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VOTE: Sexiest styles at New York FW!

Last updated on: September 20, 2011 17:54 IST

Image: A Falguni and Shane Peacock creation
Photographs: Dario Cantatore/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

They're slated to be the biggest trends for the coming season, but how do these sizzling numbers rate with you?

It's one of the biggest fashion events across the world, with the most reputed brands and designers participating each year.

We bring you the hottest designs showcased at the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, which concluded on September 15.

Vote and tell us what you think of each!

We start off with a creation by our very own Falguni & Shane Peacock, who offered up their edgy designs on the NY catwalk for the first time and received a great response. Seen here is a daring low-cut bodysuit complete with garter stockings and sheer effect. Love it or hate it, you can't ignore it!


Sequinned stunner

Image: A Betsey Johnson creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Next we have this sequin-encrusted bikini and miniskirt, teamed with a studded denim jacket from Betsey Johnson.

Skeletal musings

Image: A Betsey Johnson creation
Photographs: razer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Johnson continues in the skimpy vein with this skeletal print bodysuit, worn over a black bikini.

Short and hot

Image: A Jenny Packham creation
Photographs: Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Jenny Packham kept things short and haute with this tiny see-through lace number.

Tantalising trench

Image: A Betsey Johnson creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Out and out seduction is on the cards with this sensual see-through trenchcoat, worn over black intimates.

Flirty floral

Image: A Betsey Johnson creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Flirty ruffles highlight this floral with plunging neck and thigh-high slit.

Belt it up

Image: An Anya Ayoung Chee creation
Photographs: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

A heavyduty metallic belt is all that keeps this ensemble by Anya Ayoung Chee together, as shimmery gold hotpants peek out from underneath.

Less is more

Image: A Betsey Johnson creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Johnson sticks to her less is more theme with another teensy little bodysuit, worn over bright pink innerwear.

Gladiator queen

Image: A Herve Leger creation by Max Azria
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Designer Max Azria offered up this cut-away Roman outfit complete with gladiator sandals for high-end brand Herve Leger.


Racy lady

Image: A Betsey Johnson creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

A sequinned tank and shorts shine on the catwalk, while the racer jacket adds a funky touch.

She's electric

Image: A Norman Ambrose creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Norman Ambrose ups the ante with this beautiful gold bodysuit and matching robe, fastened with a sash. What a beauty!

Dolling up dungarees

Image: A Betsey Johnson creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Dungarees go glam here, courtesy this plunging white playsuit, matched up with an oversized cardigan.

Lace lass

Image: A Betsey Johnson creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

A crop top reveals a lot of skin courtesy the lace-up detail -- and we're not really sure whether the bottom half is really a skirt!

White impact

Image: An Arise Made In Africa creation
Photographs: Mark Von Holden/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Arise Magazine's Made In Africa showing saw a lot of stark designs that made an impact, like this long-sleeved zippered bodysuit.

Dainty dots

Image: A Lela Rose creation
Photographs: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Taking the dainty route we have this creation from Lela Rose -- the delicate mauve hue, see-through detailing and polka dots come together in a picture that is nothing if not feminine.

Tuned into ivory

Image: A Michael Kors creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Here we have the latest from a collection by Michael Kors -- an ivory suit, embellished with a leather belt and voluminous coat. The footwear proves that gladiators are still quite a hot favourite!

Bling thing

Image: A Son Jung Wan creation
Photographs: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Son Jung Wan showed how to rock bling numbers like this metallic gold playsuit.

Casual cool

Image: A Jen Kao creation
Photographs: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Jen Kaopulled off casuals with style, particularly this bodysuit with khaki trench and sneakers.

Flouncy green

Image: A Betsey Johnson creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

This flouncing green satin dress from Johnson looks like a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen!

In the pink

Image: A DKNY creation
Photographs: Michael Dills/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

And finally, we have this pretty beach dress and matching accessories from Donna Karan New York -- better known as DKNY!