Fashion Studio Magazine: MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK NEW YORK: Spring/Summer 2013

Friday, September 7, 2012

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK NEW YORK: Spring/Summer 2013

By Eva Fydrych

Tika Sumpter (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

New York, USA - Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, the first major stop in the circuit of fashion's most influential events, took center stage at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night.

"The Spring 2013 collections are shaping up to be a much talked about season, with a large amount of our most celebrated designers returning, and many up and coming designers making their runway debut," says Christina Neault, Executive Producer, IMG Fashion. "One of the best things about the shows in September is the picturesque weather that makes the whole city come to life. The energy of the week is truly palpable as you walk throughout New York City."

Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

"This season's list of designers participating in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is a testament to the strenght of the fashion industry." said Stephanie Zimmer, Manager of Brand Experience Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA. "Mercedes-Benz is a supporter of fashion initiatives in over 30 countries and we are proud to continue supporting Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. It is the marquee event and this season is shaping up to be an exciting spring collection as the fashion community waits in anticipation for the unexpected designs that will be shown."

The Theater, Stage, Studio and Box will once again be home to the 80+ runway shows and presentations, making Lincoln Center the heartbeat of the city for the eight days of fashion events.

Source: MBFW