Guide Note

Zac Posen's Fall 2008 is the latest collection by designer Zac Posen that debuted at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008. The line was quoted by Style.com as invoking a "bordello" with "tight chignons and sheer dresses" that gave a sexy feel. Posen is an American fashion designer who launched his first clothing line in 2001.

Fast Facts

1. Posen born October 24, 1980
2. Raised in SoHo
3. Studied at Parson's School of Design
4. Posen interned with Nicole Miller
5. Retail Range: $500 - $1000

The Look

Posen's Fall 2008 collection uses soft quilting and svelte cutting that fits like a glove. Black combined with bold red and yellow tones break up the conventional little black dress.

The Buzz

Posen's designs have not only marked the runways but also the media and Hollywood. Celebrities have been spotted in Posen's wear including Liv Tyler, Claire Danes, and Natalie Portman.