A great way to kick off the shows and other exciting events going on during the Fall 2011 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week! NOLCHA, an award-winning leading global platform advancing independent fashion designers and retailers, hosted an all-star affair at the Empire Hotel, right across the street from Lincoln Center.

Adolfo Sanchez with a piece from his amazing collection

Ramona Singer from the Real Housewives of NY

The crowd was amazing, the fashion and accessories on display were electric, and the views from the rooftop penthouse at the Empire Hotel were amazing.  Not only were the clothes and jewelry to die for, everything being shown was organic and made from recycled materials!

Cool hat made from 100% recycled Alpaca wool - from design house Pitusa

Stay tuned - next up: straight from the catwalk at Lincoln Center - a Swarovski jewelry designer who's making moves - and she's a huge fan of our merchandise!