Navy blue and metallics recurred at the Anna Sui show, which featured wearable clothing and luggage for the woman on the go. High necklines didn’t detract from the femininity of the designs, which were heavy on velvet and lace. Highlights included a multicolored floral print chiffon dress with a navy cardigan, and a wool tweed dress with a deep v-neck lined with spiky sequins.

Polka dots and bursts of bright orange and salmon were the highlights at Milly by Michelle Smith. Some pieces were fun and flirty, such as a strapless black cocktail dress with two bows below the bust and a pleated back. Several jackets incorporated gold hardware, including a cream belted coat with a gold buckle that was paired with a black wool skirt and a silk blouse.

Abaete designer Laura Poretzky presented a new footwear line, Abaete for Payless, along with her fall line. The shoes – flats, boots, and high heels – were inspired by Europe at the turn of the 19th century. The clothes themselves featured touches of Asian inspiration, such as karate belts and kimono-like cuts.

Vivienne Tam looked to Shanghai for inspiration for her latest collection. An imperial blue brocade jacket with fur lining was paired with black wool pants and a chiffon blouse. Ms. Tam used solid colors and clean lines, as seen in a chiffon dress with a floral trim, accentuated with red horizontal velvet stripes.The show-stealer was a purple herringbone strapless dress, cinched below the bust. A small cutout kept the piece just sexy enough.