Her blend of East and West, craftsmanship and tailoring, sobriety and flamboyance came to life in the form her eponymous collection of dresses and separates. The feminine yet edgy collection of perfectly tailored pieces is crafted in fabrics like silks, sheer, velvets, lace and chiffons.

Embodying the sophistication and individuality of a modern diva this Autumn Winter 2012 collection is done in the color palette comprised of yellow, black, purple, ivory and red. The subtle use of embellishment and embroidery on necklines, mix of prints and solids, color blocks and fit and flare silhouettes are few of the highlights of the collection.

Iglika Vasileva Matthews for her Spring 2013 collection drew her inspiration from buildings designed by architect Zaha Hadid . The architect often creates an illusion of movement in his static objects, which the designer sought to replicate in her collection. Some of the pieces displayed in Iglika’s collection included slate studed suede tops, skirts, coats, chalk embossed leather jackets pants and dresses.

Jisun Lee who hails from South Korea got inspired from the 1920’s men’s suites and reinterpreted the silhouettes for women’s wear, maintaining an oversized look and experimented with collar and lapel structures.

Liza Quinones, a New Yorker was the hand behind the designed textiles for Jisun Lee’s spring 2013 collection which included wool crepe pants, silk printed tops and coats, printed wool crepe skirts and vests etc.

Windows in the modern buildings, including their repetitive patterns, angular shapes and the transparency of the glass was the source of inspiration for designer Yanfie Fan Weather skirts, silk organza jackets and skirts along with feather dresses and silk jackets made the cut for the designer’s spring 2013 collection.

Jie Jessie Liu collaborated with textile designer Tanja  Milutinovic  for her 2013 spring collection. Liu sought inspiration form artist Anish Kapoor known for his geometric, streamlined sculptures and installations, represented in the garment’s sharp lines and angular silhouettes. Cement wool / silk cross hatch tops, skirts, silk print dresses along with oxford silk tops and skirts were part of their collection.

Stephina Touch a California native looked at the traditional asian architecture when designing her spring 2013 collection gleaning inspiration from the clean lines and tiled roofs. The use of the cotton material in form of dresses, jackets along and tops was seen on the runway.

Jarida Karnjanasirirat created three dimensional collars, lapels and pleats for her spring 2013 collection comprised of ribbed silk tunics, shorts, silk space dye jackets, silk faille jackets amongst others.

The penultimate day of the fashion week had dollops of such moments which every other person would love to take home and place in their scrap book. Fittingly, the day had Katie Holmes making her design debut, Anna Sui exploring the underground punk world, Indian designer Bhibhu Mohapatra’s geometrical rendition and play of patchworks by Proenza Schouler besides 60s shades of Michael Kors.

The day saw Katie Holmes putting together a close-up presentation of Spring Summer 2013 preview of her Holmes & Yand label with an array of 14 outfits featuring quilted leather jackets, silk dresses, camisoles and blazers in earthy hues whereas designer Michael Kors came up with a host of stripes, color blocks and geometric prints. The collection featuring both menswear and womenswear was an eclectic range comprising of dresses with studs and zippers, skirts with eyelets, shirt dresses, long coats and leotards.

Designer Bhibhu Mohapatra no-fuss collection focused on fitted sihouettes, abstract prints, less embellishment and loads of elegance in neutral hues. The peplums, sheer, subtle embellishment and textures graced the gowns and dresses of Bhibhu. The other side of otherwise square day came in the form of the madcap presentation of Anna Sui having models wearing neon hair colors along with the references from punk subculture. The mix of elements like lace, mesh, zippers, neoprene and brocade rendered a quite abstract look to the range comprised of the pieces like leopard print dress, zippered jumpsuit, floral chintz dress and biker pants.  

The Day 6 had every concoction of a scrumptious fashion meal with designers worth their salts presenting their distinct interpretations of the summers of 2013. The melting pot of the inspirations and ideas of the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Rodarte, Naeem Khan, J Crew, Vera Wang and Tory Burch amongst others, the day witnessed a beautiful mix of different designs, varying from ultra-feminine gowns to functional sportswear.

The American fashion label J.Crew had an elegant feminine range on offer with floral and fauna prints, stripes and paint splashes with hints of tribal motifs. The J.Crew woman dressed up in silk wool pants and shirts besides denims, skirts and pantsuits in pinks, yellows, blues and greens.

The salience of the day came in the form of Vera Wang’s India inspired collection featuring kurta-like silhouettes over pants, flowing skirts, sheaths and jackets done using lace, cotton, jacquard and brocades in shades of white, blue, green and black. Rodarte, on the other hand, brought to the fore an innovative, experimental, layered and patterned collection with interesting mix of fabrics. From cinched waists to bust line set to fire flames, the designer offered frilled leather jackets, studded pants, perforated skirts and chained dresses.

The India-born designer Naeem Khan played with Moroccan references to present an array of cocktail dresses, kaftans and gowns. The use of digital mosaic kind of prints, beading and leather appliques lent substance to the collection. The name known for his swish and sleek evening wear Oscar de la Renta remained stuck to his idea of everything prim and classy by offering multitude of lace, flounce, pinks, latex, vine prints and ruffles on strapless gowns, thigh-slit skirts, evening dresses and shorts.