February 8-14

Alexander Wang's Fall 2010 collection debuted with a pinstriped blazer and micromini paired with black chenille thigh-high leggings.

The look was so sexy because even though the model was covered up, you caught a little slice of thigh when she walked. I always favor the mix of menswear fabrics with something a bit provocative.

-Cindy Weber-Cleary

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Rihanna looked to bold ensembles with an ‘80s twist for her new video, “Rude Boy.”

“Ri wanted a colorful dancehall vibe to go with the attitude and feel of the song,” explains stylist Mariel Haenn, who collaborated with fellow stylist Rob Zangardi to create a few pieces including a top made from vintage records (at left) and a black-and-white graphic body suit. “It was custom made,” says Haenn of the one-piece, which made quite the statement when paired alongside a live zebra. “We hand-drew the lines on a mannequin and hired a textile painter to copy the drawing in life-size scale.”

-Bronwyn Barnes

Black tights are being traded for a new, lighter leg for Fall 2010, thanks to the chic winter white tights spotted on the runways at Thakoon and BCBG. The trick to making white tights sophisticated is wearing them with dresses and cozy knits in neutral shades like taupe, caramel and gray. Add a slouchy suede boot for a perfect finishing touch.

- Kate Ciepluch, Fashion Director, Shopbop.com

Michael Kors

and Heidi Klum marked the season finale of Project Runway with a runway show featuring ten designers' collections. Naomi Campbell brought down the house with her Fashion For Relief Haiti charity show, which included a touching salute to Alexander McQueen. Plus, runway creations by Jason Wu and more!

THE STARS
• Heidi Klum and Michael Kors judged looks at the Project Runway show
• Naomi Campbell and friends paid tribute to McQueen at Fashion for Relief

THE SHOWS
• Jason Wu's spirited collection
• Doo.Ri's chic looks
• Rag & Bone's cozy knits

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Two runway spills in towering Burberry heels didn't stop Agyness Deyn from strutting her stuff

at last night's Fashion for Relief Haiti show! After the first stumble, the supermodel smiled and laughed as the sold-out crowd cheered her quick recovery. When she slipped again, Deyn took the pair off and happily walked the rest of the runway barefoot. She later tweeted, "1st show of fashion week! Took a tumble! Got up! Fell again. Should have stayed down the 1st time. Twice! WTF! Ouch my knees!"

-Enid Portuguez, with reporting by Nakisha Williams

The audience at Jeremy Scott's February 17 runway show has more to look forward to than the designer's over-the-top pieces. R&B songstress Estelle is debuting her new single at the show. "This next album is going to be a whole different level. I can't wait for people to hear it!" she told us backstage at the Fashion for Relief Haiti runway show last night. With a busy fashion week schedule and an upcoming Olympics performance ahead of her, Estelle also shared the essential survival items she keeps in her bag. "Water and food. You need to have something to eat and drink!" she said.

-Enid Portuguez, with reporting by Nakisha Williams

The Winter Olympics kicked off last night with a stylish opening ceremony

at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium. Team USA made its entrance impeccably dressed in Ralph Lauren, who designed the team's official opening and closing ceremony uniforms. British Columbia native Nelly Furtado, in a sexy blue, one-shouldered DSquared dress, rocked the stage alongside fellow Canadian Bryan Adams with the song "Bang the Drum." The ceremony concluded with the lighting of the Olympic torch by hockey great Wayne Gretzky. Let the games begin!

-Enid Portuguez

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-Enid Portuguez

While the news of Alexander McQueen's tragic death sent ripples of shock and sadness through the tents, the shows went on. BCBG and L.A.M.B. presented their fall looks, and Heidi Klum led the list of stars that got glam for a good cause at the Heart Truth Red Dress show, which kicked off an online auction to benefit women's heart health awareness.

THE STARS
amp#149; Heidi Klum worked the runway at Heart Truth Red Dress
amp#149; Kelly Osbourne and Gwen Stefani rocked leather at the L.A.M.B. after-party

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amp#149; BCBG Max Azria's fall collection hit the runway

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"It's been a crazy week," exhaled Gwen Stefani hours before yesterday's L.A.M.B. presentation at Milk Studios. After a blizzard threw her design team for a loop, the superstar turned the frenzy into a fun show filled with her line's signature mix of tough-girl chic. "I had a guy driving 7 hours from Montreal last night to bring me 5 samples," she told us. "The combination of all that chaos got us to be really creative." Now that her first fall show is behind her, Stefani continues to focus on her full plate of projects, which include fragrances, jewelry and of course, more fashion. "I can't wait to move onto the next collection," she said. "That's what I love about fashion-it keeps moving!"

-Enid Portuguez

Donna Karan, Diane von Furstenberg and Malin Akerman are among the celebrity models to work the runway at Naomi Campbell's sold-out Fashion for Relief Haiti show tonight

. "I'm going to about three or four shows today, but I mainly came here to do that show," Akerman told us from Yigal Azrouel's front row. "Anyone would say yes to participating." Dolce & Gabbana, Elizabeth and James and Chopard join Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton in donating pieces for the show. Check Net-a-porter.com on March 15 to purchase items worn on tonight's runway. Stream the show live at 7 p.m. EST on UStream.com.

-Enid Portuguez, with reporting by Lindzi Scharf

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After the news broke of Alexander McQueen's death, the designer's celebrity friends and fans spoke out. "He was talented well beyond his years," said Sarah Jessica Parker(at left with McQueen at the Met's Costume Institute gala in 2006) in a statement. "There has never been anyone like him. And there simply never will be." Victoria Beckham also expressed her grief: "He made all he touched beautiful and will be desperately missed." Some stars jumped on Twitter to share their memories. "Alexander invited me to my very 1st fashion show (his in London)," tweeted Janet Jackson. "We lost a True Genius."

-Enid Portuguez

The annual YSL Manifesto arrives on Tuesday and we have an exclusive look at one of its pages. Shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, model Natalia Vodianova is a vision in a white double crepe cotton dress from the spring collection paired with pink nails and matching lips. Ten thousand Manifestos will hit the streets of New York (two thousand issues will include an adorable strawberry tote bag), with London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo and Berlin to follow. We can't wait to snag a copy!

-Enid Portuguez

Celebrity trainer and nutrition coach Kathy Kaehler visits homes of stars like Jennie Garth and Emma Roberts as part of her latest program, Sunday Set-Up. "You'll have healthier meals, less stress and spend less money if you have everything ready to go," says Kaehler, who shows clients how to prepare a week's worth of healthy, organic meals in just an hour and a half. "It's a smart, simple way to control what you eat." Kaehler called her most recent Set-Up, with Rebecca Romijn, Amber Valetta, Angie Harmon and Julie Moran, "Cooking for a Cause" because it benefited Haiti. "I have the best girlfriends!" said Harmon, who hosted. "They all came together to help the people and children of Haiti."

You can follow Kaehler's Hollywood tour as well as get the shopping lists, recipes and meal plans on

her Web site.

-Lisa Tilson

Heidi Klum

started New York Fashion Week with a bang, walking straight from the runway at the Heart Truth Red Dress Collection to the launch party for her new maternity lines Lavish and Loved, which hit stores today! The mother of four, who looked stunning in an embellished blazer and skin-tight leggings, gave us the scoop on key pieces every women needs in her wardrobe-expecting or not! “A trench coat, a great pair of jeans, a nice black dress, a great pair of pumps and a glittery top!” Klum told us. “I love glittery tops!”

- Joyann King, with reporting by Lindzi Scharf

Lady Gaga launched fashion week with a spectacular performance-and a daring new look-at last night's amFAR charity gala.

The pop sensation first wowed the star-studded crowd, which included Heidi Klum, Zoe Saldana and Chloe Sevigny, with her ivory bikini, captain's hat, towering stiletto boots and her powdered, pearl-encrusted face and body. Then, she hopped atop a rotating white piano and sipped a cup of tea before launching into the blush-inducing lyrics of her song "Future Love." The singer and newest face of MAC's Viva Glam campaign later returned to the stage to accept an award on behalf of Elton John and David Furnish and was praised by fellow MAC spokesperson Cyndi Lauper for her philanthropic efforts.

-Enid Portuguez, with reporting by Nakisha Williams

You don't have to wait until fall to buy Rachel Zoe and Isaac Mizrahi's latest QVC collections-the pieces will be on sale at QVC.com as they come down the runway! QVC will broadcast two runway shows live from Bryant Park during Fashion Week. The first, on February 13 at 9 p.m. EST, features fall pieces by Zoe, Mizrahi, Marc Bouwer as well as Thuy and Mara Hoffman's debut QVC collections. The second show, with collections by Lori Goldstein, Bradley Bayou, Erin Fetherston and Pamela Rolland, airs on February 17 at 10 p.m. EST. Simply log on to QVC.com and buy your favorite piece after or during the show!

-Enid Portuguez

Zoe Saldana gave us the scoop on her fashion week plans

at last night's amFAR charity gala at New York's Cipriani 42nd St. What events are on the Avatar star's lineup? "The Prabal Gurung show on Saturday!" she exclaimed. "We've been friends for years. I'm like, oh my God, he's only been out for a year and he's already showing at the Tents. Then I'm hosting a party for MyFDB.com." After fashion week, Saldana is off to the Oscars, where Avatar is nominated for Best Picture. "Being able to be there to support other artists-I think it's an amazing thing," she said. The always stylish actress, who was decked in olive-print Louis Vuitton, has yet to choose an Oscar dress. "I'm excited because there's so much great outreach by a lot of amazing designers," she told us. "I just don't know yet!"

-Enid Portuguez, with reporting by Nakisha Williams

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Narciso Rodriguez's capsule collection for eBay launches on February 15, but we got a sneak peek at some of the pieces to hit the designer's special boutique

. We love the python printed top (right, $70) and denim skirt ($150) and the red matte jersey dress ($250), but our favorite piece from the collection has to be the two-toned reversible trench (left, $350)-perfect for a spring day. Pair all of the above with chic black espadrilles ($450) from Rodriguez's regular collection, which eBay shoppers will get the first dibs to purchase.

-Enid Portuguez

The fashion industry has teamed up with megastar Beyonce

to raise money for the victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake. The singer has been named the official face of the "Fashion for Haiti" T-shirt that was created specifically for the cause. "Join me and the fashion industry by buying and wearing the Fashion for Haiti T-shirt. Together we can send a message of hope by raising much needed funds for the people of Haiti,"Beyonce said. The initiative was organized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America with the support of fashion leaders like Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren and Franciso Costa. “I am always amazed by the strength, talent and compassion of our industry and now more than ever it is essential we come together and help make a difference,” Ralph Lauren said in a statement. The $25 T-shirt will be available for purchase starting February 16th, with all proceeds benefiting the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

"To Haiti With Love" CFDA T-Shirt, $25; find a retailer near you at

cfda.com.

UPDATE:Watch CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg on Good Morning America

- Joyann King

InStyle.com’s exclusive 2-day preview of Theory’s new e-commerce site is here!

Be first to shop the spring collection, edited by some of fashion’s top stylists like Isabel Dupre, Kate Young and Tina Chai and watch behind-the-scenes videos of them at work. To preview the site, log in with username: storefront and password: be1. The first 200 customers who spend $350 or more will receive an exclusive Fashion Insider T-shirt (right) by entering promo code INSIDER at checkout.

- Joyann King

Designers do most of their work behind the scenes, but now thanks to Twitter we're privy to the stress and last minute disasters they endure in order for the shows to go on. "We are tracking my shoes like crazy. I need my shoes for the show in 4 days!" tweeted Catherine Malandrino, whose runway heels are somewhere in Italy. Max Azria knows the feeling: "Anyone seen the carton of our runway shoes that were lost in shipment from Brazil?...Anyone?"Christian Siriano tweeted, "today was a crazy day of fittings, fittings and more fittings then filming with Veronica webb, im ready for it to be show time," while Chris Benz tried to see the brighter side of the blizzard in N.Y.C. "Two snow-fittings down! These girls are really truckin it through this weather!!!" the designer said.

Follow us on Twitter for daily Fashion Week updates!

-Bronwyn Barnes

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper

turned up at Lucky Cheng's in New York City to launch their joint campaign as the new faces of MAC's AIDS Fund and celebrate their new lipsticks: Viva Glam Gaga and Viva Glam Cyndi. 100% of the selling costs of the $14 lipsticks, a bright blue pink and a light coral red, goes to the MAC Aids Fund, which supports those affected by the disease. "I've been wearing MAC since I was 10 years old," Lady Gaga said in a statement. "This is more than just makeup. Anything I can do to help raise money for HIV/AIDS awareness-that's what I'm here for." The campaign was also an opportunity for the two icons to finally join forces. amp#91;Cyndi"amp#93; has such a beautiful spirit.She gave me some pointers at the VIVA GLAM shoot," said Gaga. And how did Miss Lauper feel? "Lady Gaga is the undisputed breakout star of the year and I have been cheering for her," she said. "We share a passion for fashion and music and performance. And yes-cosmetics."

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-Hannah Morrill

Mark Badgley and James Mischka

tell us that Badgley Mischka’s Fall 2010 collection is inspired by “glorious images of the Cosmos combined with the warrior attitude of Mad Max." Visit our Designer Central on February 16th to view the full collection.

- Joyann King

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tells us that his Fall 2010 collection is inspired by “playful prep.” Visit our Designer Central on February 18th to view the full collection.

- Joyann King

Vera Wang has been tapped to design five costumes for Olympic figure skater Evan Lysacek

to wear at the Vancouver games. The designer, a former competitive skater herself, hit the ice with Lysacek before creating the looks, which include a charcoal gray feathered outfit and an ensemble made with breathable wrapped silk. "You have to... look good, be costumed and stay to the music," Wang told WWD. "It’s kind of your worst nightmare as a designer." Lysacek won't be the first Olympic figure skater to wear Wang on the ice-Olympic medalists Nancy Kerrigan and Michelle Kwan have also sported her designs.

-Enid Portuguez

Designer Diane von Furstenberg aims to empower women with the creation of the DVF Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes the leadership and vision of influential women around the world. The first DVF Awards, which take place at the United Nations on March 13, will honor four women, including the recipient of the "People's Voice" award. You can choose from five nominees and vote on dvf.com. "My son amp#91;Alexandreamp#93; really encouraged me to do this," von Furstenberg told WWD. "He said, 'It’s something that would be great for you to have. You inspire women.'"

-Enid Portuguez

Beyonce and Alicia Keys lit up the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to shoot the music video

for their duet "Put It in a Love Song." The talented pair didn't disappoint with their wardrobe- Beyonce worked the patterns in floral hotpants and an ikat-print jumpsuit, while Keys accented her black-and-white print dress with a bright orange hairpiece. A video in Rio isn't complete without a Carnival scene, where the songstresses donned elaborate headdresses and sashayed to the song's thumping drum beat.

-Enid Portuguez

Michelle Smith tells us that Milly’s Fall 2010 collection is inspired by “the artsy chic girls of Paris’s Left Bank, a combination of luxe fabrics, clever techniques and cool attitude.”

- Joyann King