Fashion from the spring 2009 Ralph Lauren collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.
J. Mendel
A gown from the J. Mendel spring 2009 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2008.
Reem Acra
The spring 2009 collection of designer Reem Acra is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. Acra's collection featured Moroccan-inspired pieces in a rainbow of saturated silks in jewel tones.
Zac Posen
A model wears spring 2009 fashion by Zac Posen during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008.
Vera Wang
The spring 2009 Vera Wang collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. The chic, slim long dress is made of two layers of charcoal and orange organza. The look is completed by the aquamarine-crystal belt.
Here's a look at the back. Critics say a fashion-forward Hollywood star should skip the glamour-girl strapless gown at the upcoming Emmy Awards and go for one like this from Wang's collection for a guaranteed spot on the best-dressed list.
Oscar de la Renta
The spring 2009 collection of designer Oscar de la Renta is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday Sept. 10, 2008.
The spring 2009 collection of designer Oscar de la Renta is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday Sept. 10, 2008.
Michael Kors
Fashion for spring 2009 from designer Michael Kors is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Kors' "Project Runway" co-star Heidi Klum said, "I did love, a lot, these beautiful one colored solid gowns at the end. I thought they were really beautiful. I loved the cobalt blue. I loved the beautiful blue one. I thought they were really sleek, beautiful. I liked the seams around the butt."
Nicole Miller
A model wears a spring 2009 fashion by Nicole Miller during Fashion Week in New York, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Dresses are Miller's specialty and she didn't disappoint with draped silhouettes that followed an emerging trend of casual elegance.
A model wears spring 2009 fashion by Nicole Miller during Fashion Week in New York, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 The vibe at her show was playful - thanks to a color palette that ranged from teal to coral and prints inspired by the good-luck symbols from voodoo flags. She said she wanted to capture the passion of the street during Carnival.
Model walk the catwalk at the end of Nicole Miller's ears spring 2009 fashion by Nicole Miller during Fashion Week in New York, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.
Monique Lhuillier
The spring 2009 collection of Monique Lhuillier is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Tuesday Sept. 9, 2008.
The spring 2009 collection of Monique Lhuillier is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Tuesday Sept. 9, 2008.
Carolina Herrera
The spring 2009 collection of Carolina Herrera is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Monday Sept. 8, 2008. "When the economy is not that good, we need to achieve, to do something even more special," said the designer. "Women who buy your clothes have to be attracted with something so special that they need to have it."
The spring 2009 collection of Carolina Herrera is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Monday Sept. 8, 2008.
Herve Leger
The Herve Leger by Max Azria spring 2009 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.
BCBG Max Azria
The casual elegance of BCBG Max Azria's 2009 spring collection is evident in the draped looks on display during Fashion Week in New York, Friday Sept. 5, 2008.
Halston
Halston's 1970s-inspired dresses certainly fit in with the unfussy glamour popular at New York Fashion Week. The models lounging on couches at the Museum of Modern Art on Sept. 9, 2008, looked as if they could hit Studio 54 and be the most chic there.