Contents
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott proffer a little forbidden fruit in "Garden of Eden."
Volume 37 Issue 2 February ’08
DEPARTMENTS
The Month in Fashion
Armani’s megastore; Rachel Roy’s coup.
Flashback
New York’s jumpy mascot, Woody Allen.
Fast Forward
A Chinese-born novelist explores Beijing’s underbelly.
Letter From the Editors
Hollywood intrigue and influencers.
Readers React
Renée and George rule; where are the supermodels?
Uncensored
Kevin Spacey’s busy schedule; a green nightclub scene.
Trend
Rope motifs strike a fashion cord.
FASHION FLASH
Can I Borrow That?
The fine line between inspiration and imitation.
ACCESSORIES FLASH
Enchanted
Step into spring with glistening accoutrements.
SHOPPING
Print Condition
Bold, graphic patterns keep clothes groovy.
BEAUTY FLASH
Beauty Buzz
Straight locks sans carcinogens; lipo’s voluptuous side effect.
Going to Great Lengths
Long hair after 40 moves firmly out of “don’t” territory.
EYE
Bargain Hunters
Shopping sprees spice up bashes on both sides of the pond.
Bring It On
Ex-cheerleader Amy Phelan charms and disarms Park Avenue.
The Exhibitionists
New York’s winter season sparkles with a dash of debauchery.
Bon Street
Isabel Marant is the designer behind French girls’ effortless chic.
Napoleon Complex
Writer Andrea di Robilant chronicles the wild life of his ancestor.
Hugs and Kisses
Farewell-Valentino fetes abound; artsy soirées on the West Coast.
Dumpster Diva
Artist Phoebe Washburn’s installations transform rubbish.
Young at Haute
A 24-year-old Chanel couture client has style—and cash—to spare.
Ladies First
Debutantes arrive; Nancy Reagan admirers celebrate her wardrobe.
On Her Marque
Actress Stacey Dash designs ladylike lingerie with a vintage touch.
FASHION
City and Country
From shocking transparency to urban polish.
Washington, D.C.
A frosty maiden dominates the capital’s political landscape.
Garden of Eden
A modern-day Eve tempts in frills and serpentine jewels.
Edge of Night
Seventies-luxe ensembles last all night in Sin City.
LAST LAUGH
The Countess Commends
Louise bestows her annual Ester Awards on a worthy few.
W A-List
The movers and shakers who make Hollywood go round.
