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  • Yigal Azrouel fall 2012 collection includes coats in pastel blue.
  • Yigal Azrouel python print wool pants and merion wool hand knit cable sweater
  • Yigal Azrouel created this distinctive blanket coat for his Cut 25 collection,.
  • Yigal Azrouel punctated his monocromatic fall 2012 Cut 25 collection with burstsof cobalt and copper shades.

  • Naeem Khan opened his show with a black/silver/gold paisley metallic threadworkembroidered evening coat.
  • Naeem Khan acknowledges the audience after his runway show.
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  • Kahn closed the show with a sterling silver pailette gown with open back. It isheavy but wearable, he says.
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  • Naeem Khan black/white abstract swirl print one-shoulder evening gown inbasketweave silk
  • Naeem Khan gold swirl metallic threadwork embroidered trumpet gown

  • ICB by Prabal Gurung chartreuse brushed wool cape coat with smocked back yoke,midnight wool knit snood.
  • See by Chloé red jacquard jumper, red jacquard cardigan, pink corduroy slimpants, off-white calfskin and suede pointy boots.
  • ICB by Prabal Gurung persimmon stretch wool twill blazer with midnight lambleather lapel, indigo silk double georgette collared blouse, midnight woolsaxony double pleat trouser with tuxedo side trim detail.
  • ICB by Prabal Gurung azalea silk crepe de chine kaleidoscope print sleevelessdress with drop waist double layer skirt and hibiscus silk crepe de chinekaleidoscope print collared blouse.

  • Even the casual looks look more formal in Billy Reid's fall 2012 collection
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  • Billy Reid acknowledges the audience at the end of his runway show.
    Photo by David X Prutting/BFAnyc.com
  • Womenswear is becoming more of a part of the Billy Reid collection each season.For fall, he envisioned a Charleston, S.C. woman with chic New York and Parissophistication.
    Photo by David X Prutting/BFAnyc.com
  • Billy Reid camel wool/cashmere blanket coat with brown leather trim, camel/woolbrown bowler and leather clutch
    Photo by David X Prutting/BFAnyc.com
  • Billy Reid navy/wool sport jacket with leather detail, oxford blue striped clubcollar shirt, gold mohair open-sweater and cordovan leather skirt
    Photo by David X Prutting/BFAnyc.com

  • Mathie Mirano in front of his Fall 2012 Collection in the Box at Lincoln Center
    Photo by Steve Hellerstein
  • Sequined-embellished cropped jacket reminiscent of Balmain at Mathieu Mirano.
    Photo by Steve Hellerstein
  • Dragon-inspired jewelry at Mathieu Mirano
    Photo by Andrew Werner
  • At Karen Walker Fall 2012, paisley prints and vibrant orange
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  • Karen Walker's fuzzy yellow sweater gives a nod to the 1960s.
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  • Boxy coats and paisley booties at Karen Walker
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  • Brocade dress at Karen Walker
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  • Another personal favorite of mine, a high-neck, long-sleeved black velvet gown
    Photo by Andrew Werner
  • A personal favorite, a red and gold satin v-neck gown
    Photo by Steve Hellerstein
  • Dragon-like scaled embroidery at Mathieu Mirano
    Photo by Steve Hellerstein

  • Snug wool dresses look hip enough to wear off the slopes.
  • Ski sweaters have the famous Lacoste alligator crawling along both arms.
  • Lacoste designer Felipe Olivera Baptista updated tweeds he saw in 1930s chaletphotos; the sleeves unzip for cape-like effect.
  • Lacoste sweater dresses come in a variety of colors......
  • Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
  • .....and styles.
    Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

  • Tory Burch closed her show with a tulle and chiffon embroidered evening gown
    Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
  • Burch opened her fall show with an embroidered tweed coat, embellished knitcardigan and organza eyelet skirt.
  • Tory Burch acknowledges the audience at the end of her show.
  • Narciso Rodriguez featured dresses with T-shaped fabric patterns that looked abit like a flock ot birds.
    Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

  • Inspired by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, Lela Rose's fall collectionfeatured burnished colors in strong architectural shapes. Shown here: Galvanizedorganza cuffed dress with grid tulle neckline.
    Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Payless
  • Lela Rose and husband Brandon Jones at her Dallas store opening last month.
  • The Dallas store is in Highland Park Village. In Houston, Lela Rose designs arecarried at Tootsies and Neiman Marcus.
  • The Dallas store.
  • Lela Rose at the Dallas opening.
  • Lela Rose logo on the Dallas store window.
  • A large crowd of friends showed up at Lela Rose's store opening in Dallas.

  • The cover of the March issue of Harper's Bazaar that goes to subscribers showsGyweneth Paltrow in profile.
  • Glenda Bailey
    Photo by Patrick Demarchelier/Harper's Bazaar
  • The March issue of Harper's Bazaar sold on newstands shows Paltrow in a moretraditional cover girl pose.

  • Ralph Lauren opened his show with the tailored menswear look he has made famous.
  • For evening, Lauren features black evening pants and a gold jacket.
  • Lauren closed with a gold lame gown.
  • A black skirt and gold vest looks modern.
  • A crisp motorcycle jacket updates the look.

  • Wesley Cadle
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  • Outside the entrance to the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge
    Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America
  • A hand-beaded "Keep Calm and Carry On" canvas hangs over the fireplace.
    Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America
  • Inside the entrance to the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge, cool cucumber-coloredwalls create a calming tone.
    Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America
  • Wesley Cadle, from left, Lindley Arnoldy and Annina Stefanelli in theMercedes-Benz Star Lounge
  • A cozy sette where people can relax and enjoy and glass of champagne
    Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America
  • The main lounge area, which hosts a mix of furniture by Baker, Antica Farmacistadiffusers and TVs showing live runway shows
    Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America
  • Lindley Arnoldy, left, and Tina Craig, creator of the popular website Bag Snob.
    Photo by Annina Stefanelli

  • Anna Wintour takes in the Vera Wang show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
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  • Wintour thought the Marc Jacobs show was magical and loved the oversized hats.
    Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images
  • Wintour believes the chic Carolina Herrera collection will be popular with thehigh fashion Texas customer. This great-looking red suit is from the fall 2012collection shown at fashion week.
    Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

  • Project Pie's pizzas have a crust that's slightly thinner and crispier than aNeapolitan pizza.
    Photo courtesy of Project Pie
  • Project Pie's pizza lineup includes dessert pies such as this one with bananaand Nutella.
    Photo courtesy of Project Pie

  • Joan Rivers and Kelly Osbourne on the front row at the Badgley Mischka show.
    Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images
  • The Badgley Mischka fall collection features a lot of gold and black.
    Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
  • Joan Rivers interviews two fashion fans in front of Lincoln Center duringMercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
    Photo by Clifford Pugh

  • The Donna Karan fall collection includes sexy gowns in addition to many jackets.
    Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
  • Donna Karan, in a cutaway jacket, acknowledged the audience as the WhitneyHouston song, "I'm Every Woman," played in the background.
    Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
  • Prabal Gurung's collection starts in a dark mood but sees the white light.
    Photo by Thomas Concordia/WireImage

  • Monique Lhuillier closed her show with a big red princess ballgown.
    Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
  • From left, John McCutchen, Karen Garrett and Mica Mosbacher caused a stir at theMonique Lhuillier show.
    Photo by Clifford Pugh
  • From left, Elizabeth Petersen, Joyce Echols, Melissa Mithoff and Debbie Festarialso made a splash at the Lhuillier show.
    Photo by Clifford Pugh
  • Cesar Galindo and Donae Chramosta kid around backstage at the DesignersCollective Fashion Show.
    Photo by Jacy Cooper

  • Gloria Estefan in St. John and hubby Emiio Estefan, Jr.
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  • A dramatic evening gown closed the St. John show. It is said to be creativedirector George Sharp's favorite piece in the collection.
  • Leopard print never goes out of style.

  • Supermodel Gisele Bundchen surprised the crowd at the Alexander Wang showSaturday night when she walked the runway.
    Photo by Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images
  • Alexander Wang led off with a "peroxide" lacquered wool Merino wool tweedraincoat with vinyl visor, fishnet turtleneck and black boots.
    Photo by Peter Michael Dills

  • Lincoln Center is the scene for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    Photo by ©Mark Bussell
  • Native Houstonian Cesar Galindo, pictured here with models at the World AIDS DayLuncheon in Houston, is showing his Czar line in New York on Sunday.
    Photo by Federico Villamayor
  • Samira Salman's New York Fashion Week experience includes stops at StantonSocial and The Dutch, a hip restaurant with a Houston connection.
  • Misti Pace-Krahl's entire NYFW wardrobe is held in just onestrategically-packed piece of luggage.
  • Best friends and co-workers Rebecca Spera and Sabrina Miskelly are headed totheir very first New York Fashion Week. Vintage pieces and hand warmers areamong their must-haves.
  • Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week veteran Debbie Festari is heading to New York withher style-savvy circle of friends Melissa Mithoff, Elizabeth Petersen and JoyceEchols.
    Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio

  • At Marc Jacobs, fashion critics play the game of guessing which trends from thecollection other designers will copy
  • Michael Kors always floods the runways with lots of models wearing Americansportswear
  • Tory Burch waved to the crowd at the end of her first full-scale runway showlast September.
    Photo by Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
  • Last season, Donna Karan took a bow from the streets of New York at the end ofher DKNY show
    Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
  • At Oscar de la Renta, it's always fun to guess which gowns will show up at theMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston Ball
    Photo by Dan and Corina Lecca