Why We Can't Wait For All These Fashion Week Shows to End

Ladylike as her collections, the iconic designer makes a warm but formal gesture at the center of the runway.

Few finales are as notorious as Betsey Johnson's acrobatics, which always include a cartwheel and, very often, an impressive center split.

As young and energetic as his designs, it's a hop, skip, and a jump down the runway for Alexander Wang.

Marc Jacobs's clothes aren't the only things grabbing the spotlight — he literally owns center stage after the last garment has made way for him.

One of the more private, introverted designers, Narciso Rodriguez handles the flashbulbs with his hands tucked away.

If there's any doubt of Prabal Gurung's sincere appreciation, he lets it be known with a brief pat across his chest.

What better way to say "I love you" to a cheering audience than with an air peck, as Christian Siriano and Rachel Zoe blow to the crowd.

Hands clasped and with a slight bow, Donna Karan keeps her center when addressing the crowd at her namesake show.

Diane von Furstenberg gets a little help from her friends — first her creative director Nathan Jenden, then his successor Yvan Mispelaere. This year she walked alone, however, as she's been newly appointed to the label's post.

Thakoon Panichgul and Rebecca Minkoff keep to a modest stance when they thank their fans at the end of the runway.

What's more classic a greeting than this? Ralph Lauren always ends his show properly with a wave, as he did at Fall 2004 Fashion Week.

. . . and Spring 2005.

For Fall 2005, he went with two hands!

By Fall 2007, he returned to form.

. . . and Fall 2008.

. . . and Spring 2010.

Two hands made their return at Spring 2011.

And he was back to the single wave for Fall 2011.