Nicole Miller's Spring 2014 Inspiration: Shattered Chandeliers and Women With Weapons

Nicole Miller's inspiration for her spring 2014 Collection was chic, to the point, and a little bit dark. The designer's collection was influenced by the gorgeous Palace of Versailles—but, during a time of havoc. "I was thinking about when the women stormed the castle," says Miller. "We were thinking about when they trashed the castle and broke the mirrors and the chandeliers." Miller's contrast of tough and feminine can be seen in one of the final looks she sent down the runway—a delicately beaded dress, reminiscent of the chandeliers that hang from the artful ceiling of Versailles, toughened up with a modern moto-style leather vest.

Plus, check out all the moments "Seen and Heard" at New York Fashion Week:

MORE:• Seen and Heard at New York Fashion Week• From The Front Row: InStyle’s Ariel Foxman’s Top Five Thoughts on Day 2 of #NYFW• Celebrities at New York Fashion Week