Spring Fashion A to Z
1/26B is for Bangs
Mischa Barton is part of a new crop keeping the style fresh.
2/26A is for Athletics
Model Diana in a Body Glove bolero, Gant shirt, and Maxmara skirt.
3/26C is for Charity
London It Girl Peaches Geldof in a Gap Product Red tee.
4/26D is for Do-it-yourself
Pal Nathalie Love, with the bag Zac made, gets up close and personal with the designer.
5/26E is for Eyewear
From top:
Armani Exchange logo, about $65 . Armani Exchange stores.
Miu Miu translucent green, about $165. Miu Miu stores.
Cartier metal-rimmed, (800) Cartier.
Thakoon oversize, about $290. Select Barneys New York.
Selima for Proenza Schouler plastic aviators, about $275. (212) 343-9490.
Marc by Marc Jacobs rectangular frame, about $85. nordstrom.com.
Karen Walker large circular, about $180. karenwalkereyewear.com.
Luella by Linda Farrow vintage retro, about $300. Milk, L.A.
6/26F is for Futurism
A Hussein Chalayan look.
7/26G is for Gingham
On the Sportmax runway.
8/26H is for Hoodies
Lemar Dauley for Kidrobot black and white hoodie, about $165. Lemar Dauley for Kidrobot pastel hoodie, about $165. Both, kidrobot.com.
9/26L is for Legs
Freja Beha (left) and Bette Franke backstage at Prada.
10/26I is for It Girl
**AGE:**19
**FROM:**Dunajská Streda, Slovakia
LESSON PLAN: Kinga may like to goof around (she can often be spotted dancing backstage), but she's actually a serious student. The avid reader hopes to study literature and philosophy at Columbia University , and currently takes Italian lessons in between jobs.
CLOTHES CALL: When not strutting the runway in Chloé and Prada, this up-and-comer prefers vintage finds. Her favorite secondhand spot in New York? Beacon's Closet in Brooklyn.
**BRAIN FOOD: **On the road, health-nut Kinga misses making home-cooked meals, but you'll never hear her complain about missing an episode of —the model-scholar shuns TV! —EVONNE GAMBRELL
Kinga (left) lightens up backstage at Peter Som.
11/26J is for Joint Efforts
THE PLAYERS: Kate Moss and British cheap-and-chic mecca Topshop
THE LINE: Fans of the icon can hope to see her trademark leather jackets, hypershort dresses, and movie-star shades when it debuts in May.
FYI: Moss, who frequents the chain herself, is taking an active role in the design process. She's already been spotted at the Topshop offices. —EVONNE GAMBRELL
12/26K is for Khaki
reader Hunter Pope, fifteen, shows how to dress up beige basics.
13/26M is for Model off Duty
Irina Lazareanu turns gentlemen's attire on its head with a vest, faded blues, and funky flats.
14/26N is for Nighties
Anna Sui for Victoria's Secret floral-print, about $138.
15/26O is for Opening Ceremony
Lim (right) and Leon with model Jenny in shorts and a top from their new line.
16/26P is for Philosophy
Actress Paz De La Huerta, Philosophy's new campaign girl and a star of the upcoming horror flick , in Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti at the NYC boutique.
17/26Q is for Quiz
Score style points by acing our Fashion Week test.
18/26R Is For Rosettes
A petal-perfect sheath at Rodarte.
19/26S is for Shopping Bags
From left:
Orla Kiely green nylon, orlakiely.com.
Dooney Bourke zippered, about $155. dooney.com.
Nylon mesh, about $12. twoscompany.com.
Pearl River Mart plaid woven, about $5. Pearl River Mart, NYC.
LeSportsac logo, about $46. (212) 988-6200.
20/26T is for T-shirt dressing
Kate Bosworth at the Luella show wearing a tee from the spring collection.
21/26U is for Ugly Betty
The star of ABC's hit show isn't just bewitching television audiences. Designers are suddenly channeling the nerd, too. The retro schoolgirl came out to play at Marc by Marc Jacobs, backpacks made a major comeback at Prada, and London's reigning queen of cool, Luella Bartley, spelled it out loud and clear on a T-shirt. I'm obsessed with the word geek, she says. It's a bit off and wrong, which is what I love about it. —JANE KELTNER
22/26V is for Vocab
Left:
Vans classic slip-ons (customized by ), about $195. Opening Ceremony, NYC.
Luella tote bag, about $225. luella.com.
HM hooded tunic, about $30. hm.com.
23/26W is for Wack
Harem PantsThey didn't work when MC Hammer wore them in 1990, and they don't work now.Dresses Sans UnderwearTalk about overexposure. Cover up, Britney!GothLighten up on the dark, dreary layers! Spring is in the air.CapesUnless you're a superhero, save them for Halloween.
Leggings as PantsDon't stretch your luck with this unflattering look.
Dangerously High ShoesTake it from model jessica stam. The extra inches aren't worth a terrible tumble.
24/26X is for X-sposed zippers
On the Behnaz Sarafpour runway.
25/26Y is for Yearbook
Most Popular: Marc Jacobs (with Zooey Deschanel), whose celeb-packed bash was the hottest ticket in town.
26/26Z is for Zoe Kravitz
Hitting her stride in cutoff shorts, tiger-striped boots, and a Marc Jacobs bag.
