Herve Leger by Max Azria IS hardcore glamour. And today, it turned out all over the runway… decked in gold hardware, no less!

Backstage and under the weather, the ever-smiling Mr. Azria shared press duties with wife Lubov. While, on the runway, the models let the glitzy get-ups do the talking. Simple top-teased, side-slicked ponies and natural make-up kept the focus on the supersexy edge now synonymous with the brand.

One by one, out came the iconic curve-hugging dresses in creamy neutrals and, of course, glam-friendly black. Straps, slats and cut-outs galore! Every piece worked geometric patterns, ranging from a subtle shape here, to a sophisto-bondage criss-cross there.

Bandage dress lined with gold

Lubov Azria

Leigh Lezark loves Leger

Ali Hewson and husband Bono created Edun to help encourage trade with Africa, producing approximately 15% of the collection on the continent. Backstage before the show, Ali talked to us about her socially responsible line, and championed the natural skincare line, Nude.

Gavin Rossdale stopped in with stylin’ son Kingston before the show to well-wish, and we spotted One Tree Hill’s James Lafferty taking a prime seat on the bleachers at the runway’s entrance.

Fair Trade. Ethical. And accessible. Drapey prints, cropped jackets and layer-able separates in subdued, earthy tones took to the gravel runway in the appropriately airy location – right under The High Line in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Khaki greens, oceanic blues, and a rich burnt sienna offset the basic blacks and whites in world-friendly fabrics like paper poplin, and organic linen and cottons.

Ali Hewson talks the line

inspiration totems, backstage at Edun

rock royalty junior & senior - the Rossdales at Edun

outdoor runway for the organic line

runway look at Edun

runway look at Edun

runway look at Edun

runway look at Edun

runway look at Edun

runway look at Edun

runway look at Edun

Wu wooed the likes of Hal Rubenstein (Fashion Director, InStyle), Robbie Myers (Editor-in-Chief, Elle), Glenda Bailey (Editor-in-Chief, Harper’s Bazaar) and Andre Leon Talley (Editor-at-Large, Vogue) at his downtown show this afternoon.

Trends like menswear tailoring and the next big Trouser Comeback were in full effect. Wu worked the mixed patterns, too. 70s inspired flower prints coupled with plaids and stripes galore came together with the standout accessory of choice – the belt.

runway look at Jason Wu

runway look at Jason Wu

InStyle's Fashion Director Hal Rubenstein, front row at Jason Wu

runway look at Jason Wu

runway look at Jason Wu

runway look at Jason Wu

runway look at Jason Wu

runway look at Jason Wu

Elle's Editor-in-Chief Robbie Myers, post-show

Harper's Bazaar Editor-in-Chief Glenda Bailey talks Wu, post-show

Olivia Palermo and Eric McCormack took front row seats to witness the first Ports 1961 collection to debut under the solo creative direction of Fiona Cibani , whose collaborator/sister, Tia Cibani, sat this year out.

“Desert landscapes” being the key inspiration, we saw everything from separates to evening wear. Whether silky and gauzy or structured and geometric, fabrics and cuts all shared a romantic safari undertone sophisticated enough to translate into practical, urban settings.

After the show, Olivia Palermo expressed excitement for the overall feminine feel and gentle, wearable range of pastels. Punctuated with emerald green, rich blues and punchy pinks, the collection kept an edge throughout.

runway look from Ports 1961front row with Olivia Palermo

front row with Olivia Palermo

runway look from Ports 1961

runway look from Ports 1961

runway look from Ports 1961

runway look from Ports 1961

Olivia Palermo watches from the front line

runway look from Ports 1961

Olivia Palermo talks the collection

Eric McCormack weighs in, post-show

Fiona Cibani glowing post-show

Ashley Simpson-Wentz, Mad Men’s Alison Brie, model Coca Rocha and Kelly Rowland sat front and center to support Mr. Azria’s ever-alluring vision of “bon chic, bon genre.” Alison Brie told us BCBG remains her favorite go-to for ready-to-wear cocktail dresses, ever since she wore her first to the season one Mad Men premiere. Today, we saw why.

Backstage, Max called his Spring line “sexy, very feminine,” and versatile. He stressed day-to-night wearability, and that’s what we saw on the runway. Soft, skin-skimming fabrics all around, the collection rocked above-knee hems, flow and crepe.

White was the “color” from the get-go, evolving into muted pinks and beiges, and ending on bright pops of yellow and pink. Paired with the model’s slicked-back ponies, warm weather glamour never looked so effortless.

Kelly Rowland backstage

Front Row with Mad Men's Alison Brie & The Veronicas

runway look from BCBGMAXAZRIA

runway look from BCBGMAXAZRIA

Anna Wintour on the front line

runway look from BCBGMAXAZRIA

Ashley Simpson-Wentz backstage

Max Azria & model Coca Rocha