Always touted as one of the most anticipated shows during Fashion Week, Carolina Herrera did not disappoint.

Front row, The High Profile Elite – Vogue triumvirate Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington and Andre Leon Talley, as well as Hal Rubenstein (Fashion Director, InStyle), Robbie Myers (Editor-in-Chief, Elle), Glenda Bailey (Editor-in-Chief, Harper’s Bazaar), Joe Zee (Creative Director, Elle) and Nina Garcia (Fashion Director, Marie Claire).

Backstage before the show, Carolina told us that she was most excited about the return of bright, “happy” colors for Spring, as well as very feminine, voluminous skirts – both integral to her Spring line.

The collection blended inspirations from both botanicals and a unique icon – a Korean man’s field hat. Floral prints and flat ribbons punched up the primarily white, ginger and green palette. High-waisted trousers, billowing evening gowns and streamlined cocktail options all made equal appearances. Another running theme came in the form of small, rectangular “plaques,” which started as garment and accessory embellishments, and ended up adorning the models ‘dos and shoes as well.

Carolina Herrera tells us about her collection

Hal Rubenstein, front row at Carolina Herrera

Nina Garcia talks trends with us, front row at Carolina Herrera

Joe Zee, pre-show

customized Manolos, complete with Carolina Herrera "plaques"

models rocked the "plaques" top to bottom

runway look at Carolina Herrera

runway look at Carolina Herrera

runway finale at Carolina Herrera

Anna Wintour & Grace Coddington applaud the line

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