Weird and wonderful moments of fashion week

NEW YORK (AP) — “If you build it, they will come.” That seemed to be one of the mantras of New York Fashion Week. Tommy Hilfiger built a carnival on a Manhattan pier, including actual rides, a Ferris Wheel, arcade games, a tattoo parlor, and cotton candy for everyone. And Ralph Lauren built a greenhouse-like glass structure on Madison Avenue, commandeering the block and stopping traffic in the most literal way.

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Weird and wonderful moments of fashion week

Models in hijabs make history at New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week sees a lot of innovation on the runway, but one Muslim designer managed to bring something completely new to the catwalk this year. Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan made history when she had every one of her models wear a hijab. While models have worn hijabs in Fashion Week shows before, this was the first time the entire cast donned a headscarf. Hasibuan is also the first Indonesian designer to have a show at the event. SEE ALSO: Snapchat filters come to life at New York Fashion Week Hasibuan's collection included flowing tunics, gowns and pants with distinctly Indonesian flourishes, such as detailed embroidery and luxurious fabrics. Image: selcur acar/Getty Images Hasibuan was applauded across social media for helping bring Islamic fashion into the mainstream like others before her. In 2015, Muslim designer Hana Tajim collaborated with Uniqlo and Mariah Idrissi appeared in a campaign with H&M wearing a hijab. Hasibuan's show is part of a powerful new trend.  “I believe fashion is one of the outlets in which we can start that cultural shift in today's society to normalize hijab in America so as to break down stereotypes and demystify misconceptions,” Melanie Elturk, chief executive of Haute Hijab, wrote on Instagram.

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Roland Mouret moves flagship store into New York townhouse

French designer Roland Mouret has moved his flagship New York store into a townhouse on Madison Avenue that will house a mix of retail along with his personal art collection and porcelain sculptures. Mouret has relocated his store just a block down the road into a larger space that that will use the first floor as a retail area, while the upper floors of the house will be reserved for appointments, fittings and the designer's personal use, reports WWD. To mark the opening, Mouret has created a special-edition jumpsuit that will be sold exclusively at the flagship New York store.

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Roland Mouret moves flagship store into New York townhouse

Michael Kors to offer ready-to-buy collection after Fall runway show

Immediately following his Fall 2016 Runway Show at New York Fashion Week on February 17, styles from the show will be available for purchase on MichaelKors.com and at his Madison Avenue Collection store in New York. The collection, which will include ready-to-wear pieces, shoes and handbags, will be available at the Madison Avenue store during a special event starting at 12:30pm ET. Items will also be available on order to shoppers around the US, at any Michael Kors Collection or Lifestyle store.

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