It's no surprise to us that Christine Rhee has a degree in architecture (from Princeton, no less.) The designer, who launched her line Crhee just one season ago, applies sharp, utilitarian cuts and colors to feminine and wearable classics.

Jennifer Connelly donned the "Slowdive" dress (right) in the latest issue of Marie Claire. The cutout cocktail dress is our favorite item from the A/W collection, though we're also quite taken with the "Pris" wool trousers. In fact, the two-tone, equestrian-inspired pants kinda make us want to buy our own pony.