Style maven Jessica Alba leads the fashion pack at 'mentor' Diane Von Furstenberg's prestigious show as the stars flock to Fashion Week

By Carolyn Hiblen

PUBLISHED: 18:25 EST, 8 September 2013 | UPDATED: 09:43 EST, 9 September 2013

Jessica Alba rarely puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion.

So it was no surprise to see her dressed to the nines in the front row at the Diane Von Furstenberg show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sunday.

The mom-of-two donned a monochrome outfit to attend the prestigious runway event, which drew plenty of Hollywood star power.

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Monochrome madame: Jessica Alba made a stunning appearance at the Diane Von Furstenberg show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sunday

Lovely ladies: The 32-year-old was striking in a figure-hugging black dress, matching pointy heels and a black and white striped jacket, and was accompanied to The Theatre at Lincoln Center by cousin Jessica James

The 32-year-old clutched an iPad - presumably to take photos and notes - as she headed into The Theatre at Lincoln Center with her cousin, Jessica James.

The star looked phenomenal wearing a Lia Sophia ring on her finger in a form-fitting LBD, which she paired with black point stilettos and an eye-catching black and white striped jacket.

Her hair was up in a high quiff, while she emphasised her knockout features with plenty of picture-perfect bronze make-up.

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A constant draw: People on the street were drawn to Jessica as she walked to the event

Standing out: Even though the colours of Jessica's outfit blended in with the sidewalk, the stunner still stood out as she always manages to

Famous face: The actress, mother and entrepreneur has a smile recognizable around the world

Off-duty chic: Earlier in the day, the fresh-faced beauty took a much more casual outing in the Big Apple

Leisurely stroll: The mom-of-two stepped out in jeans, black pointy flats, a white T-shirt and black crochet cardigan for a stroll on Sunday morning, while she carried a leopard-print handbag and donned funky shades

Her blonde namesake didn't let her down, either, donning a sexy red leather mini-dress, which she teamed with cutaway black ankle boots.

Earlier in the day, Jess took a much more low-key outing in jeans, black flats, a white T-shirt and black crochet cardigan.

The gorgeous brunette wore her long her down and donned cool shades and a leopard-print handbag as she strolled through the city more or less make-up-free.

Striking pose: Disney darling Bella Thorne drew a lot of attention upon her arrival at the event

Nice to meet, you! Girls star Allison Williams (left) introduced herself to The Carrie Diaries' AnnaSophia Robb (right) and Bella Thorne as they sat side-by-side in the front row

Fiery females: The teen stars both embraced the red trend in their very different outfits - with AnnaSophia (left) wearing a flirty, feminine dress and Bella clad in a trendy jumpsuit

The actress snapped away on her mobile phone, smiling approvingly at her 'mentor's' collection.

The DVF show undeniably held top billing at the New York Fashion Week shows, with more than a dozen A-list stars coming out to view the 66-year-old Belgian-American designer's latest offering.

She also managed to score original supermodel Naomi Campbell, 43, who led the way down the catwalk clad in a black shift dress with striking gold and silver embellishments.

Fellow designer and celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe showed her support for her friend, looking edgy in a black and grey printed maxi-skirt, black top and black motorcycle jacket with leather sleeves.

Mommy-to-be? Designer and stylist Rachel Zoe - who is rumoured to be expecting her second child - donned her best biker chic look as she claimed her front-row seat

Black and white: Bergdorf Goodman fashion director Linda Fargo wore a black leather dress, off-set against her striking white blonde hair

Society girls: Nicky (left) and Paris Hilton dressed demurely in very different outfits

Blondes do have more fun! Paris looked pretty in a grey dress with snakeskin print down the front, while younger sister Nicky stood out in her fun blue patterned mini-dress and sweet French braid

 The 42-year-old star, who is rumoured to be pregnant with her second child, donned large brown sunglasses and wore her long blonde locks down around her shoulders.

Teen stars Bella Thorne and AnnaSophia Robb enjoyed their front-row seats next to Girls actress Allison Williams, who cordially introduced herself to the youngsters.

Bella, 15, continued to make her mark during her first Fashion Week, accentuating her signature red locks with a fashionable red jumpsuit, which was cut out down the chest and features a deep red print all the way down the centre.

The Carrie Diaries star AnnaSophia, 19, donned a sweet off-white knee-length dress that featured a matching red overlay, while black and gold strappy platform heels added some much-needed height to her petite 5ft frame.

Triumphant! A proud Diane Von Furstenberg took a bow as she celebrated yet another hugely successful showing

Famous fans: Diane chatted with E! News' Giuliana Rancic (left) and singer Sheryl Crow following the spring 2014 parade

Huge coup: Original supermodel Naomi Campbell was a huge drawcard as she took to the runway for the DVF show in a stunning black white dress with gold and silver embellishments

We smashed it: Naomi looks triumphant after storming the runway at New York Fashion Week

Mother hen: Veteran model Naomi takes the new generation of models under her wing, from left, Joan Smalls, far right Jourdan Dunn

Allison, 24, flattered her already-enviable figure with a black and white optical illusion dress, while gold pointy heels, a matching clutch and gold earrings added a little edge.

Also following in the red trend was 24-year-old model Coco Rocha, who clad her long, lean limbs in a long-sleeved jumpsuit which was cinched in at the waist and had a grey leaf print design.

Self-proclaimed 'world's first supermodel' Janice Dickinson decided to forgo a glamorous gown in favour of a much more casual look.

The 58-year-old wore dark jeggings, matching blue suede shoes, white socks and a simple grey T-shirt, while she added a pop of colour with bright red lips.

Not that she needed it! Slender Allison Williams slipped into a black and white optical illusion dress, which she paired with fun gold accessories in the form of pointy stilettos, a pillbox clutch and earrings

On-trend: Model Coco Rocha also followed the red trend in her long-sleeved jumpsuit, which featured a cinched waist and grey leaf print

Society sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton went for contrasting looks as they took their seats front and centre.

Paris, 32, looked positively demure in a form-fitting knee-length grey dress with snakeskin print down the front, which she paired with simple black pumps.

Twenty-nine-year-old Nicky embraced colour in her bright blue loose mini-dress, with gathered waist, which she wore with strappy Gladiator sandals and a cute French braided up-do.

Veteran journalist Barbara Walters proved yor're never too old to care about fashion, taking her front-row seat at the ripe old age of 83.

Snap-happy: (From left) Jessica smiled approvingly as she took photos on her phone, next to an equally excited Allison - however, teens Bella and AnnaSophia didn't look quite so impressed with the action

Front-row antics: Allison and Bella later shared a joke while Jess kept her eyes firmly on the runway

Impressed: Jessica smiled as the models made their way down the runway

The star, who will retire next year, looked sharp in a matching two-piece black and white printed skirt and jacket, black stockings and sunglasses, adding pops of red with her large dangly earrings and bangle. 

Editor-in-chief of CR Fashion Book Carine Roitfeld, 58, also donned large dark shades at the indoor event, which she teamed with a billowing white long-sleeved top, high-waisted denim skirt and brown strappy heels.

Following the show, singer Sheryl Crow nabbed a photo with the designer du jour after congratulating her on her success.

The 51-year-old looked chic in a black knee-length number with leather detailing on the sides, matching ankle boots and several layered gold chains.

Showing the youngsters how it's done! Veteran journalist Barbara Walters added a splash of colour to her monochrome two-piece skirt suit with her bright red accessories

Contrasting: Former model Janice Dickinson kept it casual in blue jeggings, matching suede shoes and a simple grey T-shirt, while bright red lips brightened up her look

Carine Roitfeld, editor-in-chief of CR Fashion Book, kept her dark shades firmly in place as she took int he fashion in a billowing white shirt, high-waisted denim skirt and brown strappy heels

Showstopping: Diane is known for her amazing wrap dresses and exquisite patterns, while the models took to the catwalk in towering platform heels

E! News host Giuliana Rancic, 39, interviewed the designer backstage, looking lovely in a geometric blue, black and white shift dress and black and clear heels.

Maxi-dresses featured heavily in the spring 2014 collection, as did an array of fresh, eye-catching colours and prints.

Short monotone wrap dresses with full skirts also took centrestage, while the lauded designer looked youthful in an unusual silk dress, which depicted a desert scene complete with wild animals.

Strike a pose: Models, including Naomi (left), took to the runway in an array of stunning creations featuring embellishments and cool patterned prints

Trend-setter: Eye-popping colours also featured heavily in the A-list fashion show

FEMAIL VERDICT: DIANE VON FURSTENBERG SPRING/SUMMER 2014

By Tamara Abraham

Look beyond the supermodels, and Diane von Furstenberg's collection for spring/summer 2014 was a celebration of her 40 years in fashion.

The woman who invented the wrap dress did offer a couple of takes on that cut, albeit with full, Fifties-style skirts and petticoats peeking beneath.

Crowd-pleasers: A Fifties-style take on the wrap dress (seen on Karen Elson, center) and easy separates were the order of the day at Diane von Furstenberg today

Skirts of the same silhouette, teamed with midriff-baring crop tops, continued the theme, and simple sundresses and separates - we loved the Seventies-style tunic-trouser sets - promise to be easy sales for her legions of fans.

But the real showstoppers were the maxidresses - be they evening gowns or poolside cover-ups, they each married drama with wearability.

A particular highlight was a floaty printed number in shades of orange, cream and blue. We also loved the simplicity of a royal blue gown with spaghetti straps.

Showstoppers: A particular highlight was a floaty sunset-like printed number (left). We also loved the simplicity of a royal blue gown with spaghetti straps (right)

Harrods' Chief Merchant Marigay McKee described the show to MailOnline as 'Talitha Getty goes to Goa - uptown girl does boho. Chic, colourful rainbow in sexy sculptured silhouettes.'

There was a thread of a safari theme running through the collection - thankfully not in a cliched leopard print way, rather blue skies, sunsets and dusty landscapes.

DVF really knows how to evoke romance without forcing the wearer to try too hard or lose any sense of their own identity. And for that, we wish her another 40 successful years.