The Best of MBFW Fall 2011 - Day 2

Nicole Miller made some major changes for Fall 2011, presenting a shockingly angular collection of sportswear in blacks, greys, reds and blues. Particularly beautiful was the one-shoulder peplum dress pictured center, which seems to take a cue from the the architectural approach of Roland Mouret.

Ruffian's "Tuxedo Park" collection featured a heavy focus on tailoring, with a number of streamlined military green separates popping up alongside jarring, shiny disco yellows and blues. There were a few perfect pieces—like a bold white suit replete with signature ruffling—but on the whole, the glitz factor may have been a bit too high.

Rebecca Taylor's models graced the runway in soft fabrics and muted colors, with the exception of a few fuchsia pieces that added the perfect pop of color. The designer played with texture by scattering in elements of fur and wool amongst her 90's reminiscent floral prints. The collection, which covered all closet essentials, was overall very wearable—except, perhaps, for the sheer embellished pants.

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Models at the Jason Wu Fall 2011 show floated down a vintage mirrored runway with gold leaf painted in their hair, a decadent complement to a highly wearable collection touted as "baroque sportswear." Tailored silhouettes were touched off with black and metallic bows, while lace provided an inviting texture to gowns, cocktail dresses, jackets and coats.

Rebecca Minkoff's vision for fall was inspired by model and musician Charlotte Kemp-Muhl, who performed live with her boyfriend and Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger bandmate Sean Lennon during the show. The resulting collection was heavy on the vintage touches, with boho prints shown alongside luxe fur-trimmed coats and vests.

Evening wear designer Farah Angsana was also inspired by the glitz and glamour of '70s nightlife, as evidenced by the number of sequin-laden gowns fit for a showgirl presented on her catwalk. There was also plenty of fur: coats, vests, and neckwarmers in shades natural and not.