New York Fashion Week

Timo Weiland (Imaxtree) For their new fall collection, design team Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein looked to the youth culture in NYC for a sophisticated redux on '90s grunge. Rather than offer up copious amounts of Kurt Cobain flannel, they updated era appropriate plaids and velvets with leather, fur and digital print florals to create wearable pieces with a modern edge. Seemingly undone hair (some of it pink) and smudgy slept in eyeliner gave the collection attitude, as did the show's...Read Full Story

Custo Barcelona (Imaxtree) To create an experimental collection with a wild and truly unique vibe, designer Custo Dalmau turned to texture. The result? Patchwork knits juxtaposed with leather, sequins on fur and a wholly contemporary take on ready to wear.Toughening up his eclectic looks were fringed lace-up boots worn over fuzzy socks. Knotted and mussed updos resembled knit hats, while metallic blue shades shouted rock 'n roll.  While Custo Barcelona's fearless take on fall fashion may...Read Full Story

Zang Toi (Imaxtree) Zang Toi's ode to the glamorous '60s in Staad was as much a celebration of beautiful women as it was a tribute to the era. Over-the-top updos, red lips and smoky eyes played up the beauty of his sirens, helping to complete his vision of unapologetic opulence. No ironic greasy hair or nude lips here, the message instead was non-stop va-va-voom.To bring to life this decadent period, he offered crimson lingerie-inspired gowns, white furs and plunging necklines. For the...Read Full Story

DKNY (Imaxtree) Donna Karan clearly had the women of New York City in mind when she designed DKNY's fall collection. So much so she presented the new line against the backdrop of a New York street scene complete with a yellow DKNY taxi.Leather, a huge trend on NYFW runways, played a big role here, finding its way onto flippy skirts, blazer sleeves, long coats and structured handbags. Meanwhile Karan created bold florals in cool colors for two of her standout pieces, and fur, another big...Read Full Story

Rachel Roy (Imaxtree) Rachel Roy's fall collection was designed for the career woman who doesn't have hours to ponder what she's going to wear every day. Her new line of demure, wearable work clothes make a big splash without all the fuss.Fuzzy sweaters and silky blouses looked comfortable and inviting, especially when paired with cropped trousers and midi skirts. It's easy to imagine taking these gorgeously printed sheaths from the office to happy hour. Even the accessories, which...Read Full Story

Jill Stuart (Imaxtree) Casting aside the pastels she produced for spring, Jill Stuart took things in a darker direction with a moody, rocker girl-inspired fall collection. From gold-embroidered flippy dresses to filmy frocks with revealing sheer panels, the collection was wonderfully feminine. While a white peplum ensemble flirted with minimalism, Stuart's dark autumnal florals kept things intricate and girly. Adding to the unfussy direction of the clothes were chunky platforms, undone...Read Full Story

Marchesa Fall 2012 (Imax Tree) It looks like Georgina Chapman has lined up some new red carpet fodder for Lea Michele. Marchesa never holds back when it comes to embellishments: Wispy feathers, crackled lace and tulle (heaps of tulle) always make it into the brazenly ornate line. For Fall 2012, the inspiration was William-Adolphe Bouguereau's panting of two angels and a young woman. You don't need to be familiar with the French painter to see the heavenly correlation in the airy chiffons...Read Full Story

Now there's the old Jenny Humphrey we knew and loved!Former Gossip Girl actress Taylor Momsen, who usually steps out in grungy, gothic, and generally gross get-ups, looked lovely in a sophisticated lace dress at the Marchesa fashion show in New York City on Tuesday. The 18-year-old still wore her usual kohl-rimmed eyes, but pulled her platinum blond locks into an elegant loose updo.But don't expect Momsen to keep up this new and improved look. The Pretty Reckless singer recently talked to FHM...Read Full Story

Rebecca Taylor Fall 2012 (Imaxtree) Rebecca Taylor took her romantic style down a darker path for fall, giving a moody color palette a girlish sensibility with a smattering of rhinestones and delicate patterns. Texture was key to the New Zealand-born designer, who in one look layered a leather vest over a two-tone blazer and a color-blocked sweater. To avoid a heavy feel, quilted jackets and chunky sweaters were balanced by wispy chiffon skirts and dresses.Leaving no detail overlooked...Read Full Story

(Imax Tree) Michael Kors opened his Wednesday show with a bang, starting off with a duo of models dressed head-to-toe in bright red ensembles. This season, the all-American designer delivered clothes that exuded a sense of strength and power with graceful ease. For his fall collection, Kors channeled rugged elegance. He played around with masculine details on ladylike silhouettes—feminine sheath dresses were given a tough-girl edge with leather accents. Textures took center stage in this...Read Full Story

Tibi (Fall 2012) Tibi gave comfort-seekers something to look forward to for fall: slouchy silhouettes that don't require a set of Spanx. While other runways were littered with tight garments, relaxed minimalism was king over at the low-key label. Cropped pants and thick sweaters looked exceptionally cozy, while suits were looser and boxier than we've seen over the past few seasons. Even the dresses offered extra breathing space with their wide kimono sleeves and roomy cuts. Injecting fun...Read Full Story

Lela Rose (Imaxtree) Lela Rose proved the beauty of buildings needn't be restricted to concrete and marble with a fresh fall collection rife with geometric patterns. She breathed life into grays and blacks with an abundance of rich rust, mustard and berry hues. To translate architecture into the accessible pieces she's best known for, Rose focused on using intricate prints on streamlined silhouettes. Sharp sheaths, tailored pantsuits and collarless coats all looked like they'd be right at...Read Full Story

Jenny Packham (Imaxtree) Romantic, seductive and clearly inspired by '40s glam divas, Jenny Packham's fall collection was walked across the runway by models instructed backstage to convey strength with every step. Jenny's leading ladies did not disappoint as one femme fatale after the next strutted her stuff across the smoky runway. Jenny brought her 21st century film noir fantasy to life using sumptuous, figure-hugging fabrics and glimpses of skin that focused attention on the female...Read Full Story

(Imax Tree) No doubt about it, Oscar de la Renta knows glamour. The designer's Fall 2012 collection was unapologetically opulent with a plethora of luxe baubles—extravagant bijoux adorned headbands, belts, day dresses and even winter wear.While fall collections have traditionally been full of deep shades and saturated colors, Oscar's lineup was a breath of fresh air, complete with pale pinks and baby blues. Even the showstopping evening wear was not immune to these delicate touches of...Read Full Story

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 (Imax Tree) She may be best known for her bridal wear, but Monique Lhuillier's strikingly sexy fall collection proves she's no one-trick pony.Heavily influenced by the year of the dragon, Lhuillier rolled out one red carpet contender after the next, just begging to be worn by the likes of Hollywood sirens Sophia Vergara and Nina Dobrev. Fiery reds, sheer insets and strong bedazzled shoulders heated up the runway, while even the most girlish silhouettes took a...Read Full Story