In pictures: New York fashion week

1 of 9 The make-up and modelling continues at the New York spring 2004 Fashion Week

2 of 9 The event is seen as a return to optimism, two years after the 11 September attacks

3 of 9 Top international designers are unveiling their spring and summer 2004 collections

4 of 9 Summer sunshine colours lit up DKNY's chiffon collection

5 of 9 Raspberry negliges ruffled a few feathers

6 of 9 ...while others went for more classic and subtle hues

7 of 9 A male model sports a siren aqua trunk with mesh

8 of 9 Some models were wearing more than outfits for the shows

9 of 9 Designer Betsey Johnson offered a cheeky farewell to the Mercedes Benz runway