Sorry if this is a wee bit late, but anyway, just to give you a recap…

Last February 1-8 was the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 in New York (there’s another one coming up this March in LA). Designers who graced the runway includes 3.1 Philip Lim, Abaeté, Academy of Art University, Akiko Ogawa, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Angel Sanchez, Anna Sui, Araks, Badgley Mischka, BCBG Max Azria, Betsey Johnson, Bill Blass, Calvin Klein, Carlos Miele, Carmen Marc Valvo, Carolina Herrera, Chris Han, Custo Barcelona, Cynthia Steffe, Dennis Basso, Dianne Von Furstenberg, Diesel, DKNY, Donna Karan Collection, Duckie Brown, Erin Fetherson, The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2008, Herve Leger by Max Azria, Iódice, Jayson Brunsdon, Juan Carlos Obando, Jill Stuart, Joanna Mastroianni, Lacoste, Lela Rose, Malan Breton, Mara Hoffman, Matthew Williamson, Max Azria, Michael Kors, Milly by Michelle Smith, Miss Sixty, Monique Lhuillier, Na-be by Victorya Hong, Naeem Khan, Nanette Lepore, Nautica, Nicole Miller, Pamella Roland, Perry Ellis, Peter Som, Ports 1961, Project Runway, R. Scott French, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor, Reem Acra, Richard Chai, Rock & Republic, Rubin Singer, Sass & Bide, Sean John, Tadashi Shoji, Temperley London, Terexov, TIBI, Tommy Hilfiger, Tony Cohen, Tracy Reese, Tuleh, Twinkle by Wenlan, Venexiana, Vera Wang, Verrier, Vivienne Tam, Willow, Y-3, Yeohlee, Yigal Azrouel, Z Zegna, Zac Posen, and finaly Zang Toi.

The designers’ names have already covered up most of what I was about to write so I’ll just go ahead and show you my faves…

I’m seeing a lot of this kind of neckline for this coming spring collection…

Badgley Mischka

Carmen Marc Valvo

Carolina Herrera

Be it casual or dressy tops, the ruffled/braided/slanting detail is a hit this coming season!

Donna Karan

Like I said… ruffles!

Milly Black Wrap-around Dress

Milly Peach Dress

More ruffles… (See!)

Oscar De La Renta

Okay, this color combination is bold yet sophisticated! I’m starting to see a lot of designers going for this color combi! I love it!

Proenza Schouler

Baggy pants are back and animal print is here to stay!

Rebecca Taylor

Tracy Reese

Vera Wang

And for the finale… of course, hav’ ta’ love yer own….
(Gotta love the jewels… of course, it’s Lhuillier!!!)

Monique Lhuillier

xoxo

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