Michael Kors unveils a softer, sexier look

American designer Michael Kors, known for his luxury sportswear, presented some of the sexiest outfits seen so far at New York Fashion Week when he showed his spring/summer 2010 collection yesterday.

While other designers have also been inspired by the Japanese school of rip and slash, Kors came up with the most commercial interpretation. He used see-through plastic panels that showed off glimpses of midriff or thigh and a body-conscious silhouette.

Sheath-like dresses in soft pastels - another departure from Kors's usual bright primary palette - are set to be top-sellers come February next year. Guests at the show included actor Michael Douglas and photographer Mario Testino.
 
Meanwhile Kimora Lee Simmons - dubbed New York fashion's 'wonder-woman'  for her many roles including president and creative director of Phat Fashions, mother-of-three, America's Next Top Model judge and author - showed a fun and sexy collection for her Baby Phat label in the Roseland Ballroom, to a booming R&B soundtrack.
 
Simmons - a former model who is married to Def Jam record label founder Russell Simmons - sent models down the runway wearing acid-washed denim hotpants, mini prom-frocks, fuschia kaftans and gold bikinis. Sitting in the front row were Serena Williams and R&B singer Toni Braxton. ·