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Fall 2011 Trend: Cloak Work

Who needs sleeves when capes look this good?

Jason Wu, Honorary Washingtonian… Baby Buggy Summer Dinner Moves…

Jason Wu, he of the multiple MObama credits, visited Washington, D.C., this weekend for two days of events.

Denise Seegal Named CEO at Amsale Design Group

She will report to Amsale Aberra and her husband, Neil Brown, the fashion firm’s cofounders.

Sue Wong RTW Fall 2011

Cecil Beaton’s designs for Audrey Hepburn in the musical “My Fair Lady” served as the catalyst for the designer’s silk and tulle gowns.

Anthony Franco RTW Fall 2011

The designer made suiting look sensual with a body-conscious white cashmere tuxedo and metallic coat and pants.

Runway News

A great deal of news happened the traditional way — on the runway. Here, briefings on some of the fashion newsmakers of Fall 2011.

On the Scene: New York’s Burrows

Seventies-era disco darling Stephen Burrows is giving it another shot.

On the Scene: Live Wire

A dour Paris Fashion Week was brightened by a flying visit from Little Miss Sunshine, aka Blake Lively.

On the Scene: Le Smoking

Kate the Great cannot be tamed.

On the Scene: Laugh Track

A poodle was all that was missing from Jean Paul Gaultier’s fun, very French show.