Betsey Johnson is not going to present her collection for the runway-show at the New York fashion week in February.

She’s been a regular participant of the show at the Bryant Park tent for the last five seasons.

But last week it was confirmed that she decided to forgo staging her typical runway show for 1,000 retail buyers, media and celebrities at fashion week’s official venue.

The designer could not be reached for comment and her spokeswoman declined to comment on the reason she is not showing in Bryant Park.

Probably it is the same as Carmen Marc Valvo’s, who also refused to show his fall 2009 collection. He said it is the costs that don’t allow him to present his line in February.

Ms. Johnson’s spokeswoman said that the designer still plans to stage a show or presentation but has not decided on the format or location yet.

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Tights have always been used to complement ladies’ outfits.

Now they are no more an accessory, they are a solo fashion trend. And you put them on to brighten up your looks and make yourself more noticeable rather than just to match your dress.

There are classical styles that are always popular. For example, herring-bone pattern, check, stripe, floral and geometrical décor.

Evening pantyhose have a metallic gloss, ornamented with spangles or patterns. Tights for everyday use have to be elegant and monotone.

And, of course, black tights, that are fashionable all year round. Just scroll through winter collections by Anna Sui, Oscar De La Renta, Chanel or Emma Cook and you will certainly see black tights with slight glossy effect.

From Left: Mara Hoffman, Moschino, Alexander McQueen black tights

However, the basic trend of tights fashion for this season is unusual combination and mix of colours and styles.

Bright colours. This autumn and winter tights of these tints are must-have items of your wardrobe. You can find them in Ioannis Dimitrousis and Richard Nicoll’s collections.

Bright opaque pantyhose are presented by Basso & Brooke, Eley Kishimoto, Pucci, John Galliano, Jasper Conran, Moschino and Sonia Rykiel.

From Left: Jean Paul Gautier, John Galliano, Anna Sui, Chloe tight

The most trendy colours are: bright violet, blue, green, pink, yellow and even orange.

From left: Zac Posen, Sonia Rykiel, Chris Benz, Gucci

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Fall rains and cold are here and we have to make sure that our hands and manicure are still perfect. In this case the best friends for us are gloves - elegant, lady-like and aesthetic. Besides, they are an accessory that can be worn a year round.

Gloves are popping up on so many runways that we should definitely pay our attention to them. They have been presented in large quantities on Fall 2008 Runway Shows.

Many designers accessorized their collections with these necessary pieces of clothing.

Scroll through pictures from the Fall 2008 Fashion Weeks and you’ll see gloves of all length -short, long and in all colors, giving the wearer a bit of feminine sophistication. Wrist length, forearm, or full, gloves give an elegant finishing touch to any outfit.

They can be playful, quiet, regal, fun or sporty, fingered or fingerless, leather or lacy, etc. Every woman of fashion can find a nice pair for herself.

Couturiers created their collections taking into consideration various women’s preferences.

For instance, Betsey Johnson, a world renown fashion designer, accessorized some of her colourful dresses with fingerless gloves. It certainly looks interesting.

Lacoste’s gloves are for those who prefer free, more casual style.

Jill Stuart and Lauren Conrad show us gloves which can go with evening gowns.

Mara Hoffman’s line has some really terrific pairs! Just look at them!

Like all important accessories such as handbags, belts, shoes or hats gloves can instantly change the look and mood of an outfit.

The collections from the recent Fashion Shows suggest us a lot of choices. So, go ahead and find a pair that will be a perfect one for you!

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Dorothy Steps into the 21st Century with The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection.

Well-armed fans of The Wizard of Oz looking for their own pair of red ruby slippers can choose from a collection made by 19 famous designers and decorated with red Swarovski crystals. The collection was presented September 4 at Saks Fifth Avenue, NY.

Moschino Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers

From platform to stiletto heels, all the shoes from the Ruby Slipper Collection, unveiled at a party to mark New York Fashion Week, are settled on the 1939 Hollywood movie starring Judy Garland as Dorothy.

What would Dorothy wear now?”’ Michael Fink, Saks Fifth Avenue fashion director, told Reuters in an interview.

Then it was like

Go wild! Have fun with it!’ That’s the only direction we gave the designers,” he added.

The Slipper collection was instructioned by Swarovski, which sacrificed the crystals, in partnership with Saks and Warner Brothers and contains shoes by a dozen designers ranging from Gwen Stefani, Abaete to Manolo Blahnik.

Dorothy’s Ruby Slipper by Manolo Blahnik

Betsey Johnson, who is known for whimsical women styles, used red tulle bows on a platform shoe with chunky crystals.

Dorothy’s a modern girl. She’s clubbing. So she’s got a downtown funky shoe with her little anklets,” Fink said, showing a display window at the store where a 20-something Dorothy mannequin wore a green mini-dress with Betsey’s ruby slippers to the Emerald Club.

Jimmy Choo Dorothy Ruby Slippers

Designer Jimmy Choo presented four-inch red snakeskin stilettos with ruby crystals on the vamp, while singer Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. gave Dorothy a pair with red satin ankle bows.

Gwen Stefani Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers

Shoe brand A. Testoni for the women’s and mens luxury market is specializing in exotic skins and luxury leathers, as shown in their “Ruby Slipper”. They have a passion for creating cosy fashion shoes. There is a Swarovski enchased heart on the bow of the shoe

The heart represents A. Testoni’s emotion for creating shoes that is snug as well as where Dorothy’s heart was and wanted to be at home.

Alberta Ferretti

Designer Alberta Ferretti took part in this project and designed a pair of ruby wedges.

Abaete

Each pair is worth at least $1000, adding that plain leather couture shoes at Saks begin at $650.

Adrian Greenberg

But since the footwear will be raffled for charity next year, in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the movie’s release, each pair could easily fetch much more.

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