New York Fashion Week Fall 2010 Part 4

Here are the remaining designers from New York Fashion Week! There were so many great collections this season, but I just wasn't able to get to them all! The women's Olympic figure skating competition has now begun. Will you be watching?

Victoria Beckham

Like the Olsen twins, there are a lot of people who dislike her for her fame, skinniness..you name it. There is always a reason. I love her though and this collection. Yes, the models were too skinny but this is something that is slowly changing and we can only hope it continues. Finally, can we get to the clothes already? She staged the show to a small group of twenty-five or so editors and insiders and greeted everyone before the show before narrating the entire collection herself. Loved every piece!

Vera Wang

Vera Wang featured a stunning collection complete with textures, colors, dresses, pants jackets, sequins and crinolines. While I definitely think her talent lies in her gowns, this was a solid collection of very wearable pieces.

Betsey Johnson

Everyone give a round of applause! Betsey is back! She came back at a time when we are in for theatrics and a little more playfulness on the runway. What a collection! There were dice on shirts, striped dresses, models looking like bandits, bandanas, cowboy boots, corsets, prints, cowboy boots and more. Kelly Osbourne was also in attendance as a model and a job well done! Bravo Betsey! we missed you!!

The Row

While many are not Olsen fans (they do not interview well), I am a fan of their designs. Every time I see photos of them I am entranced. Perhaps the clothes are overly mature, overly layered and heavy at times, but I still think they always look interesting. There wasn't anything overly special in their collection. The pieces were strong and well designed and...drumroll..they were marketable. Of course, no one knows franchise and marketing like the Olsens. Nevertheless, it was a solid collection. Of notable highlight were the slouchy trousers.

Reem Acra

This year Reem Acra streamed the runway show via their website. The draping on the frocks was brilliantly executed. The looks featured slouchy layering, silks and slinky silhouettes all in very bold and interesting patterns.

Proenza Schouler

Hernandez and McCollough created some rare prints of their own this season. The plaid looks you saw on the runway were jiggled photocopy prints. There were also some interesting scribble prints on mini dresses. Everything was very short and paired with thigh high stockings. Bravo!

Rodarte

Kate and Laura Mulleavy were inspired after taking a road trip from El Paso to Marfa, Texas. They were specifically inspired by the town of Ciudad Juárez and the idea of sleepwalking. The Mulleavyy sisters are always pushing the envelope when it comes to their designs but this just didn't do it for me. All of the whites looked washed out and the models looked washed out as well. I wasn't a fan of the color scheme either. I preferred their harder edged theme last year.

Narciso Rodriguez

Narciso was inspired by “beautiful curved lines and shadows” this season. You could see this in all of his pieces. It was particularly noticeable in one of his pieces featuring black and white (see below). The models also wore some interesting hats. I loved how he paired a great black dress with a tight leather jacket.

Michael Kors

Where to begin with Michael Kors. He is the master of his field. I wanted to wear every piece that came off the runway. Sometimes he is really hard on the designers on Project Runway but when you see his collections, you realize that he has every right. He is incredibly talented and able to put together looks that we all want to wear. It was fur fabulous! There were unique placement of belts and fabulous camels and beiges great for any winter vacation or to look fabulous for any occasion. Every day looks as well as some stunning sequined pieces!

Monique Lhuillier

Stunning as always are the collections of Monique Lhuillier. We are seeing a lot of interesting prints this season for instance the short dress (first image). She definitely focused on the gowns that have made her so famous and successful. There were too many to choose from!

(Images via Style.com)