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Duro Olowu delivered a plethora of color and pattern that were combined into a visual feast for spring 2009. Inspired by West African masquerades and the film Black Orpheus, prints and accessories had a tribalism to them. Colorfully bold prints were worked into sweeping gowns and patch-worked in other areas. Despite all this visual commotion the silhouettes were classic and chic as Olowu's cut allow the clothes to be wearable. Just not for the timid. images via nymag.com Read More

Aquascutum's spring 2009 collection had an easy going appeal. The brand stuck to its heritage while modernizing it. The trench became fluid and accented with pleats and ruffles. Jersey was worked into trench inspired dresses and ruffles were added to coats. Silks were lightweight and patchwork and beading were added. Soft flowing whites and blues almost exclusively defined the collection. Read More

The Adidas by Stella McCartney collection re-defines and challenges traditional sport silhouettes. The collaboration blends advance Adidas technology with Stella's one of a kind designs to make it a fusion of performance and style. For the Spring 2009 season McCartney did away with a traditional catwalk and opted to show the clothing in the setting best suited, a health club. Top gymnasts modeled the range of active wear as they performed on balance beams, treadmills and trampolines. The line will include clothes for golf, tennis, ... Read More

For Spring Summer 2009 Custo Barcelona provided a collection that defined spring through the unabashed use of a variety of colors and all over prints. The aptly titled "Emotion In Motion" couldn't help but evoke strong feelings from the audience for the explosion happening on the runway. Designer Custo Dalmau in essence applied graphic design to clothing. The visual impact was direct you either loved it or loathed. We'd be in the first camp as vibrant colors and patterns visually stimulated through captivating graphics. A ... Read More

Joanna Mastroianni has a colorful interpretation for Spring 2009. An eye-popping color palette of fuchsia, tangerines, yellows and limes were incorporated into youthfully spirited clothes. When black and white were used they retained light airy spring charm through the use of black lace here and pleated roomy ivory trousers there. These softly structured clothes had an inspiration in American design icon Tony Duquette. Soft silks had a crisp elegance on cocktail dresses while gowns swayed and flowed with a breezy affectation. In other cases fabric ... Read More

The Erin Fetherston Spring 2009 collection is spiraled in whimsical fantasy. Inspired by the sky and celestial delights, sequined tops shimmered and flouncy bottoms resembled puffy clouds. Arresting dressing ensembles came out in the form of three tiered gowns with voluminous ruffles which were visually stunning. images via nymag.com Read More

For Spring Summer 2009 Vietnamese designer Thuy Diep showed her Thuy Spring 2009 collection at the tents in Bryant Park for the first time. Born into a family of tailors Thuy (pronounced 'Twee') injected her unique tailoring into this well crafted downtown chic collection. The well crafted collection had subtle details of drama from grey ruffled sidelines on a black cocktail dress to slits cut at the elbow. The latter we're guessing is one of her favorite looks as she took her runway ... Read More

The Spring 2009 Rubin Singer collection melds many of his life long influences ranging from exotic locales and sea travel to the rugged, angular forms of marine vessels traveled on. These influences are crafted into a collection contrasting feminine softness against of the rigor of the 1940's and Singer's intrinsic structure. The Post-World War 2 manifestation adds a gaunt severity to the poppy stripes and polka dots of carefree luxury cruising, finding a glorious disparity between beauty and drama. images via nymag.com Read More

The Spring 2009 collection for Carlos Miele celebrated Brazil in a big way. Star singer Seu Jorge performed live as models strutted the catwalk. What came down were flowy chiffon dresses with thin layers and low necklines. Inspired by the rain forests of Florianopolis delicate fabrics created flowy, breezy effects. A palette of blues, raspberries and sand was used. Read More

The Spring 2009 Terexov collection was a diverse range of looks from global prints to minimalistic clean outfits. Designer Alexander Terekhov gave a collection from belted skirts to voluminous ruffled dresses. images via Mercedes-Benz Fashion Wee k Read More

The Spring/Summer 2009 Venexiana collection showcases luxury dressing with couture-inspired cocktail dresses and exquisite evening gowns. There was a nod to Venexiana bridal and young-spirited and chic separates – all with the Venexiana edge. Fabrics are showcased in snakeskin, chiffons and silks – many with gold threading and embellished with Swarovski crystals. Waistlines are emphasized with wide belts in exotic croc and snakeskin with Swarovski buckles. images via Mecedes-Benz Fashion Week Read More

Old Gray Lady gets all black in today's Style section. Cintra Wilson dives into the dark world of goth, the enduring style that has captivated many a generation of teen angst. And like with many cultures Goth has sub-cultures with distinctions. Some are emo (oy vey!), while others go for the “sweet transvestite from Transylvania” look found in Rocky Horror Picture Show and one is eloquently described as "a Satanic blood fetishist who had her own 19th-century phlebotomy kit, permanent fangs dentally bonded to ... Read More

Ralph Lauren has become an iconic designer and epitome of lifestyle brand by not just dressing his customer but by addressing all aspects of their life. Here Ralph leaves the sartorial for the libational with this Sayer Auto Cocktail Shaker. Why use a mere cocktail shaker if you're lucky enough to be well appointed? This sophisticated shaker is made of high polished silver-plated brass with removable leather warmer. The subtle Ralph Lauren monogram sleekly conveys the haute life. Ralph Lauren via Acquire Read More

Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren of Viktor & Rolf are profiled in an article by Jessica Rolland, an exhibition assistant at the Barbican Art Gallery. Among the topics discussed was the duo's love/hate relationship with the way in which the industry works. "Once the interval was finished it was time for the moment we’d all been waiting for: to really go Inside the House of Viktor & Rolf to see what the boys were all about as they joined Penny Martin on stage. Viktor ... Read More

Jennifer Lopez and hubbie Marc Anthony celebrate his 40th birthday in Saint-Tropez (of course!). Still no sign of Heidi Klum or Seal. Oh, that's right. Read More

With gas prices too rich for our blood and the dollar being what it is we found the new way to ride in style. Forget the blinged out SUV or cheesy limo. We would definitely go all green by going gold with this bike! If we had this 80's style BMX 24 carat gold Hutch Prostar by Goldstiker we'd be two-wheeling it all day, every day. This bike with the Midas touch must surely be the most expensive BMX bike ever. via Fashion Week Daily Read More

Now you fashionistas with a penchant for politics can rock your candidate on your hand. Hidalgo Jewelry has come out with election year rings for the political Liberaces out there. Show history breaking style for either Obama or Palin. Or party pride with the Democratic "Donkey" or Republican "Elephant". Read More

Savannah Miller, sister to Sienna and Twenty8Twelve co-designer, is releasing Twenty8Twelve's new handbag collection. The collection which found inspiration in the cinematic style of Shane Meadows, features candy-coated looking patent leathers, rivets, studs and zips for day and evening looks. "For our launching season the mood was inspired by Shane Meadows' This is England - we sexed it up a bit with a lot of gold hardware," Savannah says. "We decided to add bags to the collection because it felt like a natural progression for ... Read More

Giorgio Armani is certainly not feeling the doomful credit crunch. The designer has opened his largest boutique yet in Milan's Palazzo Taverna. "Situated on Via Montenapoleone, the store is set over 2,000 square metres and stretches three floors in an original concept devised by Armani in collaboration with his in-house architects. "In a new move, the Armani Casa collection (with some products having been designed exclusively for the new store) will be available next to the rest of Armani's extensive collections; next time you're ... Read More