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We're Live-Streaming Oscar de la Renta's 2011 Resort Collection Today at 1 PM

An Oscar de la Renta runway show (held since 2008 at 583 Park Avenue in a former church) is the most elegant interpretation of showing a collection that New York has to offer.

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An Oscar de la Renta runway show (held since 2008 at 583 Park Avenue in a former church) is the most elegant interpretation of showing a collection that New York has to offer. Models glide their way down a raised runway in what feels like an intimate presentation of the past—often with a live orchestra as soundtrack. Today, the designer is live-streaming his resort collection (at 1PM EST) for all to enjoy, on a select number of fashion sites, this one included. As Mr. de la Renta recently explained, this is his way of inviting all of you to 583 Park Avenue: "I think that this is where the real power of the internet lies, allowing anyone anywhere to interact with your brand, shifting what has traditionally been kept private to the public space. I suppose it’s a bit like adding more seats to the venue."

The video player above will reveal the Oscar de la Renta resort 2011 collection, beginning at 1PM EST.

Vena Cava Does Mesh Tanks and Handkerchief Hems For Resort 2011

Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai’s resort collection for Vena Cava is full of the wearable, easy looks we love to see in a pre-spring lineup.

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Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai’s resort collection for Vena Cava is full of the wearable, easy looks we love to see in a pre-spring lineup. Their mesh tanks, overall-inspired jumpsuit with zippers, menswear button-downs, and adorable handkerchief hemmed dresses and skirts are fresh takes on spring sportswear. We want it all.

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Alexander Wang Unveils Resort 2011 and Announces Arrival of a Third Collection

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Earlier this week Alexander Wang presented his resort 2011 collection, for which the typically downtown-inspired designer went suburban, or "not urban" as he called it, with a lineup of homespun knits, deconstructed kahki skirts, leather shorts, and a bathrobe-style trench coat. During the preview in his New York showroom, Wang also announced a forthcoming (still unnamed) new collection of essentials which will launch with resort. "This is our way of being more democratic," he said of the line that will debut with six pieces—three pants, two jackets, and one shirt. While his T collection continues to be inspired by casual t-shirt dressing, the new line appears to be focused on more polished, dressed-up looks. Adding to his list of responsibilities, Wang will open his first brand store in New York later this year.

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Sneak Peek: Stefano Pilati Presents Yves Saint Laurent Resort 2011

Stefano Pilati gave WWD a first look look at his 2011 resort collection for Yves Saint Laurent before it is unveiled during a press event today in New York at the French Consulate.

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Stefano Pilati gave WWD a first look look at his 2011 resort collection for Yves Saint Laurent before it is unveiled during a press event today in New York at the French Consulate. “Resort started for the American market. And so, this is a sort of a mini-show in New York in a space that could breathe a bit of French history by itself. You know, a collaboration," Pilati said of the decision to present his cruise line in the U.S. Inspired by iconic pieces from the YSL archives, Pilati offers a twist on classic Saint Laurent cuts by adding bold details—looks that he hopes will translate into major sales come November.

Angela Missoni Does '60s Silhouettes and Tribal Prints For Resort 2011

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Angela Missoni pumped up the color with her latest cruise collection, mixing graphic combinations of bright yellow, red, orange, green and purple with jolts of black to create distinctive tribal prints. Her fabric treatment may have been rooted in African motifs, but silhouettes were altogether taken from the '60s—with mini shifts and long halter dresses paired with armfuls of bangles, hoop earrings and head scarves.