1. Scene/Milieu
Valentine’s Day in the tents! I woke up late and made it by the skin of my teeth to the first show. It was slightly warmer today, with some nice bright sunshine, once I got outside into Times Square. Those rays definitely 
elevated my sleep-deprived mood after my late night in Tribeca. Too bad my hotel room window faces a brick wall, so I never know if it’s sunny. There were lots of people in line this morning for the shows, but at least they’re not as pushy as people in the evening. I was definitely looking forward to a little break between shows in the afternoon. Later, I was off to the Bryant Park Hotel for a presentation, then back to the tents, cab to Chelsea Piers for another presentation and once again back to the tents to end the day.
2. Celebrity Sightings / Who’s Who?
At Luca Luca, there were quite a few: Tinsley Mortimer, socialite and Page 6 regular in the NY Post; Kelly Killoran Bensimon from “Real Housewives of New York City;” supermodel of the ’80s Carol Alt, still looking fabulous; and Constantine Maroulis of “American Idol” and Broadway fame. The other shows didn’t produce any celebrity fruit, as far as I know.
3. Itinerary
Lela Rose – Black-and-white print dresses, ladylike without being prissy.
Luca Luca – Italian design at its best, sleek and wearable with leather, wools, silk and sequins vying for attention (see video).
Caroline Seikaly – Delicately beautiful evening and cocktail dresses displayed against the magnificent Manhattan skyline in a presentation on the 25th floor of the Bryant Park Hotel. Stunning!
Tony Cohen – Goth punk for the socialite in a palette of grays, taupe and mostly black.
Moncler – Coolest presentation ever! Models on four tiers of scaffolding outdoors with the Hudson River in
the background, like a grid with a light show set to music. Featuring upscale outerwear in leather. Mind blowing!
Custo Barcelona – Over-the-top club wear as art for men and women, mixing patent leather with plaid for the men and psychedelic prints with funky big bird coats for women. Not for the timid.
4. Must Haves
Cropped jackets in leather and wool.
Metallic trench coats again. TREND ALERT!
A subdued tone of grayish teal in dresses, coats and, well, everything!
Gray, jewel-embellished leggings.
Sheer, black leggings with sequin appliqué for evening wear.
Black, patent, stretch leggings with draped tunic tops.
One-shoulder dresses and blouses.
