NYFW 3

3.1 Phillip Lim

This collection is so bad ass. With the inspiration drawing from bikers' girlfriends, the looks used leather, patched denim, textured fabrics, and comfy sweatshirts. While there are a lot of layers, the looks emote a cool effortlessness.

Alexander Wang

Those fur mitts and knitted caps! While so impractical for our California winters, I commend A. Wang's creativity. I really liked the drop waist silhouettes and interesting cut-outs, but my favorite part of the collection was the asymmetrically-cut black heels.

Altuzarra

The cut and fit of the garments was impeccable. I was surprised with the use of vinyl in the hourglass side-slit dresses and super cropped jackets, but according to style.com, Altuzarra said it was rainproof and ages better than leather.

Band of Outsiders

The sweep of eyeshadow across the models' eyes (and temples) are a rather striking complement to the large, floppy hats. I adored the use of silk, particularly in the dual color nipped-waist pencil dresses. My favorite piece is the oversized, strong shouldered double-breasted blazer/dress.

Calla

Spring invaded Calla's Fall collection this year. The vibrant colors and bright floral prints were stunningly beautiful and feminine – this might just reinvent the colors of Fall.

Hervé Léger

Those abs... Okay now that I've gushed over that, who knew dresses over pants could be so chic? Hervé Léger is definitely making a statement with the midriff exposure for Fall.

Jonathan Simkhai

Collegiate chic. All the pieces remind me of what I would see a tremendously stylish college grad rocking after she ripped off her graduation gown on her way to a cafe lunch.

Mara Hoffman

With the vibrant colors and gorgeous beadwork, all of the pieces in this collection would be perfect for a tropical vacation.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

So incredibly polished and librarian-secretary chic. I see tons of 70's inspiration with the loud, fluffy hair, knee length hems, satchel bags, oversized boxy outerwear, and prim silk shirts. With the funky, collegiate feel of Marc Jacobs, this collection was a bit sexier.

Prabal Gurung

One of my favorite collections: It's sexy meets tough, the ultimate juxtaposition of silk dresses against leather harnesses. Prabal Gurung expertly utilized contrasting fabrics with impeccable tailoring and deep peplums at the waist. I've never seen cut-out shoulders in a thick knit turtleneck, yet it looks so right that I wonder why no one's done it before.

Rodarte

The Mulleavy sisters have been known for their intricately-constructed DIY-esque garments. This Fall collection is no different. The gorgeous tie-dye and acid-wash silk prints and crystal-studded sweaters were so unique and 'Rodarte'. The Rodarte aesthetic is so idiosyncratic and distinctive, and this collection is no different.