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Best of Haute Couture Spring 2011

Runway Review: Paris Couture Fashion Week Givenchy, Bouchra Jarra, Valentino I don't if it's because of the mass appeal of Juicy Couture or simply the way its meaning evolves as it filters into mainstream vernacular, but "haute couture" although commonly perceived as a custom item of clothing of any sort or price, in actuality is a term protected by law and defined by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris with very specific rights. Haute couture is a luxury allowed to a privileged few. Naveed Hussain, brings you his thoughts on the Spring 2011 Best of Haute Couture. -- S.H. A look at the Spring 2011 Haute Couture Paris shows only leads one to further reevaluate the basic relevance

Men’s Style- Best of Menswear Fall 2011 Runway, The Avant Gardes

Runway Review: Dries Van Noten, Jil Sander, Alexander McQueen, Marni, Miharayasuhiro When it comes to men's style, there are two schools on the runway- the classics and the risk takers. We've shown you some of my favorite mens fashion shows from Europe from John Varvatos (the personal favorite for my hubby) , Louis Vuitton, Burberry Prorsum, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, and even some super funk by way of Lady Gaga at Mugler. Then, there are the fashion risk takers. The men's fashion that has a bit more edge than the average guy can pull off, but plenty of style for those up to taking the chance! Naveed Hussain curates his favorite menswear fall 2011 collection from the catwalks of Paris

Edition by Georges Chakra NY Fashion Week- Spring 2011

Runway Review: What to wear when life is your red carpet I don't know about you, but I have certainly gotten tired of looking at overdone "Princess" fantasy dresses worn by celebrities on the red carpet. They are ostentatious dresses that often wear the wearer rather than spotlight her total beauty. I'm all for a bit of eccentricity and quirkiness, but when everyone wears the same quirky big number, it all looks the the same. For me, those over-the-top dresses look like a young girl's small town dream of what a "fancy" dress should be rather than an elegant ideal of what a real grown-up woman should wear when she has the opportunity to glam it up. >> Fashion Shows

Runway Review: The highlight display of artfully draped garments was the palette of smooth, warm neutrals with shocking flashes of color The color palette was brimming with Spring Fever, and soft fabrics were in full flow at the Ports 1961 Spring 2011 show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Ports 1961 - Spring 2011 The highlight display was the palette of smooth, warm neutrals - charcoal, deep moss green, sandy beige and smokey grey, with shocking flashes of color - deep sea blue, bright purple and grass green. Ports 1961 - Spring 2011 Also a play of soft metallic in fabrication, sequin embellishments or jewelry. Everything had a warm shine to it, like the sun! Ports 1961 - Spring 2011 >> Fashion

Runway Review: Definitely a designer to watch emerge, as it's the first collection and with experience the collections will grow and develop. This tiny capsule of dresses with bursts of coral and watercolor florals is the first women's collection for Silvio Liu, showcased here at Merecedes-Benz Fashion Week. The spring cocktail dresses were chic silhouettes on their own, the light palette was refreshing, but I saw a few key details that didn't sit with the collection. Silvio Liu- Spring 2011 Collection >> Fashion Shows and Runway Reviews The fit and tailoring was perfect and created a flattering feminine look on all the dresses, but I wasn't too keen on the cropped boxy jackets that covered a few of them. Waists

Runway Review: Grunge got girly and there are plenty of sweet florals under the slouchy hoodies and washed out plaid shirts Be prepared to pull out your beat up high school hoodie next Spring. Charlotte Ronson is taking things back to the casual, borderline grungy, utilitarian 1990's dress code with her most recent collection shown at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.e Charlotte Ronson- Spring 2011 Fashion Show This time around the grunge got girly and there are plenty of sweet florals under the slouchy hoodies and washed out plaid shirts. A fine bit of feminism and flower child compliments the super casual look. And for having so many oversize garments there was still a lot of skin showing! Charlotte Ronson- Spring

Runway Review: Project Runway protege Daniel Vosovic rocks it out at his Spring 2011 fashion show Our photojournalist and design doll, Alix Kivlin is back from her year long trek around the world and is hitting the catwalks of New York. Here, she catches up with her old friend Daniel Vosovic backstage at his Spring / Summer fashion show. -- S.H. Confession: Daniel Vosovic is an old, dear friend of mine. But of of more relevance, a finalist and most loved contestant in season 2 of "Project Runway." Daniel has stomped his way on to the fashion scene successfully and on opening eve of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Daniel Vosovic presented his 3rd collection. And in my opinion his best.

Tony Maticevski

TONY MATICECSKI Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Fall / Winter 2010-2011 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York In their words: "The 28-look collection was romantic, sweet and moody. Featuring silk tulle and organza gowns, and drapy chiffon blouses, along with metallic bronze silk and lots of embellishment." Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Photos, this page only, Tony Maticevski

Tory Burch

TORY BURCH Fashion Show Photos / Runway CollectionFall / Winter 2010-2011 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York The young socialite chic line gets a bit of modern edge for fall 2010 and looks great! Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Photos, this page only, Tory Burch

Versace

SHOP Versace at Saks.com Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Photos: Kirsty/catwalking

Yigal Azrouel

Rena Lang

RENA LANGE Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Fall / Winter 2010-2011 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Photos, this page only, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin

Roberto Cavalli Menswear

ROBERTO CAVALLI MENSWEAR Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Fall / Winter 2010-2011 Milan Fashion Week "I wish I were younger and more handsome ... creating this collection stimulated me and thrilled me ... some pieces will be mine forever ... personality doesn’t have an age " --Roberto Cavalli >> Read Roberto Cavalli Runway Review Click on each picture for an enlarged view. In their Words: ROBERTO CAVALLI MENSWEAR: A review and re-interpretation of the communicative codes adapted by the rebels of the last decades. Love and innovation: wear and create, expressing personality through fashion, which has always produced ideas and images in contrast to existing rules. Elements that over the decades have become the symbols and characteristics of youth

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Best of Haute Couture Spring 2011

Men’s Style- Best of Menswear Fall 2011 Runway, The Avant Gardes

Edition by Georges Chakra NY Fashion Week- Spring 2011

Ports 1961- Spring 2011 Fashion Show Punches Up Color With Soft Neutrals

Silvio Liu Spring 2011 NYFW Collection brims with sweet and feminine party dresses

Charlotte Ronson Fashion Show- Grunge for Girls on the Spring Runway

Daniel Vosovic- Up Close Backstage and Spring Fashion Show