Well, for being titled “NEW AMERICA,” the William Rast Fall 09 fashion show seemed like a bit of a retread. A retread of American fashions that have been reinforcing cliches for over a century – fringe, stonewash denim – and a retread of *designer* Justin Timberlake’s own Spring 09 collection. The best part of the collection was the variation on the theme of studded jackets that was established in the Spring 09 collection, this time in leather and denim.

Like Charlotte Ronson, the best part was the celeb watching. Have you checked out our pics of Anna Wintour, Bee Shaffer, Paris and Nicky Hilton and Carine Roitfeld?