Designer Chris Benz at his studio in the Fashion District...

Designer Chris Benz at his studio in the Fashion District .(RJ Mickelson/amNY) Credit: Designer Chris Benz at his studio in the Fashion District. (RJ Mickelson/amNY)

New York Fashion Week -- the city's twice-yearly style spectacle -- kicked off Thursday, and with it come dozens upon dozens of designers showing their wares for fall 2012.

amNewYork got some of our favorite designers to dish on all things fashion. Lincoln Center (or Milk Studios, or Exit Art, or Pier 59 or ... ), here they come.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona, Anthony Florio, Morgan Campbell

Out East Show: A trip to Splish Splash, Dining al fresco, Arts Center at Duck Creek NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona, Anthony Florio, Morgan Campbell

Out East Show: A trip to Splish Splash, Dining al fresco, Arts Center at Duck Creek NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems.

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