The essentials: Geometric peacoats, boleros, belted dresses, tight leather pants, bustiers, short A-line skirts, curvy cocktail dresses, flowing goddess gowns.

The palette: Black, white, gray, navy, royal blue, taupe, tan, pewter, gold.

Bottom line: Inspired by New York City architecture--in particular, Frank Gehry's IAC building--Lam's line featured strong silhouettes, sharp lines, and bold details.

Beauty report: The smudgy eye, pale lip, and headband 'do were a little messy for our taste.