Fashion Passion: Red Dress Show kicks off the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2008

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Red Dress Show kicks off the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2008

Celebrities at their red best walked the ramp at the Heart Truth "Red Dress Collection" 2008 in Bryant Park, New York City, Friday, February 1, to kick off The New York Fashion Week and alert women to the dangers of heart disease.

First lady, Laura Bush in a cream-coloured Oscar de la Renta skirt suit. Photo Credit: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos

During the week, which will run through next Friday, nearly a 100 Designers will display their spring-summer range.

Those who took part in the catwalk included Sara Rameriz, Ashanti, Joss Stone, Cheryl Hines, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Ana Ortiz, Lisa Rinna, Molly Sims, Cheryl Hynes, Allison Janney, Jenna Fischer, Liza Minnelli, Maria Menounos, Rita Moreno and Camryn Manheim.

Molly Sims, Lisa Rinna and Hedi Klum wore short dresses while most others walked the runway in flowing gowns.

Camryn Manheim, Liza Minnelli, Rita Moreno, Sara Ramirez and Joss Stone danced their way through the runway.

First Lady Laura Bush, who kicked off the show with her speech, has been the Heart Truth campaign ambassador since its inception. In her message she reiterated that "being healthy never goes out of style."

Heart Truth campaigns to encourage women to exercise to keep their hearts healthy.

This was the fifth time the healthy heart campaign came to New York Fashion Week.