Expert Guide: Nian Fish’s Life Lessons

Some people call Nian Fish the Model Whisperer. Fish, a creative director and KCD creative consultant, keeps models in the designer’s mood and on tempo on the runway. They have to pass her energy and attitude test before stepping from backstage to runway. But what she says to keep the models going mid-show translates to real life, too. Listening to her at Tory’s show inspired us to think positive, wonderful thoughts. Like “You’re about to travel around the world…with your boyfriend. Go!” See all Fish’s advice here.

Spotlight On: Christopher Gove

Christopher Gove might not have a background in fashion design (he’s an illustrator and graphic designer by trade), but that hasn’t stopped his new men’s wear line Percival from making serious waves in the UK. Just in time for London Fashion Week, he gave us his thoughts on British style and the best spots in the city.

The chicest Brit of all time…
Michael Caine, circa Alfie/The Italian Job — his Cockney swagger and effortless sartorial style embody what most men should aspire to. Also, my granddad, who was a spy for MI6 during WWII and the Cold War. In every picture he had a cigar, silk scarf and tweed jacket.

Word of Mouth: Paris Biennale

Karl Lagerfeld has whipped up some unbelievable fantasies at his longtime Chanel show venue, Paris’ Grand Palais — a hay-filled farmhouse, a full-sized facade of 31 rue Cambon and a 265-ton iceberg. Now, he’s transformed it into a scene straight out of the glittering Belle Époque era for the XXVI Biennale des Antiquaires, opening today, complete with a bar inspired by a classic hot air balloon. Expect great art, amazing furnishings and, for the foodies out there, a different menu every day from award-winning chefs, including the Ritz’s Michel Roth and La Côte Saint Jacques’ Jean-Michel Lorain.

Rifat Ozbek On: Loulou’s

Where is everyone going after-hours during London Fashion Week? Robin Birley’s latest nightspot, Loulou’s. Its interior (every good club needs a giant stuffed animal giraffe) was designed by Rifat Ozbek, who stopped for some q’s….

Loulou’s decor is inspired by…music halls, Twenties Afro Deco, gypsy caravans and Tibetan temples.

I always order…Hot Fred cocktail.

Everyone loves Loulou’s because…it’s one of a kind.

Easiest way to make a room look chic…mixing lots of Yastik cushions.

Rifat Ozbek photographed by Bart Everly

Street Style: Instant Messenger

Vogue and V Magazine photographer Abbey Drucker showed us how she goes from summer to fall: with head-to-toe black and a bohemian-meets-tomboy mix. She softens all the black by showing a little leg and accenting her look with gold details on her jewelry, belt and bag. Drucker balanced the structure of our Priscilla satchel — a ladylike take on the messenger bag — with the hippie vibe of her headscarf.

Tory On: Spring 2013

Here, Tory talks about the magpie sensibility and classic American sportswear that inspired the Spring 2013 collection. Find out the looks that she’s most excited about, too.

See all all the news from the Spring 2013 runway here.

Spring 2013: Accessories Report

Time to get crafty. The Spring 2013 accessories are raw and au naturale, with a kick of punchy pattern and vibrant color.

Spring 2013: Trend Report

Get ready for sunny colors, tons of texture and a sense of wanderlust. Here, a breakdown of the trends from the Tory Burch Spring 2013 runway.

The Collection: Spring 2013

“Spring 2013 is about the American prep remix. We were thinking about a stylish magpie who picks up special pieces while traveling around the world and always mixes them with classic sportswear.” — Tory

Tory Entertains: After-Show Lunch

After the Spring 2013 show, Tory and the design team headed to TriBeca for a celebratory lunch at Locanda Verde. From the prosciutto to the pappardelle, see the menu here.

Spotlight On: Spring 2013 Hair

What’s the must-have ‘do of the spring runways? Or should we say, mussed-have? On the Tory Burch runway, Eugene Souleiman created braids to echo one of our favorite prints…wheat. See how.

Spotlight On: Spring 2013 Beauty

Want the secret to the flawless, sun-kissed, all-natural look our models had on our Spring 2013 runway? Then keep reading. Makeup artist Diane Kendal and manicurist Michelle Saunders divulge their Fashion Week beauty tips here.

Tory’s Playlist: Spring 2013 Runway

For Tory’s Spring 2013 show, she tapped the musical stylings of Manu Chao and Mali duo Amadou & Mariam, among others, to channel the collection’s globe-trotting mood. Straight from the runway, here’s the full playlist designed by sound stylist extraordinaire, Frédéric Sanchez.

Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram: #TBSpring13

Behind the Scenes: Spring 2013

The countdown continues to Spring 2013. Here, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new collection. Check back for more…

Fashion Week Survival Guide: Mariah Bernardes

How does a girl from Brazil tackle New York Fashion Week? With a lot of Instagramming, blogging and getting the news on Style.com and Jak & Jil. Here, Mariah Bernardes of the popular Blog Da Mariah gives us her front-row secrets.

Spotlight On: Bergdorf Goodman 111th Anniversary

Happy Birthday, Bergdorf Goodman! The legendary shopping institution is celebrating its 111th anniversary with a big fashion-week bash on Wednesday. There’s also a new documentary and companion book out, called Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman; both detail some pretty wonderful (and personal) anecdotes about the store. Tory herself reminisces about going there with her parents, starting at age six. Here, a few more tales.

Expert Guide: Amy Sacco

What’s the other part of the fashion-week equation, aside from great clothes on the runway? The parties, of course. So we enlisted LDV Hospitality consultant Amy Sacco, fresh from Bungalow 8 pop-ups at the Toronto and Venice Film Festivals, to tell us about the art of a good soiree.

At a party, I break the ice by…
Telling a joke. Even if people don’t think it’s funny, I end up laughing at myself.

Fashion Week Survival Guide: Christina Caldwell

Fashion week is beyond busy for W magazine’s online director, Christina Caldwell — remember, internet deadlines are constant. Plus, she’s not only dealing with editors but the photographers and videographers who cover the shows, too. So how does she survive it all? Find out.

I’ll unwind with…
Physique 57 and lots of sleep.

In this photo I’m wearing…
Derek Lam top, Zara pants, Chloé shoes and a Clare Vivier pouch.

Day in the Life: Lane Crawford’s Sarah Rutson

A little Alaïa, a white shirtdress and some chocolate — these are what get Sarah Rutson through New York Fashion Week. The Fashion Director of Lane Crawford, one of the most-photographed women (on or off the runways) takes us through a day in her stylish life.

Mr. Blasberg On: Fashion Week Etiquette

What would Emily Post have made of fashion week? We’ll never know, but at least we have Very Classy’s Derek Blasberg to give us a primer on how to navigate Fashion Week…and life in general.

Even Models Do It: Sleep is important when you want to look good, when you want your skin to be clear and plump and your eyes to be clear and sparkling.

Street Style: A Study in Contrasts

It’s Day One of New York Fashion Week and the street-style photographers are already out in full force. Our favorite shot today? Tulip Louise stylist Anna E. Cottrell, who’s the poster girl for rock-and-roll elegance — cool white blazer over the new LBD (Long Black Dress) and our Robinson Double Zip Tote. The silhouettes are clean and simple but, with that tousled hair and side slit, the look is effortlessly sexy, too.

Spotlight On: The Souza Brothers

Anthony Souza is a photographer in London; his brother Sean, a yoga instructor in Alto Paraíso, Brazil. But together? The sons of jewelry designer and longtime Valentino VP Carlos Souza are also known as DJs Brotherspin. Last night, they manned the turntables at the Valentino FNO party in New York and, on September 20, will be playing at New York City Ballet’s fall gala. Hear what they have to say music and more.

Best Dressed: Revenge’s Ashley Madekwe

Ashley Madekwe wears many hats — Revenge‘s assistant-on-the-rise Ashley Davenport, fashion blogger Ring My Bell and…host of our Fashion’s Night Out party in L.A tonight. Straight from the set of Revenge, the actress stopped by for some questions and showed us how to wear fall’s biggest trend: prints.

Playlist: DJ Cassidy’s FNO

All together now… dance! DJ Cassidy is spinning our party tonight at our Meatpacking boutique. “I love FNO because New York City becomes electric with fashion, flavor and music!” he says. “The streets come alive.” Here’s a teaser of what he plans to play.