ROMEO SANTOS, The Bronx-Born King of Bachata, To Perform THREE SOLD-OUT

New York Event Alert For February 11, 23 & 24 – Rogers & Cowan

This Month, A Hometown New York Music Superstar Will Bring More Fans To Madison Square Garden Than Any Other Artist Currently Scheduled To Play The Venue This Year, Including Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Nickelback, The Black Keys and All Others…

ROMEO SANTOS, The Bronx-Born King of Bachata, To Perform THREE SOLD-OUT Nights At Madison Square Garden:

February 11 – February 23 – February 24

Romeo’s Three Night Stand At “The World’s Most Famous Arena” Marks The Kick-Off Of An Extensive Nationwide Tour In Support Of His Chart-Topping/Multi-Platinum Debut Solo Album “Formula Vol. 1”

“Crossing Over, No Translation Needed … Suave, sweet-voiced singer Romeo is a major star and heartthrob… one of the most prominent Latin singers in the country.” - New York Times

“Romeo Santos is the Bachata King… You can't turn on a Latin radio station without hearing Romeo … [Bachata] is going to become even more contagious… [Romeo] OWNS The #1 spot on the Latin charts …Santos has what it takes to win over English-speaking fans.” – USA TODAY

WHO: New York Latin Music Superstar Romeo Santos

WHAT: Launches His Nationwide “Formula Vol.1” Tour With THREE Sold-Out Arena Hometown Concerts

WHERE: Madison Square Garden – 7th Ave & 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001

WHEN: February 11, 23 & 24 – All Shows at 8:00PM

*For Press Credentials, Please Contact:

Nordhia Centeno At ncenteno@rogersandcowan.com

ROMEO SANTOS’ “Formula Vol. 1” Debuted In November With The Strongest First Week Sales Of Any Latin Album In The Last Four Years. The Album Has Held The #1 Position On Billboard’s “Top Latin Albums” Chart For TEN Weeks And Has Already Produced Two Consecutive #1 Singles

“Romeo Santos is a ladykiller with an unearthly falsetto... blending bachata & R&B with suave results” – Rolling Stone

“Formula Vol. 1 may redefine crossover …[Romeo’s singles] quickly crush everything else in rotation. Santos’ tortured love songs are impossible to resist, whether one understands all of the lyrics or not.” - Washington Post

“ROMEO SANTOS: BACHATA GOES BIG-TIME … With A Will Smith-Produced ABC Sitcom, And A Solo Debut That Already Features Two #1’s, Romeo Arrives With The New Heft Of The Latin Demo– But Aims To Reach Everyone [With] an album chock full of hits” – Billboard

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Spotlight on Style: Bridal Couture

CFW is delighted to present two stunning bridal runway shows as part of this season’s lineup. If you are a bride, bride-to-be, former bride, know a bride, or just love fabulous fashions and hair styling, don’t miss these shows.

A Duality of Delicateness and Strength in "Essence" Couture Bridal Designs by Isabel Zapardiez

A selection of stunning couture bridal creations by the esteemed Spanish designer will be shown at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17. Ms. Zapardiez’s bride is enveloped in delicateness but with a strong heart and spirit; an ethereally-figured woman with an emphatic presence, a genuine goddess. Each creation is as unique as its wearer, with a predominant theme in the "Essence" designs being lightness and simplicity. The designer’s inspiration ranges from the fashion world of the 1950’s, and the great masters of design, to the aesthetics of the ancient worlds of Egypt and classical Greece.more »

Renowned Stylist Elie Esper to Present "Collection Amoureux" Couture Bridal Hair Designs at CFW

International hair designer Elie Esper’s latest couture bridal hair and makeup designs, “Collection Amoureux " will be shown on the runway at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17. The collection is inspired by the elegance, poise and grace of the renaissance bride, and is an eclectic, whimsical display of luxurious hairstyles where haute couture meets bridal. Opening for CFW this season, Elie Esper has created an enchanted trip down the runway inviting everyone to embark upon a fairytale of styles.

Elie Esper's experience and incomparable techniques have impressed the hairstyling industry for over 16 years. He is known in the bridal industry as the best couture hair designer, having earned the recognition by “crème de la crème” stylists, designers and artists in the world of bridal. The Elie Esper Salon team is the Official Hair Stylist for Couture Fashion Week this season. more »

SUPER BOWL CHAMPION NEW YORK GIANTS’ VICTOR CRUZ KICKS OFF

SUPER BOWL CHAMPION NEW YORK GIANTS’ VICTOR CRUZ KICKS OFF

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 8, 2012—NEW YORK—Victor Cruz, of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants, cut the ribbon to officially open Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center this afternoon. Cruz was joined by Stephanie Winston-Wolkoff, Director of Fashion at Lincoln Center, Peter Levy, SVP and Managing Director at IMG Fashion, Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton, Naeem Khan, this season’s Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer, and Lisa Holladay, Manager of Brand Experience Marketing, Mercedes-Benz USA. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is owned and operated by IMG Worldwide.

“It’s an honor to be here to help kick off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York,” said Cruz. “It’s been quite an incredible week for the City—our Super Bowl win, the great homecoming parade yesterday, and now the beginning of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. I’m very grateful to my fans that came out to support us yesterday and today and looking forward to checking out some shows this week.”

“Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center is internationally recognized as the premier industry event to showcase cutting-edge fashion,” said Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, Director, Fashion at Lincoln Center. “We’re excited to open our doors and show the world all the innovative new designs that will hit the runways this season.”

“IMG and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week continue to put the world’s leading fashion designers and brands center stage in New York City the fashion capital of the world,” said Peter Levy, SVP and Managing Director, IMG Fashion Worldwide. “It’s great to have a huge star like Victor Cruz join us to launch the week and help us in welcoming all our guests. As New Yorkers we’re tremendously proud of the Giants’ Super Bowl victory and can’t wait to see Victor sitting front row at some shows this week.”

“I was incredibly honored to help Victor kick off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week today and celebrate his and his team’s incredible success on Sunday,” said Naeem Khan, this season’s Mercedes-Benz Presents designer. “I’m very excited to present my collection this season and this is a great way to get it all underway.”

“It’s such an honor to be here at the opening of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week,” said Kate Upton. “Fashion Week in New York is such an iconic event; it's great to be a part of it."

"Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is always exciting and having Victor here along with our Presents Designer Naeem Khan to get things underway is a special moment," said Lisa Holladay, Manager of Brand Experience Marketing at Mercedes-Benz USA. "The month of February is a ball of energy for the Big Apple and that continues as we kick off the fashion festivities at Lincoln Center and the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week."

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is New York’s largest media event, welcoming designers, celebrities, industry experts, models and the world’s fashion elite to Lincoln Center each September and February to see what’s in store for the next fashion season. Designers featured this season include Nicholas K, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Kaelen, Richard Chai, Honor, Tadashi Shoji, Candela, Chadwick Bell, Joseph Abboud, PARKCHOONMOO, The Greenshows - Collection Previews, Concept Korea, General Idea, Rebecca Taylor, Brandon Sun, Rebecca Minkoff, Tommy Hilfiger Men’s, Nicole Miller, Katya Leonovich, Charlotte Ronson, Academy of Art University, Popluxe, Ruffian, Lacoste, Porter Grey, Jill Stuart, Son Jung Wan, Mara Hoffman, Rafael Cennamo, Hervé Léger by Max Azria, Vantan Tokyo, Tibi, Monique Lhuillier, L.A.M.B., Venexiana, Lorena Sarbu, Lela Rose, Derek Lam, DKNY, Tracy Reese, Joy Cioci, Custo Barcelona, Diane von Furstenberg, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Y-3, Carmen Marc Valvo, Mathieu Mirano, Timo Weiland, Jenny Packham, Negarin, Carolina Herrera, Carlos Miele, Zang Toi, Emilio Cavallini, Donna Karan New York, Reem Acra, Yeohlee, Bibhu Mohapatra, Betsey Johnson, Leather Japan 2012, Prete & Bruno, Norisol Ferrari, Tory Burch, J.Crew, Badgley Mischka, Vera Wang, Diesel Black Gold, Fotini, Naeem Khan, Dennis Basso, Pamella Roland, Haus Alkire, Narciso Rodriguez, EMERSON, Whitney Eve, Michael Kors, Rochambeau, Nanette Lepore, Ports 1961, Joanna Mastroianni, J. Mendel, Levi’s, Suzanne Rae, Milly by Michelle Smith, Farah Angsana, Anna Sui, Nomia, Vivienne Tam, b michael America, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein Collection.

Photos and video footage from the ribbon cutting ceremony are available via the links below:

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=138611959 (photos)

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=138641193 (video)

Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by DHL, American Express®, Maybelline New York, TRESemmé, W Hotels Worldwide, Diet Pepsi, Fiber One® Bars, WGSN, ideeli and Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits as well as the following media outlets: The New York Times, Women's Wear Daily and Getty Images.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is an IMG event.

The Fall 2012 Collections will take place February 9-16, 2012.

Official schedule is available at newyork.mbfashionweek.com/schedule

For more information please visit us online at newyork.mbfashionweek.com

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