Bryant Park will be less crowded and slightly less stylish after today.  The glitz and glamour is leaving, but now the hard work begins. 

New collections are being conceived, numerous pieces are being requested and orders are being placed.  Every time a cash register rings a sales manager gets his wings. 

There were plenty of dark colors to go around, and if given the chance, I would vote them off the island.  The bright colors sprinkled around reminded of the most vivid colors from the art world.  We experienced vibrant colors, like shocking pinks, brilliant blues and luscious lemony yellows. 

New York Fashion Week showed the strength and resilience of its designers and this industry.  Fashion Week is not just about the craft, it is about commerce.  Beautiful pieces are created to be appreciated and sold. 

What is that I hear?  Fashion Week adding to New York City’s bottom-line and to the walking closet of countless women around the world.