Narciso Rodriguez
With 20 years of perfect sheath dresses behind him, the American designer more than deserved the Lifetime Achievement Award he received at this year’s CFDAs. This season it’s about: Real clothes that are clean-lined and draped to flatter. Poplin dresses define New York-chic (and are just the thing for the office in summer), while airy-light cloque is understated and glamorous. Note the raw denim, which comes with a hint of stretch.