2009 new york fashion week

2009 Fall New York Fashion Week: Zac Posen
Zac Posen

2009 Fall New York Fashion Week: Zac Posen

Posen found solace in a retro, eclectic Fall collection.
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Posen found solace in a retro, eclectic Fall collection. The '40s were beckoned through square shoulders, skirt suits, tweed, ruffles, and country florals. The palette was totally autumnal: beige, gold, pumpkin, storm gray, but kicked up a notch with scarlet red, silky lilac, and noir. Posen's muse of the season was sultry actress Paz de la Huerta, who served as his date while he took his finale bow. No Posen runway is complete without drama, that he supplied through the 5 Browns, a bro and sis piano group, and metallic, asymmetrical gowns. There was lots of flair going on — jeweled belts, fancy buttons, satin shoes, studded headbands, and cluster earrings. All the more to compliment his screen siren.

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Photos of the Runway Clothes from Project Runway Season Six
Heidi Klum

Sneak Peek! The Project Runway Season Six Finale Show

There were a couple things different about this Project Runway finale runway show.
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There were a couple things different about this Project Runway finale runway show. First off, yours truly wasn't there. I didn't receive an invite (boo), therefore I hightailed it out of NYC to head back to sunny California — one must get ready for the Oscars anyway. Second, we have no idea how season six shaped up. We're still waiting on the new season to debut, we do know it took place in LA and has wrapped up filming, but the suspense is looming. But at Fashion Week, the finale show went on. Our favorite host, Heidi in a hot-pink Matthew Williamson satin suit, and judges, the fabulous Nina and Michael, did their front-row thing — see speculative faces below.We haven't met the designing contestants, we did meet some of the clothes. I spy a mix of Alexander Wang-inspired, girlie goth, a Siriano reminiscent poof or two, and a couple lovely, silky gowns. It's really hard to judge without the competitive context, but we can still get a taste of what's to come. Nothing groundbreaking, but some good stuff. Let me know what you think!

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2009 Fall New York Fashion Week: Marchesa
Diane Kruger

2009 Fall New York Fashion Week: Marchesa

I knew Marchesa was going to be special when, as I ran into the entrance to escape the rain, Diane Kruger's and my eyes met.
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I knew Marchesa was going to be special when, as I ran into the entrance to escape the rain, Diane Kruger's and my eyes met. Only for a nanosecond, as she was on her way back into the rain, she slipped on her shades and was off like Cinderella. Many of the billowing gowns and fairytale frocks inside were fit for princess Diane. It was nasty outside, fantasy inside.

I was a Marchesa presentation virgin and I can never go back. Marchesa, always romantic and enchanting, served layers and layers of tulle, silk chiffon, ribbons, embroideries, bows, sequins, and lace. A celestial theme of shooting stars, sparkle, and unicorns felt fantastical. This lilac chiffon-draped dress with embroidered bodice can easily earn Kate Winslet a best dressed nod at the Oscars this weekend. The shoes, by Louboutin, were satin, super high, and sometimes glittered and laced. While Marchesa's gowns tend to steal the spotlight, a couple pant ensembles were sharp; tuxedo trousers paired with romantic ruffles blouses and sculptured jackets. Smitten yet?

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Hair How-To: Coventry Fall 2009 Hair
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Hair How-To: Coventry Fall 2009 Hair

It can be difficult for young designers to build buzz, but not for Matthew Terry.
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Hair How-To: Coventry Fall 2009 Hair

It can be difficult for young designers to build buzz, but not for Matthew Terry. After stints with Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, he started his own line, Coventry. Fashionologie has a review of the clothing, but I'm more interested in this beautiful plaited hairstyle. "The idea was to make the girls look as though they'd just come from a long horseback ride," said stylist Pasquale Ferrante, the hair guru who created the look with Davines styling products. Want to re-create the look at home? For step-by-step instructions, just read on.

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Akiko Ogawa Takes a Twist on the French Manicure
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Akiko Ogawa Takes a Twist on the French Manicure

Even though these pink nails were shown for a Fall collection, I think Akiko Ogawa's runway manicures would be a great way to welcome springtime.
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Even though these pink nails were shown for a Fall collection, I think Akiko Ogawa's runway manicures would be a great way to welcome springtime. French manicures normally aren't my favorites, but Alisha Rimando created a fresh version by using four colors (Dashing Diva polish in Headliner, Dashing Diva, Cosmopolitan, and Debutante).

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