Outrageous extravagance is so last year. This spring 2009 showcase should reflect some tightening of those alligator belts. "Buyers are responding to items that are good value as well as strong in design," says luxury-fashion consultant Robert Burke, who expects styles that can see consumers through more than one season. But the hues on the runways won't be as dark as the economic outlook; he predicts a palette of bright, mood- lifting colors.
