New York Fashion Week's seven day celebration of style starts on Thursday, February 7. Over 55 shows will be held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan allowing designers, brands and "houses" to display their latest collections in runaway shows for the media and buyers. It also gives fashionistas the opportunity to preview upcoming season trends.
This year you can catch all the action of the semi-annual high-profile fashion event right from the comfort of your own home. Many designers will debut their Fall/Winter 2013 collections via livestream video on their websites and through social media. This includes shows presented by Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Jeremy Scott's and Sophie Theallet. However, here's a list of the most anticipated shows coming up:
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
Kenneth Cole will make a comeback to New York Fashion Week after a seven year hiatus. He will host his first runway show since Fall 2006 with "liberation" as his Fall 2013 inspirations. Tadashi Shoji will debut the gowns and dresses that will be highly sought after by celebrities and designer Max Azria will show off a showcase of Angora and mohair.
Friday, Feb. 8, 2013
Cesar Galindo will show his Czar collection for the only second time at New York Fashion Week. Later there will be a Project Runway extravaganza.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013
For the first time Marissa Webb will debut her highly-anticipated collection. Other shows include Jill Stuart, Mara Hoffman and Herve Leger by Max Azria and Christian Siriano'.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013
Collections from DKNY, Tracy Reese and Diane von Furstenberg are set to showcase. In addition, Zac Posen will also show at The Plaza Hotel,
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013
The Carolina Herrera show, which is inspired by "precision," will likely attract the fashion industry's elite like Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. Afterward, Reem Acra's collection will hit the runway, a celebrity favorite designer,
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013
Dennis Basso, will celebrate his 30th anniversary for Fall 2013 on Tuesday. Vera Wang will also show her Fall collection.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
Wednesday is the last official day of showing at Lincoln Center which means fashion's heavy-hitters will be in attendance including Michael Kors, Rachel Zoe and J. Mendel. Also, Zang Toi will show his collection inspired by "Imperial Russia."
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013
To close out NYFW, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein will feature high-profile models wearing their designs down the catwalk.