NEW YORK, June 11, 2007 – Don't look for a Mark Badgley and James Mischka-designed active sportswear line anytime soon; jeweled maillots and string bikinis—worn alone or under ombré chiffon cover-ups—are more their speed. For sunny days, there was a "paging C.Z. Guest" shantung dress in pimento red with white embroidered openwork at the hem. A black organza jacket paired with of-the-moment wide linen trousers featured elaborate Indian-style beading, and a macramé sweater had an appealing airiness. But it's eveningwear that the designers are famous for, so in the end, there were more after-dark than day options. Mixed in among their signature embellished gowns—many in eye-popping brights—were some shorter and zippier styles, like a blue and white number with peppy paillette polka dots, and a corsaged halter dress in tropical hues that best combined elegance with ease.

– Laird Borrelli