By Maria Esteves – February 10, 2014 The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York RUFFIAN Fall 2014 RAPTURE Runway show was held in at the Pavilion in Lincoln Center, Saturday, February 8, 2014. Creative directors Brian Wolk and Claude Morais Fall 2014 ready to wear collection inspired by the religious monastic styles in the 1440s included double crepe gowns and long dresses in black with ivory ruff collar; bishop jacket with unicorn collage print; jackets and blazers in metallic matelasse; s...

By Maria Esteves – November 11, 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York OSKLEN Spring/Summer 2014 runway show commenced Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Lincoln Center. Osklen creative director Oskar Metsavaht Spring 2014 ready to wear collection inspired by his study of precious gemstones included sheer organza layered dresses, pant suits, hot pants and mini-skirts with plastic layering pieces, in jewel-tones and bright spring colors. MBFWNY OSKLEN Spring/Summer 2014 Runway S...

By Maria Esteves – February 18, 2013 Project Runway Season Eleven team fashion show was filmed at the theatre in Lincoln Center, New York, Friday, February 8, 10:00 AM during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Fall 2013 Collections. Mentored by Tim Gunn and hosted by Heidi Klum. Season Eleven judges were fashion journalist/critic Nina Garcia, fashion designer Zac Posen and guest judge fashion designer Michael Kors. Sixteen emerging designers eight-team collaboration showcased their fabul...

By Maria Esteves – February 23, 2013 Despite the heavy snow and high winds that swept New York, the shows were packed with thousands of fashion attendees during New York Fashion Week February 7-12, 2013. In conjunction with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013 Collections, runway shows, presentations, and special events held at studios, showrooms, museums, hotels, and in the tents at Lincoln Center by emerging and innovative designers included CANDELA,CHRISTIAN SIRIANO, DIANE VON...

By Maria Esteves - February 18, 2013 The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) Fall 2013 Runway Show commenced Sunday, February 10, 4:00pm at the Theatre in Lincoln Center. Inspired by dance music of the 1970s disco era, DVF’s “Life is a Party” timeless and glamorous collection included ready to wear evening dresses and skirts (metallic, silk, suede, velvet, wrap, waist tie, woven), coats (chain, fur collar, lizard), fur vests, chain blazers, gold le...

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 – February 10, 2013 The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York NAUTICA Men’s Fall 2013 Black Sail Runway Show commenced at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 8, at the Stage in Lincoln Center. NAUTICA celebrates its 30th anniversary with the Black Sail collection, a modern traditional expression inspired by Sir Ernest Shackleton’s nautical expeditions. The runway show included parkas with fur trim, double breasted captain’s coat, sailing vests, leather peacoat, spo...

By Maria Esteves – February 10, 2013 The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York TADASHI SHOJI Fall 2013 Runway Show commenced at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, at the Stage in Lincoln Center. The fall collection of glamorous evening and daywear inspired by the imperial rule of the Russian Empire included cocktail dresses in black chiffon and black velvet, gowns with bonded lace and paisley prints in burgundy, ivory, navy, pale pink, and duchess grey. MBFWNY TADASHI SHOJI Fall/Winter 2...

By Maria Esteves – February 10, 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York BCBGMAXAZRIA Fall 2013 Runway Show commenced at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 7, in the Theatre at Lincoln Center. The beautiful Fall collection inspired by the architectural history of Istanbul, Turkey, and Southern Europe’s Gypsies included dresses (shift/slip) in black and gray silk, wool tuxedo jumpsuits, gowns (tulle, silk) in mosaic prints and embroideries, quilted parkas, fur trimmed wool coats, cashmere ...

By Maria Esteves – September 13, 2012 The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York LACOSTE Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show commenced Saturday, September 8, 2012, at the Theatre in Lincoln Center. In celebration of LACOSTE 80th Anniversary, creative director Felipe Oliveira Baptista sportswear collection for men and women consisted of the legendary Rene Lacoste’s iconic blazer, polo dresses in crocodile-embossed white nappa leather, the Cathy bag, asymmetrical color blocks oversize t-shir...

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 – 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...