See All of the Front Row Action from the Spring/Summer 2016 Fashion Shows

By Alexis Bennett
Updated: Aug 24, 2016 @ 11:10 am
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Once again, Hollywood's biggest celebrities flocked to the front rows to see the hottest runway shows of New York Fashion Week. Everyone was vying for a chance to be the first to see the latest fashionable pieces from top designers such as Alexander Wang and Diane von Furstenberg, but only a few were lucky enough to grab a seat reserved for VIPs. Some of the fortunate A-listers include Gabrielle Union, Jaime King, and Kylie Jenner.

The star-studded list goes on and on, but what's even more exciting than who was there, is the outfits they chose to wear. Their front-row garments delivered major outfit inspiration, and included everything from adorably feminine dresses to edgy leather separates. There's so much to keep up with, but luckily we've got the best front row memories gathered in one convenient spot.

Click the link at the top to catch up on all of the glamorous moments.

PHOTOS: See All of the Front Row Action from the Spring/Summer 2016 Fashion Shows

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Janelle Monae

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The stylish singer looked picture perfect as she showed off her graphic manicure, which matched her out for the Giambattista Valli presentation.

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Salma Hayek

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At Stella McCartney's presentation, Hayek looked effortlessly cool in a cutout navy dress with coordinating sunglasses.

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M.I.A.

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M.I.A. looked cozy at Stella McCartney's presentation. The English singer styled an oversized fur top paired with matching slacks and platform shoes.

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Liya Kebede

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The runway model took a break from her duties to enjoy the fashion-forward creations in Céline's latest collection.

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Zendaya Coleman

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Leave it to Coleman to master one of the trickiest trends: mixed pattern. The 19-year-old made a bold statement in a high-low dress as she graced the front row of Vivenne Westwood's runway show.

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Jada Pinkett Smith

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At the Balmain show, Smith wore the designer's sultry creations with feathered heels and a hand strap clutch.

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Emilia Clarke

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At the Dior runway show Clarke decided to add a pop of color to her out with two-toned heels and a bright red lip.

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Leelee Sobieski

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Actress Leelee Sobieski stunned in a floor length turtleneck dress before taking her front row seat to see Dior's latest collection.

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Elizabeth Olsen

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At Dior's lovely presentation, Elizabeth Olsen struck a pose before taking her front row seat.

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Rihanna

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Rihanna looked elegantly chic in soft pink as she posed for a picture in front of the beautiful flowers at Dior's presentation.

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Tori Kelly

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A host of colors made Tori Kelly's outfit stand out in the front row of Lanvin's Spring 2016 runway presentation.

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Dylan Frances Penn and Jada Pinkett Smith

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In the front row at Chloe, Penn stuck to a mostly black palette, while Smith added a touch of color with a billowing yellow trench.

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Dakota Johnson

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At the Gucci runway show Johnson was all smiles while wearing a layered red dress under a navy coat.

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Alexa Chung

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Chung showed off her elegant style in a white mini and black cape during the Gucci presentation.

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Jourdan Dunn and Suki Waterhouse

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The two English models showed off their fun style in floral outfits before taking their front row seats at the Topshop Unique presentation.

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Salma Hayek

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At the Christopher Kane show Hayek looked professionally chic in a blazer, pleated dress, black pumps, and crossbody bag.

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Suki Waterhouse, Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne, St. Vincent, and Naomie Harris 

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From actresses to models, the front row at the Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer show was decked out with the hottest stars. This group of ladies paid close attention to the runway while wearing pieces from the designers' collection.

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Kate Mara

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Kate Mara looked chic in a tuxedo inspired dress while sitting in the front row at DKNY.

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North West, Kim Kardashian West, Ricardo Tisci, and Khloe Kardashian

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At the second Kanye West x Adidas Originals show North West sat on her mom, Kim Kardashian's lap, while Khloe Kardashian grabbed a seat with Ricardo Tisci, the fashion designer behind Givenchy.

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Bella Thorne and Kylie Jenner

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For Vera Wang's runway show, these two teen queens decided to wear all black outfits with a hint of color on their lips 

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Sofia Richie

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Nicole Richie's hip little sister wore a black blouse tucked into a suede miniskirt for Tommy Hilfiger's runway show.

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Lucy Hale

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Hale posed in a fun animal print turtleneck dress with belled sleeves before taking her front row seat at Jeremy Scott.

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Kat Graham

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The Vampire Diaries actress lit up the front row in a rainbow mini dress for Jeremy Scott's presentation.

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Katherine Schwarzenegger

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A ladylike dress matched Schwarzenegger pink lip gloss during Jeremy Scott's presentation.

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Dascha Polanco and Katie Cassidy

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At Houghton's front row, the Orange is the New Black actress opted for warm fall hues with a rust colored vest and beige accents. But Arrow's, Cassidy went full on vamp with a sultry lace top and burgundy stained lips.

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Solange Knowles

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In the front row at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Knowles posed for picture while wearing a dainty white dress that featured mesh panels.

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Gabrielle Union

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Union paired a sleeveless turtleneck dress with a box clutch during the Rag & Bone runway show.

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Zosia Mamet, Mamie Gummer, and Kiernan Shipka

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The trio looked as polished as can be as they sat in the front row of 3.1 Phillip Lim.

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Kiernan Shipka

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Shipka nabbed a front row seat at Rag & Bone's runway show. For the presentation she styled a sheer turtleneck top with maroon flare pants.

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Katie Lee

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Food expert, Katie Lee, looked stunning while wearing a fitted dress with power shoulders for Zac Posen's presentation.

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Jennifer Hudson, Christina Hendricks, Bella Thorne, and Amy Schumer

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Zac Posen's front row was lined up with stars including these four talented ladies. Hudson, Hendricks, and Thorne opted to were feminine dress, while Schumer worked an edgy leather skirt.

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Helen Mirren

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The British actress gave a lesson in elegance while wearing tweed separates at Badgley Mischka.

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Katrina Bowden

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It was all smiles for Bowden, as she prepared to take her front row seat at Badgley Mischka's runway show.

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Liu Wen, Maggie Q, and Jessica Alba

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These three ladies wowed while wearing beautiful prints in the front row at Tory Burch. 

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Coco Rocha

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The renowned model took a break from the catwalk, and instead nabbed a front row ticket to Rebecca Minkoff's show.

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Princess Beatrice

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Princess Beatrice styled a playful frock with ankle strap shoes before grabbing her front row seat at Rebecca Minkoff.

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Olivia Holt

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At Rebecca Minkoff's Spring/Summer show a gray two piece paired with gray and white mules and a cross body bag was the outfit of choice for this teenage Disney star.

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Jamie Chung

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Chung opted for a graphic top, cropped pants, and chunky heels for Rebecca Minkoff's presentation.

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Louise Roe

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This British beauty looked ready for fall as she grabbed a front row seat at Rebecca Minkoff. She tucked a peasant blouse into a leather mini skirt, and topped of the look with over-the-knee boots.

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Jamie Chung

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Actress Jamie Chung looked stunning in a plunging purple dress while sitting front row at Monique Lhuillier.

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Steven Klein, Lady Gaga, and Mary J. Blige

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The two singers nabbed a front row seat next to the acclaimed photographer at the Alexander Wang show. They all chose a mostly black pallete to showcase their cool edgy style.

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Nicki Minaj

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Nicki Minaj made heads turn in a sultry black and nude ensemble before taking her seat at the Alexander Wang show.

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Tyga and Kylie Jenner

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The young couple looked up from the front row of Alexander Wang for a quick picture.

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Anna Kendrick

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In a body-hugging blue dress, Kendrick showed off her toned figure during Altuzarra's Spring/Summer 16 show.

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Jenna Lyons

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J. Crew's Creative Director and President wore a casually polished look to watch Altuzarra's show.

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Rachel Zoe

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Zoe proved, once again, that she has the most effortlessly cool style while posing at the Altuzarra presentation.

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Stephanie Sigman

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The new Bond girl from 007 Spectre showed off her chic style in Altuzarra's front row.

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Michelle Monaghan

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The Mission: Impossible III actress made a bold statement in a red pantsuit paired with a stripe print blouse at Altuzarra.

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Kylie Jenner

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The 18-year-old posed for a picture in an Opening Ceremony asymmetrical dress and Dior boots before taking her front row seat at Opening Ceremony's presentation.

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Laverne Cox and Natasha Lyonne

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Both Orange is the New Black stars scored a front row ticket to the Opening Ceremony runway show.

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Miguel

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The singing sensation nabbed the most enviable seat at Opening Ceremony's Spring/Summer show.

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Solange Knowles

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Solange opted for statement making reds while watching the Prabal Gurung show.

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Laverne Cox

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In the front row at Prabal Gurung, Laverne Cox posed while wearing a bright blue dress and off white pumps.

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Kylie Jenner

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Jenner was spotted in the front row at Prabal Gurung's presentation wearing a speckled pantsuit with a fun crop top.

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Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne

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Public School designers, Chow and Osborne, showed their support for Prabal Gurung during the brand's Spring/Summer 2016 presentation.

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Hailee Steinfeld

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In the Prabal Gurung front row Hailee Steinfeld made heads turn in a sultry all black look.

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Gabrielle Union

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Gabrielle Union also opted for black as she took her front row seat at Prabal Gurung.

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Jaime King

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Jaime King stunned in the front row for Prabal Gurung. The new mom styled a dreamy blush toned dress with lace up black heels.

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Jennifer Hudson

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At the Prabal Gurung show Jennifer Hudson showed off her fit legs in a black dress with a mesh panel. For shoes she opted for a blue and black pump.

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Karolina Kurkova and Malin Akerman

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Karolina Kurkova covered her growing baby bump in a blue polka dot dress, while Watchmen actress, Malin Akerman, smoldered in a plunging leather and floral number.

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Katherine Schwarzenegger

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For the Diane von Furstenberg show Schwarzenegger wore a polka dot dress with opaque black tights and matching booties.

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Victoria Justice

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Victoria Justice looked just like a Diane von Furstenberg girl while wearing a wide leg jumpsuit with a leather belt during the brand's Spring 2016 presentation.

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Nicky Hilton

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It was all about having fun with fashion as Nicky Hilton styled bright pink pumps with a colorful button up dress for the Diane von Furstenberg show.

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Kate Upton

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Kate Upton was monochromatic perfection in a head-to-toe white ensemble during the Diane von Furstenberg presentation.

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The Weekend

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The Weekend attended the Diane von Furstenberg show to support his model girlfriend, Bella Hadid.

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Diane Sawyer

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At the Diane von Furstenberg presentation television journalist, Diane Sawyer, looked chic in a black ensemble accented with leopard shoes.

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David and Brooklyn Beckham

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Two of Victoria Beckham's favorite boys sat front row to watch her Summer 2016 presentation in New York City.

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Ashley Madekwe and Gabrielle Union

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The stylish actresses posed for a picture before watching Wes Gordon's spring 2016 presentation. Both ladies wore pieces from the designer and even coordinated with chic suede sandals.

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Jaime King

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Jaime King nabbed a front row seat at Jason Wu's spring/summer 2016 show at New York Fashion Week. The stylish star arrived in orange separates and black-and-white accessories.

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Chrissy Teigen and Olivia Culpo

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The models showed up to the LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's show in coordinating black-and-white outfits.

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Ashley Tisdale

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Tisdale smiled for the cameras in a fun fringe top before watching the LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's runway show.

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Rumer Willis

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At Zac Posen's presentation, Willis posed in a black shirtdress accessorized with a blue and white clutch.

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Christina Milian

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Milian showed off her toned abs in leather separates in the front row at BCBG Max Azria.

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Harley Viera-Newton, Leigh Lezark, and Jessica Hart

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This stylish trio decided to pair pretty dresses with edgy accessories for an instantly cool flare during the Giambattista Valli's spring presentation.

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