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Monique Lhuillier Spring 2009 collection during New York Fashion Week.[Xinhua/Reuters]

Monique Lhuillier paired a structured corset with sheer tulle overlays.

The new creative director for Luca Luca didn't initiate any drastic changes in the the label's characteristic clothes. Raul Melgoza presented a spring collection that captured the shapely spirit of Luca Orlandi's woman. The new line however placed most emphasis on cut, fit and luxe fabrics.

Melgoza turned to the bustier for a sexy, lean silhouette. Most of the clothes were in cool tones of white and gray. That includes the one-shoulder, bias-cut gowns in satin that look like liquid silver.