Home Style Features Editor's Note About Us Contact Us Staff Shop by Brand Shop by Category Featured Items Write to Us! Select an issue: 07 June 07 May 07 April 07 March 07 February 07 January 06 December 06 November 06 October 06 September 06 August 06 July 06 June 06 May 06 April 06 March 06 February 06 January 05 December 05 November 05 October 05 September 05 August 05 July 05 June 05 May 05 April 05 March 05 February 05 January 04 December 04 November 04 October 04 September 04 August 04 July 04 June 04 May 04 April 04 March 04 February 04 January 03 December 03 November 03 October 03 September 03 August 03 July 03 June 03 May 03 April 03 March 03 February 03 January 02 December Next Week: More NY Autumn 2003 photos -   Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and more! Vera has long been a Hollywood favorite, and in fact, Oprah Winfrey and Holly Hunter, were both front row and center at her show this season. Known for her bridal dresses, and evening clothes favored by the rich and famous, she has often gone along the lines of minimalism- like she did last season. Well, not this time- she achieved wonderful results through her beautiful cuts, delicate beading, a neutral palette of mainly white, ivory, taupe, black, and some hits of strong color (red, lilac). It all had the look of lingerie- with soft and feminine detailing and fabrics like silk jersey, chiffon and tulle. Vera created beautifully plunging halter necklines and backs, added little ribbon shrugs to short dresses, and paired simple knits with more intricate pieces (I loved her whimsical short ivory tulle fantasy skirt shown with simple black sweater). And her knitwear- some of which seemed to have been spun from the most delicate spider webs- were a wonderful surprise- especially when paired with bias cut skirts in shiny satin.