Article: USA TODAY; AS AMERICAN AS APPLE PIE. WELL, NOT QUITE. CAROLINA HERRERA GOES FOR MANHATTAN GLAM...DIANE VON FURSTENBERG LOVES NEW YORK STREET SMARTS...BETSEY JOHNSON CHAMPIONS AMERICAN SWEET TARTS...AND CHARLES NOLAN REVIVES THE SPIRIT OF THOSE ANNE KLEIN CLASSICS.(various fashion designers and their latest clothing trends)(Brief Article)

Carolina Herrera: Carolina Herrera is as into American classics as anyone, but hold the red, white and blue. She'll take Manhattan, in all its urbane glory. And if that means a little nod to Thirties-style glam, all the better. Herrera's retro leanings are subtle, and more about capturing an attitude of sultry confidence -- think Dietrich in girly mode -- than dressing grown women up in period garb. Her first look, a sleek, lean-cut belted coat that wavered between icy silver and palest gold lame, spoke volumes. Its message: This collection is for women who know how to work the dramatic gesture, but are loath to overact.

Throughout, Herrera manipulated that ...

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