center will come to life with a fashion frenzy for the third season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at this current location. From September 8th through the 15th, buyers, media, designers, photographers, celebrities and models from across the globe will reconvene for Spring 2012 Fashion Week in New York City.
IMG Fashion recently announced its impressive designer lineup. Renowned and respected designers are expected to unveil new collections but emerging talent will be given an opportunity to show their collections as well.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will present the following designers: Nicholas K, Porter Grey, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Richard Chai, Supima, Candela, Tadashi Shoji, EMERSON, Project Runway, Luca Luca, General Idea, Rebecca Taylor, Mara Hoffman, Tommy Hilfiger Men’s, Nicole Miller, Joy Cioci, Concept Korea, Cynthia Rowley, Academy of Art University, Falguni Peacock, Ruffian, Lacoste, Pink Tartan, Jill Stuart, Son Jung Wan, ADAM, Vivienne Tam, Farah Angsana, Honor, Charlotte Ronson, Monique Lhuillier, Rafael Cennamo, Venexiana, Katya Leonovich, Lela Rose, Derek Lam, DKNY, Tracy Reese, L.A.M.B., Diane von Furstenberg, Jen Kao, Y-3, Odd Molly, Custo Barcelona, Tommy Hilfiger, Timo Weiland, Jenny Packham, Callula Lillibelle, Carolina Herrera, Carlos Miele, Rebecca Minkoff, Donna Karan New York, VLOV, Yeohlee, Norman Ambrose, Betsey Johnson, GUiSHEM, Perry Ellis, J.Crew, Badgley Mischka, Vera Wang, Diesel Black Gold, Bibhu Mohapatra, Hervé Léger by Max Azria, Argentine Designers, Zang Toi, Pamella Roland, Tibi, Narciso Rodriguez, Malan Breton, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, J. Mendel, Chado Ralph Rucci, Milly by Michelle Smith, Anna Sui, Elie Tahari, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein Collection, MADE IN AFRICA: by ARISE MAGAZINE, Elene Cassis and Naeem Khan.
This season, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is especially proud to host an impressive number of new and emerging designers showing for their first time at Lincoln Center. They include Candela, EMERSON, Falguni Peacock, Pink Tartan, Honor, Rafael Cennamo, Katya Leonovich, VLOV and J.Crew.
You will probably recognize the designer names of Porter Grey and Mara Hoffman from the most recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim held in Miami Beach, Florida in July at The Raleigh Hotel.
The shows will take place within Lincoln Center at three separate venues known as The Theatre, The Stage and The Studio.
Additional sponsors include DHL, American Express, Maybelline New York, TRESemme, W Hotels Worldwide, Fiber One Bars, ideeli and FIJI Water. Media outlet sponsors include The New York Times, Women’s Wear Daily and Getty Images.
We can’t wait to see what colors, patterns and styles unfold for Spring 2012. Stay tuned……..
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