February 10, 2006—New mom, Monique Lhuillier, presented a Fall 2006 collection inspired by true 60’s couture. Voluminous silhouettes where created with exaggerated collars, bubble skirts and baby doll dresses. Using rich brocades and luxurious jacquards, Lhuillier demonstrated nostalgia for the age of glamour and grace. With a salt and pepper fine brocade tailored dress and matching heather-gray, satin gloved, the Lhuillier woman is ready for the opera matinee. The look most likely to be scene on a red-carpet starlet is a black re-embroidered lace sheath with exaggerated collar. – Pamela Pekerman

February 6, 2006—Lewis Albert plunged himself into the New York fashion industry this past Sunday. Still a senior at Harvard, Lewis drew a powerful crowd of insiders including Anna Wintour, Bill Cunningham of the New York Times, and Linda Wells from Allure, for a knockout runway show of his first full collection. For Fall 2006 Lewis drew inspiration from the "bewitching and, at times, scandalous lifestyles" of the legendary Mitford sisters: an eclectic crew of six outspoken society girls born into early 20th century Britain. He created 23 looks with chocolate brown and heather wools, embellishing them in jewel-toned silks. Carefully tailored silhouettes floated down the catwalk with swinging hemlines and playful pleats. The charm of each outfit came from its imaginative blend of color and texture, meant to evoke the "duality of the Mitford aesthetic." Showstoppers included a strapless gown of Atlantic-blue duchess satin, fitted down to knee, from where it splays open into an espresso-colored cashmere train. - BagTrends.com

February 4, 2006—“Rebellious Luxury,” that’s the theme for Alexandre Herchcovitch’s 2006 Fall/Winter Collection. Throughout the show, he mixed conflicting ideas into harmonious beauty. The runway was divided by Renaissance inspired flags, while modern rock beats blasted through the air. The clothes were equally as opposite: flowy, floral dresses with biker inspired leather jackets and buckled leather stiletto boots. Get ready girls, it looks like we’re in for a wild fall season! - Andrea M Feczko