Christina Ricci was sporting a noticeable accessory when we caught up with her on Thursday: an engagement ring.

The 32-year-old actress, who just this week confirmed her engagement to James Heerdegen, is "slowly" getting plans together. So far, she has done some dress shopping - finding that perfect gown is something Ricci is "excited about," she told us at the Richard... » more

Ashlee Simpson can’t wait to be an aunt for the second time.

“It’s amazing, it’s incredible,” the starlet said of older sister Jessica Simpson and fiance

Eric Johnson having a second child on the way. “We’re very blessed.” Ashlee’s favorite thing to do with Jess’ 9-month-old daughter, Maxwell Drew?

“Just watching her and my son [Bronx] play,” said Ashlee, who we caught up with... » more

amNewYork caught up with designer Monika Chiang to get the scoop on her fall 2013 collection.

How would you describe your collection in one word? Powerful.

What was your inspiration for fall? Flight. I have the recurring dream in which I am running and running until I take off into flight. I think that was the initial inspiration, and then I visited this exhibition at MoMA that had all... » more

How would you describe your collection in a few words? Androgynous glamour.

What was your inspiration for fall? '70s-era Bianca Jagger, '90s supermodels and horse-riding wardrobes.

What types of pieces will we see? Tailored sportswear pieces: blazers, tuxedo jackets and suiting. Our signature leopard and then a bold block of absinthe yellow.

What does your Fashion Week diet consist... » more

What's your Fashion Week motto? Keep calm and listen to Bowie.

How would you describe your collection in one word? Architectural-femme.

What's most notably new this season? We are using more modern materials for embellishments, such as chain mail mesh and mylar.

Heels or flats during Fashion Week? Heels are a must! Although I did cheat last season and wear our snakeskin wedge sneakers.

What's... » more

What is your Fashion Week motto? Keep truckin'. It all works out in the end, and you just have to keep moving forward.

What was your inspiration for fall? Brothers Grimm fairy tales - they are dark and magical.

In general where do you find inspiration? I bike all over NYC and find that I am always discovering something new. This city is filled with constant inspiration.

What does... » more

How would you describe your collection in one word? Desire.

What types of pieces will we see? Trapeze funnel neck coats and draped hooded jersey dresses.

What does your Fashion Week diet consist of? I always have orange juice, sushi and, at the end of the day, a glass of Champagne.

What's the most unfashionable thing you've ever witnessed during Fashion Week? Fashion men dressed... » more

What's the biggest difference between your spring 2013 and fall 2013 collections? This season I really played with color and volume in a way that I have not done before.

What types of pieces will we see? I always love doing coats for fall, and this season I also have some incredibly beautiful dresses.

What does your Fashion Week diet consist of? Sugar-free Red Bull in the morning, grilled... » more

What was your inspiration for fall? I studied animals and insects with natural defense mechanisms and found inspiration in the intricacies of their innate built-in protection systems.

What's most notably new this season? An evolution into vibrant colors and prints.

Which models do you have your eye on? Bug-like looking ones.

Heels or flats during Fashion Week? Flats because I'm... » more

We chatted with Lubov Azria to get the inside scoop on the collections and all things Fashion Week.

What's your Fashion Week motto? Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.

How would you describe your collections in one word? For BCBGMaxAzria, "Ankara." For Hervé Léger by Max Azria, "Enchanted."

What types of pieces will we see? For BCBGMaxAzria, easy shift... » more