Today at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week

Wednesday, February 17

TORY BURCH: The Salon (9:00 AM)

MICHAEL KORS: The Tent (10:00 AM)

NANETTE LEPORE: The Promenade (11:00 AM)

3.1 PHILLIP LIM:  The Tent (2:00 PM)

MILLY by MICHELLE SMITH: The Promenade (3:00 PM)

Celebrities Expected: Mena Suvari, Julia Stiles, Lydia Fenet, Natalie Press, "Wonder Girls", Tinsley Mortimer, Dabney Mercer, Dalia Oberlander, Gretta Monahan, and Gillian Miniter with many more expected to attend.

REED KRAKOFF: 548 West 22^nd Street (4:00 PM)

ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH: The Salon (5:00 PM)

ANNA SUI: The Tent (6:00 PM)

BRIAN REYES:  The Promenade (7:00 PM)

Today at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week

Tuesday, February 16

ELIE TAHARI: The Salon (9:00 AM)

BADGLEY MISCHKA: The Tent (10:00 AM)

• The inspiration for the collection is glorious images of the Cosmos combined with the warrior attitude of Mad Max.

VERA WANG: The Promenade (11:00 AM)

MÍMKHO: 450 West 31^st Street (12:00 PM)

PAMELLA ROLAND: The Salon (1:00 PM)

• A favorite among celebrities, Pamella Roland will showcase her feminine, modern silhouettes worthy of red-carpet occasions once again.

MAX AZRIA: The Tent (2:00 PM)

DENNIS BASSO: The Promenade (3:00 PM)

DIESEL BLACK GOLD: 115 West 41^st Street (5:00 PM)

THUY: The Salon (6:00 PM)

• Thuy is known for conjuring a perfect blend of contrasts: beautiful tailored structure with draped ease, classic sportswear infused with innovation and femininity played against masculinity. Thuy also incorporates finishings and embellishments that appeal to a woman seeking a designer hand, resulting in a collection that is singular in both quality and style. This season, Swarovski is a sponsor and the designer has incorporated Swarovski Crystallized˙ elements on the clothing.

Celebrities Expected: Susie Essman, Nadja Swarovski, Alex McCord, Jill Zarin, Danielle Staub, Anisha Lakhani, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Tabatha Coffey, Mia Moretti, Debbie Dickinson, Lisa Robertson, Ali Hewson, Nellie Furtado, Markus Klinko and Indrani

TIBI: The Promenade (7:00 PM)

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ: The Tent (8:00 PM)

TONI FRANCESC: The Salon (9:00 PM)

• Toni Francesc collections appeal to the young and sophisticated woman. He is known for his innovative designs and experimentation of combining urban elements that coexist with the technical and useful.
• The collection, "Artificial Life" is based on an androgynous image, one in which man and technology combine. An in-depth interpretation of the future without overlooking the roots of the past and the world of hand crafted creation.  

Project Runway Winner Irina Shabayeva's Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

Irina Shavayeva debuted her fall 2010 collection Saturday February 13, 2010 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at SIR Stage 37.

I remember watching Project Runway and Irina was preparing for the final collection challenge. She had a t-shirt, I believe, with birds and NYC art on it. She's carrying that bird motif through again this season, although she's taken it to a completely different label.

Her collection included hand painted prints, pheasant feather dresses, and custom made aviator hats. Because the show was sponsored by Tupperware, she managed to even include that into her creations - providing a hard edge against which the soft cashmeres and painted silks could contrast.

NYFW: Daniel Vosovic Unveils First Complete Ready to Wear Collection

Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic presented his first full ready to wear collection February 11 at Exit Art in New York City for Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week.

Vosovic found his inspiration during a late night summer stroll through Washington Square Park in New York City. The designer developed the concept of his collection by observing the effects of time and the elements on various statues and sculptures and exploring the notion of creative destruction. Vosovic created completely original prints and embroideries derived from studying the aging process of oxidized copper, broken marble, and other materials in various stages of transformation.  The inspiration was communicated throughout the presentation space by dim ambient lights, models posed strongly on stark white pedestals, and a sweeping nature film projected on the walls made by young film makers Porter Panther (www.porterpanther.com). Through the use of tailored separates with digitally printed satins, richly colored suede, and flowing dresses, Vosovic was able to capture the essence of a quiet wide open park-like space filled with strong artistic silhouettes. Vosovic casted all Asian models to present his collection to the public as one cohesive form and add a striking consistency to the overall effect.

Today at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week

Monday, February 15, 2010

CAROLINA HERRERA: The Tent (10:00 AM)

CARLOS MIELE: The Promenade (11:00 AM)

JILL STUART: Astor Hall, New York Public Library (12:00 PM)

• The collection is a re-imagining of what defines sexy. A collision of chaos and chic.

Celebrities Expected: Anna Lynne McCord, Mena Suvari, Kelly Bensimon, Ramona Singer, Nigel Barker and Robert Verdi

TRACY REESE: The Salon (1:00 PM)

• The Tracy Reese fall 2010 collection is an eclectic mix of urban and rural style that is very modern yet infinitely wearable. Rustic Prince of Wales checks, distressed faux fur and stretch suede styles are softened by cosmetic toned lingerie and made cozy by soft alpaca sweaters.

Celebrities Expected: Kristen Bell, Julia Stiles, Michelle Williams of Destiny‚s Child, Adrienne Bailon and Raven Symone with more expected to attend.

DONNA KARAN COLLECTION: 711 Greenwich Street (2:00 PM)

MONIQUE LHUILLIER: The Promenade (3:00 PM)

YEOHLEE: 225 West 35^th Street (4:00 PM)

TADASHI SHOJI: The Salon (5:00 PM)

ECCO DOMANI FASHION FOUNDATION: The Tent (6:00 PM)

• Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation‚s 2010 Rising Design Star recipients: Altuzara, The Blonds, Pabal Gurung, Salvor Project, Siki Im, Prova and Organic will be given the unique opportunity to participate in the first-ever joint EDFF runway show. 
• The large-scale event will showcase looks from each of the seven winners‚ collections.  Footage from this year‚s program will also be featured in a special half-hour documentary highlighting the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation and 2010 winners, and will air on the Lifetime Network and Lifetime Real Women this March.

Celebrities Expected: Kelly Rutherford

PERRY ELLIS: The Promenade (7:00 PM)

• Creative Director, John Crocco, is pleased to show the latest Fall 2010 collection from Perry Ellis. With dark hues and luxurious fabrics, the collection envelopes a mix of sophisticated sportswear and handsome evening wear that dresses the Perry Ellis man for night.

Celebrities Expected: Terrell Owens, Gretta Monahan, Mark Indelicato

Nima Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

The Nima Fall and Winter Collection was held February 13, 2010 in SoHo. The stark loft space and black runway added drama to the clean lines and modern shapes of the clothing. See a video clip of the show on YouTube: Nima Fall/Winter 2010 Collection.

The big trend for Nima is the ruched leggings that covered a high heel almost completely. 

The color palette was a modern mix of winter white, camel, and black, with pops of jewel tones thrown in, such as amethyst purple and cobalt blue. Hems were asymmetrical on both dresses and tops, and blazers were cut as a v-shape with no real lapel. 

Accessories were minimal, a large floppy hat, silver bangles, zipper hardware. Blazers were styled with sleeves pushed up, and trousers were flared with a very low hem - brushing the floor even with three inch platform shoes.

We also saw raccoon and mink fur in the form of jackets, vests, and even a dress. Looks are listed below:

1. Ivory double face wool pantsuit
2. black denim and leather Hutton jacket - black latex wool jersey double zipper skirt
3. Ivory double face wool Lauren coat dress
4. pastel mink fest - camel double face wool ski pant
5. Peacock silk/crystal print dress - black latex ribbed wool jersey cycle vest
6. Camel silk tunic
7. Black latex ribbed wool jersey dress with Finn raccoon hem
8. Sapphire/crystal print dress - camel double face wool Hutton jacket
9. Black denim dress with black latex ribbed wool jersey hem
10. Ivory double face wool Hutton jacket - black mink dress
11. Camel double face wool Vfront jacket - organza/chrome trimmed leather skirt
12. Camel wool cowl neck dress with crystal print hem - lambskin cycle jacket
13. Black denim pull through coat dress - ivory double face wool skirt
14. Crystal print cocktail - camel doube face wool cycle jacket
15. Black leather V front coat - latex wool jersey vest - denim ski pant
16. Dark camel wool dress with black latex ribbed wool jersey hem
17. Sapphire silk cocktail - Finn raccoon on organza coat
18. Peacock silk cocktail with organza shoulder
19. Sapphire silk asymmetrical gown
20. Crystal print gown

Outside the Alexander McQueen Store in SoHo