The Fashion Week Awards
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LAST BLAST IN THE TENTS
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Tommy Hilfiger not only closed out Fall 2010 Fashion Week with his star-studded show, but he was also the last designer to show at the tents in Bryant Park – ever. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is moving uptown in September to Lincoln Center.
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MEGA-MODEL REDUX!
While most catwalk models are in their teens, Calvin Klein Collection Creative Director Francisco Costa brought back a few iconic former faces – Stella Tennant, Kirsty Hume and Kristen McMenamy – who are all in their 30s and 40s.
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SEE & BE-SEEN PARTY
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Forget being fashionably bored! The stars partied at the Calvin Klein Collection afterparty, where cozied up to supermodel Helena Christensen and Creative Director Costa hit the dance floor with Kerry Washington.
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SHOW THAT GAVE US A DéJÀ VU MOMENT
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Something seemed familiar about Proenza Schouler’s excellent show on Wednesday night – was it the ultra-hip clothing? The waiting list-ready purses? No, it was and making a repeat visit to the design duo’s front row.
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FALL'S BIGGEST TREND
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And the winner is … velvet! Turning up on sumptous coats at Marc Jacobs (trimmed in fur, another major emerging look), the plush fabric ruled the runways.
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3 BEST EXCUSES FOR A SHOPPING FRENZY
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You didn’t have to go to the tents to see your favorite star designer this week – , and all dropped by N.Y.C. stores to meet and mingle with shoppers this week.
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RUNWAY WALK THAT KILLED IT
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When you think fashion, Hannibal Lecter may not pop in your mind – unless you are , who took a serial killer-inspired turn down the catwalk at his Clandestine Industries show.
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MOST LIKELY TO BE SHOPPING FOR THE OSCARS
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Even hard-to-phase fashionistas were thrilled by appearance at the Oscar de la Renta show Wednesday morning. Not only did she look polished and pretty in her uptown lady look, but the possibility that she was shopping for an Academy Awards dress sent a thrill through the crowd.
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BEST ANNIVERSARY SHOW
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Donna Karan celebrated her 25th Anniversary show with a little help from famous friends – Susan Sarandon, and Brooke Shields set off a flashbulb frenzy in the front row.
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HOTTEST FRONT ROW
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Calvin Klein Collection Men’s Creative Director Italo Zucchelli assembled some of Hollywood’s hottest hunks for his Sunday show, including former Pushing Daisies star Lee Pace, Jared Leto, , , and Mehcad Brooks.
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BEST FUNDRAISER
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Naomi Campbell called upon her famous friends, from models to actors to designers, to pitch in to raise money for Haiti by participating in her Fashion for Relief show as part of Mercedes-Benz fashion week at Bryant Park. And for those who weren’t able to buy a ticket, you can still donate at care.org
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NEXT TO BE SEEN ON THE RED CARPET
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While the entire Hervé Léger by Max Azria show was filled with sexy pieces sure to delight fans like and , this shimmering black dress with hip details seems destined to be seen at a premiere or a party the soonest.
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BEST REAL-LIFE FASHION FACEOFF
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While most of us might cringe at turning up to a big event in the same dress, Beth Ostrosky and Kelly Rutherford took it in stride at the Nicole Miller fashion show, where they both turned up in the same cream shift – even posing for photos together!
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SWEETEST DESIGNER WALK
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Donna Karan made it a family affair for her DKNY show on Sunday, pulling her two adorable grandchildren out of the front row and onto the catwalk for her final lap.
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MOST OMNIPRESENT STAR
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Malin Akerman seemed to be everywhere the first few days of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, from the front row to the catwalk at the Fashion for Relief-Haiti event.
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Best Judging Panel
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Project Runway regulars Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and have a helper at the Project Runway Season 7 Finale Show: ! The guest judge joined them at The Tent at Bryant Park Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
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Best Sidekick
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Kelly Osbourne left her model boyfriend Luke Whorell behind to hit the Michael Angel show with her new Pomeranian puppy Sid, who was fashionably attired to match.
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Best Bet for Michelle Obama
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Jason Wu sent out a collection filled with his signature feminine frocks, including this full-skirted black and white confection.
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MOST CHARITABLE DUO
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and Cyndi Lauper are all about doing good during Fashion Week, hitting the amfAR gala in support of their new Viva Glam charity lipsticks for the night’s co-sponsor, M.A.C. Cosmetics.
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BEST MULTI-TASKER
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She may not be pregnant any more, but with four kids has plenty of experience with maternity clothes. In addition to hosting tomorrow’s Project Runway finale, she promoted her two new signature lines today named “Loved by Heidi Klum” for Motherhood Maternity and “Lavish by Heidi Klum” for a Pea in the Pod.
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BEST ROCK STAR DESIGNER
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While other star lines have fallen apart, continues going strong with her contemporary line, L.A.M.B.
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COZIEST EVENINGWEAR
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We know what we’re wearing to holiday parties next winter! BCBG by Max Azria showed a collection filled with sumptuous knit layers and shots of glamorous sequins perfect for chilly nights out.