It’s that time of year again!

In counting down to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, we’ll be taking a look at the behind-the-scenes prep.

This week, it’s American Express in the spotlight.

They’ve announced their plans for February 14-15.

• Continued support of designers and the fashion industry with a $250,000 donation to the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF), a program of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The CVFF program helps emerging American design talent find continued success in the business of fashion by providing ongoing support.
  
• The comeback of the Skybox! Platinum Card® and Gold Card members will be able to view the runway shows from the highly popular and newly-designed American Express® Skybox, providing an up-close view of the runways; packages are available today at www.americanexpress.com/entertainment.  (If you’re still balling in the midst of the recession! :p)
  
• Card members will have access to highly-coveted reservations at a selection of New York’s most-buzzed about restaurants, providing additional entrée into the destinations and venues they love.