A model walks the runway at the DKNY Women's Fall...

A model walks the runway at the DKNY Women's Fall 2012 fashion show. (Getty Images) Credit: A model walks the runway at the DKNY Women's Fall 2012 fashion show. (Getty Images)

The end of fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week brought with it the inevitable forecasting of on-the-cusp trends. While it's still too early to tell which styles the masses will take to, here are eight strong, recurring fall/winter looks that emerged from last week's fashion spectacle.

***

Last season's PEPLUM isn't going anywhere, with scores of designers still showing puffs of volume at the waist.

The mixture of DARK BLUE AND BLACK was a combo seen on runways from Carolina Herrera to Prabal Gurung.

Modern SUITING was huge, with designers showing thoughtful, chic ways to wear trousers or skirts and matching blazers.

***


How you can own one of Billy Joel's motorcycles ... Out East: A winery that's more than just grapes ... A 1930s home that's now worth more than a million Credit: Newsday

Newsday Investigates: Why football participation down big on LI ... Nor'easter cleanup continues, thousands still powerless, rain tapering off ... Dolphins return to LI Sound

How you can own one of Billy Joel's motorcycles ... Out East: A winery that's more than just grapes ... A 1930s home that's now worth more than a million Credit: Newsday

Newsday Investigates: Why football participation down big on LI ... Nor'easter cleanup continues, thousands still powerless, rain tapering off ... Dolphins return to LI Sound

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months

ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME