The Gwen Stefani collection at New York fashion week

Gwen Stefani launched her first LAMB collection in 2004, and a cheaper line, Harajuku Lovers, a year later Photograph: Jason Szenes/EPA

The label has a punky/hip hop aesthetic, with many a baggy crotch in evidence Photograph: Jason Szenes/EPA

Stefani poses with her models at the end of the show Photograph: Mike Coppola/FilmMagic.com

A sheer bandage dress from BCBG Max Azria (if you hadn't guessed) Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

A yellow dress with interesting wrap-around detail Photograph: Peter Foley/EPA

Are they scrubs? Trousers with a skirt attached, a la 1997? Is it a handy apron? We're not sure, but we know we don't like it. No thanks, Davidelfin Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG

Models wearing Davidelfin work the androgynous look Photograph: Kena Betancur/Reuters

Futuristic prints on flowing shifts were seen at the Mara Hoffman show Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Swimwear designer Rosa Cha embraced exotic colours for her collection Photograph: Peter Foley/EPA

There were some very cute 50s-inspired bathing suits with a denim twist Photograph: Peter Foley/EPA