rebecca taylor

Expect an abundance of blue, a sprinkling of east Asian culture and garments inspired by nature when the world's top designers present their spring fashion collections this week in New York.

This year's fall collections will be dominated by a Parisian influence, darker colorways, a flare for the dramatic, and even a nod to the past. Yes, the first signs of fall will flourish the next seven days at the famed New York fashion week.

An array of products — from polo shirts to water bottles — aim to promote style and some good causes.

Designers in New York City showed their visions for spring 2014 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Tracy Reese, Zang Toi and young designers with GenArt Fresh Faces give great shows

In Baltimore, the best way to capture the couture spotted at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is with a quick trip to department store or high-end boutique.