Best of New York

Doo.Ri You'd think that crystals strewn across dresses and bustiers would result in a gaudy Miss America look, but in Doo.Ri’s capable hands, the effect is anything but. In her spring line, the designer turns glittering Swarovski crystals into mere whispers of embellishments by covering them in tulle. The gauzy material is also layered over skirts, collars, and cocktail dresses—making them agreeable companions to her signature draped silk styles. Save to List Fashion Week Highlights: Day 1 The city that never sleeps slipped into Fashion Week high gear quickly—here are a few of the top looks from day one. Save to List Fashion Week Highlights: Day 2 As these images illuminate, Fashion Week's day-two designers prove they’re far from second string. Save to List Fashion Week Highlights: Day 3 When it comes to the New York Fashion Week lineup, the third day's the charm. Save to List Fashion Week Highlights: Day 4 Four days down, four to go. At Fashion Week’s halfway point, trends crystallize and chic new styles debut. Save to List Fashion Week Highlights: Day 5 On Sunday, a few of New York City’s hardest-working designers, including Michael Kors, Phillip Lim, and Diane von Furstenberg, put in overtime and debuted their latest creations. Save to List Fashion Week Highlights: Day 6 As the industry’s biggest names debut their latest designs, New York Fashion Week is officially turned into high gear. Save to List Fashion Week Highlights: Day 7 Designers flaunt their finest at the tail end of New York Fashion Week. Save to List New York Spring 08 Trends To make your wish list–making easier, we’ve compiled the best of the season’s top trends. Read on and be prepared to shop come spring! Save to List Rodarte Few designers embrace fashion like the Rodarte girls do. If the sisters’ dedication to the art form was ever in question, any reservations were put aside after their show. Dresses defying definition are fashioned out of umber chiffon, raw-edge silk, filmy knits, and lace. The collection’s dainty romance is tempered by tough accents including studded heels and fingerless gloves, which results in the kind of potent look more often found on European runways. Save to List Thakoon For spring, Thakoon zeroes in on details of the preppy aesthetic, then blows them up to show how elegant the look can be. His cleverest pieces—such as the scarf-like sweater, in the shape of a cardigan knotted over one’s shoulder—put an artful spin on classic country-club styles. On the runway, crumpled panama hats accented other ensembles, including batik shorts, high-waist navy trousers, and a tricolor striped dress—just the thing for a modern globetrotter. Save to List