This season, the runway shows did two things; showcase the best of big brands, and for supporting up and coming designers.

Berlin Fashion Week might have been around since 2007, but the internal shake-ups over the past few years have seen its recognition grow on an international scale — and rightly so. The fashion week operated without a formal fashion council until 2015,

The team at USA TODAY attended 45 shows, events, parties and presentations. Here's a glimpse and what we saw and heard all of New York Fashion Week.