fashion week spring 2013: new york

photo by: christopher macsurak

Fashion Week in New York promises to provide excitement via color, pattern and style. First held in 1943 to keep attention stateside during wartime, Fashion Week happens twice a year—in February to show ‘Fall’ fashions, and in September to show ‘Spring’ of the coming year.

Lincoln Center has become a hot-spot since it hosts Mercedes-Benz® Fashion Week but events happen all over the city. If you’re out of town, catch the scoop at Fashion Week Daily.

And look for Fashion’s Night Out events across the country.

milan watch: fashion

fashion's night out, 2011

photo by: justDONQUE.imagesWhat: Fashion’s Night Out
When: Thursday, September 8, 2011

This one-night only event is a global initiative created in New York in 2009 as a partnership between the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the City of New York, among others, to celebrate fashion and the fashion industry.

Since it debuted, it’s grown within New York but also into an exciting national, global, and on-line event.

If you’re looking to update or completely overhaul your wardrobe, don’t miss this!

Thanks to cristina, store manager west hollywood, for this submission.

only in new york: fashion week

photo by: Art Comments photo by: Art Comments

Invitations are mailed, tents go up, lights go on and lines form as New York Fashion Week jump starts the global fashion calendar—soon followed by Fashion Weeks in London, Milan and Paris.

First held in 1943 to keep attention stateside during wartime, Fashion Week happens twice a year—in February to show ‘Fall’ fashions, and in September to show ‘Spring’ of the coming year. Lincoln Center is the hot-spot since it hosts Mercedes-Benz® Fashion Week but events happen all over the city.

Watch for “Fashion’s Night Out in September” but until then, don’t leave home without lipstick, check yourself 360 in the mirror, and keep your camera handy.

photo by: maveric2003

photo by: christopher macsurak

Thanks to jen, store manager soho, for this submission.

inspiration: new york, sidewalk catwalk

What: The Fashion Center Sidewalk Catwalk
When: June 24-September 3
Where: on Broadway, from Times Square to Herald Square
Who: Created by The Fashion Center Business Improvement District

Don’t miss this a one-of-a-kind public art exhibit featuring the artistic talents of New York City’s top fashion designers—not only is it free all summer, you’ll find inspiration in every one.

Created by The Fashion Center Business Improvement District, this very public installation showcases the vitality and creative spirit of the industry in a unique outdoor setting.

The exhibit showcases custom-built mannequins, displayed runwaystyle, each modeling a bold one-of-a-kind manifestation of its designer’s artistic vision—in outdoor materials to withstand the elements.

They’re under the watch of guards to deter vandalism, so whether you’ve planned or are planning a trip to the Big Apple this summer be sure to include the Fashion District to catch the exhibit.

Thanks to vance, store designer soho, for this contribution.