The Clothes

The '80s are officially back! Are you getting tired of hearing me say that yet? DVF showed lots of '80s-influenced garments but still managed to keep the looks fresh and current. While some designers take the '80s influence a bit too literally, at Diane Von Furstenberg, it blended perfectly with modern aesthetics. If you're looking for more style inspiration, check out our guide on upcoming fashion trends to watch

The bubble shape (or the sack shape, if you're a pessimist) was big, as well as shirtdresses and coatdresses, some with skinny pants underneath. The "All About Eve" nature theme surfaced throughout the collection with a ladybug dress (literally, a white dress with a big ladybug printed on it), python prints, and a loose coat aptly named "Cocoon."

The color palette was predominantly black, white, fuchsia, and goldenrod. Yellow is big this season, and while I didn't like the goldenrod as much as the butter hue we saw at Jenni Kayne, it beats its other yellow cousin, mustard, by a mile. Lots of mustard this year, but it's an odd color and not so wearable. DVF's goldenrod was bright, sunny, and flattering. The coatdress pictured at left was one of my favorites from the collection.

There was also some navy in the mix, similar to what we saw at Gustavo Arango. The show closed with a few pieces in green and gold python print that didn't seem to gel with the rest of the collection, and I'm still puzzled as to why they chose to end with them.

The Makeup

The beauty look featured bright fuchsia lips on an otherwise minimal face. There was a touch of glittery pale gold on the upper lids, close to the lashline. The skin was somewhere between matte and dewy; not as matte as we've been seeing for this fall, but not as shimmery as the skin at Chris Aire. For more beauty tips, explore our latest makeup tips for a fresh look

Again, this season clearly marks "the return of the lip" and I couldn't be happier. No more flesh-toned lips! The focus is all on vibrant, bold colors that make a statement.

The Hair

The hair styling was straight and simple, with mid-side parts, keeping the focus entirely on the vibrant clothing and bold makeup choices.

The People

The front row was packed with star power. Carmen Electra, Molly Sims, Nicky Hilton, Robert Verdi, JoJo, Carine Roitfeld, Caroline D'Amore, Brian Grazer, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Tim Gunn were all in the house for DVF.