NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2011 / FW/ — From February 10-17, thousands of fashion industry professionals will gather to see over 85 of the world’s most established and up-and-coming designers present their Collections for the Fall 2011 season.

Now on its second season at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will host three runway venues; the Theatre, Stage and Studio, as well as a fourth presentation space called the Box for designer presentations, industry forums, press conferences and other activities.

Additionally, the new Lincoln Center venue features an outdoor courtyard to accommodate the growing needs of the fashion community.

Each year, the 232,000 attendees at Fashion Weeks generate new economic activity for New York City businesses, accounting for more than $466 million in direct visitor spending and contributing to $1.6 billion in annual tax revenue to the City’s fashion industry.

More than $40 million annually is spent on meals at local restaurants; nearly $30 million on taxis, car service, and public transportation; and an additional $56 million at area hotels.

Preliminary Schedule of Events:

February 9, 2011

7:00 PM The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection, Theatre

February 10, 2011

9:00 AM Nicholas K, Studio
9:30-10:30 AM Porter Grey, Box*
10:00 AM BCBGMAXAZRIA, Theatre
11:00 AM Richard Chai, Stage
1:00 PM Duckie Brown, Studio
3:00 PM Luca Luca, Stage
3:30-4:30 PM Mara Hoffman, Box*
4:00 PM Tadashi Shoji, Studio
6:00 PM Eva Minge, TBC
7:00 PM Christian Siriano, Stage
8:30-9:30 PM W Hotels Global Glam, Box*
9:00 PM Irina Shabayeva, Studio

February 11, 2011

9:00 AM Ruffian, Studio
9:30-10:30 AM Tess Giberson, Box*
11:00 AM Perry Ellis, Stage
12:00 PM Farah Angsana, Studio
1:30-2:30 PM Buckler, Box*
2:00 PM Rebecca Taylor, Stage
5:30-6:30 PM Tommy Hilfiger Men’s, TBC
6:30-7:30 PM Tommy Hilfiger Men’s, TBC
6:00 PM Nicole Miller, Studio
6:30-7:30 PM Joy Cioci, Box*
7:00 PM Cynthia Rowley, Stage
8:00 PM Academy of Art University, Theatre
9:00 PM Venexiana, Studio

February 12, 2011

10:30-11:30 AM Binetti, Box*
11:00 AM Jill Stuart, Stage
12:00 PM Prabal Gurung, Studio
2:00 PM ADAM, Stage
2:30-3:30 PM MANDY COON, Box*
3:00 PM Vivienne Tam, Theatre
4:00 PM Mik Cire, Studio
6:00 PM Charlotte Ronson, Stage
7:00 PM G-Star RAW, Theatre
9:00 PM Toni Francesc, Studio

February 13, 2011

10:00 AM Derek Lam, Stage
10:30-11:30 AM Timo Weiland, Box*
11:00 AM Lela Rose, Studio
1:00 PM DKNY, 547 W 26th Street
2:00 PM Calvin Klein Collection Men’s, 205 W 39th Street
2:15 PM Tory Burch , Studio
2:30-3:30 PM Yoana Baraschi, Box*
3:00 PM Max Azria, Stage
4:00 PM Diane von Furstenberg, Theatre
5:00 PM CYNTHIA STEFFE, Studio
5:00 PM Y-3, 82 Mercer Street
6:00 PM Carmen Marc Valvo, 4 Times Square
7:00 PM Custo Barcelona, Stage
7:30-8:30 PM Behnaz Sarafpour, Box*
8:00 PM Tommy Hilfiger, Theatre
9:00 PM Zang Toi, Studio

February 14, 2011

9:00 AM Jenny Packham, Studio
9:30- 10:30 AM Callula Lillibelle, Box*
10:00 AM Carolina Herrera, Theatre
11:00 AM Carlos Miele, Stage
1:00 PM Tracy Reese, Studio
2:00 PM Donna Karan New York, 547 W 26th Street
3:00 PM Monique Lhuillier, Stage
5:00 PM pamella roland, Studio
6:00 PM Betsey Johnson, Theatre
6:00 PM Chado Ralph Rucci, TBC
7:00 PM Mackage, Stage

February 15, 2011

9:00 AM Rebecca Minkoff, Studio
9:30-10:30 AM Trias, Box*
10:00 AM Badgley Mischka, Theatre
11:00 AM Vera Wang, Stage
1:00 PM Jen Kao, Studio
1:00 PM Diesel Black Gold, TBC
1:30-3:30 PM Bibhu Mohapatra, Box*
2:00 PM Hervé Léger by Max Azria, Theatre
3:00 PM Dennis Basso, Stage
6:00 PM J. Mendel, Studio
7:00 PM Tibi, Stage
7:30-8:30 PM Frank Tell, Box*
8:00 PM Narciso Rodriguez, Theatre

February 16, 2011

9:00 AM Yigal Azrouël, Studio
9:30-10:30 AM Domenico Vacca, Box*
10:00 AM Michael Kors, Theatre
11:00 AM Nanette Lepore, Stage
1:00 PM Herchcovitch;Alexandre, Studio
1:30-2:30 PM Adrienne Vittadini, Box*
3:00 PM Milly by Michelle Smith, Stage
4:00 PM Helen Yarmak, 730 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor
5:00 PM CHRISTIAN COTA, Studio
6:00 PM Anna Sui, Theatre
6:30-7:30 PM Odd Molly, Box*
7:00 PM Elie Tahari, Stage

February 17, 2011

9:00 AM General Idea, Studio
10:00 AM Ralph Lauren, 275 Hudson Street
11:00 AM Ralph Lauren, 275 Hudson Street
1:00 PM Ports 1961, Theatre
2:00 PM Calvin Klein Collection Women’s, 205 W 39th St, Ground Floor
3:00 PM Calvin Klein Collection Women’s, 205 W 39th St, Ground Floor
6:00 PM Elene Cassis, Studio
7:00 PM Naeem Khan, Stage
7:30-8:30 PM LUBLU Kira Plastinina, Box*
8:00 PM L.A.M.B., Theatre
9:00 PM IVANAhelsinki, Studio

*Designer Presentation