The origami crisscross chignon. For this season, hairstylist Bob Recine “wanted to really come up with something that reflected the geometry of the clothes.”  While we may be lusting after Bartlett’s wearable looks for months, we can’t wait to try and recreate Recine’s “anti-gravity” ‘do right now.

Bartlett’s must-have model cast.  At NYFW, it’s always nice to see some familiar faces, which is why we couldn’t be happier that Bartlett stays loyal to models she’s worked with in the past including Danielle Z and Natasa V who “are like family” to the VPL designer and both walked this season.  How does Z feel about her boss?  “I love Vicky – she is one of my favorite designers and people!”

Fluorescent orange accents.  Makeup artist Romy Soleimani wanted to add a “flash of color to elevate all of the incredible neutrals, browns, and beiges” in Bartlett’s line, and she did that by giving models either a neon orange eye or a neon orange lip that Soleimani created by mixing bareMinerals Pretty Amazing Lip Color in "Strength" topped with Buxon Lip Polish in "Destiny." Neon has never felt more necessary than now.

Rubbers.  From artist and jewelry designer Brian Cromley’s chunky rubber cuffs to Bartlett’s perfectly tailored latex bras and underwear, the stretchy material was everywhere in the designer’s fall 2011 collection.  How Bartlett and her team can manage to make even latex look luxurious we will never know – and continue not to care so long as it’s always this fabulous.

Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion treatments. Pre-show, skincare guru Eileen Harcourt treated models to facials backstage using the Clarisonic Gentle Cleansing brush partnered with Oxygen Infusion treatments.  The airbrush system instantly brought models’ faces to life and gave skin that glow that the VPL girls are famous for.  V. Bartlett: bringing backstage pampering to a whole new (and want-it-now) level.

Bartlett’s quote on her collection. Backstage, when asked about her favorite knit from this season’s collection, Bartlett exclaimed that she “absolutely loves them all,” and that every season she gets “separation anxiety” when she parts with a piece.  Like giving birth, but to clothing.  We’re on board.

Neutral metallic nails. The bronze polish that models wore is both fun and eco-friendly: the shade was created by organic beauty company Priti.

The hair-raising last look. For spring 2011, Bartlett closed the show with a very hairy body piece, and this season, she’s done it again!  While it may be one of those looks that’s better left on the runway, we love seeing an out-there final fashion moment to keep us wanting more.