Fashion Week Spring 2009

The legendary Parisian designer celebrated her 40th year in fashion with a late-night dinner and runway show. The all-star crowd (including Emma Watson and Dita von Teese) looked on as Rykiel presented a spring collection of brightly-colored dresses, signature striped knits and easy-to-wear jackets. After the show, her daughter announced, "A birthday without a surprise isn't a birthday,” and out came 30 tribute looks designed by some of fashion's biggest names like Martin Margiela, Lanvin’s Alber Albaz, Rodarte and Jean Paul Gaultier.