Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in two words: fabulous, dah-ling! It was every bit as glamorous and exciting as we had hoped it would be, despite all the naysayers who touted that bleak times would bring bleak designs. All one had to do was look at Catherine Malandrino, Ports 1961, Nanette Lepore, Oscar De la Renta, Rodarte, 3.1 Phillip Lim and loads of other designers for inspiration and optimism. Click on to see what it's like to attend the week of glamour -- from the lines out of the tent to the backstage beauties!

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