Nicholas K, Project Runway and Richard Chai kick off Fashion Week

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week officialy moved into it's new home today, as Lincoln Center was a buzz with the first three Spring 2011 collections of the day.

a model walks in the Nicholas K Spring 2011 runway show/Image: S. Whittle for Style Wylde

First up Nicholas K, whom had the honor of making the very first collection to ever show at Lincoln Center the label's own debut, showed surprisingly dark and cold-weather friendly collection complete with berets and leather hoodies.

Heidi Klum strikes a pose for Style Wylde/Image: S. Whittle for Style WyldeNext the Project Runway finals took the stage, as the onsite media went wild for glimpses of Heidi, Nina and Michael.  Directly after the show, the lobby at Lincoln Center was a frenzy of flash bulbs and speculation as post show rumors gave the big win to either - - - - -   or  - - - - - - - -

floaty and filmy separates graced the runway at Richard Chai/ Image: S. Whittle for Style Wylde

Finally, it what was the SW team's favorite collection of the morning, Richard Chai Spring 2011 wowed with a gorgeously dreamy pieces that seemed to float around the models in perfect-for-Spring-style. Check out the Style Wylde Galleries for more images from this collection.