Alexandra Phanor-Faury

Designer Duro Olowu once told the Independent in London that his “job is not about dictating to women what they should wear, it’s about presenting them with beautiful options.” The selection Olowu presented for Spring ’13 was undeniably perfect. Olowu established himself in 2004 as a maestro of one-of-a-kind prints. The Nigerian-born designer was fearlessly mashing-up prints long before it became de rigueur in fashion.

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Zac Posen’s elegant collection got off to a dramatic start with supermodel Naomi Campbell opening the show in an  expertly cut feminine sweetheart-neck printed dress with a flippy hem. What followed was a string of ‘40s inspired romantic dresses in Posen’s signature corset bodice and jaw-dropping gowns replete with red-carpet trains and beautiful extras such as embroidery, chiffon, organza, tulle and pleating – which Posen has long proven himself to be a master of manipulating and mixing.

Mixed prints, lace shorts, vintage dresses and turbans… That can only mean one thing! NYFW Street-Style! Lincoln Center was bustling with show attendees, photographers and curious bystanders. Here’s a snippet of the eye-catching looks we’ve seen so far at NYFW. Check back for more coverage of our favorite collections, trends reports and street-styling here. – Images by alexandraphanor.com