Copyright 2008 The New York Sun Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:27:37 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown webmaster@nysun.com en-us CANDACE TAYLOR http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/hilfigers-take-on-american-luxury.html http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/hilfigers-take-on-american-luxury.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:18:42 EST Trench coats and blazers dominated the spring 2009 collection at Tommy Hilfiger, which has in recent seasons produced a more polished take on Americana-inspired sportswear PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/a-ladylike-touch-prevails-in-oscar-show.html http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/a-ladylike-touch-prevails-in-oscar-show.html Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:24:15 EST Oscar de la Renta did what he does best: ladylike clothes with verve — the sort that attract celebs like Jennifer Lopez, who was present and radiant PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/kors-collection-goes-back-to-the-beach.html http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/kors-collection-goes-back-to-the-beach.html Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:35:35 EST Michael Kors was all about the beach. From a black evening gown with a front zipper — which looked inspired by a wet suit — to little polka dot bikinis, it was a collection bound for the cabana. Stripes of wide and ultra thin widths were used on bathing suits and dresses. And with the finale set to the Go Gos' "Our Lips Are Sealed," it was a collection that waved goodbye to summer '08 and hello to spring '09 PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/kisan-boutique-fetes-sonia-rykiel.html http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/kisan-boutique-fetes-sonia-rykiel.html Tue, 9 Sep 2008 21:22:43 EST The newly opened SoHo boutique Kisan at 125 Greene Street held a party to fete one of its key labels: Sonia Rykiel PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/major-philosophy.html http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/major-philosophy.html Tue, 9 Sep 2008 20:02:32 EST It was half a party, half a show at Philosopy PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/max-azrias-fanny-fashions-hit-the-runway.html http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/max-azrias-fanny-fashions-hit-the-runway.html Tue, 9 Sep 2008 19:22:09 EST Max Azria dared to go where no one but tourists dare: the fanny pack PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/marc-jacobs-dolls-up-the-american-girl.html http://www.nysun.com/blogs/runway-rundown/2008/09/marc-jacobs-dolls-up-the-american-girl.html Mon, 8 Sep 2008 22:28:26 EST As if to counter the severity of his last collection, Marc Jacobs's entry for spring 2009 was a crazy quilt of extreme fashion. Ruffles, belts, hats, and bracelets were piled on each model. No one single design theme emerged -- except excess