The collecitons this year were daring and upbeat. Several trends weaved throughout the collections. Here are the must-have trends to look for.

Black & White

A major trend running through the collections was the combo of black and white. Contempoary and fresh, this timeless look is back in a big way.

DELPOZO: Perfection, with couture techniques and intricate details to the collection- dramatic full skirts, featherweight fabrics; crystal embroideries

Carolina Herrera: Very Palm Beach, a major statement in pinks, very pretty

Proenzo Schouler: Havana inspired Black & White color scheme, with a touch of red; ruffles, bows, ribbons, eyelet and fabulous shoes

Creatures of the Wind: Contemporary, luxe offerings of black & white, layers

Thakoon: Relaxed, cozy collection of pajama-like pieces of whites & soft blues, and closed the show with sequins

Carmen Marc Valvo: Very Zen-like, an inspired collection of light and transparent gowns, swimsuits and a few fabulous jackets for men.

A healthy pop of color is a must!

Bright and bold were the name of the game. No wallflowers accepted here.

Oscar de la Renta: Designer Peter Coppings refined and elaborated on some of the ideas from ODR past collections, namely a Spanish influence with lace and more lace

Libertine: Stimulating! Diverse collections of 80’s street fashion with embellished vintage pieces. Artist Donald Robertson designed the unique arty clutches

Winter Whites, oh-so-chic

Whoever said no white after labor day is eating their words...

Calvin Klein: A plethora of fluid whites and minimalism

Angel Sanchez: Bright colors, and intricate take on whites

Public School: The street style-obsessed go-to designers-flowing layers of lightweight, mixture of darks and lights

Monse Maison: Sophistication with a dosage of reality! Off-the-shoulder looks, deconstructed chic take on the shirtdress.

Bring on the glamour...

Evening-wear taken up a notch. 

Givenchy: Soulful Star-studded event on 9/11; couture and ready-to-wear combined on runway; black & whites reigned!

Marchesa: Red-Carpet worthy, Ultra-feminine dramatic evening gowns-Chantilly lace and Boudoir inspired, suitably held at the St. Regis Ballroom

Dennis Basso: Evening Glamour of Golden hues, rich embroideries, a little bit of fur accessories

Marc Jacobs: Mr. Show Biz! Pure entertainment at the Ziegfield Theater wrapped NYFW—explosion of color, sequins, patterns.

Naeem Khan: Over the top FABULOUS: Patterns, colors, a fabric-flowing heaven”! Accessorized by Ranjana Khan’s regal jewelry