New York Fashion Week Spring '09: A Mixed Bag at Anna Sui

Summary: We have come to expect certain things from Anna Sui, like a rainbow of colors, a menagerie of prints, and a million-and-one trimmings and details, and she definitely did not skimp on her Spring/Summer ’09 collection. The show was bright and loud, with layered looks, shocking color combinations, unusual prints, and perfectly mismatched ensembles. …

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New York Fashion Week Spring '09: Milly Throws a Boho Party

Summary: The Milly Spring/Summer ’09 collection by Michelle Smith threw a serious boho party during Fashion Week. Things started out great (and fun with a blaring soundtrack from the ’60’s and ’70’s) when a stunning rainbow-hued caftan sauntered down the runway. It was chic and bright and definitely covetable. A number of other similar pieces …

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Designer News. CFDA's 2007 Fashion Awards Are Over. And the Winners Are…Second City Style Fashion Blog

Host Ellen Barkin Whoops. Nothing like being late to your own party. Host Ellen Barkin arrived fashionably late (as did Oprah) to last night’s 2007 CFDA Fashion Awards at the  New York Public Library, however…the red carpet show did not disappoint. Oprah delivered the American Legend Award to Ralph Lauren and he picked up this …

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