Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week started off strong with exquisite looks, seen both on the runways & backstage at the shows. Editors, buyers, & stylists descended upon the city to take in shows at Lincoln Center & celebrate the Fall 2012 Collections. Bold color blocking seen on the runways set the tone for a promising Fall Season, full of vibrant color.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 1 (pictured above):

(1.) DKNY MEN features classic looks that show why the label has become a New York institution.  (2.) The ever-so-elegant actress Aisha Tyler attends TADASHI SHOJI. (3.) Electropop duo HOLY GHOST perform at DKNY MEN. (4.) A perfectly disheveled cowboy struts down the runway at NICHOLAS K. (5.) The triple threat talent & disarmingly sweet star Kristen Chenoweth attends HONOR. (6.) A model serves us a starry eyed stare at CANDELA. (7.) A tempting red velvet gown comes down the runway at TADASHI SHOJI.

TRENDS:

PLEATS, PLEATS, & MORE PLEATS

ROMANTIC FLORAL PRINTS

BOLD COLOR BLOCKING

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