America’s biggest fashion week was held recently in New York City, from February 11th to the 18th. The Tent, Promenade, and Salon in the Bryant Park Tents at Sixth Avenue at 41st Street among other locations were descended upon for a fast and furious week of fashion, fame, and fun, showcasing the latest season’s new fashions by some of the hottest designers around the world.
One of the greatest fashion designers of our time, the phenomenal Alexander McQueen sadly ended his life on the very day of New York’s fashion week debut, which made a somber mood for a number of those right here in the market that knew him, yet the display had to go on, and on it did.
Whilst stars galore were spotted here, such as the Olson Twins, NYC local Michael Douglas, and Abigail Breslin of “Little Miss Sunshine” fame, among numerous a lot more, the designers here had been the biggest stars this week, including 1 of our favorites two years in a row, Custo Barcelona. Designer Herve Leger by Max Azria featured some of the greatest versions. And design Irina Kulkikova (pictured above), found out inside a Moscow restaurant by IMG agency Senior Vice President. Ivan Bart, and actress and model Liv Tyler also appeared, proving why she is, time and time again by so many, named the fashion runway’s best model.
Fashion legend Naomi Campbell created a presentation to bring attention and further assistance to individuals who’ve undergone tragedy in Haiti using the “Fashion for Relief®” benefit here this one week. Naomi Campbell stated to us, “I am deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Haiti. A lot of have been killed and severely impacted by the earthquake – ladies and children in specific are most vulnerable in disasters. Fashion is universal, individual and touches everybody. Our aim is to make use of this season’s catwalk shows in New York to achieve individuals and assist raise crucial funds to assist save the lives of ladies and kids.”
IMG, the largest modeling agency in the globe, and creator of this year’s Mercedes Benz NYC Fashion Week, tells us, “IMG is committed to using its platform of events and talent to assistance the relief efforts in Haiti. What Naomi is doing inside the fashion industry for this cause” IMG Models Worldwide SVP and Managing Director Ivan Bart states, “is bringing significantly required aid, but also consideration and visibility to some from the most vulnerable victims. It’s truly important, We are proud to represent Naomi and applaud the time and energy she has devoted to this, as well as the relief efforts in New Orleans, Mumbai and elsewhere.”
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NY was a big achievement this year, thanks to all of the designers, versions, and sponsors. We look forward to an additional exciting year in fashion as we move further in to 2010.
