NY Fash Week Fall '09: Project Runway

February 20
9am
Tent

Why it's hot: The mystery of guessing the designers for each hot design kept us intrigued, although somewhat confused. The legal battle over the rights to Runway between Weinstein Company and Bravo left onlookers unable to place any of the talented designers with a their collection. Great clothing was left unnamed and more unfortunately unofferable to excited fashionistas.

The key trends, colors, shapes: tight and fitted pants and tops, gathering, jet black leathers, neutral tones, mini and floor-length hem lines, ultra tailored jackets, romantic gowns, silks, chiffons…all we can say is to each designer his own.

Which Celebs we spotted: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, Ali and Dina Lohan, and Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte
-Jackie Medler

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Zac Posen

February 19
8 pm
Tent
Why it's hot: Because the line is so feminine and strong that every woman will feel like a queen…

The key trends, colors, shapes: Romantic, dark reds, beige, earth tones, metallic, Victorian, flowy dresses, see through fabric, grays, oranges, one shoulder dress, fluffy, purple, thin fishnets, extravagant collars, bows, silk, floral print, ruffles, browns, folds, silvers, beaded tights, fur trims, sharp shoulders, streamlines suits, puffed sleeves, gloves, luxurious and full.

Celeb Spotting: No celebs spotted but we are pretty sure they were there!

Where to buy: Go to www.zacposen.com to find online and on-ground retailers!
-Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Christian Siriano

February 19
6 pm
Salon

Why it's hot: Because he’s fierce of course!

The key trends, colors, shapes: Gold, ruffles, wool hats, Egyptian/Cleopatra inspired, plush style, black, metallic, one shoulder, vacultural, diverse models which we love, extreme orchid hats, classic, streamlines shapes, dark chocolate browns, whites, the colors of the desert.

Celeb Spotting: Tori Spelling, Mark Indelicato, Katrina Bowden, Julia Alison

Where to buy: Go to www.christianvsiriano.com to shop this Project Runway designer!
-Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Calvin Klein Women’s Collection

February 19
4 pm
205 w. 39th street

Why it's hot: Because the line is feminine yet assertive and that’s today’s woman in a nutshell.

The key trends, colors, shapes: Futuristic, tough, texture, felted jackets, blazer, laser-cut dresses, skinny ruffles, shimmer, gray, black, splashes of acid yellow-green, feminine, oversize coat, woven.

Celeb Spotting: Vogue’s Andre Leon Talley

Where to buy: Go to www.calvinklein.com to find stores or shop online!
-Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Brian Reyes

February 19
11 am
Promenade

Why it's hot: Because the designer provides us with almost perfect asymmetry. And he let the models walk the runway barefoot for the ‘run of show’ after a few Manolo-incidents.

The key trends, colors, shapes: Wearable suit pieces, impeccably tailored dresses, Lee Angel jewelry, black, beige, body-conscious, blue, cutouts, sparkle, sophisticated, ballerina skirt coats, streamlines trench coats, suit pants, above the knee skirts, gold accents, clutches.

Celeb Spotting: Rachel Bilson, Ivanka Trumps, Fern Mallis

Where to buy: Visit www.brianreyes.com to find a Brian Reyes retailer near you. For online shopping, go to www.saks.com.
- Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Narciso Rodriguez

February 17
9 pm
Tent

Why it's hot: Rodriguez’s theme for this show was urban warrior and we can all relate to that in everyday life.

The key trends, colors, shapes: Camouflage print, black, white, flashes yellow and pink, lace, cutouts, turtleneck, X-nec, exposed zipper details, hardwared belts, tough sex appeal, triangles, camouflage lace over layers.

Celeb Spotting: Kanye West, Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies, Jessica Seinfeld.

Where to buy: Visit www.narcisorodriguez.com and go to the separate ‘today’ section to find out where you unleash the urban warrior in you!
- Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Max Azria

February 17
6 pm
Tent

Why it's hot: Because the runway is wood, just as with the Herve Leger show! Max Azria is still going for it again! And the models didn’t fall/slip this time! Hooray!

The key trends, colors, shapes: Body conscious, wearable, dark, drapey, wide and sharp shoulders, bandage, black, detailed, jewel tones, blue, green, turtlenecks, eggplant, leggings, sheer, lace, mustard, long and flowy gowns, sparkly beading.

Celeb Spotting: Whitney Port, Mark Indelicato.

Where to buy: Go to www.maxazria.com to see the beautiful collections and the store locater!
- Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Matthew Williamson

February 17
11 am
Promenade

Why it's hot: Because Matthew Williamson is one of the kings of color and pattern mixing.

The key trends, colors, shapes: Lots of color, lots of sparkle, lots of fur, coral, teal, burnt umber, oversized wool coats, drapy dresses, narrow leather trousers, beaded accents, shine, ombre coats, fur puffballs and beige.

Celeb Spotting: It was an early show! Kristen Bell, Rachel Zoe, Eva Longoria, Nina Garcia, Santogold.

Where to buy: Go to www.matthewwilliamson.com to find out where you can find the store nearest you!
-Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Badgley Mischka

February17
10 am
Tent

Why it's hot: Because it’s 10 am and a bunch of celebrities are here! This show has to be good!

The key trends, colors, shapes: Metallic gown, bold bright colored dresses, oversized sweaters, pencil skirts, roomy tops, sleek overcoats, one-shoulder, bold shoulders, sapphire, garnet, onyx.

Celeb Spotting: Khloe & Kim Kardashian, Kelly Pickler, Kat DeLuna, Jessica Stroup, Mark Indelicato.

Where to buy: Go to www.badgleymischka.com to find stores, online and onground.
Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Cynthia Rowley

Why it's hot: Because of the designer’s positive attitude and the focus of accessories.

The key trends, colors, shapes: Accessories, crystal encrusted leg wear, slouchy leather boots, wishbone necklaces, onyx, blouse, ribbon rows, brocade miniskirt, silk dresses, cropped pants, beaded tights, mix and match prints, black.

Celeb Spotting: Cynthia Rowley herself!

Where to buy: Visit www.cynthiarowley.com for the designer’s latest designs!
Chloé van der Wel

Nordstrom's Town Car Chronicles

We are really staying up-to-date with all things New York Fashion Week with constant twitter updates. In fact, Nordstrom was on time in the tents and couldn't get into William Rast! To check out their thoughts on the shows and their swanky visits backstage, check out Jeffrey Kalinsky with his "Town Car Chronicles." We just can't get enough of these reviews, all done of course in the back of his town car. Check it out at www.nordstrom.com/fashionweek

To follow all of our thoughts on fashion week, check out our reviews click here. Follow our thoughts on twitter click here.

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Donna Karan New York

February 16
2 PM
711 Greenwich Street

Why it's hot: this collection has some of the most powerful feminine shapes that we've seen all week.

The key trends, colors and styles: heavy silks and wools folded and pleated into flattering structures and then were cinched at the waist with thin leather belts, which were featured in typical rich autumn colors such as; copper reds, burnished golds and russet browns.

Celeb Spotting: Hilary Duff
-Katie Davidson

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Tracy Reese

February 16
1pm
Salon

Why it's hot: this collection shows you how to do the "school girl" look right

The key trends, colors and styles: nerdy specs (one of this season's mini trends), knit caps, and knee socks were paired with her uncomplicated dresses and basic garments. Color was more muted, more versatile including shades of saffron, mauve, and rose.

Celeb Spotting: Lauren Conrad and friends, Blake Lively, The Hilton Sisters
-Katie Davidson

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Jill Stuart

February 16, 2009
New York Public Library
Astor Hall, 5th Ave. Entrance

Why it's hot: We love the library setting and look forward to being among great books and great fashion year after year for Jill Stuart's show.

The key trends, colors and shapes: a little bit goth, a little bit feminine, contrasting fabrics like leather and lace, and colors like black, white and purple.

Celeb Spotting: Paris' sister Nicky Hilton was spotted front row.

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Carlos Miele

February 16
11am
Promenade

Why it's hot: This season, Carlos Miele's woman is all natural. Figure flattering designs are paired with a couple of masculine touches to give the ultra feminine designs a punch.

The key trends, colors and styles: The collection featured floaty halters paired with cigarette pants, as well as light-as-air gowns trimmed with blush-hued ribbons along with cropped vests and military buttons for that masculine edge. Colors were bold and used as statements throughout the collection including colors such as; red, white and black.

Celeb Spotting: vivacious São Paulinas
-Katie Davidson

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Yeohlee

February 16
4 PM
225 W. 35th Street, 16th Floor

Why it's hot: this season is full of folds and asymmetrical layers, and an all out "it" collection.

The key trends, colors and styles: basic black catsuit, the perfect foundation for a knockout double-faced wool and angora cape, long sarongs and a white patent leather coat in cascading triangles were the less complicated, but sleek approach taken for this collection. Staying to true form, the collection had shades of black, grey and white throughout.

Celeb Spotting: Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson
-Katie Davidson

NY Fash Week Fall '09: William Rast

February 16
7pm
Tent

Why it's hot: not only is Justin Timberlake apart of this collaboration; this collection is taking "American classics" and revamping them to fit in today's culture.

The key trends, colors and styles: Trends shown in this collection are; big shoulders, studded jackets, sharp tailoring and the persistent eighties revival. Leather and denim jackets with fringes dripping from the sleeves and Rast churns out great skinny jeans. The collection featured alot of denim, leather and metal-like colors.

Celeb Spotting: Jessica Biel , Anna Wintour , Carine Roitfeld
-Katie Davidson

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Calvin Klein Men's Collection

February 15 2009
3 pm
205 W. 39th Street

Why it's hot: Because it was Zuchelli’s first collection and it brought CK home!

The key trends, colors, shapes: slim suits, monochrome furnishings, sharp tailoring, melange fabrics, ties, minimalistic, streamlined silhouettes, puffy coat, leather bombers, half zip hoodies, houndstooth, herringbone, ‘molded’ robot suits.

Celeb Spotting: Kanye West, Jared Leto, Patrick Wilson

Where to buy: Go to www.calvinklein.com to shop online or to the website to find the nearest stores!
-Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Thuy

February 15 2009
3 pm
Salon

Why it's hot: Thuy comes from a tailoring background and this is something you will always see in her simple, classic and well made designs.

The key trends, colors, shapes: Subdued gray, black, natural make-up, simple, well-made, wool coats, equestrian blazers, cinched sleeves, flowy collars, lapel, royal blue, sunflower yellow, gold zippers, silver snakeskin, muted green, purple tie-dye, shiny green/yellow/purple.

Celeb Spotting: No celebs were spotted!

Where to buy: Go to www.shop.thuynewyork.com to buy the garments of this Vietnamese designer!
-Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Herve Leger by Max Azria

February 15 2009
2 pm
Promenade

Why it's hot: Because four models stumbled on the runway because of the sky-high heels worn and they all managed to go on with the show like it was all just in the viewer’s mind that something went wrong. If that’s not hot, we don’t know what is! Oh, plus the bandage dresses of course.

The key trends, colors, shapes: Bandage dresses, snakeskin, velvet, boucle, beading, “drumming to the beat of the urban tribe,” graphic tribal patterns, brown, green, copper, black, body conscious shapes, tight padded shoulders.

Celeb Spotting: Lucy Liu, Lily Collins, Jessica Stroup, Michelle Trachtenberg, Joy Bryant, January Jones

Where to buy: Click here to buy these stunning pieces!
-Chloé van der Wel