New York fashion week: Day one in pictures

Model Tyson Beckford turns the tables on the paparazzi Photograph: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for IMG

Who said horizontal stripes were an unflattering choice? The Bensoni Spring 2011 presentation Photograph: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

A dress like an enormous scrunchie from Christian Siriano Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP

Go flamenc-over the top. The Christian Siriano Spring 2011 fashion show Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

What to do with the curtains you were planning to take to the charity shop? Just get a massive belt. Fashion from Christian Siriano Spring 2011 collection Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP

A model gets her make-up done backstage before the show of US designer Richard Chai. Plastic headscarves may be having a fashion moment Photograph: Peter Foley/EPA

Waiting in line … The Richard Chai Spring 2011 collection Photograph: Kena Betancur/Reuters

If you can't find a bra in our surgery obsessed world, a bandage will suffice. A model presents a creation at the Richard Chai Spring 2011 collection Photograph: Kena Betancur/Reuters

Get the space waitress look this spring. The Ruffian Spring 2011 fashion show Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

A model - sorry, mermaid - walks the runway at the Ruffian Spring 2011 fashion show Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Military meets The Sound of Music. The Ruffian Spring 2011 fashion show Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Perfect for cycling to work. Fashion from the Project Runway Spring 2011 collection Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP

Leather, crimson, figure-hugging mini-dress with a giant space-age status collar: don't let anyone say you don't make an effort. Fashion from the Project Runway Spring 2011 collection Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP

Skinny silky jeans. This spring, just put your pyjamas in a very hot wash. Fashion from the Project Runway Spring 2011 collection Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP

Pick up some rare frequencies. Fashion from the Project Runway Spring 2011 collection Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP

Between the rainshowers ... Fashion from the Project Runway Spring 2011 collection Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP

Jessica Simpson has a private moment, while Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Heidi Klum share their thoughts on the Project Runway show Photograph: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for IMG

Nicholas K unveils his haute goth look Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG

Hooded leather vests with intricate seaming and utility pants rolled up to the knee. We'll all be wearing it soon Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG

We will all have drafty ankles and midriffs this winter. You read it here first Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG

A few words from Heidi Klum, dressed in head to toe pumpkin Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG

Ellen DeGeneres walks the runway with designer Richie Rich during his show Photograph: LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Essential office wear from Richie Rich Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Rouching from Richie Rich Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Models wait for a practice run backstage before the Farah Angsana Spring/Summer 2011 collection Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Metallics are back. Fashion from the Farah Angsana Spring/Summer 2011 collection Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

A regal look from the Farah Angsana Spring/Summer 2011 collection Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters