Direct from the Runway: Narciso Rodriguez Spring/Summer 2011

Minimalism has proven to reign the runways this season -- and last night, Narciso Rodriguez became its king.

Flashes of coral and pale green were grounded in a serene palette of grey, black and the dominant color emerging for spring, white. Where others have been overusing these minimalist hues, Rodriguez's collection was a vision of loveliness and ethereal beauty.

Bias-cut dresses and jackets indicative of Rodriguez's immense skill for tailoring and a pair of high-waist trousers in precisely cut linen were true standouts, while see-through tanks fit right in with the season's emerging sheer trend. A dress with a sequined bronze top did seem out of place within the confines of this collection, but on its own was a true showstopper. As two gowns of nude and blush silk closed the show and Rodriguez took his well-deserved bow, smiling showgoers including Claire Danes, Courtney Love and Sarah Jessica Parker (accompanied by Vogue's Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington) applauded in earnest.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington