new york fashion week

It's no surprise that Nomia designer Yara Flinn used to be a sculptor. Asymmetrical shapes, geometric paneling, and sporty cutouts defined Flinn's collection of body-con pieces in a mostly neutral color palette of black, white, and bone...

"I tried to create classic American woman staples," Alex Casertano told me. In his 18 looks, the former menswear designer for Yigal Azrouel definitely succeeded. Alex started out in the art world working for renowned minimalist painters and contemporary portraitists....

What makes Fashion Week so special is that it is about so much more than the actual clothes (gasp!). The ensembles may be beautiful, but it is the blend of music, atmosphere, and bursting creative...

For her Spring/Summer 2011 presentation, Rachel Antonoff was inspired by a child's approach to living: a playful, imaginative attitude. Naturally, the hair and makeup had to accompany the collection's child-like charm, what Antonoff imagined as...

After setting my eyes on Rachel Comey's Spring 2011 collection, I am seriously considering relocating to a warmer climate. The playful prints, crisp white sundresses, (why, Labor Day, why!), and cheeky crop tops embody the best of summer fashion. The...

Tommy Hilfiger's fashion show last night marked his 25th year in the business. Naturally, his collection was (as it always is) all about good ol' American heritage. Classic American sportswear ruled the runway, which...

Perhaps in response to fellow designers' embrace of the internet and social media, Rachel Antonoff poked fun with her Spring/Summer 2011 presentation. The young designer argued that "we don't constantly need this outside form...

When retro '60s surf films are playing in the background, you have a feeling that you are about to see some very, very cool clothes. Whitney Pozgay delivered the goods. Formerly a designer for Kate...

Richard Chai quoted Martha Graham in the notes for his Spring 2011 Love collection: "All that is important is this one moment in movement. Make the moment important, vital, and worth living. Do not let it slip away unnoticed and...

For his spring collection, Christian Siriano searched for inspiration in the well-traveled woman -- prints, textures, colors, and shapes brought to life a lineup that combined beauty from all over the world. The hair...

It's that time of the year again! Yup, New York Fashion Week officially begins today. Which means that for the next week-and-a-half, we'll be giving you front row access to the season's best shows, celebrity sightings and behind-the-scenes style! Whether...

We live in an era in which Heidi Montag's plastic surgery escapades make the evening news, Gossip Girl characters are revered, and a Twitter-war can turn a nobody into a paparazzi princess. So what's a...