Fashion Week Wrap-Up

Hotel Chelsea resident fashionista Sally Singer reviews the collections:

Michael Kor --  "He took a Madame X silhouette and did something new with it," said Sally Singer, Vogue's fashion news director. "There were lots of pieces that can be worn by all sorts of women across this country. He showed a range of strengths: a jersey gown with a touch of lace, that black metallic gown with ure and crunch. He can do a great bikini and do a great eyelet so that a full skirt doesn't look too immature."

Gwen Stefani --  "Gwen has a certain style that is entirely her own, and a logical extension of her enthusiasm," says Sally Singer, Vogue's fashion news and features director. "She has a stylist and a fashion designer in her as well as an original point of view."

Vera Wang --  "She's connected with the moment very well," observes Sally Singer, Vogue's fashion news director. "Women's fashion right now isn't about conveying power and promotion and fabulosity, it's about lifestyle clothes, clothes you wear to work, wear them out and pick up your kids in them. ... It's now about a seamless transition between professional life and family life. Vera lives that life."

Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, & Narciso Rodriguez --   "The new look is flattering, if a bit youthful, Singer said. But beware - higher waists usually mean mid-calf skirt lengths. "   ``That doesn't really flatter many women,'' Singer said.