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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2015 By Samantha Ramos Summer may have come and gone, but the fashion industry kicked into high gear as the newest Collections made their debut at Lincoln Center with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, with a line-up of over 100 designers showing their collections. Among the world's most renowned designers, MercedesBenz is showing an icon of its own - the all-new 2015 C-Class. A benchmark of automotive generations, the C-Class possesses a rare combination of style, luxury and engineering which sets new standards for others to follow. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as always draws the attention of thousands of fashion fans to New York City. The designer’s signature use of color, custom prints, and unique fashion style, brings the authenticity of cultural elements to the modern women around the world with sophistication, elegance and seductive glamour. The S & C-Class is the main attraction within The House of Mercedes-Benz fashion boutique in the main lobby of Lincoln Center. Here, the worlds of fashion and automotive design merge as the vehicle's attributes come to life in a unique retail environment providing guests with a complete sensory experience. The House of Mercedes-Benz depicts the amazing characteristics of the all-new S-Class in a unique way which appeals to a fashion-minded audience." From what's new and chic, it’s all about special pieces inspired by creativity that goes from runway-to-reality. From the perfect 1 26 FOCUS of SWFL 2014 hairstyle, accessories and footwear are essential to complete a look and no one knows better than the top models and stylists of Fashion Week. This season brings the authenticity of cultural elements to the modern women around the world with sophistication, elegance and seductive glamour. "We are excited to once again highlight the creativity and innovation of Australia's most promising talent at New York Fashion Week, which brings together the very best in our business from around the world," says Fashion Palette founder, Sonya Mefaddi. This year, Fashion Palette will partner with Space 530 – a premiere, full-service work environment and showroom concept that is equally devoted to nurturing budding brands. Space 530 will host Fashion Palette's temporary pop-up showroom from September 8th – 15th for press and buyer appointments. "As always, Fashion Palette is focused on continuing to raise the international visibility of Australian talent to worldwide buyers, media and stylists", notes Mefaddi and will continue to do so by introducing yet another series of notable designers this season. “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week truly embodies the global scale of the fashion industry and highlights the limitless boundaries Photography by of design. A leader in the global Michael Buckner & Frazer Harrison fashion event circuit; MercedesBenz Fashion Week in New York has the highest number of international designers who choose to make this Event the home for their Collection debuts,” says Christina Neault, Executive Procontinued on page 128...