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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 9-14-2012

These front-row fashionistas brought their A-game to the runway shows.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Estelle

Where: Backstage at the Bonkuk Koo Spring 2013 runway show during Style360 at Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.

Why: A fab mod ensemble never goes out of style, and this Brit babe is serving it in a mini dress and thigh-high heels. Groovy! Get the look!

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#9: Tyra Banks

Where: The Jeremy Scott show dring Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Milk Studios in New York City.

Why:  Tyra’s channeling Barbie beauty in a sparkling sequin mini, triangle clutch and a beautiful billowy bob. Get the look!

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#8: Selita Ebanks

Where: The BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2013 fashion show during fashion week at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: Ebanks does this rainbow print BCBG body-con justice. The pink platforms make her legs look mile long and the yellow side panels highlight her petite curves. Get the look!

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#7: Angela Simmons

Where: The Diesel Black Gold fashion show at the Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.

Why: It’s refreshing to see Angela Simmons out of a body-con and into something more relaxed and cool. Loving this look from top to bottom — the crisp zip-front top, red leather pants and pony-haired heels is a winning look for Angela. Get the look!

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#6: Solange Knowles

Where: At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: This pattern mixing princess is at it again in a polka dot blouse, herringbone skirt and leopard print pumps— we love it! Get the look!

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#5: Rachel Roy

Where: Rachel Roy attends the 9th annual Style Awards during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: Rachel drips elegance in this classic white button-down blouse and sheer floral skirt. The see-through action makes this look a tad bit sexier and less conservative. Get the look!

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#4: Alicia Keys

Where: Alicia Keys attends the Edun show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Skylight at Moynihan Station in New York City.

Why: This girl is definitely on fire! Her look is sleek and avant garde — definitely NYFW certified! Get the look!

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#3: Tika Sumpter

Where: Backstage at the Milly by Michelle Smith spring 2013 runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.

Why: Tika’s silk blend lace print Milly dress is adorable and that wink of pink from her satin pumps is such a delicate touch. Get the look!

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#2: Vanessa Williams

Where: The Carlos Miele show during Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: Vanessa Willams is such a class act, and this deep navy V-neck dress with gold accents couldn’t be a more fitting front-row option for her. Get the look!

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#1: June Ambrose

Where: Nanette Lepore Spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: She’s a fashion risk taker and it works every time. We crown her our queen of NYFW style. Get the look!

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