DKNY Spring Summer 2011 Runway Show

Donna Karan showed her bridge collection of youthfully flirty pieces down the runway yesterday. Major notables of the collection were frills, tonals, floral prints, and neck scarves. One shouldered, ruffled bodysuits and khaki trenches made classic pieces playful - which was a strong theme for this successful collection.

Risto Spring Summer 2011 Show

Risto Bimbiloski's third showing in New York failed to disappoint this Spring Summer 2011 season. Silk wide-legged pants catapulted the collection into a fit of flowy. Long, graphic, column dresses pumped up the drama with subtly embellished lines across a bare back. The trenches were silky soft and easy. Mint green pieces balanced out the color palette of black, coral, and nude. This season Bimbiloski introduced denim into his collection with belted jackets paired with sheer sweeping skirts. Easy-to-wear and difficult-not-to-stare pieces were a sure bet for the Spring '11 line for Risto. -Lala Lopez

Ports 1961 Spring Summer 2011 Show

Freja Beha Erichsen, opened Ports 1961 Spring Summer 2011 collection in a best look of a dune-shaded, utilitarian belted cape paired with a tapered skinny pant. Floor-length gowns eased down the runway in flowy, organic neutrals that exemplified the color of the season: white. Emerald and Amethyst balanced out the color palette as embellished belted gowns gave the desert inspiration of designer Fiona Cibani glister. The Ports 1961 Spring 11 collection was for the distinguished woman that knows where she's headed - straight away to the Sahara. -Lala Lopez

Billy Reid Spring Summer 2011 Presentation

On the first day of New York Fashion Week, GQ's Best New Menswear Designer in America, Billy Reid showed the boys how it’s done. Giving new meaning to the Americana look with a southern influence the Spring Summer 2011 collection included loads of light layers, bandana neck ties, relaxed trousers, pops of plaid and canvas tennis shoes. - Lala Lopez

Erro Spring Summer 2011 Presentation

The night before the official NYFW kick off, Anna Larson of Erro presented a smart collection where eroticism showed off it's duds. Plush leathers and suedes came out for a romp with slashed skinny pants and motorcycle jackets. Head wraps flirted with cut out bodysuits and tops, while strong wedged footwear teased industrially molded bras and briefs. Larson's interpretation of light was translated with earthy tones and harnesses - a staple for this season. -Lala Lopez