It was all about the Little Black Dress on the catwalk as Nicole Miller showcased the autumn 09 collection at New York Fashion Week.

It looks like the overall mood at the tents on the first day of the fashion week was pretty dark, and Nicole Miller's collection was another celebration of the black edgy pieces combined with occasional splashes of muted colors.

We saw splashes of colour, including deep reds, plums and fantastic cobalt blues - blending in from spring/summer 09.

Don't throw out your chunky opaque tights or ankle boots, they are still going to be massive as this collection proves.