The fall 2008 collection of designer Ralph Lauren is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. Lauren used the bold buffalo-checks in combinations of red and black, green and black and purple and black for all sorts of silhouettes, ranging from short jackets with exaggerated necklines to evening gowns.
A feather in the cap of the fall 2008 collection of designer Ralph Lauren.
The fall 2008 collection of designer Ralph Lauren is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Friday, Feb. 8, 2008.
Runway models show some of the fall 2008 collection of designer Ralph Lauren during Fashion Week in New York, Friday Feb. 8, 2008.
The fall 2008 collection of designer Ralph Lauren is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Friday, Feb. 8, 2008.
Zac Posen
A model walks the runway during the presentation of Zac Posen's Fall 2008 collection in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. The designer is a favorite among the young Hollywood set.
A model walks the runway in a tuxedo-inspired black and red sequined number during the presentation of Zac Posen's Fall 2008 collection at Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.
Model Karen Elson laughs after falling down on the runway during the presentation of Zac Posen's Fall 2008 collection in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.
A truly nude (as in see-through) chiffon dress with a feathered cape was just one of designer Zac Posen's attention-getting Fashion Week looks.
A model exits the runway at the conclusion of Zac Posen's Fall 2008 collection at Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.
Calvin Klein
A model wears a strapless, pleated black and blue dress from the fall 2008 collection of Calvin Klein during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. Francisco Costa has designed the Calvin Klein clothing line since 2003. The label has set a precedent for fashion in the industry for decades.
Models display designs from the fall 2008 collection of Calvin Klein during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. The models also sported black wool and cashmere jackets and pencil skirts.
A model displays a pleated gown from Calvin Klein's fall 2008 collection during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. Much of the collection is comprised of casual dresses and evening gowns.
Bill Blass
A shot of pink against black and white. The fall 2008 collection of Bill Blass, designed by Peter Som, is Som's second runway showing at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York, Feb. 7, 2008. Feb. 7, 2008.
The fall 2008 collection of Bill Blass designed by Peter Som is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.
The fall 2008 collection of Bill Blass designed by Peter Som is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. Som is attempting to revive the Bill Blass label with the collection.
The fall 2008 collection of Bill Blass designed by Peter Som is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.
The fall 2008 collection of Bill Blass designed by Peter Som is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.
The fall 2008 collection of Bill Blass designed by Peter Som is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.