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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City
Fall 2009 Collections will be shown at Fashion Week February 13-20, 2009

By Heather Cross, About.com

Fashion Week Tents at Bryant Park

Fashion Week Tents at Bryant Park

When Is Fashion Week?

Fashion Week takes place twice a year in February and September.
  • February 13-20, 2009: Fall 2009 Collections
  • September 10-17, 2009: Spring 2010 Collections

What is Fashion Week?

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (previously called Olympus Fashion Week) is a week long series of runway shows where over 70 designers show off their collections for upcoming seasons. There are also lots of parties and celebrations

Where is Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Held?

Most shows are held in tents at Bryant Park.
  • Bryant Park is located behind the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
  • Subways to Bryant Park: F/V/B/D to 42nd Street/Bryant Park or 7 to 5th Avenue

What is it like to attend Fashion Week?

Read about attending Fashion Week in Behind the Scenes at Fashion Week

What You Should You Know About Fashion Week

  • Entry to the Fashion Week runway shows is by invitation only.
  • Most shows take place in the tents at Bryant Park, but some are held off-site
  • American-Express is offering Cardholders tickets to some shows to benefit charity
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