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September's Mercedez Benz New York Fashion Week will have steep competition this year, as many of the designers that the world's eyes are on will be showing their spring 10 collections away from Bryant Park - at Milk Studios in the meat packing district, according to BlackBook. MAC, who will co-sponsor this years festivities are also backing the shows at Milk Studios.

:: Gareth Pugh, who has yet to appear at NYFW, will debut a Steven Klein instillation. other designers taking a step away from the tents this year are Proenza Schouler, Erin Fetherston and Costello Tagliapietra.

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