Source: sfgate.com

Nordstrom's annual Designer Preview show arrived just in the nick of time –people are enjoying the summer weather, but are however concerned to see some new styles.

This event always delivers, whether you're looking to advantage a great cause (100 percent of the proceeds go to Raphael House), people-watch, shop, sample hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, or take pleasure in the Fashions. It was held at the Design Center among sprays of orchids and black calla lilies, racks of "runway sample" clothing, and servers offering tartare on taro root and mini tacos.

Looks from Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney, Narciso Rodriguez, Missoni, Ralph Lauren, Blumarine, Andrew Gn, Dolec & Gabanna, Derek Lam, Marc Jacobs, Valentino and Jean Paul Gaultier were, as assured, from the runway -- some even styled identically.