Reuters - A weak U.S. dollar may be the hit accessory at fashion shows in New York this week, luring British and other European buyers and offering newer designers a chance to impress U.S. retailers hoping to buy locally.

AP - Elizabeth Banks, who portrays Laura Bush to Josh Brolin's George in the upcoming film "W," considers the first lady an underrated beauty.

Fashion Wire Daily - Could Raul Melgoza, the new creative director of Luca Luca, be the next Francisco Costa? Melgoza might just give Costa, the celebrated designer of Calvin Klein, a run for his money in the department of cool, crisp minimalism if his Spring 2009 collection is any indication. For lovers of sleek and simple, it was a home run.

Fashion Wire Daily - Herve Leger by Max Azria Stays Bandaged Up Renata Espinosa September 08th, 2008 @ 4:28 PM - New York

AP - Mellow, beachy colors of ocean blue, marigold yellow and hibiscus pink dominated the runways Monday at New York Fashion Week.

AP - Halle Berry, in a body-hugging outfit, and her special man, model Gabriel Aubry, helped make Calvin Klein's 40th anniversary bash a New York moment.

Fashion Wire Daily - Justin Timberlake's Southern Sensibility Comes to New York Fashion Week Renata Espinosa September 08th, 2008 @ 00:03 AM - New York When Justin Timberlake took his bows at Roseland Ballroom on Sunday night, the applause from the audience wasn't for Timberlake's music, it was for his fashion collection.

AP - Mellow, beachy colors of ocean blue, marigold yellow and hibiscus pink dominated the runways Monday at New York Fashion Week.

AP - After winning three silver medals in Beijing, Olympic swimmer Dara Torres has mastered another daunting challenge: walking the runway at New York Fashion Week.

AP - Eva Longoria Parker is running a tight schedule.

AP - Justin Timberlake is shaking his "Mr. Sexy Back" reputation for something more like "Mr. Sexy Backwoods."

AP - The stars descended on New York Fashion Week on Sunday, with Olympian Dara Torres hitting the catwalk, Justin Timberlake putting on a runway show and the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Uma Thurman lining the front rows.

AP - NEW YORK (AP) — Designers at New York Fashion week heard London calling — from 1975.