Ellis and Igel present refreshing shows at Fashion Week 2011

Twice a year, the hustle and bustle of high fashion New Yorkers transitions to a throbbing beat of stilettos and the flutter of digital cameras for New York Fashion Week.

This year's designers came together at multiple venues throughout Manhattan to illustrate their hard work to the public.

It is difficult to avoid the model struts and the bumping music, not to mention the thrill of celebrity sightings and expensive clothing.

Virginia born men's fashion designer Perry Ellis, who started his clothing line in 1976, displayed his Fall 2011 line Feb. 11. The rustle of fabric and the scurrying of witnesses to their seats came to a halt when the lights began to dim.

The entire room known as the "stage" at Lincoln Center was sizzling with anticipation when the music cued up and the thrumming bass poured into the room. The lights illuminated the runway and the leafless tree backdrop welcomed the first male model to step right foot first onto the runway.

Ellis' show detailed a lot of beige and neutral colors featuring many blazers, trench coats and open knit sweaters. Manyof the looks were accented with a droopy hat which complimented the colors of the ensemble. As always, Ellis did not fail to deliver flawlessly tailored pants and jackets suitable for the highest end men's wear.

The show concluded with a shoeless group of male models sporting lounge wear. The men glided down the runway in thermal Ellis tops and cream long john bottoms. Ellis made a brief appearance, giving his thanks to the crowd who applauded bountifully.

Designer Stacy Igel is the face behind the brand Boy Meets Girl which was shown Feb. 15 at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Celebrities such as Natasha Bedingfield, Miss Jay Alexander of "America's Next Top Model" and Kat DeLuna were spotted amongst the crowd.

Bedingfield performed a song off her latest album, Strip Me, before the runway show began. The background music vibrated throughout the pavilion's center as members of the audience probed and pointed at looks they were fond of, as the show went on.

Boy Meets Girl's Fall 2011 collection was fun and playful, featuring many black pieces with nicely fitted tights and artfully designed stockings. The ensembles featured tops which had larger sleeves or were cuffed with fur accompanied by flowing skirts or shorts. Whichever the case, this fall season is bound to see a lot of leg.

After the show, Igel and Bedingfield stepped onto the runway to thank the audience for their attendance and support. The crowd quickly got up and dispersed as to avoid the high volume of attendees at the door.

Sponsors such as The New York Post, Izze sparkling juice and Glo.com were present at the show and proceeded to hand out free gifts to those in attendance.