Less than a week to go and an intriguing prospect awaits us all. Yes, a real change may be on the horizon. Forget about an improved economy, never mind a foreign policy that actually works—a shift of more seismic proportions is approaching fast: a political leader who is genuinely hot. It’s a simple statement of [...]

At Sonia Rykiel’s 40th anniversary party and show in Paris a couple of weeks ago, I overheard a few editors discussing an Obama fundraiser they were trying to piece together (”Where do we get booze?” they pondered. “And music?”). But, like so many great ideas, I figured it would be lost in execution. Well, I [...]

Derek Lam, Thakoon Panichgul, Chris Benz, and other New York designers and fashion types are co-hosting a last-minute Obama fundraiser at Aurora Lopez Mejia’s Talavera Studio this Friday, October 10—and you’re invited. To get your name on the guest list, donate $100 or more at this Web site.
—Nicole Phelps

Not long ago Ahndraya Parlato, an artist and photography professor at Ithaca College, became frustrated that she wasn’t rich enough to donate a big chunk of cash to Democratic nominee Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Then, as the election neared, she became even more frustrated when her teaching schedule prevented her from volunteering time to canvas [...]

Though killer heels and statement baubles have so far been the favored accessories at London fashion week, Nicole Farhi chose to go a different route at her show yesterday, using an Obama ‘08 button as an alternative to a brooch. So far, no sign of McCain on the British runways.
—Ana Finel Honigman

Photo: Courtesy of Nicole [...]

Bill Clinton says he won’t attend Barack Obama’s acceptance speech on Thursday evening. Apparently, it coincides with all-you-can-eat-wings night at the Denver Hooters.
Michael Bolton and “Desperate Housewives” star Nicolette Sheridan have called off their engagement. Let’s hope this doesn’t result in Bolton growing a “breakup mullet.” Remember, Michael, no matter how beautiful and silky [...]