DALLAS, Aug 29, 2002/ FW/ --- Stephen Croncota has done it again. For three seasons in a row, Croncota's Style Network has been named the Official Broadcast Television Network of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Stephen Croncota who is the Senior Vice President, Programming of Style made the announcement last Tuesday.

For Spring 2003, Croncota is reuniting the team that has made Style Network's coverage of New York Fashion Week successful: Lloyd Boston and Krista Herman co-hosts the show.

Elisabeth Filarksi, Lauren Ezersky and Lynda Lopez will give daily special reports from the tents at Bryant Park.

Style’s schedule of original programming for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week includes "Designers," offering an in-depth look at today's leading designers and featuring color commentary from industry experts, must-have looks and insider tips.

"Highlights" will showcase top designers and their latest offerings debuting throughout the week.

"Fashion Insiders" provides an up-close and personal adventure as viewers watch four fashion players experience all the drama, excitement, hard work, parties, fashion shows and long hours that make up Fashion Week.

A new addition to Style's Fashion Week line up is "The Scene" which takes viewers to the streets of New York in search of the latest hip edgy style of the moment.

Host Elisabeth Filarski will attend the most stylish parties and seek out the fresh new faces on the modeling scene.

Lauren Ezersky will check out the fashionistas at the steps of Bryant Park and trend correspondent Jane Buckingham will provide her signature trend reports throughout the show.

The schedule will also feature "Style’s Guide to Fall 2002" featuring a complete look at all the trends from New York, Paris and Milan which are already available in stores.

From fashion show footage and backstage interviews with designers and celebrities to trend forecasting and expert on-air commentary by the industry's most notable names, Style will give viewers access to everything going on under the tents during the week.

Special coverage of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will also be broadcast on E! Entertainment Television September 23 to 27, at 6:00 - 6:30 PM ET/PT with a one hour wrap-up show on September 28 at 8 PM ET/PM.

Additional coverage will air on Time Warner Cable in Manhattan (35) on September 19, 20 and 23 from 4 – 6 PM ET.

For detailed programming notes, please log on to www.stylenetwork.com