New York to London to Paris & Milan—Fall 2010 Fashion Week Brings a Few Other Destinations to Mind

Call it the economy, call it wearable art—but this fall's crop of shows have "Take me away," written into every seam...

(1) BIG CITY, BRIGHT LIGHTS>> Grab the hair gel, the eyeliner, the Ray-bans and a structured bag—it's off to the city if Bottega Veneta, Dries Van Noten or Alex Wang have anything to say about it.

Pictured, from left: Bottega Veneta, Dries Van Noten, Alexander Wang, Bottega Veneta.

(2) SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS>> Who says fall shouldn't be coming up roses? Hit the country for an early holiday in florals, neutrals, crochet and great boots.

Pictured, from top left: Rodarte, Vanessa Bruno, Balmain, Mary Katrantzou, Preen, Kenzo, Louis Vuitton, Kenzo, Rodarte.

(3) PRINTS CHARMING>> Art schooled or not, street-chic prints like these could rival the walls of the MOCA any day.

Pictured, from top left: Tsumori Chisato, Diesel Black Gold, Matthew Williamson, Proenza Schouler, Mary Katrantzou.

(4) INDIGENOUS DETAILS>> With no shortage of fur, feathers or animal prints, this season's catwalk finds roots firmly planted in native terrain.

Pictured, from top left: Chloè, Roberto Cavalli, Roland Mouret, Valentino, Thakoon, Acne, Ann Demeulemeester, Chanel, Helmut Lang, Maison Martin Margiela.

(5) FIT FOR THE FUTURE>> Black may be the new black, but volume, reflective plating, rough textures and sturdy draping also fit right in to the apocalyptic dream-state that lies ahead.

Pictured, from top left: Haider Ackermann, Rick Owens, Viktor & Rolf, Haider Ackermann, Hermès.

(6) ONCE UPON A TIME>> Time travel to a place of old-world elegance and charm with brocade prints, endless gold detailing, all kinds of appliquè and some of the richest reds you've ever seen.

Pictured, from top left: Etro, Dolce & Gabanna, Givenchy, Roberto Cavalli, Balmain, Alexander McQueen.

(7) DESERT'S BEST DRESSED>>Ditch the tights and throw on some sandals—a loose-fitted frock or a long, breezy dress will get you through festival season in spite of the heat and lack of sleep.

Pictured, from top left: Twenty8Twelve, Roberto Cavalli, Vanessa Bruno, Erin Fetherston, Twenty8Twelve.