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Say hello to Fashion Week, a welcome break from having to think about, oh, Iraq. Now, here’s what you need to know.

Lauren Ezersky is fashion's eccentric aunt, all outlandish designer outfits and ropes of diamonds. But the success of her style-centric talk show, Behind the Velvet Ropes, is serious business.

Fashionista favorite Steven Alan sets up shop in Tribeca.

The late Chessy Rayner bedazzled Bill Blass, astounded Arnold Scaasi, and was admired by just about everyone else as a style icon. With her trademark look -- daring color, ornate patterns, rich jewels -- back on fashion's agenda, we pay homage to a woman whose sense of style was as playful as it was perfect.

Being a hot young artist in New York used to mean being British (and having a bar stool with your name on it at the West Chelsea bar Passerby). But now it's all about being related -- there's a wave of up-and-coming artists with very familiar names. Meet the families . . .

He may be a rock star, but the B-52's Fred Schneider's only addiction is to collecting: records, pottery, gooney birds. By extension, his Chelsea apartment is all high style and storage space. Welcome to his own private Idaho.

His classic, luxurious aesthetic has made Michael Kors the go-to designer for society girls. Now he's setting his sights on the well-dressed lady's most important accessory: her man.

Twelve new talents to check out for fall

Sick of seeing your new blouse on every hipster in town? The city's crop of young, independent designers are ready to give you something original, personal, and maybe even meaningful. Meet the up-and-comers who are ready to revolutionize your wardrobe -- and give the big-league labels a run for their money.