From The Straits Times    |

NEW YORK – New York’s Fashion Week, featuring the designs that will be setting trends for Spring-Summer 2011, runs until September 16. Highlights from the first five days include looks by Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger and BCBGMAXAZRIA. 

Images includ a retro ruffle cape by Marc Jacobs, a light-as-air creation by Betsey Johnson, minimalist nudes from BCBGMAXAZRIA, polished summery chic from designer Tommy Hilfiger, a longer trench by Donna Karan New York, ruffles and bows by DKNY, sleek black from Y-3, asymmetric whites by designer Carlos Miele and floral’s new mix from designer Tracy Reese. — AFP, Elizabeth Pantaleo, Emmanuel Dunand

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