Contents
Volume 37 Issue 10 October ’08
DEPARTMENTS
The Month in Fashion
Topshop, Stateside; artsy Donatella.
Flashback
Estée Lauder, beauty maven.
Fast Forward
Alvin Ailey's power pair.
Uncensored
Bulletproof eveningwear; Brad's green thumb.
Trend
This seasons golden touch.
FASHION FLASH
In His Own Fashion
Popular or not, Ralph Rucci sticks to his guns.
Retail Therapy
Mantra- and crystal-infused fashion charms stylish New Agers.
Mob Scene
With a new gangster film, Guy Ritchie returns to his directing roots.
Indecent Exposure
How A-listers deal with scandalously short or oversize dresses.
Sneak Peak
Master of sleek success Elie Tahari knows what women want.
ACCESSORIES FLASH
Opal Essence
Octobers multifaceted birthstone sparkles.
In the Clear
Transparent accessories make a glossy comeback.
Bloom Town
A celebrated Italian jewelry clan breeds gorgeous hybrid flowers.
Sign of the Times
Astronomy-inspired bijoux are heavenly.
Family Gathering
Father-son design duo Carleton and Nicholas Varney epitomize chic.
Color Me Happy
Candy-colored necklaces and watches pop.
Natural Instincts
Jacques An Lanh crafts bold baubles with organic materials.
SHOPPING
Gray Expectations
Silvery, refined shades arrive in time for the cooler months.
BEAUTY FLASH
Everlasting Love
Ralph Lauren peddles a luxury scent at $2,200 a bottle.
Medicis Man
A drug company's fab fillers are a modern-day fountain of youth.
Vanity Fairest
Luxe satin and leather travel cases for the jetset.
The Feminine Mystic
A doctor's holistic healing garners kudos—and controversy.
Body Artist
Potions and makeup to beautify every nook and cranny.
Gone, Baby, Gone
How beauty junkies cope when their favorite fixes are discontinued.
TRAVEL FLASH
Dear Abbey
Sir Rocco Forte opens a luxury hotel—in a Prague monastery.
MEN'S FLASH
Josh Brolin
An anticommercial actor goes political in Oliver Stone's W.
Liev Schreiber
The highly respected theater star heads for big-screen success.
Jason Butler Harner
After playing opposite Angelina Jolie, Harner is on a roll.
Jamie Foxx
A mercurial jokester takes on another heavy part.
Ralph Fiennes
How the deep thinker cultivates his multidimensional roles.
Richard Jenkins
The ubiquitous character actor catches a break in The Visitor.
EYE
Wish You Were Here
Socialites take a break—Fabiola in Bali, Blaine Trump in Italy.
Working Girl
Dakota Fanning just wants to have fun.
Wild West
The Traina clan's society-studded barn bash.
Inside Information
Interior design king David Mlinaric reminisces about his career.
Sally Go Lightly
Sally Hawkins brightens up Mike Leigh's newest film.
Play Ball
Jemma Kidd and Prince Charles take in a summer polo match.
Euro Star
French pop singer Sébastien Tellier croons his way to stardom.
Triple-A Bond
Director Marc Forster brings the new Bond flick to fruition.
Hamptons Hush
Benefits fell flat—except chez Seinfeld.
FASHION
Love/Hate
Linda Evangelista goes wild by day and wilder by night.
Emotion
Bold, dramatic clothes made for fall fetes.
Kristen
Kristen McMenamy returns in snug, sexy ensembles.
PROFILES
Helmut Lang
An exclusive look at the fashion icon's next act—as an artist.
Queen Anne
Her head held high, Anne Hathaway moves past scandal.
LAST LAUGH
Louise's Drug War
The Countess pleads for no more medical meddling.
