Silhouette: Equally voluminous and skin-tight. Voluminous looks included bubble skirts, sweaters, ponchos, zip-up hoodies, and Tarzan dresses. Streamlined looks included high-waisted skirts, short shorts, leather bathing suits, and leather pants.

Accessories Report: Sheer tights, ankle boots, layered and chunky bangles, and hats.

What’s Wearable: Almost nothing in Heatherette’s collection is directly translatable to the streets. But then again, do Traver Rains and Richie Rich really design for the common folk?

Silhouettes: In a word, short.  Doo Ri’s signature draped dresses, paired with dark tights, hit above mid thigh.  Skinny, high waisted pants and skirts with bubble hems were paired with babydoll shapes and capelets.  Detailing included fur, lace, and bows.

Accessories Report: Smolderingly sexy elbow-length black gloves were the standout accessory of this collection.

Color Palette:  Sand, wood and charcoal-inspired colors let us reminisce about faded sepia prints from grandma’s boudoir. 

Silhouette:  A-line skirts and slim pants complemented Little Red Riding Hood capelet fur coats.  Romantic silk and chiffon dresses were slender and form-fitting with hemlines that ranged from knee-length to floor-sweeping.  Waistlines varied, sitting at the natural waist to the hipline. Leggings–a continuing trend–were also featured.

Accessories Report: A shoe for every occasion – t-strap heels for long flowy dresses and Mary Janes for sassy shorter dresses.  Belts and bows were wide with a soft sheen, and large floppy sable hats perched jauntily on top of long loose hair.

What’s Wearable: We loved the layers upon layers of chiffon and silk in the dresses – controlled volume with a lot of romance.

Color Palette: Blacks and greys mixed with olive green, a dusky red, and a deep blue.  Sequins and shine, as appropriate for the 1920s/1980s theme, appeared on a number of the looks.

Silhouettes: Masculine silhouettes predominated in this 1920s/1980s mix.  Boyish, flat-chested looks were interspersed with the broad shoulders and poufy sleeves.  Garment classifications included wide pants, knee-length skirts, drop-waist dresses, and bustier dresses.  Of note were the geometric fabric pattern "ribbons" decorating the dresses.

Accessories Report:  Cloche hats and a heavy use of belts, which sat at the natural waistline.

Color Palette: Black, white, grey, and shades of brown were accented with blue and gold.  Plaid patterns featured prominently.

Silhouettes: Big on top, small on bottom.  Broad shoulders, oversized outerwear, kimono sleeves, and off-the-shoulder tops were paired with legging-style pants and short, swingy skirts.  Cocktail dresses featured asymmetric draping, 80s style.  Detailing to note: zipper details, oversized collars, metallic shine, plaid, and decorative pockets.

Accessories Report:  Boots and belts accessorized the 80s style outfits coming down the runway.

What’s Wearable:  Kimono sleeves work well to camouflage thick upper arms, and broad shoulders help balance wide hips. 

Color Palette: Black, grey,beige, and white were spruced up by teal and a dusky emerald green.  Colorblocking added a graphic feel to the collection.

Silhouettes: With touches of 60s elegance, Narciso showed slightly big over small, or small over slightly big silhouettes.  Overall, the looks were long and lean, with precise tailoring for a snug fit.  Structured coats skimmed over skinny pants and dresses.  As a nod to seasons past, Narciso showed a few body-hugging, empire waist sleeveless dresses.  Other dress trends to note included sleeved dresses and asymmetrical frocks.  For men, the look was either slim all over or slightly big over small.  Of note was a "paint splattered" graphic print tee–a departure from Narciso’s past menswear.

Accessories Report:  For women, the big accessory was long gloves; for men, it was the skinny tie.

What’s Wearable:  For women (with a slightly curvy figure), we love Narciso’s signature body-hugging empire-waist dresses.  Silhouette-wise, it’s tough to go wrong with the slightly big over small and the small over slightly big silhouettes.  For men, the slim cut suits with skinny ties are great for adding visual height.

Color Palette: Earthy with blacks, chocolate browns, and greys, accented by jewel tones of deep purple and ruby.  Metallic sheen made an appearance, as did shiny sequins. 

Silhouettes: Controlled volume at the waistline, hemline, and sleeves.  Outfits were gently cinched at the waist with seamlines and belts.  Voluminous coats felt wearable, with the shape not overly exaggerated.  Oscar fell in line with the sleeved dress trend, but upped the drama factor with asymmetric styles.

Accessories Report:  Belts drew attention to the waistline.  Bug eyed sunglasses shaded the models’ eyes, while fabric-covered bulbous necklaces adorned their necks.  We noted the occasional fur hat, along with handbags with chain straps.  Tights were layered under Oscar’s dresses and separates, as appropriate for cooler temperatures.

What’s Wearable:  Small geometric patterns work well to disguise problem areas.  We loved the oversized collars, which draw attention to and frame the face. Sweaterjackets provide an unstructured alternative to traditional winter outerwear.  Bottoms, which sat at the natural waistline, will flatter those with long torsos and short legs.

Color Palette: Traditional fall: orange, navy blue, grey, mustard yellow, maroon, eggplant purple, metallic silver, and shades of white and black.  Colorblocking featured prominently.

Silhouette: Nothing Marc showed was too tight or too voluminous–the silhouette was slim, but workable for Real People.  Menswear as womenswear featured prominently, with tuxedo-style suits complete with vests, skinny ties, and shrunken jackets.  Calling an end to the skinny-jeans-fad, Marc cut his trousers bootcut.  Loosely pleated skirts and wide-legged shorts were paired with long sweaters, always belted at the waist.  Boatneck styles hinted at the nautical, along with crisp white pants and navy buttoned jackets.  Detailing to note: pointed collars, the tiered, tailored ruffling, oversized collars, and bows.

Accessories Report: Wide-brimmed and cloche hats adorned the models’ heads.  Belts were key in nearly every outfit, delicately hinting at boyish figures.  Oversized clutches and gloves–both wrist length and elbow length–added ladylike drama to daytime attire.

What’s Wearable: Unusually, almost every piece in Marc’s collection can be translated onto the streets. The cocktail dresses are perfect for gals who want to be a bit eclectic, while the suit combinations will work well for business-savvy women who want that intellligently chic look.

What’s Not Wearable: Keep the flying-saucer hats on the runway…or to where you want to make a fashion Statement.

Color Palette: Heavy on dark colors–blacks and greys.  Brooding browns and regal lilacs were lightened with shades of white, splashes of red, and metallic silver.  Both fur and geometric patterns–most notably plaid and dots–featured prominently. 

Silhouettes: Generally high-waisted, with an emphasis on the natural waistline.  Garment volume felt measured and made to flatter the body.  Sleek dresses were complemented by swingy frocks, paired with patterned leggings.  High-waisted skirts and trousers were paired with open knit tops, sweaterjackets, and semi-voluminous jackets.

Accessories Report:  Black elbow-length gloves and patterned tights emphasized the dark, yet ladylike feel of the collection.  Wide belts drew emphasis to the waistline.  Bug-eyed sunglasses completed the chicly mysterious looks.

What’s Wearable:  Carolina Herrera knows how to flatter a woman’s body–try the sleek dresses, the subtly voluminous skirts, the swingy oversized jackets, and the high-waisted trousers.  The sleeved dresses are perfect for women with thick upper arms.