As some of you already have heard, M·A·C Cosmetics announced that it will be hosting a series of runway shows at Milk Studios in the Meat Packing District during New York Fashion Week (September 10-17) 2009. M·A·C and Milk are partnering to offer designers support and space for their shows and press appointments.

M·A·C and MILK have always supported designers and the fashion community which is the driving force behind this project. Both partners want to create a space where designers, makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers, media, retailers, design schools and students can come together and foster the evolution of Fashion Week in New York.

Here are some of the designers who have confirmed participation: Adam Lippes, Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, Band of Outsiders, Barbara Tfank, Costello Tagliapietra, Erin Fetherston, Pamela Love, Peter Som, Preen, Proenza Schouler, Temperley London and threeASFOUR.

“As a longtime supporter of New York Fashion Week, M·A·C is proud to take its advocacy to the next level with this initiative. The M·A·C brand celebrates fashion and encourages creativity. We are delighted to help bring the vision of these talented designers to fruition,” says John Demsey, Estée Lauder Group President.