Come to MamaTake a successful New York woman who’s tanned, toned, waxed,
blow-dried, and tastefully dressed. What does Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts h […]
The T-shirtThat perennial summer classic has gotten a fashion overhaul. From couture to do-it-yourself, the look is anything but basic.
Paris EditionFrench Martine-yBefore Stella McCartney there was Martine Sitbon, supplying urban ladies with hyperfeminine clothing that involved, always, a li […]
Va-Va-Vroom: motorcycle boots are backThe New Nice?Being a bitch has long been the fastest track to becoming the center of attention. Now suddenly there’s a spate of road maps for sa […]
Tracey Tooker; the Polo watch; and more . . .Smart SetTracey TookerTracey Tooker crowned the 2001 Kentucky Derby winner – not the horse, Monarchos, but Debby Oxley, wife of John Oxley, the […]
Obituary: MoombayaOn Moomba’s last night, only one major model (Karen Elson) picked at a plate of fries. In the oddly shaped, atticky VIP room, there was no Leo i […]
Kiddie chic; petticoat junction; and more . . .Kid RockFirst there was pregnancy chic. Then came designer clothes for kids who like to dress for their playdates – kilts and cashmeres from Bu […]
Fashion down under; and more . . .Watch OutWhen Jerry Seinfeld took the mike on David Letterman’s show, the fashion-conscious weren’t really listening to what he had to say about […]
Bangs AwayBarrettes and clips are now officially fashionable – but the designer prices are hair-raising. Here, the best-tressed alternatives.
Revivalism: Prep BackFor anyone who spent her youth in Top-Siders, the colors pink and green can conjure up a pimply, not-so-distant age when collars were up, Ray-Ba […]
Graffiti plea; charmed; Ed Klein and more . . .Baby LoveCourtney Love has nipped, tucked, and otherwise moved on, but this season, her once-signature baby-doll dress has returned – an homage […]
Bee stylish; Belly up; and more . . .One-Armed BanditsLooking through the fall 2001 collections, one might think that a mad sleeve thief had made his way through the racks with a pa […]
Eastern StandardsWhether eating, drinking, or working out, Christy Turlington and her Sundari partners never lose sight of the connection between outer beauty an […]
Seeing Spots; Striped Sass; and more . . .Neck and NeckThe most interesting thing about the way Alexander McQueen opened his London show last week was not the carnival atmosphere he had […]
Sarong song; the skulls; and more . . .Sarong SongYour winter clothes look dingy, and it’s still too cold to wear spring’s fripperies. Enter the lacy, beaded shawl. It looks intended […]
Painted ladies; Yipes! Stripes!Painted LadiesModels are losing some serious ground. No matter how tall, how hipless, how Brazilian, they just can’t compete with the cartoon ga […]
Love Me DoNot feeling too psyched for Valentine’s Day this year? Here are ten ideas to help get you in the mood.
Wedding Day Blues; Paint it BlackA Quill’s Best FriendIt’s no secret that the art of the letter is dying fast. The days of thick stock paper, gleaming with fountain-pen strokes, […]
Resort EditionSuit Alors!You don’t have to be a Francophile to admit that French people are just far less weird than Americans when it comes to naked bodies. […]
Stretching the Truth; Ear WigsSmart SetSarah Perlis”From the moment I first worked with metal, I knew,” says jewelry designer Sarah Perlis. “And then I went to Greece, and I […]
Flowers to the PeopleForce those winter blahs away with winter blooms like amaryllis, paperwhites, and hyacinths – without uprooting too much green from your wallet.
Here’s the RubWard off winter blues with a deep massage that doesn’t require deep pockets.
Chanel goes downtownKey PartySince even Pastis has become overrun with vacationing Midwesterners, those looking to swill with a self-selective set should make room […]
Have you been Joey’d today?Smart Set Just JoeyThere’s a new verb in town: Joey’ed. As in, I’m a little tingly today, I’ve been Joey’ed. Or, Your face looks fresh. Have you […]
