Often called “the bible of fashion”, Women’s Wear Daily magazine renowned its 100th anniversary last week. The red carpet at the celebration was star-studded with models, designers, and fashionistas, but many had impressive in general: black was the irresistible palette of the high fashion event at Cipriani in NYC.

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen crooked up representing their line The Row. The twins wore shaggy black fur coats, and Vogue editor, Anna Wintour, was spotted in a coat with a comparable black fur collar. You recognize the Olsen twins must be doing somewhat right if it’s Anna-approved.

Eye catching collars were moreover worn by fashion designers Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman, founders of Marchesa. Craig’s layered gold necklaces were suggestive of a Cleopatra-style breastplate, and Chapman’s fluffy neckline looked similar to an amped-up take on Queen Elizabeth’s ruffled collars. Designer Anna Sui’s Chinese-inspired embroidered velvet cape showed a style for the historical as well.

Though these names in fashion were there to celebrate the narration of the iconic periodical, they also appeared to be paying homage to fashion’s own history.

An unrehearsed fashion show in Los Alamitos celebrates women’s military service. Sponsored by GI Hope and Amvets, the event is designed to create the returning veterans feel welcome and special.

Until two weeks ago, Lindsay Higgins was resting on friends’ sofas and park benches.

However on Sunday evening, the 25-year-old former soldier donned a swirling black and cream evening gown and glided down the runway at an improvised fashion show in Los Alamitos celebrating women’s military service.

“I felt resembling I could be a model,” she said, beaming.

The event seized at the California Wok restaurant was organized by GI Hope and Amvets, which advocate for veterans and assist them locate services such as transitional housing, career advice, and mental health and substance abuse treatment.

“It’s very essential to us that our women veterans feel special, feel gorgeous and feel honored,” said Kenya Lawson, who runs GI Hope.