The Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week, officially called Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, was held between September 5 and September 12, 2007. __TOC__
Fashion shows Clothing line Date Notes Link3.1 Phillip Lim September 8 Escapist styles, miniskirts, improvisational dressing, pleats and draping for eveningMistry, Meenal. Abaete September 5 "Miami Deco meets Gene Tierney", color-block and shift dresses, maxi skirts, high-waisted pinup bikinisMistry, Meenal. Academy of Art University September 8 Has been presenting at Fashion Week biannually since 2005.ADAM September 5 Laid-back pieces, beige and cream with interspersed color, Japanese influences, colored stripes, floor-length dresses, wide-leg pantsRodger, Joanna. Akiko Ogawa September 6 Alexander Wang September 6 Reinterpretation of 1980s clothing, polished wool dresses, casual wardrobe staplesMistry, Meenal. Alexandre Herchcovitch September 5 Tuxedo elements with punk details, dark colors with highlights of crimson and chartreuse, frothy cocktail dressesMistry, Meenal. Anna Sui September 10 Busby Berkeley musicals and Biba influences, bright-colored sequins, neons, metallic feathers, platform sandals, color-blocking, boleros, knee-length shirtwaist dresses with puff sleevesPhelps, Nicole. Anne Bowen September 5 Anne Klein September 12 A mix of classic Americana and more artful dresses. Lacquered cotton, silver plisse, broomstick dresses, draped jersey dresses. Badgley Mischka September 6 1920s-inspired eveningwear, 1970s-inspired sportswear including suits, jumpsuits, and maxi dresses. Barbara Tfank September 8 Inspired by 1960s French actress Anouk Aimée. Luxurious fabrics, including brocades and jersey, in soigne shapes. Pale colors with occasional bright pink. BCBG Max Azria September 5 Airy, feminine dresses made of organza, tulle, and jersey. Two silhouettes: one tailored and below the knee, the other sexier minidresses. Palette of pales and neutrals. Behnaz Sarafpour September 7 Benjamin Cho September 8 Betsey Johnson September 11 Bill Blass September 6 Brian Reyes September 8 Berardi September 9 Bruce September 11 Buckler September 7 Calvin Klein September 11 Carlos Miele September 6 Carmen Marc Valvo September 11 Carolina Herrera September 10 Chaiken September 7 Charles Nolan September 6 Chris Benz September 10 Costello Tagliapietra September 7 Custo Barcelona September 11 Cynthia Rowley September 7 Cynthia Steffe September 6 Daryl K September 10 Derek Lam September 9 Diane von Fürstenberg September 9 Diesel September 8 DKNY September 9 Donna Karan Collection September 12 Doo.Ri September 7 Douglas Hannant September 6 Duckie Brown September 5 Elie Tahari September 5 Erin Fetherston September 5 Gottex September 6 Heatherette September 11 Helmut Lang September 10 J. Mendel September 7 Jason Wu September 5 Jayson Brunsdon September 11 Jenni Kayne September 6 Jeremy Laing September 6 Jill Stuart September 10 Joanna Mastroianni September 10 Jovovich-Hawk September 7 Karen Walker September 6 Katy Rodriguez September 10 L.A.M.B September 5 L'Wren Scott September 12 Lacoste September 8 Lela Rose September 6 Luca Luca September 10 Lyn Devon September 10 Malandrino September 8 Malo September 10 Marc Bouwer September 10 Marc Jacobs September 10 Marc by Marc Jacobs September 11 Marchesa September 5 Miss Sixty September 6 McQ September 8 MaxAzria September 7 Michael Kors September 9 Monique Lhuillier September 11 Naeem Khan September 11 Nanette Lepore September 10 Naoki Takizawa September 11 Narciso Rodriguez September 9 Nary Manivong September 6 Nautica September 5 Nicholai September 9 Nicole Miller September 5 Noir September 8 Ohne Titel September 8 Pamella Roland September 9 Perry Ellis September 5 Peter Som September 9 Phi September 8 Philosophy September 10 Ports 1961 September 7 Preen September 6 Proenza Schouler September 7 Rachel Comey September 5 Rachel Roy September 5 Rag & Bone September 5 Ralph Lauren September 8 Rebecca Taylor September 8 Reem Acra September 9 Reyes September 9 Richard Chai September 9 Rodarte September 8 Rosa Cha September 8 Ruffian September 8 Sue Stemp September 5 Toni Maticevski September 5 Trovata September 5 Stephen Burrows September 6 Terexov September 6 TSE September 6 Sabyasachi September 7 Sari Gueron September 7 Snoopy in Fashion September 7 Staerk September 7 Tadashi Shoji September 12 Temperley London September 8 Thakoon September 7 Threeasfour September 8 Tibi September 11 Tommy Hilfiger September 12 Tory Burch September 11 Tracy Reese September 7 Tuleh September 9 Twinkle by Wenlan September 8 United Bamboo September 8 Vena Cava September 5 Venexiana September 5 Vera Wang September 7 Vivienne Tam September 10 VPL September 10 Willow September 9 Y & Kei September 5 Y-3 September 8 Yigal Azrouel September 5 Yeohlee September 6 Z Zegna September 9 Zac Posen September 11 Zero Maria Cornejo September 7
Notes
a. Named on the official fashion week schedule
b. Reviewed at style.com
References
Further reading Agence France-Presse. "NY fashion week wrap-up". The Age (September 14, 2007). Associated Press. "At New York Fashion Week, modesty is replacing overexposure". International Herald Tribune (September 11, 2007). Critchell, Samantha (Associated Press). "Time for Optimism, at Least in Wardrobe". Washington Post (September 13, 2007). Crow, Kim. "Fashion week: Spring collections let us grow up gracefully". The Plain Dealer (September 12, 2007). "Impressions From Fashion Week". CBS News (September 13, 2007). Jones, LaMont. "Ten fashion trends emerge during Fashion Week". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (September 14, 2007). Melocco, Jen. "NY fashion guide to summer". The Daily Telegraph (September 14, 2007).