On New York Fashion Week runways, the female form has landed front and center in the industry's collective focus. From transparency and cut-outs to bondage-inspired elements (think the thigh-high stiletto boots at Rodarte and lots of leather at the tents and beyond), body consciousness is back in a big way at Fall 09 presentations.

Despite the fact that winter translates to frigid temperatures in a large portion of the world, Fall's front-running trends include underwear as outerwear and exposed flesh by way of hole-y fashions and sheer shirts and skirts. One thing is for sure: there'll be no slacking off for women looking to make the most of the most ubiquitous trends on the Fall runways (meaning: a gym membership is likewise at the top of Fall's must-have accessories list).