Helmut Newton figured prominently again as an inspiration especially in the pantsuit worn with a bra top.

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There was also a pantsuit inspired by the outfit of a bullfighter worn under a multi-colored striped serape.

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At Chocheng, where Lebenthal has shopped for clothes for several evening events, her favorites included satin evening gowns and a black-and-white pepper tweed pantsuit, which she singled out as perfect for the office.

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