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Runway Looks We Love: DKNY

Sep 11, 2011 @ 10:10 pm

On today’s tenth anniversary of 9/11, Donna Karan fittingly showed a collection for DKNY that celebrated pure Americana. “DKNY pays homage to America’s modern spirit—always creative, expressive, and free,” the designer noted of her collection, which featured a patriotic palette of red, white, and blue. Splashes of pink and green interspersed throughout the lineup of easy-to-layer pieces, where an oversize tee complemented a sequin skirt. As for DKNY’s popular accessories, soft, wide-brim hats topped each look, and ankle-cuff platform wedges looked ideal for dashing around the city—perfect finishing touches for any on-the-go girl’s wardrobe. See our favorite looks from DKNY’s spring 2012 collection in the gallery.

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— Violet Gaynor

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Runway Looks We Love: Victoria Beckham

Sep 11, 2011 @ 4:30 pm

Victoria Beckham’s collection showed off dresses for every occasion, from Sunday brunch to black-tie events. The palette—soft yellows, whites and grays—gave the collection a sense of freshness and serenity, while mandarin orange offered a jolt of brightness. Hardware studded clothing and accessories for a utilitarian chic look, and she catapulted outerwear to center stage with hooded parkas and evening coats. Beckham also introduced sportier new fabrics with this lineup, including techno-stretch and utility strapping. Beautiful handbags finished off the looks, with chain-strap scrunched-up clutches and oversize structured satchels. Click through the gallery to see our favorite styles from Victoria Beckham’s spring 2012 collection!

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— Violet Gaynor

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Runway Looks We Love: Christian Siriano

Sep 11, 2011 @ 1:45 pm

“Spring 2012 is all about a cool, hip, attitude when getting dressed,” Christian Siriano told InStyle.com before his latest collection hit the runway. He captured this outlook with a palette of lime, coral, and white for soft crepe pants, jersey shirts with micro stripes, chiffon pleated skirts, and organza and tulle gowns. The accessories offered a preview of his forthcoming Payless collection, as bags and shoes featured tortoise shell with pops of bright sandy yellow, salmon pink, and chartreuse. Click through the gallery to see our favorite looks from the Christian Siriano runway show.

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— Sharon Clott

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Fashion Week News: Lea Michele, Christian Siriano, and More!

Sep 11, 2011 @ 1:00 pm

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New York Fashion Week powers on and we’ve pulled together the most exciting moments from the last 24 hours for our daily Fashion Week Cheat Sheet. See Lea Michele gush over Alexander Wang, preview Christian Siriano‘s new collection for Payless, and so much more in the gallery now!

— Sharon Clott

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The 2011 ALMA Awards: See the Red Carpet Photos!

Sep 11, 2011 @ 12:45 pm

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Eva Longoria co-hosted the 2011 ALMA Awards with George Lopez last night, where the pair honored Latino performers. Longoria made some quick changes backstage, slipping into a coral Oscar de la Renta dress, a slinky black Monique Lhuillier frock with a thigh-high slit, a pleated burgundy Goldsmith & Klein gown and a lilac one-shoulder number with face-framing ruffles. Click through the gallery to see all the red carpet moments, including Jessica Alba, Demi Lovato and more!

— Caitlin Petreycik

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Runway Looks We Love: Monique Lhuillier

Sep 11, 2011 @ 11:25 am

Monique Lhuillier’s signature feminine look got a sporty makeover for her Spring 2012 collection with body-conscious clothes meant to show off every tight and fit curve of a woman’s body. For evening, however, sexy style prevailed. The designer—a favored choice on many red carpets—created cocktail dresses and gowns with open backs, cut-outs, and lace insets in saturated hues like cadmium yellow, cobalt blue, and magenta. Click through the gallery to see some of our favorite looks from the Monique Lhuillier spring 2012 collection.

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— Violet Gaynor

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Runway Looks We Love: Alexander Wang

Sep 11, 2011 @ 11:00 am

Alexander Wang’s Spring 2012 collection embodies sporty chic to the extreme. “I was inspired by speed and fast sports like professional cycling and NASCAR racing,” the designer told us after his show. “You can incorporate these pieces into your daily wardrobe to give you an edge.” The athletic lineup included utility pockets, perforated gym bags, football jerseys worn as dresses, and even floral-printed helmets. But within the tough elements, pure sexiness emerged, like mesh bustiers paired with cargo pants and sheer cover-ups worn over vibrant swimwear. See our favorite looks from Alexander Wang’s collection in the gallery.

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— Violet Gaynor, reporting by Nakisha Williams

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