Fashion Rocks kicked off New York Fashion Week last Friday at Radio City Music Hall. The star-studded event, which airs tonight on CBS at 9 p.m., celebrates the relationship between style and music, and features performances by Beyonce, Fergie, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, and more!

"The Thread" was lucky enough to have front row seats on the red carpet for all the fashion hits and misses. Check 'em out:

Out of the six celebrities below, who do you think looked the hottest? 

Beyonce worked the red carpet in a black mini. - Kevin Mazur/WireImage.comCharlize Theron rocked leather pants and a metallic blazer by Rag and Bones. - Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.comCiara showed off her fab physique in a floor-length Elie Saab gown. - Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic.com

Miley Cyrus sparkled in a silver dress by Zuhair Mirad. - Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.comPaula Abdul was a golden goddess in Vivienne Westwood. - Kevin Mazur/WireImage.comRihanna made a statement in Monique Lhullier. - Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com 

Kate Winslet looked fabulous as she took home the Best Actress trophy from the 81st Annual Academy Awards. - Kristian Dowling/WireImage.comAfter a decade of producing stellar work, Kate Winslet finally won a much deserved Oscar last Sunday. Kudos to her for that, but what's really impressed me this awards season wasn't her massive collection of trophies but her gorgeous red carpet looks from one event to the next. Kate clearly has fun mixing up her different styles, playing with some color, and showing her botoxed colleagues that keeping it natural is beautiful -- and allows an actress to show emotion onscreen so you can win awards for years to come!

The season started in January at the Golden Globes, where Kate donned an exquisite black Yves St. Laurent strapless gown. She chose YSL again for this week's Oscar ceremony. Her one-shoulder gray dress had beautiful black lace detail and definitely looked like something a Best Actress winner would wear. While Kate's 8-year-old daughter was "mortified" that she donned a gray dress, the gown was a hit with most red carpet watchers.

For the BAFTAs in London, Kate rocked a Zac

Kanye West hits the American Music Awards red carpet in a jacket from his Pastelle men's clothing line. - Frank Micelotta/GettyImages.comKanye West is getting a new gig ... in fashion! And after watching his recent performance on "Saturday Night Live" (loved the look, did not love the singing), I think a mini-break from music might be a good idea.

Following in the footsteps of other rapper-turned-designers like Sean John's Sean "Diddy" Combs and Rocawear cofounder Jay-Z, Kanye plans to set down the mic and pick up a sketch pad. For once, West is displaying some humility and is taking the time to learn the biz. According to the Mirror, he's applying for internships at various European design houses, including the London headquarters of Louis Vuitton.

"I'm going to go and take an internship and just do something that'slike completely normal, and just rap at the weekends or something," West reportedly told the British tabloid.

I commend Kanye for attempting to get some training in his new chosen field, but perhaps he should have sought it before launching his own collection. According to the Mirror, he's already set to

Are you ready for another fashion faceoff? This go round, Diane Kruger clashes with Marisa Tomei. First up, the German actress best known for her roles in Joshua Jackson's personal life, "Troy," "National Treasure," and "Wicker Park." The blond beauty attended the premiere of "Pour Elle" in Paris late last year while wearing an ivory pocketed Giambattista Valli frock. She paired the dress with ruby red pumps and a loose updo.

Diane Kruger strikes a pose in an ivory pocketed Giambattista Valli dress. - Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesMarisa Tomei rocks a darker version of the same flouncy frock. - Michael Tran/FilmMagic.com

Marisa Tomei, on the other hand, hit the carpet in a dark version of the dress two months later at the Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. The Oscar winner opted to accessorize with matching black heels and gorgeous jewelry.

We have another close call on our hands. I typically prefer black gowns over white ones, but Diane's delicious footwear and casual coif look amazing. I love me my Marisa, but Diane gets the win this time. What do you think?

William Rast's Johan Lindeberg, Justin Timberlake, Trace Ayala, and Marcella Lindeberg hit the runway to debut their fall '09 collection. - Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesLast week rumors surfaced that the next William Rast collection, which is the clothing line created by Justin Timberlake and friends, would feature one of the worst fashion crimes of the 1980s: acid washed denim! JT, what are you thinking?!

Yesterday, Justin unveiled the William Rast Fall 2009 collection during New York Fashion Week, and I'm sorry to say the clothes are worse than I feared. Not only was acid washed denim on display, but JT, his BFF Trace Ayala, and creative directors Johan and Marcella Lindeberg, chose the worst of all acid wash ... black denim! Oh, the horror!

The singer/actor/hottie extraordinaire almost always looks fabulous when he dresses himself, but I suppose we can't forget that horrible denim-on-denim ensemble from his days with Britney Spears.

On a positive note, I will say that some the William Rast designs for men are totally fine. The jackets are all pretty much a hit, and I love a man in a scarf, but the womens' silouettes are all wrong. Aren't we over

Christina Aguilera just launched a new fragrance called "Inspire" at Macy's in New York's Herald Square. The pop star hopes her latest scent will encourage women to "be inspired, be sexy, and be exactly who you want to be." Kind of sounds like the theme in a lot of the outspoken singer's hit records, and that sounds pretty fabulous to me.

Want to sniff the new scent? You can pick it up at Macy's or be cheap like me and order a free sample from the official website.

Check out the commercial and see if you're inspired:

Kyra Sedgwick as "The Closer." - Turner Network TelevisionIn this episode of "The Thread," host Sarah Bernard honors the smart style of Kyra Sedgwick's character Brenda on the hit TNT show "The Closer." For the new season costume designer Greg LaVoi assembled a 1940s inspired wardrobe full of sweater sets and pencil skirts, which is a flattering and chic look for any professional woman. Check it out:

Pencil skirts are also hot with celebs like Angie Harmon, Katherine Heigl, and Victoria Beckham. Check out some of my fave stars sporting the sleek, body-hugging silhouette:

"Hills" hottie Audrina Patridge works a butter yellow skirt. - Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyImages.comHayden Panettiere looks mature and professional in a mid-calf black skirt. - Bryan Bedder/GettyImages.comVictoria Beckham looks fierce in a super-sleek high-waisted skirt. - James Devaney/WireImage.com

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BFFs Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), and Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) hit up New York's Fashion Week. - Craig Blankenhorn/newline.wireimage.comWhat's the best way to celebrate "Sex and the City: The Movie" coming out on DVD? Grab a Cosmo and relive all the fabulous fashions featured in the film.

Costume designer Patricia Field opened up the movie's wardrobe warehouse to "Access Hollywood" and shared the many racks of gowns, tables of handbags, and all those amazing shoes. There were over 300 costume changes for the four stars, including 81 for Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie alone! Find out more about "Sex and the City" style in this clip:

Can't get enough? Pick up a copy of the two-disc special edition "Sex and the City" movie now on DVD, or check out a gallery of getups from the New York set.