1 Train Becomes ‘The Fashion Line’

September 8, 2010 8:35 AM

A #1 train pulls into the 42nd Street Times Square station December 23, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK (AP) – How do you get to the fashion runway shows at Lincoln Center? Hop on The Fashion Line subway train, of course.

That’s what New York City has dubbed the No. 1 line for the duration of Fashion Week.

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The runway shows are being held for the first time around Lincoln Center’s landmark fountain, on Manhattan’s West Side. It had previously been held in Bryant Park in midtown behind the New York Public Library.

Fashion Week’s preview of spring styles starts Thursday.

The mayor’s office says fashion week draws more than 230,000 people and generates $770 million for the city.

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babeme

Stock picture of 42nd Street…..give a photographer a job please!
Bruthe Pantywaist

This train is so fast! Swish, and you’re there!
Valentina

I agree with Cristina. Fashion Week at Liincoln Center!!! Same 1 Train but 66 street. In fact this station is so pretty.
cristina

Was that the BEST photo you could come up with? Fashion Week is up at 66th St. on the 1 Line and you show this? Time to send someone out and get a picture.