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NEW YORK-Fur, feathers, futurism and flappers. Fall fashion in New York was taken to the extreme. From the runways to the trade shows, there were plenty of new fashion trends to be found during New York Fashion Week and the market that ran Feb. 1-12. The Fashion Coterie, Designers and Agents, Train, Platform 2 and So Ethic trade shows followed directly after fashion week, and retailers were able to snatch up the latest looks launched on the runway. The shows offered a wide range of designers from T-shirts and denim to contemporary and high-end goods. It was business as usual, and while the economy may have slowed spending on the showroom floors, fashion isn't giving an inch in frivolity. There were sexy, form-fitting bandage dresses at Hervé

Léger by Max Azria and architecturally engineered structures designed by the students of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Monique Lhuillier went luxe with fabulous furs and feathers while other brands such as Diesel and Boy by Band of Outsiders went for androgyny and uniformity. Fashion spanned the gamut, from the flapper-chic styles of the 1920s to the space-age designs of the future. That said, there were plenty of offerings to keep stores well-stocked with the "new" basics, including knits, dresses, leather jackets and high-waist jeans. Other trends continued to be important, including bohemian with a modern globe-trekker twist and the 1970s, with its nostalgic return to glamour. Here is a look at the trends from New York.

—N. Jayne Seward

Star Trek

Futurism enters another galaxy for Fall. Designers are inspired by superheroes, who usher in a "power" look for the superwoman of today. Defined shoulders, a nipped-in waist and hard-edged style characterize the look. Click photo to enlarge.

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Fur

Fur is en vogue this season, and the freshest take is luxurious accessories. Hats, scarves, capes and even extravagant cuff treatments sport the luxe look. Click photo to enlarge.

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Knit Knack

Knits are the new jersey. Designers went beyond the basic turtleneck this season to create dresses, sweaters and coats in cashmere, metallic wools and chunky wool/cotton blends. Styles ranged from extravagant cable knits to simple V-necks. Layered over a silk slip, the look is the new answer to everyday luxe. Click photo to enlarge.

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Luxe Leather

Leather outerwear has never been more chic. Trench coats, bombers and hoodies (popularized by Mike & Chris) are on every best-dressed list for Fall. Click photo to enlarge.

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Color Block

Jewel tones shined brightly in solids and bold plaids. Purple, chartreuse, safety orange and fuchsia are bright spots in Fall's otherwise dark and murky palette. Click photo to enlarge.

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Globe Trekker

Global chic is the new version of boho. Defined by batik prints, fur vests, geometric prints, metallic treatments and layered looks, the modernized version is sure to satisfy the wanderlust at heart. Click photo to enlarge.

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High Shine

Wax treatments update denim, dresses and coats to capture a futuristic, industrial look for Fall. Click photo to enlarge.

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Uni-Form

Unisex style takes on utilitarian appeal. A new uniform-chic look emerges taking cues from service and military uniforms. Key pieces include the peacoat, overalls, trench coat and high-waist cuffed trouser. Its Fall's no-muss, no-fuss answer for a style-savvy wardrobe Click photo to enlarge.

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Multi-Layered

This season, designers go to extremes with architectural, layered treatments. Stacked collars, cylindrical structures and accordion-pleated shoulders are just a few examples. Click photo to enlarge.

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'70s Chic

"Le Smoking," Halston and Bianca Jagger-1970s-era glamour returns. Think bell bottoms, lounge suits and shirt-dresses. The relaunch of Halston is the cornerstone of the sexy trend. Click photo to enlarge.

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Surface Treatments

Feathers, intricate layering and ombré treatments instill a couture touch to the season. Styles range from form-fitting bandage dresses to feather-embellished gowns and delicate layered frocks. Click photo to enlarge.

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