TRENDS: New York Fashion Week

As doors opened to the new home of Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, itâ€™s clear that innovation and design play a key role in creating a space that revolutionizes the way fashion shows are experienced.

MBFW Spring 2011 - Official Coverage - People and Atmosphere Day 3 — Model/actress Milla Jovovich

With a 30 percent larger venue then previous seasons in Bryant Park and just under 90 runway shows taking place from September 9-16, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is fulfilling its mission to â€œorganize, centralize and modernizeâ€ the American collections from designers showing this season including Diane von Furstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, HervÃ© LÃ©ger by Max Azria, Narciso Rodriguez, Vera Wang, and this season’s Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer, Carolina Herrera, who features her latest collection on September 13, 2010.

MBFW Spring 2011 - Official Coverage - People and Atmosphere Day 1 — Actress Katrina Bowden

Richie Rich - Runway - Spring 2011 MBFW — Ellen Degeneres walks the runway at the Richie Rich Spring 2011 fashion show

Actor Eric McCormack and his wife Janet Holden

Model Iman and designer Carlos Mota attends the launch of the “IMAN Home” Spring 2011 collection

Mercedes-Benz Brand Ambassador Milla Jovovich Hosts Afternoon Tea at Lincoln Center during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011

A model walks with designer Zac Posen on the runway at the Z Spoke by Zac Posen Spring 2011

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