The opportunities proffered by new media in the realm of delivering content to audience have boomed, enormously, in recent years, not the least of which in the fashion arena. Previously the Internet has provided increased accessibility to information: reviews and photographs from runway shows posted next day, sample sale listings at the click of a mouse, and infinite news sources, blogs, and websites devoted to putting their own particular spin on all things fashion, yielding an overall greater intimacy between the consumer, the product, and those who create it.

Mini-moguls Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have imprinted an indelible mark on the fashion industry. The twenty-three-year-olds, known for their eponymous personal style, have grown up quite a bit since their first efforts at clothing legions of middle-American tweens with a clothing line for mega-retailer Walmart in 2004.

It is undeniable—Phoebe Philo is back. The designer's departure from Chloé in 2006 and subsequent hiatus from the fashion industry (the Central Saint Martins alum desired to spend more time with her growing family), was absolved once LVMH, in late 2008, announced Philo's appointment as the new creative director of Celine.

This past September 18th, the young, savvy downtown crowd ventured out for a nouveau boutique's opening reception. Amidst a flurry of DJ beats and excited conversation, invitees and shoppers perused the racks of clothing, jewelry, and a motley assortment of design objects.

While the heavy hitters of New York Fashion Week continue to serve up their collections on a colossal level, an undercurrent of the up-and-comers continues to establish itself with a bevy of young designers forming a sartorial force to be reckoned with.

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