The designer: J. Mendel
Front row: Jena Malone and Katherine Heigl.
The catwalk collection: Furs, leather, velvet-draped dresses, slinky gowns, and fitted coats in earthy copper, burgundy, moss, and royal blue.
Claim to fashion fame: This label has history: Established in 1800 in Paris by Joseph Breitman, the luxury brand moved to New York and is now run by the fifth-generation heir.
