New York — Models chat during a lull in a rehearsal before the Diane von Furstenberg spring 2011 show during New York Fashion Week.

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New York — One of Dennis Basso's creations from his spring 2011 collection.

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New York — Some of the creations by Marc Jacob, shown during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

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New York — A woman steps into the limelight, however briefly, when arriving at the Nanette Lepore spring 2011 showing.

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New York — Models wait outside during a walkthrough of the Edun spring 2011 show at New York Fashion Week.

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New York — A red evening gown was among creations presented by Carlos Miele.

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New York — A model looks in the mirror backstage at the plus-size runway show, the first ever at New York Fashion Week. The show was presented by OneStopPlus.com above Jazz at Lincoln Center. Among those in attendance: Nikki Blonsky, KayCee Stroh and Gabourey Sidibe.

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New York — On the runway at the Marc Jacobs showing at the State Armory.

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New York — Front row at the Michael Kors show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center: Donald Trump and wife Melania.

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New York — Photographers snap one look from the G-star collection.

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New York — Eye-catching headgear from the "Project Runway" collection.

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New York — Druidess was the collection from designer Tiia Vanhatapio.

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