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The week-long event features Spring 2011 collections from more than 250 designers. ### Upper East Side Chic  Designer Tory Burch's eponymous label was started in an apartment on Manhattan's Upper East Side, and her spring collection stayed true to her Preppy–Boho roots. Traditional tweed, loose tunics and dresses, as well as her hallmark prints were all part of her Wednesday presentation. Jemal Countess / Getty Images ### Pretty in Pink  Spring was certainly in the air at Marc Jacobs's show, which saw models in red, orange, purple, and pink dresses in various lengths and cuts. EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP / Getty Images ### Preppy at Perry Ellis  Blazers, shorts, and collared shirts in a number of pastel colors defined the designer's spring collection. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images ### Black and Blue  Norwegian designer Elise Overland showed lots of leather and mini dresses in luxurious fabrics at her spring runway show, which featured a violin intermission. Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images ### Pale and Pretty  A neutral palette dominated the runway at Preen, where designers Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi sent models down the runway in loose-fitting but sleek dresses, pants and skirts. Neilson Barnard / Getty Images ### Belted In  Sheer prints, longer hemlines, and loose trousers were seen at Derek Lam. Karl Prouse / Catwalking / Getty Images ### Color Blocks  Prabal Gurung opened his show with a series of bright red, yellow and blue color-blocked dresses like the one above. Biasion Studio / WireImage / Getty Images ### Orange Fever  Rebecca Taylor showed dresses, skirts, and blouses in bright colors, floral patterns, and python print. Biasion Studio / WireImage / Getty Images ### Flower Power  Designer Jason Wu, a favorite of First Lady Michelle Obama, showed an elegant collection that featured high-waisted trousers, sheer blouses, tweed blazers, and several interpretations of floral patterns and embellishments. Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images ### A Dress To Impress  Loose and flowy silk dresses in several cuts and colors were the staples of BCBG Max Azria's runway show. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images ### Natural Beauty  Rodarte moved away from the ethereal for their spring ensemble, unveiling a line of more structured jackets, skirts, and dresses. The backyard of designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy's childhood home in Pasadena, California provided the color palette, which was full of browns, blues, greens and white. JP Yim / WireImage / Getty Images ### Futuristic Fashion  Tailored jackets, sheer skirts, and various straps were just some of the elements of Rag & Bone's spring collection, which had a militaristic feel. Chris Moore / Catwalking / Getty Images ### Icy Cool  Guests enjoyed mini hamburgers during Honor's presentation, which took place at The Ramscale Loft in Manhattan. The clothes were inspired by Grace Kelly and Cyndi Lauper. "It's the moment when your inner child meets the graceful young woman," designer Giovanna Randall told WWD of her debut collection. Claire Suddath ### Primary Colors  Linen jackets and trousers, flowy skirts, and loose-fitting tops in neutral shades and primary colors ruled the runway at Vena Cava, which is helmed by design duo Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai. Chris Moore / Catwalking / Getty Images ### So ‘Fierce’  Christian Siriano, the winner of Project Runway season four, demonstrated his penchant for drama with bold prints and dramatic ruffles. Karl Prouse / Catwalking / Getty Images ### White Hot  Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, the designers behind Cushnie et Ochs, showed a collection of blouses, skirts, and dresses in black, white, and nude. Fernanda Calfat / Getty Images ### Desert Essence  The sand-covered runway was an appropriate backdrop for Jen Kao's collection, which featured loose, layered garments in muted earth tones. Kena Betancur / Reuters ### Mix and Match  Rachel Comey's presentation began with black-and-white ensembles but ended with a series of outfits in bright colors and festive prints. Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images ### Gold ‘n’ Green  Farah Angsana's evening wear collection had metallic shades, elegant pleating, and even embellished head pieces. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images ### The Blue Period  Not for the timid at heart, Concept Korea's runway show was full of electric colors and exaggerated silhouettes. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images ### Sheer Genius  See-through tops and slouchy bottoms in shades of grey, green and blue dominated Richard Chai's runway. Karl Prouse / Catwalking / Getty Images ### A Lá Carolyn  Narciso Rodriguez became a household name in 1996 when he designed Carolyn Bessette's wedding dress for her nuptials with John Kennedy Jr. That elegant, sleek gown inspired his spring line–a collection of minimalist dresses crafted from luxurious silk. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images ### Furry and Fabulous  What kind of woman inspired Dennis Basso's spring collection? "She loves to go out," he told Style.com. "She travels. She does special occasion. No pants." Fur, exaggerated ruffles, and sleek cut-out dresses all made their way down the runway of Basso's Tuesday presentation. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images ### Draped in Blue  Vera Wang's collection was mostly dominated by blacks and greys, but hints of color (like the dress above) popped up on the runway in the form of sheer, layered shifts. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images ### Golden Girl  Khaki and gold were the predominant colors of Elie Tahari's women's collection, which included classic trench jackets, one-shoulder dresses, and loose-fitted trousers. Jemal Countess / Getty Images ### Chunky Crochet  Tracy Reese's spring collection, which was inspired by travel and exotic environments, featured bold safari prints, chunky knits, and a palette of bright shades. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images ### Fanned and Feathered  Known for her decadent evening wear, Reem Acra played to her strengths with a collection of dresses and gowns with pretty pleating, floral, and layered embellishments. Joe Corrigan / Getty Images ### Go for the Green  Carlos Miele showed luxurious, floor-length gowns alongside silk tees tucked into high-waisted trousers at his spring runway show. Singer Bebel Gilberto provided the music, while Ivanka Trump loaned jewels from her collection for the presentation. 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