For lots of pretty, floaty, fabulous frocks it is imperative that you swing by the Marchesa show during New York Fashion Week. Sticking two fingers to the economy was co-designer Georgina Chapman, who didn't disappoint in offering up an array of delicate whimsical creations for eveningwear. Fairytale-inspired red carpet gowns were aplenty in layered tulle and draped Grecian-style jersey. These filtered out into ruffled candy cocktail dresses and sparkly black and red minidresses, all tied up in a satin bow. As always it is a true pleasure to watch the fruits of Marchesa's labor, and take a moment to escape the realities of life. And with Sir Philip Green lurking around the room, one can't but help wonder whether we might see a Marchesa/Topshop collaboration in the future.

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Brights with black told one of the color stories at the Tibi Fall 2009 fashion show, in contrast with the primary-colored, hippie-chic flower child dresses that flowed down the runway next. Is this the '70s or the '80s? And is it fall or spring, for that matter? A girl would be mighty chilly in some of those thin dresses.

Unlike the Barbie girls, these '20s-inspired dollies were dropped on some God-forsaken playground in the '80s and have been resuscitated a little worse for the wear to stomp the Diesel Black Gold runway.

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The stars came out for Pamela Roland yesterday, including Nicky and Paris Hilton continueing their rounds. Amanda Bynes and Michelle Trachtenberg sat next to each other in the front row and looked as if they were having a great time, and just a few seats down was Kristen Bell. Before the show started I also spotted Miss Jay and Nigel of "America's Next Top Model."

Designer Pamella DeVos evoked the elegance of Russia with warm furs, crystal- and jewel-encrusted gowns and deep jewel-toned dresses in silk, cashmere, crepe, chiffon and velvet with gold and silver adornments.

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Things were of a very sharp, sartorial nature at the Narciso Rodriguez fall '09 show on Tuesday evening. Dipping into the future (like so many designers this season) his models took to the catwalk in robot-style peek-a-boo headwear. Body-con dresses in acid yellow, shocking pink and neon purple offered a hint of skin in sliced sections. They were thrown alongside more tailored, conservative looks in camel coats and tweed skirt suits. Jackets also ranged from jaquard to mohair with full-length zips. Besides a hint of Gothic lace and a shiny corset here and there, the most daring was left to a camouflage black-and-white print worked into dresses, trousers, boots and just about everything else. Click play on video below to watch.

Behnaz Sarafpour put out a tight collection of what she's best at for Fall 09, which is probably what many consumers are looking for right now. Pieces that exemplify a designer and will hold a special place in their wardrobes, as many of Sarafpour's clean, geometric dresses would do for day, and pretty little velvet dresses would do for night.

And thanks to Fashionista for clearing up why I was a lot late for the show when I thought crosstown traffic had made me only a little late - the invite I went off of said 2:30 while the official schedule said 2:00. I literally saw the show going on as I dashed past the windows of Exit Art to see the second half from practically the doorway. But it was actually an excellent vantage point for a video of the models' final pass.

Will Angelina go for Max Azria again this awards season? Perhaps, now she has a whole new collection of draped, wearable creations to choose from. The mainline collection from one of fashion's most hardworking men (together with his wife he produces three collections each season; Max Azria, BCBG Max Azria and Herve Leger by Max Azria) this was a show that followed what seems to be a strict NYFW policy; dark, wearable, beautiful. Take a look for yourself below...

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I had a 'fashion moment' going through the pictures of the Rodarte show. There was a lot of gasping, cooing, grabbing of Isabelle's arm and turning of my monitor to show her the collection. The legwear! The dresses! The knitwear! The black leather! The flashes of emerald on grey! The autumnal burnt orange on black! All of it is making it very hard for me to write anything that makes sense about the show. Just take a look for yourself. Once again the Mulleavy sisters have wowed us with their unparalleled understanding of texture, form and colour. Yes, it's dark (apocalyptic, according to one editor) but it was also pretty damn fabulous! [all images courtesy of Coutorture]

Badgley Mischka's Fall 2009 collection embraced more of the traditional darker colors for fall and winter with blacks, bordeaux and ultramarine with some bright crimson and teal pieces thrown in for good measure. Eveningwear was featured prominently and accented with some fabulous accessories. We were backstage before the show getting an up-close look at the shoes and jewelry that really helped Badgley Mischka's designs sparkle.

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It's that time of year, when walking around New York City is especially damaging to one's ego because in addition to average-grade celebrities and fashionistas there are superhuman beauties marching the streets and catwalks. So what have the models been up to during fashion week? Eating! Reading! It's true. Even indulging in some adorably touristy behavior. Check it out after the jump.

Alice Temperley is back in the Big Apple after a stint in her home city of London last season. This time, the British designer followed the lead of many, and opted against a runway show in favour of a presentation instead. The two-day event in Soho, which also consisted of a multimedia installation, helped to unveil her Japanese-inspired collection .

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Many were thanking Matthew Williamson today who, besides Marc Jacobs, gave us a break from the safeness of black and clumpy clothes with a burst of multi-color print and texture. As part of Team British Invasion, Williamson dazzled crowds with a mixture of shimmery beads, zigzag knits, ruffled cocktail dresses, skinny leather trousers, fur-trimmed shaped coats and sequinned gowns. A nod to his Pucci days came in the form of geometric-shaped prints, which featured in everything from column dresses to shiny suits, and worn with zebra cut-out ankle sandals. Although he did get a little carried away at times, overall I can see how many (especially New Yorkers) might flock to this collection for a touch of uptown society style.

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Another video for you before I head back to the tents. More pics and video tonight!

Loved the accessories at Badgley Mischka! I'll be posting tons of backstage pictures and runway shots later on today, but wanted to get you this video ASAP! Classic Badgley Mischka, wouldn't you say?

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Betsey Johnson was one of many designers who chose to cancel their runway show this season, but that didn't stop her being as fun and funky as usual, albeit with a smaller presentation instead of the usual kitsch-fest of a catwalk show. Editors and buyers were invited to a retro kitchen where models wore everything from full-skirted skull print dresses with wide elastic belts to pretty pink and blue ice-cream striped knits. Betsey knows where her bread is buttered, and no doubt her new crop of young fans will love the collection, which managed to blend Paris Hilton cute with Avril Lavigne emo.

Yep, I just said 'Avril Lavigne emo'...