New York Fashion Week

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

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

Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 (Imax Tree) "It's all about the hat," Nina Garcia tweeted from Marc Jacobs' Fall 2012 show. No truer statement could be said of the collection. Instantly, images of Pamela Anderson's legendary pink fluffy hat came to mind (and you thought Yigal Azrouël's fur bombers were over-the-top). Oversize coats, perplexing layers, chunky buckled shoes and safety-pinned crocheted shawls formed Jacobs' extravagantly staged Wonderland. The models appeared to be playing Alice after...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

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

Doo.Ri Fall 2012 (Imax Tree) Doo-Ri Chung captures serene elegance like no other. Don't know the Doo.Ri label? Don't worry, you will: The brand's capsule collection for Macy's is due to launch February 15th and the Fall 2012 collection may just embolden you to fight the eBay vultures to get your hands on the affordable goods.Friday, the designer showcased what she does best—masterful draping with luxe fabrics. This season Chung combined her signature languid knits with charming tailored...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

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

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

Christian Siriano Fall 2012 (Imax Tree) Forget what you thought you knew about Christian Siriano's penchant for frivolity and in-your-face glitz. Inspired by the 1933 horror flick The Vampire Bat, the Project Runway winner exercised restraint this season with a darkly subdued fall collection. Rife with shades of silver, midnight blue and blood red, the clothes winked at the Fay Wray film without ever giving off an overtly vintage air. Swirly tubing on shift dresses and jackets...Read Full Story