
Sep 17 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
The styles shown at New York Fashion Week were meant for next spring — not that you'd know it.

Sep 15 - By Lisa Tolin, Associated Press Writer
All the big names came out for New York Fashion Week: Marc. Vera. Snuggie. Yes, Snuggie — the blanket with sleeves — staged a runway show on Tuesday, complete with high-fashion models and a new "urban jungle" line of zebra and leopard prints.

Sep 14 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Marc Jacobs moved fashion toward femininity at New York Fashion Week, even if the other designers who previewed spring collections aren't quite there yet.

Sep 13 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Designers at New York Fashion Week had a new tactic to woo back wary customers: flowers.

Sep 12 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
OK, so it's not a conventional a love story, but the Alexander Wang tough-chick muse has found herself a jock. On the runway Saturday, that plot thickened into sweatshirt-leather combos that surely will be considered among the most trendsetting looks at New York Fashion Week.

Sep 11 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Ladies, start your crunches: Bare bellies are back at New York Fashion Week.

Sep 10 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
The fashion industry put on its most glamorous face at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, presenting a star-studded overture to reluctant recessionistas.

Feb 20 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Whether it was the urban warrior, a Stormtrooper, a rebel rock 'n' roller or the woman with the corner office as the muse, designers took an aggressive stance with the fall styles previewed at New York Fashion Week.

Feb 19 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
The tough girl who has been the muse for designers at New York Fashion Week has one rival who can't be tamed with mere leather, metallic hardware and shoulder pads: Mother Nature. For that, she needs a killer coat, which designers are happy to provide.

Feb 18 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
If the economy hangs over New York Fashion Week like a basic black cloud, designers are seeking a silver — or gold, platinum or bronze — lining.

Feb 16 - By Erin Carlson, AP Entertainment Writer
Recession, reschmession: The dire state of the economy will not keep Young Hollywood away from New York Fashion Week.

Feb 16 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Remember the '80s, when big hair and even bigger shoulders were the height of chic? The designers at New York Fashion Week won't let you forget.

Feb 2 - By Sara Kugler, Associated Press Writer
Every year during New York Fashion Week, designers can be seen wheeling racks of clothes in their new collections to the tents at Bryant Park, just blocks from their studios in the garment district.

Sep 13 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Despite all the harem pants and corset tops — or maybe because of them — the spring styles previewed at New York Fashion Week received a mostly warm reception given the elephant on the runway: the down economy.

Sep 11 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
How does a seemingly unusual trend — to wit, harem pants — end up on almost every runway at New York Fashion Week?

Sep 11 - By Megan K. Scott, Associated Press Writer
If model thin is always in, at least there were fewer protruding collar bones and ribs to be counted at New York Fashion Week.

Sep 9 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
If you think the easy, loose styles that have dominated New York Fashion Week mean a return to comfort, don't hold your breath: The corset is back.

Sep 8 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Mellow, beachy colors of ocean blue, marigold yellow and hibiscus pink dominated the runways Monday at New York Fashion Week.

Sep 7 - By Erin Carlson, AP Entertainment Writer
After winning three silver medals in Beijing, Olympic swimmer Dara Torres has mastered another daunting challenge: walking the runway at New York Fashion Week.

Sep 7 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
The stars descended on New York Fashion Week on Sunday, with Olympian Dara Torres hitting the catwalk, Justin Timberlake putting on a runway show and the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Uma Thurman lining the front rows.

Sep 5 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
The glamorous set had a message for economic worrywarts as New York Fashion Week kicked off Friday: Chill out.

Feb 8 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Day met night on the runway Friday as New York Fashion Week drew to a close.

Feb 2 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
The fall trends shown Saturday at New York Fashion Week are bound to cause a collective shiver: Along with chunky turtlenecks and peacoats, prepare for super-short miniskirts.

Feb 2 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Rag & Bone declared itself as a serious New York Fashion Week player with a fall collection that was equally somber and stylish.

Feb 10 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Sunny-yet-crisp autumn days help with the transition of the seasons. Come this fall, so will a slim pencil skirt worn with a cocooning fur-trimmed sweater.