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.
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