Carolina Herrera Brings Slick Flair to NY Fashion Week S09

I am pissed that I missed this show! I'm a big fan of Carolina Herrera's cool-handed, effortless glamour and pristine cuts; she's a pro at using the boldest, brightest and sharpest looks without making her pieces seem like frou-frou.

For the Spring 09 line that was showcased on Monday at Bryant Park's NY Fashion Week, Herrera churned out her basics - sleek & ladylike dresses, close cropped pantsuits and floaty dresses in the punchiest of prints, materials & colours.

Pieces slinked along in mille-feuille chiffon, bright persimmon paired with hibiscus, teal faille trimmed in tweed, and a marigold photo print. Of course, the Herrera staples of black and white were heavily featured in the line.

And why, am I featuring Carolina Herrera's line here? Because, in case you didn't know, Herrera's one of the region's most important designers; she's a native of Caracas, Venezuela.

LMN Harris.

N.B Pictures courtesy Style.com