Mar Jennings has been named Fashion Expert and correspondent for Better.TV for the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York from September 5-12, 2008.

Mar is delighted to be "in the tents" at Bryant Park. "It's a dream come true, I've always loved the fast moving fashion industry; reporting on it validates my love of clothing and accessories."

He is scheduled to interview many top designers and stylists, including Pamela Roland, Jill Stewart, Carolina Herrera, Nicole Miller, plus many others. Celebrities will also get face-time with Mar, kicking off with actress Eva Longoria.

Mar will also spend time in the private areas reserved for viewers. As a fashion aficionado himself, he is excited about interviewing as many as possible of the shoppers who attend, from retailers to socialites.

Mar's wardrobe this week will be enhanced with selected pieces provided by the incredible John Varvatos.

With Mar Jennings covering New York Fashion Week for Better.TV, getting the inside scoop on Spring 2009 won't be only for those with connections and front-row seats.

Better TV currently airs in 14 markets across the country including KPHO/CBS, Phoenix, AZ; KPTV/FOX, Portland, OR; WFSB/CBS, Hartford; KSMO/MYTV, Kansas City; WTMJ/NBC, Milwaukee; WSMV/NBC, Nashville; WHNS/FOX, Greenville; WVVU/FOX, Las Vegas; WFTX/FOX, Fort Myers; WNEM/CBS, Saginaw, MI; WGBA/NBC, Green Bay; WFLI/CW, Chattanooga, and WSHM/CBS, Springfield. Additionally, the show airs on the companion broadband network and segments can also be found on www.better.tv.

About Mar Jennings:
Mar Jennings is a modern lifestyle expert specializing in home design, gardening, entertaining and green living—and now fashion. Mar is host of "The Mar Jennings Home and Garden show," a regular on "Good Morning Connecticut" and a Contributing Lifestyle Expert for Meredith Corporation's syndicated Better.TV. A highly-sought expert, Mar is called upon by local and national media, including Associated Press, WABC Eyewitness News, The Daily News, New York Post and Univision.