By Maria Esteves – February 23, 2016 Diane von Furstenberg Fall/Winter Love Power 2016 presentation was held at her New York headquarters, Sunday, February 14, 2016. The Love Power intimate and interactive collection now available online included the slit maxi dress, black-and-white slip dress, classic wrap dress with her signature, and floral print silk maxi skirt. American supermodels Lily Aldridge, Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Irina Shayk posed, recli...

By Maria Esteves – February 17, 2016 The 5th bi-annual KIDS ROCK! Fall/Winter 2016 runway show was held at Skylight Moynihan Station, New York, Thursday, February 11, 2016. Presented by Haddad Brands, Rookie USA Presents KIDS ROCK! collection showcased the best in American children sportswear from top brands. From Levi’s slim denim jeans (510, 511), leggings and graphic tees; to Converse Chuck Taylor all-star canvas/leather sneakers, rubber rain boots, knit woven full-zip hoodie...

By Maria Esteves – February 15, 2016 The NICHOLAS K Fall/Winter 2016 ARCOSANTI ready-to-wear runway show was held during New York Fashion Week at Skylight Moynihan Station, New York, Thursday, February 11, 2016. Inspired by founder and visionary urban architect Paolo Soleri (1919-2013), the family design duo Arcosanti combined urban chic and military style collection included silk gowns and dresses tied at the waist; knitted dresses; wool coats, leather jackets, military trench coat...

By Maria Esteves – October 12, 2015 CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear runway show was held during New York Fashion Week at ArtBeam, Saturday, September 12, 2015. Siriano’s Spring 2016 collection was inspired by the imperial cities of Morocco, culture, lifestyle and the annual Feast of the Throne celebration. His beautiful and feminine red carpet evening wear included black lattice laser-cut and silk cage collar gown and dress, burnout plunging neckline gown in i...

By Maria Esteves Style Fashion Week NANCY VUU Spring 2016 runway show was held during New York Fashion Week in Gotham Hall, Thursday, September 10, 2015. Vuu’s high-fashion collection for children and teens is graced with sheer elegance. She believes every child is a prince and a princess from the one true king! ...

By Maria Esteves – February 18, 2015 HOOD BY AIR. fall winter 2015-2016 Daddy runway show was held during New York Fashion Week Fall 2015 collections at 23 Wall Street (former J.P. Morgan bank vault), Sunday, February 15, 2015. Shayne Oliver’s extraordinary androgynous urban chic ready-to-wear collection for men and women included collar jacket with fur-trim; belted fur coat in grey, black and camel; wool and down coats in black and khaki; red collar cape; slit dress in black with H...

By Maria Esteves – February 18, 2015 CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Fall 2015 ready-to-wear runway show was held during New York Fashion Week at ArtBeam, Saturday, February 14, 2015. Fashion designer Siriano showcased on the runway an array of exotic and elegant designs inspired by the Congo Jungle in Central Africa. The collection included strapless dress in safari textured; evening gowns in silk, ostrich feathers, metallic zebra and African floral prints; turtleneck and v-neck dresses; silk turtlene...

TIMO WEILAND Women’s Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2015 Runway Show was held during New York Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios, Thursday, February 12, 2015. The design trio (Timo Weiland, Donna Kang, Alan Eckstein) showcased the classic black/white pin-striped pant suit, skirts, shirt and knit sweater dresses; oversize turtleneck sweater in grey and winter white; long skirts and mini-skirts in lilac and poppy prints; knit hats in black, grey, ivory and navy; tank tops in solid and poppy prints; ...

By Maria Esteves – September 5, 2014 New York Fashion Week kicked off with TIMO WEILAND RTW Men’s Spring 2015 Presentation at the Highline Hotel, Tuesday, September 3, 2014. This season’s classic nautical collection by designers personal inspiration included the navy raincoat; leather bombers; zippered and button down jackets; pleated trousers; sweaters; shorts; sweatshirts and sweatpants in cotton and linen with multi-stripe and solid prints using top colors for Spring 2...

By Maria Esteves – August 25, 2014 The New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015 runway shows will be held throughout NYC September 4-11, 2014. The launch of New York Fashion Week showcasing emerging and established designers from around the world immediately follows London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week. This season opens with Salute the Runway Show, at Lincoln Center, Wednesday, September 3, 2014. The show honoring military servicewomen and veterans will present the little black dress by...

By Maria Esteves – February 16, 2014 New York Fashion Week TIMO WEILAND RTW Women’s Fall/Winter 2014 Runway show was held during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Tuesday, February 11, 2014. This season’s ready-to-wear feminine urban style collection included classic evening and daywear dresses; sweaters, pleated and pencil knit skirts in polka dot, plaid, and stripe prints; metallic t-shirts and leather skirts. NYFW TIMO WEILAND Women’s RTW Fall/Winter 2014 Show, creat...

By Maria Esteves – February 11, 2013 New York Fashion Week CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Autumn/Winter 2013 fashion show commenced at 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 9th at Eyebeam studio. Siriano’s royal collection influenced by the “Golden Age” of Russian Opera in 18th century included cocktail dresses (high neck, shoulder, open back, halter), draped skirts, double breasted pant suit, fur coats, and gowns in gold beaded metallic, black embossed and metallic pink. NYFW CHRISTIAN...

By Liza Foreman Collaborations between fashion designers and filmmakers are on the increase. Witness the recent Banana Republic “Anna Karenina” collection, or the design of costumes for “The Great Gatsby” which was aided by Miuccia Prada. Now Sony and Snoopy are taking the development to a new level, with a New York Fashion Week show presenting a collection in honor of the release of “The Smurfs 2” movie which is due out in July. For full story go ...

By Maria Esteves – September 23, 2012 New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week presented by IMG Fashion, is one of the world’s most influential semi-annual fashion event that showcase established and emerging designers from around the world. It is the forefront of fashion design, manufacturing, and retail for industry professionals. Since 1943, New York Fashion Week gave American designers a chance to showcase their work. Today, New York Fashion Week presents nearly 500 semi-annual sho...

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 17, 2012 New York Fashion Week CARMELITA COUTURE Fall 2012 Revelation Runway Show was held at the Designer’s Loft, NYC, Tuesday, February 14, 6:00 PM. Fashion designer Carmelita Greco Fall 2012 collection was inspired by the biblical book of Revelation written by the prophet John. Her powerful artistic designs rich in symbolism included silk chiffon gowns and blouses in leopard prints; lion print (Lion of Judah) blouses; feather (protection, deliverance) bodys...

By Maria Esteves – February 17, 2012 New York Fashion Week CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Fall 2012 Runway Show was held at Eyebeam Atelier, Saturday, February 11, 4:00 PM. Siriano Fall 2012 collection was inspired by Frank R. Strayer 1933 film “The Vampire Bat,” starring Fay Wray. His beautiful and sophisticated collection included silk crepe dresses, long evening skirts, blouses, tops, capes, and leather jackets in black, white, burgundy and grey croco. Siriano featured his unique and elegant Pay...

By Maria Esteves – February 5, 2012 The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) New York Premiere of Dressing America: Tales from the Garment Center directed by Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Monday, January 16, 1:00 PM. A special Q&A session immediately followed with director Steven Fischler and associate producer Phyllis A. Dillon moderated by independent curator Rachel Chanoff, New York Jewish Film Festival. Questions posed to direct...

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...