Want to arrive at the shows today well-informed on what’s to come? Of course! To make it easy, we’ve asked designers to fill us in on the inspiration behind their collections, which will be hitting the runway today. Check back each day of New York Fashion Week for a fresh update…
Dennis Basso: “South of the border.”
Charles Harbison, HARBISON: “This season revolves around pastels, nudes, and sunny brights: pale coral, bleached sand and light aqua against bright yellow and summer red.”
Nanette Lepore: “Sparking collaborative creativity at my Inside Out Happening”

Michelle Smith, Milly: “The Milly woman is in the throes of a modern summer romance. Clean, minimal, sexy silhouettes set off an intense, vibrant color palette inspired by the sun and the sea.”
Stacey Bendet, Alice + Olivia: “Desert Goddess: she’s free strong bold..independent.”
Simon Miller:“Spring Summer 2016 collection ‘In Treatment’, is an exploration of layering and re-surfacing fabrics in this season’s subtle earth hues.”