NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tinseltown evening gowns are shimmering and flowing on New York fashion runways this week as many designers shed the stiff, formal styles of seasons past. From established powerhouses such as Badgley Mischka to newcomer Christian Siriano, the spotlight is on evening wear fit for Hollywood stars on red carpets and socialites hosting charity events. Elegant, easygoing gowns ...

Fashion for spring is back in black. Black never went anywhere, of course — it's a perennial favorite with the crowd at New York Fashion Week. But for spring collections, the look wasn't terribly sunny. The nod to the spring/summer season was to offset the black ...