Jonathan Saunders: Building on last season’s New York debut, English designer Jonathan Saunders showed a gorgeous collection that began with the slightly ’50s silhouette of structured jackets, some with his characteristic color-blocking, in sari-bright silks over full skirts that fluttered as the models strolled by. It ended with some of the best prints seen so far, such as the sheer black dress with a cleverly placed print on the front and back that resembled a question mark.     Roger Joseph/metro

 

 

William Rast: Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala seem to be parking their women’s and men’s wear line in the same space already occupied by Diesel and Rock and Republic: lots of distressed denim, vintage-looking tees and punky leather, peppered with a bit of plaid. It’s the stuff of hipsters’ wardrobes, though only those who live in L.A., not New York.               Kenya Hunt/Metro

 

 

Peter Som: Peter Som interpreted spring’s relaxed energy in a sophisticated way with easy, flowing dresses cinched at the waist, slouchy pants and low-maintenance rompers in light, fluid fabrics, at times embellished with Swarovski crystals. The pieces that showed off his impressive draping worked best, though, as seen in the look pictured here.     KH/Metro

 

 

Vena Cava: CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominees Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock showed arguably their strongest collection to date with a line largely made up of silk, chiffon and twill separates influenced by a ’70s pop culture phenomenon called Egyptomania. The North African obsession surfaced in tanks with exquisitely understated hand-painted or beaded collars. Highlights also included their use of leather, which, if you haven’t heard, is making a comeback. For those looking to rock the trend, Vena Cava’s skintight leather leggings would be the item to get — they manage to make the legs look lean rather than bulky like the versions from the ’90s.    KH/Metro

 

 

Isaac Mizrahi: Isaac Mizrahi built anticipation for his color palette through a series of overhead lights strung up three quarters of the way down the runway that gave each outfit a bronzey hue. As the models walked past the point where the fixtures ended, his trademark, eye-popping colors, such as lime green, citron yellow, fuchsia and sky blue, emerged. The day wear, including a series of beautifully constructed, streamlined sheaths and frocks with origami-like folds — all named after garden insects — were worthy of such sublime lighting.      KH/Metro

 

 

BCBG Max Azria: Professional ladies who like the ease of tossing on one garment that’s sophisticated and sexy without trying too hard will rejoice at this parade of short jersey dresses and jumpsuits in a rainbow of colors. Shirt dresses in elegant hues are what actress Vivica A. Fox called “perfect for taking from day to night.”
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