DESIGNER: Adrienne Vittadini

INSPIRATION: "Just because you're a certain age doesn't mean you have to wear elastic pull-on pants," company president Mary Gleason told StyleList.

"Our woman is 40 and up, she wants to follow fashion, and is a size 10 or 12."

TOP LOOKS: Knit skirts covered in full-on paillettes; great roomy sweaters; beaded tops that won't cost and arm and a leg

ACCESSORIES: Knit scarves and berets; leather gloves

WHO WAS THERE: Fashion editors

WHAT WE THOUGHT: There is really a lot of style packed into this bridge-priced designer collection. It's chock-full of sweaters and knits of every type, as well as office-appropriate separates that can transition easily into after-work chic ensembles.

Classics were kicked up a notch with modern proportions and stylish embellishments for a collection that was far from boring.