Fashion Looks Ahead
Donna Karan
In her latest DKNY collection, Donna Karan went with flowing bodices, off-the-shoulder necklines and bell sleeves. The floppy black hat seems to be this week's fad among designers showing in New York. Or is it a gag? Maybe it amuses them to watch their models stumble down the runways blinded by their fedoras.
Donna Karan
A model walks the runway during the DKNY Spring 2008 fashion show on Sept. 9, 2007 in New York.
Donna Karan
A model wears a casual outfit during the DKNY Spring 2008 fashion show on Sept. 9, 2007 in New York.
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren, celebrating his 40th year in the fashion biz, sent out oversized hats with garden-party dresses in a show with a theme of a day at the races. Here, a model walks the runway during the Ralph Lauren 2008 show on Sept. 8, 2007 in New York.
Ralph Lauren
A model walks the runway in a frilly dress during the Ralph Lauren 2008 show on Sept. 8, 2007 in New York.
Ralph Lauren
A model wears a boyish look during the Ralph Lauren 2008 show on Sept. 8, 2007 in New York.
Ralph Lauren
A model wears an updated Eliza Doolittle look during the Ralph Lauren 2008 show on Sept. 8, 2007 in New York.
Bill Blass
The fashion house of Bill Blass turned to its archives for inspiration. Well, they had to: The label's latest creative director quit midway through preparation for the show! If that sounds like the prelude to a disaster, remember that the late Bill Blass was one of fashion's great talents. At left, models pose at the Bill Blass Spring 2008 show on Sept. 6, 2007.
Bill Blass
The Bill Blass design studio, led by Prabal Gurung, said they found inspiration in "the pretty young things" who spend their evenings at cocktail parties and other dressy occasions. At left, models pose at the Bill Blass Spring 2008 show on Sept. 6, 2007.
Bill Blass
A model shows a dramatic gown at the Bill Blass Spring 2008 Fashion show on Sept. 6, 2007 in New York.
Bill Blass
Models in monochrome pose at the Bill Blass Spring 2008 Fashion show on Sept. 6, 2007 in New York. Future design direction at Bill Blass will come from Peter Som, who has been named new creative director.
Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera showed a spring collection that went back to her roots, with the rich colors and feminine touches of her native South America. At left, a model wears a bright gown during the Carolina Herrera Spring 2008 show on Sept. 10, 2007 in New York.
Carolina Herrera
A model wears a short dress with appliques during the Carolina Herrera Spring 2008 show on Sept. 10, 2007 in New York.
Carolina Herrera
A model wears a ruffled red dress during the Carolina Herrera Spring 2008 show on Sept. 10, 2007 in New York.
Carolina Herrera
A model wears a casual outfit during the Carolina Herrera Spring 2008 show on Sept. 10, 2007 in New York.
Narciso Rodriguez
Narciso Rodriguez, master of structured garments, presented a breezy and feminine spring collection to an audience that included actresses Rachel Weisz and Julianna Margulies. Here, a model wears a sheer blue dress during the Narciso Rodriguez 2008 show on Sept. 9, 2007 in New York.
Narciso Rodriguez
A model wears a casual white outfit during the Narciso Rodriguez 2008 show on Sept. 9, 2007 in New York.
Narciso Rodriguez
A model wears a structured dress during the Narciso Rodriguez 2008 show on Sept. 9, 2007 in New York.
Narciso Rodriguez
A model wears sheer silk during the Narciso Rodriguez 2008 show on Sept. 9, 2007 in New York.