It’s officially less than a month away and the Spring 2012 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week show line up has been announced. There’s an impressive list of new and returning designers that are prepared to show their latest collection at Lincoln Center to hundred of thousands of fashion industry professionals, insiders and VIPs.
“New York City is the fashion capital of the world, and from September 8th – 15th Lincoln Center will become the heartbeat of the city,” says Peter Levy, SVP Managing Director, IMG Fashion Worldwide. “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the city’s single largest media event, is proud to offer some of the biggest names in fashion, as well as young and emerging talent, an unsurpassed platform to debut their Spring 2012 Collections.”
“This season’s diverse lineup ofdesigners is a testament to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Lincoln Center’s ability to create a world stage for the fashion industry to showcase everyone from the well established brands to the future stars,” said Lisa Holladay, Manager of Brand Experience Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA. “The scope and support of the event continues to evolve and with it comes new opportunities and benefits for those involved.”
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will present the following designers:
Porter Grey
Richard Chai
Supima
Candela
Tadashi Shoji
EMERSON
Project Runway
Luca Luca
General Idea
Rebecca Taylor
Tommy Hilfiger Men’s
Nicole Miller
Pink Tartan
Jill Stuart
Son Jung Wan
ADAM
Farah Angsana
Honor
Charlotte Ronson
Rafael Connamo
Venexiana
Katya Leonovich
Lela Rose
Jen Kao
Y-3
Odd Molly
Custo Barcelona
Tommy Hilfiger
Timo Weiland
Jenny Packham
Carolina Herrera
Carlos Miele
VLOV
Yeohlee
Norman Ambrose
GUiSHEM
Perry Ellis
J. Crew
Vera Wang
Diesel Black Gold
Bibhu Mohapatra
Argentine Designers
Zang Toi
Pammella Roland
Tibi
Narciso Rodriguez
Malan Breton
Nanette Lepore
J. Mendel
Chado Ralpho Rucci
Milly by Michelle Smith
Anna Sui
Elie Tahari
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*Candela
*EMERSON
*Falguni Peacock
*Pink Tartan
*Honor
*Rafael Cennamo
*Katya Leonovich
*VLOV
*J. Crew
*Denotes first time showings at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week / Lincoln Center.