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The footwear brand is in growth-mode, as it readies to unveil its new Zaha Hadid-designed Milan flagship.

In a confident respite from his recent emphasis on tailoring, the designer took a turn toward the relaxed with looser silhouettes and a breezier attitude.

Dree Hemingway, Jennifer Fisher and Zani Gugelmann took in the spring show.

Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin generated plenty of buzz after their beautiful and feminine presentation.

Done primarily in black and white, the collection had a decidedly Nineties feel.

African maximalism is how Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty described their latest collection.

The best looks were two floral-printed gowns: a flowy sleeveless dress with a cowl-neck, and an organza long-sleeve maxi.

Brian Wolk and Claude Morais based their collection on Françoise Sagan’s novel “Bonjour Tristesse.”

Novel fabric applications were the most compelling aspect of the men’s wear, with suits and blazers constructed from sporty jersey material.

Allison Williams, Elettra Wiedemann and Zachary Quinto were front row at the designer’s spring show.

The designer created a wonderful synergy of bold color, technical experimentation and ambition, with a baseline of classic 1950s elegance.

After several seasons going tough, Rebecca Taylor returned to her feminine tomboy aesthetic and the results were, in a word, delightful.

Among those taking in the presentation were Carine Roitfeld, Ken Downing, Lisa Birnbach, Cindi Leive and Maria Cuomo Cole with daughters Amanda and Emily.

Jessica Paré and Atlanta de Cadenet were among the guests at the New York Fashion Week after party at Electric Room.

Party planners remade the midtown retailer’s third floor in the style of the set design for Raf Simons’ fall runway show.

The Seventies-inspired collection that was a cross between bohemian and tough girl.

The designer offered a sharp, minimalistic take on lawn-sport style.

Mesh T-shirts and leather vests with zipper details contributed to the youthful edge.

The lineup started off strong with a range of denim-centered pieces featuring a workwear-inspired feel.

Max and Lubov Azria looked past the bandage dress this season by incorporating hard-edged elements with artful ones to mostly good results.

The street attitude, supermodels, and music scene of the Nineties were again a major influence on Alexander Wang’s aesthetic for spring.

Kanye West returned to his habit of supporting the British designer from the front row on Saturday afternoon at Milk Studios.

Playing with volume and ease, Amy Smilovic focused on boxy and cropped tops, full skirts and loose culottes

The designer included many of his signatures, such as drop-crotch shorts, neoprene pieces and gym wear.

Boro, the Japanese technique used by fishermen and farmers to patch together rags and everyday garments, provided the starting point.

Most chic was Lhuillier’s eveningwear, especially the bandeau-and-ball skirt combos in silk gazar.

The rockers versus the mods at the Battle of Brighton Beach in the Sixties was the inspiration behind the designer’s great spring collection.

Susanne Ostwald and Ingvar Helgason were in a celebratory mood for spring.

Beckham transformed Cafe Rouge, near gritty Penn Station, into a gleaming white box, the perfect backdrop for the crisp lineup.

The British brand made its debut at New York Fashion Week with a well-executed collection of urban daywear staples.

A SoulCycle enthusiast himself, Alfaro designed for like-minded women whose bodies can handle lean silhouettes.

Paris Hilton, Rose McGowan, Courtney Love, Daphne Guinness, Richard Chai and more attended the event.

Inspired by mid-century modern furniture and the work of Danish industrial designer Arne Jacobsen, Rose played with geometric patterns and curvilinear shapes.

Classic Balenciaga-esque couture volumes were combined with traditional craftwork details for a look that was unabashedly feminine and rooted in heritage.

In a minimalist palette of black, white and gray, the designer’s latest collection was pure urbane style.

The clothes, inspired by Gauguin and Grès, offered special details, innovative fabrics and great colors in modern, classically based silhouettes.

The progressive street brand of the moment continues to break down streetwear and transform it into a new fashion expression.

Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne elevated the brand’s streetwear aesthetic for spring.

The designer’s annual post-show September epic spectacle shifted to Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport this season.

The collection picked up on many ideas that have marked the brand for the past quarter-century, but was updated with contemporary street savvy.

The designer again played with a camouflage motif in a variety of ways, from classic to digitally enhanced.

The designer said she was feeling “romantic, energetic and optimistic” when designing her collection, and the looks were just that.

Justin Bieber showed his allegiance to the Y-3 brand by sitting in the front row at its runway show Sunday night at Moynihan Station.

Attempting to condense his spring collection into a sound bite preshow, Thakoon Panichgul went for the undersell: “I liked the idea of something more classic.”

The cool crowd gathered for a viewing of Peter Lindbergh’s exhibition at 5A, while Prabal Gurung’s post-show party was well under way at Bar Nana.

The footwear designer’s capsule collection for the brand will debut at J. Crew’s presentation during New York Fashion Week.

Following a year in which it is revamping its product, store concept and advertising strategies, the brand is unveiling the first iteration of its evolution.

Sheryl Crow, Jessica Alba, Allison Williams, Nicky and Paris Hilton and Barbara Walters sat front row at the spring show.

Siddhartha Shukla is joining the brand as chief marketing officer and Chris Tate has been named president, retail and e-commerce.

The retailer is moving its fashion show to a new specially created space near Regents College in Regents Park.

In its quest to attract consumers between the ages of 13 and 30, the retailer will significantly expand its activewear offerings for women over the next year.

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The designer’s show notes described her spring collection as “a mix of quiet calm and joie de vivre.”

The travel retailer has a new brand identity for its downtown locations that it believes is on par with its luxury positioning.

New Yorkers head to the polls for Tuesday’s mayoral primary to pick the candidates for the race to succeed Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The Web site, which launched this month, is working with Christian Siriano on a capsule collection that will be available during New York Fashion Week.

Duff McDonald’s new book, out Tuesday, is a history of one of the most influential companies in the country that challenges its reputation for infallibility.

The mammoth trade show operator will launch a marketing campaign in trade publications this week using a photo taken by Hedi Slimane.

Anna Wintour, artistic director of Condé Nast; Leslie Moonves, ceo of CBS; and Terry J. Lundgren, ceo of Macy’s and Michael Kors are among the headliners.

TPG and Warburg Pincus are said to be in talks with a financial consortium, making an initial public offering of the luxury retailer less likely.

When I was much younger — a mere girl, really — I was thrilled to be invited to a luncheon given by the great Christian Dior.

BFC spokeswoman Gemma Ebelis e-mailed the organization Thursday, according to Bethann Hardison, the activist and former model championing the campaign.

Dutch designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren are launching a range of eyewear in Europe for spring 2014 with France’s Paget Group.

The firm plans to list around 25 percent of its shares, said Claudio Costamagna, advisor for the company’s long-awaited initial public offering.

Seven top designers showed highlights of their spring collections at Lincoln Center Friday night.

A selection of 250 images by the photographer will be on display during a major exhibition of his work in London.

The New York-based event will feature emerging designers in the premium women’s wear market.

Karolina Kurkova, Trudie Styler, Amy Tan and Petra Nemcova showed up Friday night to honor Vivienne Tam at the event.

The Rock & Republic cofounder’s latest project is a costume jewelry e-commerce site called My Bijoux Box.

Kids can put their own spin on the season’s runway trends with a coloring book from social media incubator #SocialChats.

Angela Missoni will make an appearance in the Japanese capital, according to fashion week organizers.