New York Fashion Week

MBFW SPRING 2015 COLLECTIONS

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will take over New York City as thousands o fashion insiders gather to see the newest collections of 97 designer runway shows and presentations at Lincoln Center, the Hub at Hudson and throughout New York City. The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 Collections will include shows from designers including: ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, ALON LIVNÉ, ANGEL SANCHEZ, ANNA SUI, ANYA CALIENDO, ART HEARTS FASHION PRESENTED BY THE AIDS FOUNDATION, AUGUST GETTY, B.MICHAEL AMERICA, BADGLEY MISCHKA, BCBGMAXAZRIA, BETSEY JOHNSON, BIBHU MOHAPATRA, BOSS, CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION, CARMEN MARC VALVO, CAROLINA HERRERA, CHARLOTTE RONSON, CLOVER CANYON, CONCEPT KOREA, CROWN BY COLIN KING, CUSTO BARCELONA, CUTECIRCUIT, CZAR BY CESAR GALINDO, DAVID TLALE, DENNIS BASSO, DEOLA, DESIGUAL, DIESEL BLACK GOLD, DKNY, DONNA KARAN NEW YORK, DORIN NEGRAU, ERIN FETHERSTON, ETXEBERRIA, FALGUNI AND SHANE PEACOCK, FASHION LAW INSTITUTE, FASHION SHENZHEN, FRANCESCA LIBERATORE, GEORGINE, GRUNGY GENTLEMAN, HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA, J.CREW, J. MENDEL, JAY GODFREY, JENNY PACKHAM, KATYA ZOL, LACOSTE, LELA ROSE, LIBERTINE, LIE SANGBONG, LUIS ANTONIO, MM6 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA, MALAN BRETON, MARA HOFFMAN, MARISSA WEBB, MARK AND ESTEL, MESKITA, MICHAEL COSTELLO, MONIQUE LHUILLIER, NAEEM KHAN, NANETTE LEPORE, NAUTICA, NICHOLAS K, NICOLE MILLER, NOON BY NOOR, OUDIFU, PAMELLA ROLAND, PARKCHOONMOO, PEDRO DEL HIERRO MADRID, PROJECT RUNWAY, RALPH LAUREN, REBECCA MINKOFF, REEM ACRA, RICARDO SECO, RICHARD CHAI, SAUNDER, SKINGRAFT, SON JUNG WAN, STELLA NOLASCO, SUPIMA, TADASHI SHOJI, TAORAY WANG, THE ART INSTITUTES, TODD SNYDER, TOME, TOMMY HILFIGER, TORY BURCH, TRINA TURK, VENEXIANA and VIVIENNE HU. Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by DHL, American Express®, Maybelline New York, TRESemmé, Samsung Mobile, E! Entertainment, PANDORA, WGSN, eBay, The New York Times as well as Women's Wear Daily and Getty Images.  The Spring 2015 Collections will take place September 4-11, 2014. Official schedule is available here:       Thursday, September 4th, 2014: NICHOLAS K: Pavilion (9:00 AM) CUTECIRCUIT: Hub (09:30-10:30 AM) BCBGMAXAZRIA: Theatre (10:00AM) RICHARD CHAI: Salon (11:00 AM) SUPIMA: Pavilion (1:00 PM) JAY GODFREY: Hub (1:30-2:30PM) TADASHI SHOJI: Salon (2:00 PM) DESIGUAL: Theatre (3:00 PM) TOME: Pavilion (4:00 PM) MARISSA WEBB: Salon (5:00 PM) TODD SNYDER: Pavilion (7:00 PM) MESKITA: Theatre (8:00 PM) GRUNGY GENTLEMAN: Hub (8:30-11 PM) Friday, September 5th, 2014: FASHION LAW INSTITUTE: Fordham Law School (8:30 AM) STELLA NOLASCO: Pavillon (9:00 AM) PROJECT RUNWAY: Theatre (10:00 AM) MARK AND ESTEL: Salon (11:00 AM) ZIMMERMANN: Pavilion (12:00 PM) CARMEN MARC VALVO: Theatre (2:00 PM) TRINA TURK: Salon (2:30-3:30 PM) REBECCA MINKOFF: Pavilion (3:00 PM) SAUNDER: Hub (4:30-5:30 PM) NICOLE MILLER: Salon (6:00 PM) MONIQUE LHUILLIER: Theatre(7:00 PM) CHARLOTTE RONSON: Pavillon (7:30-9 PM) AUGUST GETTY: Salon (9:00 PM) CROWN BY COLIN KING: Hub (9:30-10:30 PM) Saturday, September 6th, 2014: LACOSTE: Theatre (10:00 AM) LIE SANGBONG: Salon (11:00 AM) SON JUNG WAN: Pavilion (1:00 PM) ALON LIVNÉ: Hub (1:30-2:30 PM) MARA HOFFMAN: Salon (2:00 PM) HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA: Theatre (3:00 PM) LUIS ANTONIO: Pavilion (4:00 PM) MALAN BRETON: Salon (6:00 PM) ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY: Theatre (7:00 PM) ASIA FASHION COLLECTION: Salon (8:00 PM) ANYA CALIENDO: Studio (7-9:00 PM) Sunday, September 7th, 2014: FASHION SHENZHEN: Studio (12:00 AM) DAVID TLALE: Pavilion (1:00 PM) DKNY: 547 West 26th Street (1:00 PM) CZAR BY CESAR GALINDO: Hub (1:30-2:30 PM) KATYA ZOL: Theatre (2:00 PM) CUSTO BARCELONA: Salon (3:00 PM) ETXEBERRIA: Pavilion (4:00 PM) VIVIENNE TAM: Theatre (6:00 PM) FASHION SHENZHEN: Hub (06:30-7:30 AM) NANETTE LEPORE: Salon (7:00 PM) NANETTE LEPORE PRESENTED BY MARIST COLLEGE: Salon (8:00 PM) PARKCHOONMOO: Pavilion (9:00 PM) Monday, February 10th, 2014: LELA ROSE: Pavilion (9:00 AM) CAROLINA HERRERA: Theatre (10:00 AM) TAORAY WANG: Salon (11:00 AM) TOMMY HILFIGER: TBA (11:00 AM) ANGEL SANCHEZ: Pavilion (12:00 PM) DENNIS BASSO: Theatre (1:00 PM) FRANCESCA LIBERATORE: Salon (2:00 PM) GEORGINE: Pavilion (3:00 PM) DONNA KARAN NEW YORK: 547 W 26th St (4:00 PM) REEM ACRA: Salon (6:00 PM) LIBERTINE: Pavilion (7:00PM) OUDIFU: Salon (9:00 PM) Tuesday, September 9th, 2014: TORY BURCH: Avery Fisher Hall (9:00 AM) J.CREW: Pavilion (9:30-10:30 AM) VIVIENNE HU: Pier 59 (09:30 AM) BADGLEY MISCHKA: Theatre (10:00 AM) MM6 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA: 537 W 27th St (10:00 PM) NOON BY NOOR: Salon (11:00 PM) CONCEPT KOREA: Pavilion (1:00 PM) DIESEL BLACK GOLD: 360 W 33rd St (1:00 PM) JENNY PACKHAM: 269 11th Ave (1:00 PM) NAEEM KHAN: Theatre (2:00 PM) PEDRO DEL HIERRO MADRID: TBA; (2 PM) PAMELLA ROLAND: Salon (3:00 PM) SKINGRAFT: Pavilion (6:00 PM) ZANG TOI: Salon (7:00 PM) THE ART INSTITUTES: Theatre (8:00 PM) MICHAEL COSTELLO: Pavilion (9:00 PM) Wednesday, September 10th, 2014: FALGUNI AND SHANE PEACOCK: Pavilion (9 AM) DEOLA SAGOE / CLAN: Salon (11 AM) BIBHU MOHAPATRA: Pavilion (12:00 PM) BOSS: TBA (2:00 PM) BETSEY JOHNSON: Salon (3:00 PM) CLOVER CANYON: Pavilion (5:30-6:30PM) ANNA SUI: Theatre (6:00 PM) RICARDO SECO: 7 World Trade Centre (6:00 PM) ERIN FETHERSTON: Salon (7:00 PM) B.MICHAEL AMERICA: Pavilion (9 PM) Thursday, September 11th, 2014: RALPH LAUREN: 560 Washington Street (10:00 AM) RALPH LAUREN: 560 Washington Street (11:00 AM) DORIN NEGRAU: Pavilion (12:00 AM) J.MENDEL: Theatre (1:00 PM) CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION: 50 Varick Street (2:00 PM) ART HEARTS FASHION PRESENTED BY AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, Theatre (5 PM) Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is an IMG event.

 

“ALOHA” - MARA HOFFMAN SPRING/SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION AT MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK

New York, NY, September 9^th, 2012: Designer Mara Hoffman showed her Spring/Summer collection yesterday to a packed house once again in the Stage at Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.

This season, the inspiration was the word “Aloha” – from the origin of peace in it’s meaning, to the spirit of the Hawaiian islands that it represents. The collection portrays the vibrant colors and spirit of island culture, from surfing to boating to resort and beach lounging. This is reflected in the overall look of the collection, from swimsuits worn on the runway, to Bermuda surf shorts, to the closing look- a long appliqued skirt worn with a cropped bustier top; Hoffman’s chic interpretation of a hula skirt look. As she explains, “Each season, my goal is to take the audience on a journey and express the transcendent feeling of love & positivity. This is what we wish to be known for and want to capture in our shows; always celebrating beauty and having a little fun with it.”

As is her signature, the collection featured an array of colorful original prints, including the Aloha (a vibrant, geometric abstract print in Stone & Sky), Medicine Wheel(inspired by different herbs and flowers of healing remedies and living off the earth) in White & Navy, Desert (a colorful interpretation of the quilting print) in Black & Ivory, Palms, Shields in Mint & Coral, Patchwork (Blue & White), and Stripe as well as solid colors including Red, Sherbert, Magenta, Vanilla, Kelly Green, Navy & Black. Hoffman also created fun novelty pieces for this collection such a beaded Aloha top and beaded Safari shirt, complete with palm tree, pineapple and a toucan.

To balance out the vibrant prints, Hoffman created a selection of earthier pieces with the “Corded” grouping, which opened the show, including a cropped bustier and a tank maxi dress with metallic accents. This continued with a subtle Applique grouping, inspired by original Hawaiian quilting, shown in beautiful neutrals and navy & mint combinations. Another new addition, the color-blocking group continues the evolution of the brand beyond its unique prints, including silk chiffon red & fuschia floaty dresses, as well as trousers and shirts. Dresses often feature peek-a-boo cut outs at the waist, showing a hint of skin, and the bright printed blazers are sure to be a sought after item in retail stores come Spring.

The show featured real floral hair pieces and leaf bracelets by Taylor Patterson from Foxfodder Farms, hair by Thomas Duncan for Sebastian Professional, make up and nails by Charlotte Willer and Honey for Maybelline, shoes by Aperlai and music by Ben Brunnemer, as well as live Ukelele players (wearing Mara Hoffman Spring 2013 dresses).

The front row at the show was packed with celebrity fans including Lil Kim, Holland Roden (Actress, Teen Wolf, wearing a printed top from the current Fall collection), India De Beaufort (Actress, Jane by Design, wearing a cream colored crochet dress from the Spring collection), Julie Henderson (Sports Illustrated model, wearing a red silk dress from the Fall collection), Eric West, Irina Pantaeva (wearing a black chiffon dress from the Fall collection), Rumi Neely (Blogger),Bryanboy (Blogger), Cory Kennedy (wearing a sweater from the Resort collection), Charlotte Ross (Actress, wearing a dress from the Resort Swim collection), Kenza Fourati (Sports Illustrated model, wearing a dress from the Fall collection), Jessica White (model) and more.

Mara Hoffman NYC - 08/09/2012

A New York girl at heart, fashion designer Mara Hoffman hails from Buffalo and her business is

currently based in Manhattan. Having graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City

and studied at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design in London, Hoffman began

designing under own label in 2000. Possessing an unlimited passion for creativity, the former dancer

got her big break in fashion when Sex and the City Costume Designer Patricia Field, already known for

being an innovator, stopped Hoffman on the streets of the East Village to compliment her outfit.

Subsequently, Field bought all of the first Mara Hoffman label samples and sold them in her shop,

House of Field. Not long after, a loyal client base began to take its root. 

The Mara Hoffman line, which encompasses everything from dresses, leggings and blouses to coats,
knit sweaters and scarves, has evolved from hand-dyed silhouettes to her current collection, which
concentrates heavily on original silk prints. Hoffman recurrently draws inspiration from nature and
fantasy, often finding creativity from her own travels around the world. Hoffman shows her Readyto-Wear collections during New York Fashion week.

In 2008, Mara Hoffman launched her first Swim collection, which was debuted as part of her
Spring/Summer 2009 runway show during New York Fashion Week. The collection consists of
playful bikinis, sexy one-pieces, dashiki cover-ups and casual, multi-functional dresses, all in Hoffman’s signature prints and bold colors. The Mara Hoffman Swim collections are now shown on the runway during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami.

Hoffman’s colorful designs have garnered recognition among celebrities such as Blake Lively, Helena
Christensen, Estelle, Halle Berry, Megan Fox, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore,
Ginnifer Goodwin, Kerry Washington, Whitney Port, Lauren Conrad, Paula Patton, LeAnn Rimes ,
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, and more. The collections are currently available through top
retailers worldwide, including Intermix, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Planet Blue, Bleu, Stanley Korshak, Shop Bop, Revolve Clothing, Net-A-Porter and many more.

The front row : Lil Kim