Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week Explained

The Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week, officially called Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, was held between September 5 and September 12, 2007.__TOC__

Fashion shows

Clothing line	Date	Notes	Link
	September 8	Escapist styles, miniskirts, improvisational dressing, pleats and draping for evening^[1]	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/review/PLIM
	September 5	"Miami Deco meets Gene Tierney", color-block and shift dresses, maxi skirts, high-waisted pinup bikinis^[2]	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/review/ABAETE
	September 8	Has been presenting at Fashion Week biannually since 2005.^[3] ^[4] ^[5]
	September 5	Laid-back pieces, beige and cream with interspersed color, Japanese influences, colored stripes, floor-length dresses, wide-leg pants^[6]	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/review/ADAMEVE
	September 6
	September 6	Reinterpretation of 1980s clothing, polished wool dresses, casual wardrobe staples^[7]	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/review/AWANG
	September 5	Tuxedo elements with punk details, dark colors with highlights of crimson and chartreuse, frothy cocktail dresses^[8]	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/review/AHERCHCO
	September 10	Busby Berkeley musicals and Biba influences, bright-colored sequins, neons, metallic feathers, platform sandals, color-blocking, boleros, knee-length shirtwaist dresses with puff sleeves^[9]	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/review/ANNASUI
	September 5
	September 12	A mix of classic Americana and more artful dresses. Lacquered cotton, silver plisse, broomstick dresses, draped jersey dresses.	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/complete/thumb/AKLEIN
	September 6	1920s-inspired eveningwear, 1970s-inspired sportswear including suits, jumpsuits, and maxi dresses.	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/complete/thumb/BMISCHKA
	September 8	Inspired by 1960s French actress Anouk Aimée. Luxurious fabrics, including brocades and jersey, in soigne shapes. Pale colors with occasional bright pink.	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/complete/thumb/BTFANK
	September 5	Airy, feminine dresses made of organza, tulle, and jersey. Two silhouettes: one tailored and below the knee, the other sexier minidresses. Palette of pales and neutrals.	http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2008RTW/complete/thumb/BCBG
	September 7
	September 8
	September 11
	September 6
	September 8
	September 9
	September 11
	September 7
	September 11
	September 6
	September 11
	September 10
	September 7
	September 6
	September 10
	September 7
	September 11
	September 7
	September 6
	September 10
	September 9
	September 9
	September 8
	September 9
	September 12
	September 7
	September 6
	September 5
	September 5
	September 5
	September 6
	September 11
	September 10
	September 7
	September 5
	September 11
	September 6
	September 6
	September 10
	September 10
	September 7
	September 6
	September 10
	September 5
	September 12
	September 8
	September 6
	September 10
	September 10
	September 8
	September 10
	September 10
	September 10
	September 11
	September 5
	September 6
	September 8
	September 7
	September 9
	September 11
	September 11
	September 10
	September 11
	September 9
	September 6
	September 5
	September 9
	September 5
	September 8
	September 8
	September 9
	September 5
	September 9
	September 8
	September 10
	September 7
	September 6
	September 7
	September 5
	September 5
	September 5
	September 8
	September 8
	September 9
	September 9
	September 9
	September 8
	September 8
	September 8
	September 5
	September 5
Trovata	September 5
	September 6
	September 6
	September 6
	September 7
	September 7
	September 7
	September 7
	September 12
	September 8
	September 7
	September 8
	September 11
	September 12
	September 11
	September 7
	September 9
Twinkle by Wenlan	September 8
	September 8
	September 5
	September 5
	September 7
	September 10
	September 10
Willow	September 9
	September 5
	September 8
	September 5
	September 6
	September 9
	September 11
	September 7

Notes

a. Named on the official fashion week schedule

b. Reviewed at style.com

Further reading

• Agence France-Presse. "NY fashion week wrap-up". The Age (September 14, 2007).
• Associated Press. "At New York Fashion Week, modesty is replacing overexposure". International Herald Tribune (September 11, 2007).
• Critchell, Samantha (Associated Press). "Time for Optimism, at Least in Wardrobe". Washington Post (September 13, 2007).
• Crow, Kim. "Fashion week: Spring collections let us grow up gracefully". The Plain Dealer (September 12, 2007).
• "Impressions From Fashion Week". CBS News (September 13, 2007).
• Jones, LaMont. "Ten fashion trends emerge during Fashion Week". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (September 14, 2007).
• Melocco, Jen. "NY fashion guide to summer". The Daily Telegraph (September 14, 2007).

Notes and References

1. Mistry, Meenal.
2. Mistry, Meenal.
3. Web site: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. mbfashionweek.com. 2016-12-11.
4. Web site: Academy of Art University (San Francisco, CA, United States). 2016. Fashionista. 11 December 2016.
5. Web site: FashionLedge.com. www.fashionledge.com. 2016-12-11. 2016-12-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220091701/http://www.fashionledge.com/fashionweek/designer_profile?Designer=S06-24&season=83. dead.
6. Rodger, Joanna.
7. Mistry, Meenal.
8. Mistry, Meenal.
9. Phelps, Nicole.