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It’s that time of year again, when well-heeled celebrities, editors and tastemakers flock to New York, Milan and Paris to see what will be hot next season. The festivities officially kick off this Thursday, but you can whet your fashion whistle now with a sneak peek at exclusive sketches from top designers, and by revisiting the stars that made stylish front-row appearances last season.

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Monique Lhuillier tells us her Spring 2010 collection is inspired by the Massai, a group of indigenous African nomads. Visit our Designer Central on September 11th for the full collection to see the designer’s ladylike interpretation of their wrapping techniques and unique use of color.

Check back daily until fashion week for more exclusive sketches.

Get your credit cards ready! Here is a sneak peak at Rachel Zoe’s collection for QVC, including red carpet-worthy jewels, luxe-looking faux furs and sparkly evening bags, all in Zoe’s signature retro-glam style. Priced from $32-$130, these pieces are an easy and affordable way to add some bling to your basics this fall. The collection will debut on QVC.com September 12th at 8pm EST.

Tommy Hilfiger tells us his Spring 2010 collection is inspired by the American way—a nod to California in the 1960s. Come back to Designer Central on September 18th for the full collection and see the designer’s interpretation of retro West Coast style.

Check back daily until the first day of fashion week (September 11th) for more exclusive sketches!

Couture just got personal. Azzaro, the label responsible for Anne Hathaway‘s white-hot red carpet moment, is offering a custom design service where you can mix and match the details of 12 dresses, including looks from the latest collection, plus iconic styles. Your custom design will be delivered to you with a personalized satin label plus a frame-worthy sketch. “The elements are created exclusively to ensure no one else will have an identical dress,” Azzaro CEO Nathalie Franson told WWD. Look for the Azzaro Couture service this month on net-a-porter.com.

She played a geek-turned-goddess in the 2008 comedy House Bunny, now Rumer Willis is a nerd who kicks butt in the horror movie Sorority Row, which hits theaters on September 11. With a chick flick and a slasher film on her resume, it’s time for television. “I’m working on 90210, I play a high school journalist, but I don’t know what my storyline is yet,” says Willis. “But it’s a great set and a fun cast.” Rumer also told us she’d like to act in a dramatic period piece, which makes sense considering she loves dressing up. “I have a fashion problem; I love clothes,” she admits. “I would love to design clothing for men and women and maybe jewelry too. But one thing at a time!”