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LIVEMAGS.NET FEBRUARY>>10 13 At this year's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (MBFW) February 11-18 in New York, there will be much to celebrate. Besides the excitement behind the unveiling of the 2010/2011 Fall and Winter collections, there is also the big announcement of the MBFW relocating to a new home. After 17 years, 31 seasons and almost 2,500 fashion shows in the iconic tents of Bryant Park, the bi-annual MBFW has outgrown the space and will relocate to Damrosch Park at the Lincoln Center just in time for the September show. On the runway this year, the fall and winter collections of 2010/2011 are inspired by the current hard economic times. Women's fashion consisting mainly of hues of gray, black, camel and forest colors give reference to Hitchcock's female heroines embracing the 40's austerity and elegance. Hang on to the skinny pants, cozy cardigans and over the knee boots-- still in for next winter. Break out the studded belts, jackets and purses with embellished hardware that you bought in 2009/2010 because the continued warrior-like aesthetic inspired by tough times hasn't evaded us yet. Accessorize with these key necessities: driver gloves, pearls, crocodile skin shoes and bags, wide brim hats and structured handbags. Men's fashion in the upcoming fall and winter of 2010/2011 features a trend that would make any man feel like a man. The 19th century era of crime bosses and gansters inspire the 3-piece suit, sepia tones with antiqued neutrals, black, brown and gray hues. The trench coat gets a makeover when leather is added to it. The warrior appearance is prevalent in leather jackets with studs and torn jeans. As a sign of the times, a revolutionary inspired trend spawns cut-away jackets, conductor pants with suspenders, work shirts, chunky knits and bowler hats. Over 100,000 store buyers, editors, models, designers and organizers are expected to attend this year's fashion week. Fashion is New York's second largest leading industry behind finance. The city is headquarters to over 800 fashion companies, doubling that of Paris. Fashion Week generates approximately $773 million in economic activity and supplies over 175,000 jobs thus supporting and driving the fashion industry in New York. MERCEDES BENZ Writer>>tova morrison