NEW YORK, Jan 31, 2007 --- With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicking off Friday, February 2nd IMG Fashion announced its lineup of seventy-seven designers presenting their Fall 2007 Collections. The runway shows in the iconic Bryant Park Tents will occur over eight days in four venues named The Tent, The Promenade, The Salon and The Showroom.

“We couldn’t be more excited about this season’s shows,” said Fern Mallis, Vice-President of IMG Fashion. “We are still in Bryant Park and are welcoming Mercedes-Benz back as title sponsor after a three year hiatus.”

The week’s schedule starts with John Bartlett and continues with The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection, Perry Ellis, Duckie Brown, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Marc Bouwer, Akiko Ogawa, Nicole Miller, Chris Han, Lacoste, Maticevski, Alice Roi, Atil Kutoglu, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Buckler, Abaeté, Sass & Bide, Cabbeen, Venexiana, Lela Rose, Tadashi, Twinkle By Wenlan, Tracy Reese, Erin Fetherston, Diane von Furstenberg, Naeem Khan, Tuleh, Matthew Williamson, Terexov, Kai Milla, Carolina Herrera, Nanette Lepore, Oscar De La Renta, Reem Acra, Luca Luca, Generra, MaxAzria, Ellen Tracy, Tibi, Monique Lhuillier, Bill Blass, Chaiken, Temperley London, Betsey Johnson, Doo.Ri, Jason Wu, Pegah Anvarian, Heatherette, Ports 1961, Peter Som, Michael Kors, Richard Chai, Carlos Miele, Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent, Jenni Kayne, Vivienne Tam, Anna Sui, Michon Schur, Dragana Ognjenović, Lyn Devon, J. Mendel, Badgley Mischka, Neil Barrett, Vera Wang, Y & Kei, Joanna Mastroianni, Custo Barcelona, Zac Posen, Jayson Brunsdon, Evisu, Carmen Marc Valvo, Dennis Basso, Child Magazine, Zang Toi, Charles Nolan, Costello Tagliapietra and Chado Ralph Rucci.

In addition to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week lineup in Bryant Park are twelve Associate Member’s shows. These shows are included on the official Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week calendar, materials, website and banners. Bus service from Bryant Park to and from their venues provides an additional convenience for guests. Associate Member shows are Yeohlee, Gustavo Arango, DKNY, Z Zegna, EDUN, Jill Stuart, Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti, Malandrino, Calvin Klein, Mac Millan, Malan Breton, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan Collection.

Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by DHL, Cingular Wireless, One Scottsdale, W Hotels, MAC Cosmetics, The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection, LYCRA®, Judith Ripka, Peroni, Moët & Chandon, Imperia Vodka, Chambord, Glaceau, DH Krahn and Wines of Germany. Media partners this season include The New York Times, Modern Luxury Magazines, Full Frontal Fashion, Ultra HD and Getty Images. Each of these sponsors will be providing a variety of hospitality services and amenities to make the packed week of shows as pleasurable as possible for all attendees.

With accessories enjoying a banner year, and more important than ever, the Elizabeth Shawl Lowell Fountain in the center of the lobby will once again house “The Accessories Exhibit” curated by editor Lisa Bradkin. A special press reception on February 7th hosted by model and accessory designer Alek Wek will introduce the designers from the following participating companies to all the accessory editors attending the shows: Abaeté for Payless, Alain Mikli, BESS, BCBG Max Azria, Butter + Bling, Corinne McCormack, Inc., Courtney Crawford, David Lundahl, Inc., Imperia, Isabella Fiore, Jennifer Alfano, Judith Ripka, Kacey K Fine Jewelry, Karen Fairborne, Inc., Lela Rose for Payless, Poppie Couture, Rachel Zoe for LEIBER, Susan Farber Collections, Swarovski, Tigerlilly, TX, Vanessa Noel, W. A. Studios, Wek1933 and Yossi Harari.