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: Custo Barcelona

February 19
7 pm
Promenade

Why it's hot: Because in the economic situation the world is in, Custo brings us a little light in dark times.

The key trends, colors, shapes: Eclectic, colorful, luminous, ethnic, vibrant graphics, intricate embroidery, cultured, textured, contrasted, blue, animal print, color block, plaid, glitter, romantic, scarves, purple, see through, low cut, lace, tights, cutouts.

Celeb Spotting: It’s almost the end of fashion week and everyone’s getting tired because nobody spotted any celebs.

Where to buy: Go to www.custo-barcelona-store.com to shop this wonderful line! Or look up the store nearest you!
-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: Ports 1961

February 19
3 pm
Promenade

Why it's hot: Did you see the invite? A strip of parchment-looking paper printed in faux-Hindi script and tied, via gold ribbon, to a silk-screened sheet of crinkly fabric. On the back of the parchment, ancient Egyptian ladies wearing large scarves stand around. It was very multicultural and that’s always hot.

The key trends, colors, shapes: India inspired, black, beige, brown, gold, grey, pink, purple, silk sari dresses, lamé, layers, brocades, jacquard, tapestry tweeds, smoky green.

Celeb Spotting: No celebs spotted at the show.

Where to buy: Go to www.ports1961.com to shop Ports 1961 online or to find the store closest to you!
-Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Rebecca Taylor

February 19
1pm
Salon

Why it's hot: Rebecca Taylor will make us look good and for anyone who’s cold…she has fur coats!

The key trends, colors, shapes: Ruffle-edged dresses & blouses, leopard-print skinny pants, brocade skirts, thin sweaters, beaige, wine, light blue, femine, layering, puffy fur vests & coats, floral prints, blues, teals, blue sequin, high-waister pants.

Celeb Spotting: Tori Spelling, Khloe Kardashian, Mena Suvari and Erin, Whitney Port’s bff on The City.

Where to buy: You aren’t going to need those fur coats while shopping R. Taylor. Go to www.estore.rebeccataylor.com and shop from home!