Contents
Expect the unexpected. Craig McDean captures just that in "Topsy-Turvy." Here, Emporio Armani's silk duchesse satin dress, Lyall Hakaraia gloves.
Volume 36 Issue 12 December '07
DEPARTMENTS
The Month in Fashion
Fendi's Baguette revivial; Armani gadgets.
Flashback
Statement-making Sao Schlumberger.
Fast Forward
Alisa Weilerstein has Yo-Yo Ma's seal of approval.
Contributors
The faces behind the names.
Letter from the Editors
Shades of gray and green.
Readers React
A little respect for Queen Nancy; raves for Cate.
Uncensored
The Getty Ebays; a sheikh buys the Rothschild manse.
Trend
Floral touches crop up on the catwalk.
FASHION FLASH
Spring Awakening
The European runways rocked artsy prints and minimalism.
Giorgio Does Dallas
Giorgio Armani's diary of his first Texas runway show.
Radio Days
The Rockettes celebrate 75 years of high kicks.
Chinese Takeaway
Fendi makes history at its Great Wall fashion show.
ACCESSORIES FLASH
Mysterious Ways
Ravishingly rich, deeply hued stones.
Hidden Gems
Jewelers prove themselves with inspired, bold designs.
Ice, Ice, Baby
Diamond-encrusted accoutrements for (almost) every day.
Sparkle and Flow
Bright, shoulder-skimming earrings make for opulent winter evenings.
In Full Bloom
Floral motifs go elegant in enamel.
Royal Face-off
Jewelry from two grandes dames goes on the block.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Marc Jacobs's fantastical accessories are ideal for a mad tea party.
Rock Star
Indian designs dazzle in Cartier's newest line.
Partners in Time
Doo-Ri Chung and Piaget collaborate on ultra limited-edition watches.
The Mod Squad
Movado paves the way for simple yet strong baubles.
White Out
Get all wrapped up in snowy-colored watches.
Featherweight Champ
Francis Mertens's titanium pieces are lightweight but pack a punch.
SHOPPING
Add It Up
Brandolini's boho bags; Gryson's luxe ballerina flats.
BEAUTY FLASH
Oil Spill
Oils may turn out to be the savior—not the scourge—of skin.
Uptown Girls
Sally Hershberger and Sharon Dorram team up on the Upper East Side.
Best in Show
An exclusive backstage beauty report from New York, Milan and Paris.
Me, Myself and I
A fear of being alone may be behind entourages and serial dating.
Gilt Complex
Gold and silver makeup and accessories add sparkle to holiday garb.
Darling, You Shouldn't Have
The gift waiting under your tree might be the ultimate insult.
TRAVEL FLASH
Milan to the Max
A seven-star Milan hotel pushes the limits of luxury.
EYE
Scottish Reel
With Atonement, James McAvoy morphs into a leading man.
Midnight Oil
Sleep was in short supply at party-heavy Paris Fashion Week.
Princess Grace
At 88, the regal Rajmata of Jaipur personifies glamour and duty.
Galliano A-go-go
John Galliano dashes from a Dior bash in Paris to London's V&A gala.
Fresh Page
Hollywood trappings don't impress 20-year-old actress Ellen Page.
Heir Conditioning
Matthew Mellon bids adieu to a troubled chapter of his life.
Main Attraction
Stars flood New York for film premieres; performance art revs up.
The Rembrandt Connection
Sotheby's Jan Six XI shares his ancestral art trove.
Child's Play
You're never too young—or too old—to party in Hollywood.
Moment in the Sun
Miami's art-scene queen, Ella Fontanals-Cisneros, has quite a past.
Song Birds
The Metropolitan Opera opening; Elton John croons for charity.
Nouveaux Pauvres
Sky-high prices and super-rich newcomers pinch posh Brits.
FASHION
Elements of Surprise
Extraordinary visions on the runway, onscreen and in the garden.
Topsy-Turvy
Fall fashion every wild and whimsical way.
FEATURE
George & Renée
The dynamic duo collaborates on- and offscreen.
PROFILE
Lady Bountiful
Lady Bamford ruffles feathers in pursuit of posh organic perfection.
LAST LAUGH
Countess Manners
Louise laments the bad behavior of some fashion designers.