Contents

Craig McDean's Topsy Turvy

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.