
New York Fashion Week: On the runway —
CNN Living was on the scene as designers showcased their spring 2015 collections at New York Fashion Week from September 4 to 11. Calvin Klein showed a collection of long, lean silhouettes on the last day of Fashion Week.

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The Calvin Klein collection included a laser-cut, red leather coat in an elongated silhouette.

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Calvin Klein layered a racerback, knit dress over a longer skirt to lengthen the model's stature for spring.

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J. Mendel designer Gilles Mendel showed his edgier spring collection on the last day of the event.

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A model walked in a vibrant, turquoise-and-pink fur coat for J. Mendel.

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Ralph Lauren's spring collection focused on a palette of olive and tan safari tones with pops of yellow, orange, purple and pink to glam things up.

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Ralph Lauren embroidered colored jewels onto the top of this vibrant, evening look with a tulle skirt.

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Ralph Lauren layered elaborate jewels under an orange safari jacket for another colorful statement.

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Jeremy Scott showed his eccentrically printed designs for men and women on September 10.

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Jeremy Scott, who is also the creative director for Moschino, kept his show full of neon, festival-inspired wear.

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Controversial pop star Miley Cyrus debuted her collaborative "Dirty Hippie" accessories line with Scott during the show, and sat front row.

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Anna Sui debuted his-and-hers hippie designs on September 10.

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A model walked the runway in matching floral separates during Anna Sui's psychedelic show.

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Anna Sui layered a rainbow-crocheted sweater vest with a bohemian dress during her spring show.

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Indian-born designer Bibhu Mohapatra matched a crop top with sheer underlay with a pair of slim-fit pants for his show on September 10.

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Bibhu Mohapatra sent a model down the runway in a distinctly feminine, tan-and-blue shift dress.

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Michael Kors decorated a 1950s, "postwar" silhouette with daisy appliqués.

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Michael Kors also debuted spring pieces for men, including this toggle coat.

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Model Karlie Kloss walked the runway for the legendary designer Oscar de la Renta on September 10.

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Oscar de la Renta's spring collection started with chic day clothes and ended with his signature, old-Hollywood glamour. The 82-year-old designer lined the runway -- and his clothes -- with roses, daisies and irises.

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Oscar de la Renta sent a model down in a key lime gown that was shorter in front.

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Models walked the runway at the rave-inspired Marc By Marc Jacobs show on September 9. This was the second collection for the brand by Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley.

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A model tightly gripped a futuristic-shaped Marc by Marc Jacobs bag as she took her turn on the runway.

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Polka dots were seen throughout the edgy brand's spring collection.

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Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy also showed their collection on September 9.

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Rodarte's spring collection was inspired by sea life and tide pools, according to the design team of sisters.

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Male and female models posed at the J. Crew presentation on September 9.

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Many of the models at the J. Crew presentation were accessorized with striking sunglasses.

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The brand incorporated cool-girl, street style elements like this jacket into its established preppy styling.

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Tory Burch's spring collection was inspired by one of Picasso's muse, Françoise Gilot.

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Tory Burch embroidered crystals onto a linen coat for this model's look during her show on September 9.

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Zac Posen showed his collection of elegant trouser sets and gowns on September 9.

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"We worked with a very limited color palette. I thought of pure white to black as a counterbalance, then for the heat of the show, we worked with red," Posen told CNN backstage.

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Model Coco Rocha popped off the runway in red at Zac Posen.

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Designer Stacey Bendet presented her Versailles-inspired spring collection for alice + olivia on September 8.

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Lavish beading and sparkling embellishments were aplenty at alice + olivia.

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A model held a delicate, daisy-decorated clutch during the alice + olivia presentation.

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Tommy Hilfiger's spring collection, which debuted on September 8, was inspired by the rock icons of the 1960s and 1970s.

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Many of the models for Tommy Hilfiger were accessorized with temporary star-shaped tattoos.

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Tommy Hilfiger kept true to his music festival muse with an oversized, multi-colored vest.

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Carolina Herrera focused her spring collection on florals and experimental fabrics in her iconic glamorous aesthetic on September 8.

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Carolina Herrera sent a model down in a soft yellow gown.

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Virginia Smith, Anna Wintour, Gina Sanders and Grace Coddington of Vogue Magazine and Condé Nast sat front row at the Carolina Herrera fashion show.

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Donatella Versace teamed up Anthony Vaccarello for the Versus Versace spring collection on September 7.

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A model highlighted a dress's perforated leather detailing during the Versus Versace show.

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Black-and-white prints with gold detailing dominated the Versus Versace collection.

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Models walked the runway in Thakoon's spring 2015 collection on September 7.

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Designer Thakoon Panichgul was inspired by Tahiti for his spring collection.

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Thakoon opted for a silk polka dot pattern in this drapey look.

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A model showed off a structured bikini top and high-waisted skirt for Diane von Furstenberg on September 7.

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A model walked the runway at the Diane von Furstenberg fashion show in a matching bright gingham short set.

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Diane von Furstenberg played with bright floral prints.

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Tracy Reese was inspired by off-duty ballerinas and choreographer Martha Graham for spring. She even started her September 7 show with a performance by an interpretive dance troupe.

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Tracy Reese featured muted pops of yellow in a few of the looks.

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Tracy Reese paired a ballet sweater with a floor-length, pleated skirt for this effortless look.

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Tracy Reese also showcased cactus flower prints in her collection.

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Derek Lam channeled 1970s Americana with jewel-toned separates during his September 7 show.

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Derek Lam detailed a crisp, high-waisted skirt with a double row of buttons.

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For Derek Lam's final look, a model walked in an asymmetrical black skirt with a peplum waist.

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Victoria Beckham showed her sleek spring collection on the fourth day of the event.

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Victoria Beckham's collection stuck to a muted palette with occasional accents of maroon.

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This Victoria Beckham piece was accented by shoulder cutouts and a maroon belt.

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Joseph Altuzarra debuted the spring collection for his brand Altuzarra on September 6. The first few looks featured pink gingham.

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A model walked the Altuzarra fashion show in a black and white striped jacket with leather trim.

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In a more daring look, Altuzarra crisscrossed strips of leather for this dress.

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For spring, Hervé Léger played with the brand's signature body-con silhouette.

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A model walked the runway with a geometric clutch at Hervé Léger.

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The Hervé Léger collection was based on "the woman warrior," according to the designers Max and Lubov Azria.

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Rebecca Taylor showed her spring collection on September 6. Here, a model wore a lilac dress with embroidered flowers.

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In this look, Rebecca Taylor paired a lilac flutter sleeve top with culottes.

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A lilac-hued silk chiffon shirt was paired with a "mariner" slim pant for Rebecca Taylor.

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Prabal Gurung's spring collection featured breezy cocktail dresses with racerbacks. The designer showed the new looks on September 6.

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Many of Prabal Gurung's looks also featured asymmetrical elements.

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Model Hanne Gabbe showed off an open-weaved sweater for designer Prabal Gurung.

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Designer Mara Hoffman matched a crop top with wide-leg culottes and baseball cap for her September 6 show.

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This print brightened up the Mara Hoffman runway.

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A few of the looks at Mara Hoffman featured head-to-toe white.

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Jill Stuart stayed true to the spring's 1970s vibe with her runway show on September 6.

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A model strutted in a one-shoulder dress for Jill Stuart, who is known for her chic, contemporary style for the modern woman.

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Models wore 3D glasses during the Rebecca Minkoff show on September 5. The last looks in the designer's spring collection incorporated 3D elements, so audience members were also given a pair of the glasses to get the full effect.

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Rebecca Minkoff styled a model in pastel separates.

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Rebecca Minkoff also sent her line of handbags down the runway with the models, including this fringe-lined option.

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Models gave the audience another look at the full Rebecca Minkoff collection during their final walk.

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Jason Wu revealed his minimalist spring collection on September 5.

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Jason Wu played with shimmery tones of olive and navy for spring.

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Jason Wu also unveiled his new handbag collection in the same neutral, navy and army green palette.

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Kate Spade designed many pieces in her spring collection with graphic poppies.

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One of Kate Spade's inspirations for spring 2015 was the concept of "fresh starts," playing with elements of grass and gardening as seen with this watering can bag.

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Kate Spade's spring collection incorporated her signature ladylike and playful silhouettes.

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A model at Kate Spade posed with a snail-shaped wicker purse at the designer's September 5 presentation.

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Heidi Klum, left, and Tim Gunn, right, took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge during the "Project Runway" finale at Fashion Week.

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Lubov and Max Azria debuted their spring BCBGMAXAZRIA collection on the first day of the event.

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During the BCBGMAXAZRIA show, a model walked the runway in a "lavender mist" silk dress with a light aqua stitched belt.

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This look by BCBGMAXAZRIA featured a silk drop-waist dress with a light aqua hydrangea print.

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The palette of the BCBGMAXAZRIA collection was heavy on soft pastels, as seen in this quilted jacket.

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BCBGMAXAZRIA also relied heavily on abstract floral prints in draped silk.

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The silk drape dresses of BCBGMAXAZRIA were counterbalanced by structured, quilted pieces in the same tones, as seen here.

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There was fluidity in many of the BCBGMAXAZRIA pieces, including this white silk V-neck dress.

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A printed dress by BCBGMAXAZRIA was paired with an oversized suede messenger bag.

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Designer Katharine Polk, for her line Houghton, adorned a crisp button-down with black lace overlay.

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A model wore a slip dress down the runway for Houghton.

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This piece by Houghton combined two trends into one: the classic button-down and the tent dress silhouette.

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Designer Richard Chai presented his spring collections for both men and women on September 4.

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A model strode in menswear-inspired, slouchy suiting for designer Richard Chai.

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A model was styled with an off-shoulder silk robe coat at the Richard Chai show.

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Spanish brand Desigual brightened up the runways with "flora and fauna" inspiration in its spring collection.

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Models for Desigual smiled and danced down the runway in vibrant floral patterns of hibiscus, roses, dahlias and the like.

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Creatures of the Wind's Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters showed their spring 2015 collection and debuted their first collection of shoes on the first day of Fashion Week.

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A model walked down the runway in a dress with cutout elements and warm-colored, vertical stripes for Creatures of the Wind.

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The Creatures of the Wind collection paired a trench with a classically tailored pant in a bold striped pattern.

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A model walked the runway in yellow suiting with a twist for Creatures of the Wind.

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Designer Tadashi Shoji played with caped gowns in his spring collection.

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A model showed a shorter version of a caped gown by Tadashi Shoji, who paid homage to 15th century Venice.

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Tadashi Shoji played with sheer elements in this elegant look.

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In addition to sheer elements, the top of the pale blue gown was heavily detailed with lace.


