Who Doesn’t Love A Two-For-One Deal?
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we’ve been reflecting on our favorite fashion couples. Because when it comes to dressing, a pair of style aces is always better than one. Naturally, power duos like Brangelina or Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom made the cut; those genetic jackpot winners could make even burlap sacks look good. Still, you [...]
The Key To A Good Celebrity Shoot?
Don’t Make It Feel Like A Trip To The Dentist
Poolside with Diddy? Check. Naked with Chloë Sevigny? Check. On stage with Joss Stone? Check. During his 20-year career as a celebrity photographer for the likes of GQ, W, and Vogue, Michael Thompson has gained access to some of the most legendary names in Hollywood and the music industry, from Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts [...]
At Castel In Paris, Toasting Kristin Scott Thomas And Looking Forward To Le Baron In NYC
As Kristin Scott Thomas, sipping Cristal, stood in intense conversation with Phoebe Philo in the upstairs room at Castel in Paris last night, it was hard to imagine the actress dressed as a pineapple. That guise, among others, was one of many Thomas donned for a spread in the latest issue of French fashion mag [...]
A Night Off From Fashion At The New Bortolami Gallery
Man cannot live on fashion alone. And especially as the end of fashion fortnight (who ever said it’s just a week?) approaches, a little art starts to look very good. No surprise, then, to see the style types at the opening of the new Bortolami gallery last night. Artist (and fashion-friendly DJ) Nate Lowman; Adam [...]
Fêtes For Fashion’s Must-See TV
As if there weren’t enough fashion swirling around this week, two new TV shows about the biz threw kickoff parties last night: HBO’s How to Make It in America and the Sundance Channel’s Web-based documentary miniseries Catwalk Countdown. The latter invited its featured designers to take a break from last-minute preparations at the Standard’s new [...]
Daphne on Air, $25,000 Shades, and More…
Simon Doonan on anchorwomen: “A lot of women don’t have the courage to look like Daphne Guinness. Diane Sawyer is an achievable goal for them.” Yes, we’ve always seen those ladies as two sides of the same coin. [WWD]
If someone stole my Lanvin bag, I’d run 12 blocks to snatch it back, too. Well played, [...]
Blasblog From Paris: If It’s Lundi, It Must Be Le Baron
I’m going to say it right now: If I’m at Le Baron every night this week, I’m going to lose all self-respect. (Not that I had that much to begin with.) But for some reason—and I can assure you it’s not the space or the clean bathrooms—it seems every time I’m in Paris I end [...]






