New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 RTW Wrap Up Part Two

FINAL NEW YORK FASHION WEEK POST! Wow! I don't know how all the other fabulous bloggers do it. As you know, many of us work full time and blog in our spare time. I just don't know how everyone finds the time. Nevertheless here it is !! Japan pics to come soon!

Philip Lim

This is one of the best runways seen throughout New York Fashion Week! While many designers are cutting back and using mannequins, Philip Lim seemed to spare no expense with his runway show. Look at the lighting and set up! WOW! Many of the looks included maroon tights and fabulous furs. The were also some great prints. The collection was detail conscious and full of fabulous separates that could be mixed and matched for any occasion!

Alexandre Herkovitch

Alexandre Herkovitch did florals like we have never seen this season. There were floral sequined dresses, jackets and blouses paired with shimmery tights, all under bright pink lighting. While many of us shy away from stripes of any kind, these were body flattering and vertical! Hurrah! Models also wore some fabulous head bands and little black gloves. I must find some of those sequined tights. OO la la!

Alice and Olivia

There was just something about this Alice and Olivia collection. The clothes were presented in images! The models were all featured in fabulous and creative poses and the clothes were inspiring and cool. Don't you just drool over these photos? I love the photo of the model in the big baggy blue sweater (featured below).

Anna Sui

Anna Sui surely shut up the critics who called her collections too bohemian and similar this season! This collection was inspired by the paintings of 19th Century artist Toulouse-Lautrec. There were fabulous feathered head pieces, glamorous necklaces and tasseled booties. Anna Sui is not to be underestimated!

One of Toulouse-Lautrec's Paintings
(Image via wikipedia)

Betsey Johnson

BETSEY! What happened? Where is the fun runway? ACK! The pieces she presented were great nonetheless but just didn't have the Betsey feel. She held the fashion show at her studio in a fifties inspired malt shop setting. Her pieces are always, and will always be fabulous regardless of where she presents them. I wonder if she still did a cart wheel after she presented her collection?

Carlos Miele

Carlos Miele presented a more formal collection consisting of formal gowns and dresses. I loved how he paired the fancy dresses with a more casual basic black jacket. The gown (below) is just a peek at some of the beautiful pieces he presented! I love the effect of the black and white intertwining throughout the dress. What a treat!

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera! For some reason I have been drawn to the dressier and more sophisticated looks this season. This collection was marvelous. It was full of color and life and refreshing elegance. WWD thought that the shiny fabrics were a little overdone and took away from the collection, but I thought they were vibrant and exciting! There were some magnificent figure hugging gowns and a great deal of volume and ruffling at the bottom. It didn't look overdone or out of proportion in any way. There were also some great day wear coats and dresses. The quality and tailoring of the fabrics was top notch!

J. Mendel

I have always been a fan of the gorgeous gowns created by Gilles Mendel for J. Mendel. The fur vests and impeccably tailored cropped leather jackets were a great contrast to the elegant evening gowns he showed. This collection was wide ranging and full of possibilities. Look at the two gowns here (left and right). He definitely proved his versatility with this collection. Hope some of these gowns get picked up for red carpet events, they would surely make the best dressed list!

Jill Stuart

Jill Stuart sure featured some fabulous footwear and head gear for fall! Many of the shoes had peek-a-boo cut outs and sky high heels or knee high laced up leather boots. These were contrasted with feminine, ruffled and bowed dresses. I loved the satin dress paired with purple jacket (below).

Derek Lam

Derek Lam presented yet another elegant collection. The thick beautiful coats were lined with fur and featured complimenting and contrasting linings. There were shimmery dresses and skirts, as well as lots of leather, strappy heels and black ankle booties. Tweeds and draping were also prominent in this collection.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

What a fun and playful collection Marc put together for this season's Marc by Marc Jacobs Collection. I always enjoy his collections but oftentimes I find that many of the looks would be better off alone. This season the pieces just seemed to mesh well together. There were tweed coats, baggy dresses paired with funky boots and colorful tights! These will surely fly off the racks!

Marchessa

I gasped when I saw the gowns that were created by Georgina Chapman for Machessa! The silhouettes were stunning and featured many layers and shapes. Most of the pieces were in charcoals and greys but the shapes were breathtaking. In an interview with WWD she said that she "wanted to make [the collection] all about fairy tails."

Max Azria

All I have to say about this collection is OO LA LA! Max and Lubov Azria sent a futuristic and hard edged collection down the runway this season. There were a lot of leather pieces and uniquely draped dresses. WWD thought that this collection was unappealing and too Gothic and unflattering but I thought the pieces were well fitting and eye catching! Look at the draping of the two looks featured here!

(All images via WWD)