New York Fashion Week: Tory Burch backstage gallery

Tory Burch is smart about this recession business. She didn’t sacrifice the luxe factor for her Fall 09 collection, far from it, she seems to have upped the sophistication and chic styling. But a big part of her collection? The affordable statement necklace.

“We spent a lot of time on costume jewelry, shoes and handbags,” she said backstage before her show. “[The jewelry] is all made by hand and will be available in stores and on the Web site.”

I love that, because a lot of times the jewelry for a show is one-of-a-kind and can’t be purchased, or certainly can’t be purchased by the average jane. What is TB thinking for fall 09?

“My favorite piece for fall is ths soft white jacket with feather detail … the skinny leather pants I love … every look in [this collection] I would wear myself.”

Check out tons of bags, boots, jewelry and fashion in our gallery by clicking on the image below!