Friday the 13th marks the beginning of the highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz Fashon Week in NYC. Looking at the list of designers headlining the event, which runs through February 20th, one notices the sheer number of Jewish designers. Here are 3 of my personal favorites:
ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH – Brazilian master of crazy styles that somehow totally rock.
WED. FEB. 18 at 4 PM
YIGAL AZROUËL – Israeli mastermind of lived-in, lovely layers.
FRI. FEB. 13 at 11 AM
ZAC POSEN – High profile American designer unafraid of sexy garment construction.
THU. FEB. 19 at 8 PM
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