Fashion Focus with Marie—Marie Green is a stylist and fashion writer, author of the syndicated column, “Fashion Focus.”

Fashion Week in New York, Sept. 10-17

September 5, 2009

Marie Green is a fashion stylist and writer from San Diego California. She is the Fashion Editor of FINE Homes and Living Magazine and her column, “Fashion Focus” has appeared in FINE Magazine as well as LaJolla Light, The Del Mar Times, Del Mar Ink, The Carmel Valley Leader, Rancho Santa Fe Record, and The Solana Beach Sun. Marie is also the co-founder of SheWants.com.

It's that time again! Each September, the Spring/Summer collections for the following year are showcased by the best designers in America and from around the world and are presented under tents at Bryant Park, New York City. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week features more than 60 fashion shows, which are attended by thousands of journalists, editors, producers, buyers and celebrity guests. I'm excited to be attending once again. When I come back, I'll be sharing with you the high-style fashion trends!

The list of designers is long. A few names (that have also been featured in this web site) include BCBGMAXAZRIA, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Donna Karan New York, and Michael Kors. The Spring 2010 "Merceds-Benz Presents" Designer is Narciso Rodriguez. Known for his sleek and sculpted fashion design, Narciso is being recognized and supported for his dedication to quality materials, unique style and innovative design.

The Accessories Exhibit returns, transforming the Main Lobby into a veritable gallery filled with beautiful collections of handbags, jewelry, watches and more. A few names: Alex Soldier, Ambrosi Abrianna, Bindya NY, Isharya, Judith Ripka, Lisa Kornman, and Lulu Frost. Maybelline will demonstrate behind the scenes make-up tips.

Also of interest: Showing once again that "Green is the new Black," Clear Magazine will debut a special tree-free, 100% recyclable fall fashion issue during Fashion Week. QVC teams up with the CFDA to create "Designer Charms for Charity" to benefit Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, commemorating 15 Years of the worldwide initiative. (Read these articles from my archive: Green is the New Black, April 18, 2008 and Support for the Cure, October 5, 2007.)

For more coverage and details, check out these links:

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 — Official home page for this event
Schedule (pdf) — Venue and events schedule for September 10-17
Fashion Week Daily — Daily posts exclusively about this event
Maybelline's Insider via Twitter — Frequent posts on everything fashion week
IMG World — A driving force in the global fashion business
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week — Connect to all three Fashion Week events throughout the year

Inside Scoop: Chambord® Black Raspberry Liquer — Official Liqueur of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week — will be serving up stylish cocktails.

Chambord® French Martini
1½ oz vodka
½ oz Chambord
3 oz pineapple juice
Shake ingredients with ice
And strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

Chambord® Lemonade
1½ oz vodka
½ oz Chambord
3 oz sugar free lemonade
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a tall glass.
Garnish with fresh berries or a lemon.

Chambord® Velvet Elvis
2 oz Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Whiskey
1 oz Chambord
2 oz sweet and sour
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.