W articles from August 2005

W archives from August 2005

The Kaiser's new clothes.(The Month in Fashion)(Karl Lagerfeld targeting for designing)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Karl Lagerfeld has been particularly busy of late. In May the fashion superstar wowed Paris with Chanel's cruise collection, which he staged on a traveling convoy of vintage green buses. The next day he zipped over to Rome and unveiled the...

Mass appeal.(The Month in Fashion)(Stella McCartney achieved)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Following Karl Lagerfeld is something Stella McCartney knows a thing or two about. First, in 1997, she succeeded the designer at Chloe. In May she traced his footsteps for a second time, signing on for a collaboration with Swedish chain Hennes...

Wonder boys.(The Month in Fashion)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... As the spouse of J. Crew CEO Mickey Drexler, Peggy Drexler could easily spend her days lunching on the social charity circuit, but no lady of leisure is she. A research psychologist with a Ph.D., Drexler is publishing her first book this month....

Paris fashion.(The Month in Fashion)(Paris Hilton signed with Parlux Fragrances inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Paris Hilton clearly strives to create a personal fortune to rival that of her ancestors. As if a hit television series, a how-to book, a fragrance, a best-selling video and a fiance with a hefty trust fund weren't enough, the hotel heiress has...

Raf riot.(The Month in Fashion)(Raf Simons a designer)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... When Jil Sander left her namesake business for the second time last November, the fashion community took a collective gasp, then broke out into a loud yakety-yak about whether this was the final blow to the much-revered German fashion house. So...

There goes the bride.(The Month in Fashion)(forcasting Kleinfeld inc. )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... For New York brides, a trip down the aisle has long meant a trip to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, where legendary bridal boutique Kleinfeld proudly claimed to offer the world's largest selection of wedding gowns. Starting this summer, betrothed...

Hello, dolly.(The Month in Fashion)(Barbie dolls with new trend)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Barbie, like so many other celebrities these days, is dipping her toe in fashion design. Mattel signed a deal with Benetton for a Barbie kids' apparel collection to launch at Benetton stores in September. The line is expected to feature more...

Celine split.(The Month in Fashion)(Roberto Menichetti collection succeeds)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The revolving door is emerging as one of the biggest trends in fashion this decade. In May, Celine and its designer, Roberto Menichetti, parted ways after just two seasons. Menichetti, who had succeeded Michael Kors at the French label last...

Green acres.(Flashback)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... Oscar de la Renta, known for sweeping socialites off their feet with his suave ballroom moves during the week, has been spending weekends in the bucolic Connecticut countryside since the Seventies. In November 1976 W visited de la Renta and his...

Dog days.(Fast Forward)(Central Park Conservancy by Karen LeFrak )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... When the Central Barkers, an arm of the patrician Central Park Conservancy, holds a board meeting, it begins like any other Upper East Side affair--with no small degree of sniffing and the occasional bitchy snarl. The organization was...

Power plays.(Letter From the Editors)(Holmes Sweet Holmes)(Editorial)
August 1, 2005... August What a difference a month makes. In our July issue, cover stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were maddeningly cagey, dancing around the burning question of whether they have acted on their obvious chemistry. Now along comes August...

State of the union.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... The photo shoot with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt ("Domestic Bliss," July) is the real summer blockbuster of 2005. My beach-house clan and I had the best time flipping the pages and interpreting the dissipation of the retro marriage played out...

The pachyderm paradox.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I am writing in regard to the letter from the general curator of the Oakland Zoo that condemned your fashion shoot using elephants ("Trunk Show," January). How does a zoo have the right to say that the best place for these animals is in their...

Age discrimination.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I was surprised by some of the letters complaining about your Lindsay Lohan cover. One reader wrote that she had nothing in common with Lindsay, an 18-year-old. Is she implying that it's not a problem when you feature Julia Roberts or Natalie...

All that blings is not gold.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I don't understand the appeal of individuals like Damon Dash ("Hip Hop Heaven," June). Magazines are filled with articles about these self-made rap moguls who go from the hood to Hollywood, swilling Cristal and flashing diamonds. I'm certain...

Hot and bothered.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Juergen Teller's photos of Gisele Bundchen ("Hothouse Flower," June) were arty, edgy, sexy and even a little raunchy. In short, I loved them. I've been waiting for this kind of fashion spread all year and, boy, did you deliver. Katia...

Pitt's next stop.(UNCENSORED)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Brighton, on England's southeastern coast, is better known for its fish and chips than for its star quotient. But that may change now that Brad Pitt has taken on his first project as an amateur architect, in a $450 million Prank Gehry-designed...

Beaucoup Boca.(uncensored)(building Boca Raton Resort and Club)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... It's no secret that Floridian flash extends beyond Miami and Palm Beach, but a major redo of the Boca Raton Resort & Club, built in 1926 by legendary architect Addison Mizner, may put a city better known for its prune-scarfing set back on the...

Dirty pretty things.(Sprayonmud)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Got the luxury 4x4 but not the landed gentry lifestyle? An English entrepreneur has come up with the perfect way to look like the foxhunting type without all the fuss. It's called Sprayonmud and costs about $14 a bottle at sprayonmud.com. The...

Queen of arts.(uncensored)(Television personality Roll Harris )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... There's no accusing Queen Elizabeth, who turns 80 next year, of being stuck in a royal rut. Her Majesty has made an unusual choice of portrait artist to mark the big occasion: an Australian cartoonist and children's television personality...

Billion-dollar baby.(Wal-Mart Ballet facility)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The Wal-Mart Ballet? Not exactly, but the deep pockets behind the fledgling Cedar Lake Ensemble belong to Wal-Mart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie. The New York company, which mixes ballet and theater, is about to get a new home now that Laurie has...

Heavy medal.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Francesca von Habsburg and her best friend, gallerist Thaddaeus Ropac, celebrated their new decorations-for her, Iceland's highest award for her work in the arts, and for him, France's Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres-the only way...

Bedtime story: glamorous nighttime activity goes beyond dancing on tabletops. Sleep is the new chic.(Viktor & Rolf show)
August 1, 2005... This past March as the weary fashion flock settled in for the Viktor & Rolf show, model Lily Cole appeared in an unusually inviting ensemble: a black coat with a white eyelet collar flipped over to approximate a well-made bed. Cole's red locks...

Box score: Stefano Gabbana likes to keep fit, which involves some serious boxing sessions.(Fashion Flash)
August 1, 2005... When a well-placed uppercut from a young opponent gave Stefano Gabbana a major nosebleed during boxing practice at Milan s exclusive Downtown Palestre gym, panic ensued. The designer's personal trainer, Habib, and other spectators rushed over...

China dolls: love, loss and lots of stunning cheongsams take centerstage in Wong Kar Wai's 2046.(Fashion Flash)
August 1, 2005... While the new film 2046 features virtually every marquee name in Chinese cinema, fashion is among its biggest stars: As a young woman paces the floor while practicing her Japanese, the camera focuses on her black, pointy-toed shoes; as another...

A man apart: up to the end, Geoffrey Beene proved why he was the most single-minded designer of his generation.(Fashion Flash)(Biography)
August 1, 2005... A few months before he died, Geoffrey Beene sat down with his old friend Helen O'Hagan, who was bringing him homemade creme caramel once a week, and said, "Helen, I'm going to really surprise people with what I do with my money" There are...

Nouveau rich: what's old-world is new in fall's luxe textures and baroque embellishments.(Accessories Flash)(Slipper with stones and gold)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Coco Chanel once got so bored with her extensive jewelry collection-mainly gifts from an international who--s who of suitors--that she asked her friend Fulco di Verdura to take all of her stones and rethink them. Visiting an exhibition on the...

Far out: a hint of diamonds, a lot of gold and two sensational opals come together in these other worldly rings.(Accessories Flash)(diamond ring with new trend)
August 1, 2005... It takes no small amount of style to carry off a large and intricate piece of jewelry, but these three rings will dare just about anyone to rise to the challenge. Instead of focusing on high-carat sparklers, they spotlight warm yellow gold,...

Dark victory: after a flurry of geometric prints and colorful details, black is back--with a vengeance.(Accessories Flash)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The hottest new accessory may be the black bag, but don't for a minute think that the key to the season is already tucked away somewhere in your closet. The classic standby has been wittily revamped for fall with romantic textures and...

Ball and chain: wildly original pendants, rare pearls and African-inspired baubles breathe new life into the jewelry box.(Accessories Flash)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Right on Time Christian Bedat, whose Bedat & Co. luxury timepieces were embraced by the fashion industry immediately after the collection's 1997 debut, describes Concept B3, his new, lower-priced line, as only a fashion veteran would....

A velvet touch: fall's runways were a rush of plush, with the season's best turning up in the rich fabric.(Shopping)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Bottega Veneta Silk velvet shoe, $710, at Stanley Korshak, Dallas; Bottega Veneta [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hogan Silk velvet and leather bag, $595, at Hogan, New York [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ann Taylor Rayon and...

Serene highness: when detoxing and recharging are in order, this Brazilian adventure spa can be just the ticket.(Beauty Flash)
August 1, 2005... There are spas that cater to the luxury "cream and steam" set, where lifting one's robe-swaddled body onto the massage table is the most popular form of exercise. And then there are spas that feel more like prison camps, where nonstop workouts...

The scent from outer space.( launch of Alien )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... We've dabbed on Intrusion. We've sprayed on Poison. We've tried Trouble, not to mention Obsession and Mania. Now Thierry Mugler could be crossing the shock-value line with the name of his newest scent. Twelve years after introducing Angel, a...

Look book.(Absolute Beauty : A Renowned Plastic Surgeon's Guide to Looking Young Forever )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... Plastic surgeon Gerald Imber's new book, Absolute Beauty (Morrow) his third, is a no-nonsense encyclopedia in aesthetic self-improvement, sprinkled with dashes of glib humor. But the black-and-white photographs of browlifts, chemical peels and...

Salon swaps.(people are moving from Chanel)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... After eight years at the Plaza Hotel, Oscar Blandi, hairstylist to Katie Holmes, has moved to the Madison Avenue space previously occupied by his former boss, Peter Coppola, who allegedly dosed his doors because of some financial troubles. Hair...

A leg up.(laser treatment for facial)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... A fairly painless procedure has shown promising results for treating varicose veins. The Diomed EVLT laser, initially created to treat broken facial vessels, has been found to also work on the greater saphenous vein, which creates the ropy...

Babying powder.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... It should come as no surprise that Prada's first compact looks as chic as an accessory. But, much like Prada's addictive lip balm, the new Hydrating Compact Powder actually treats skin. Olive oil and luffa-seed oil provide a nourishing barrier,...

The simple life: a new wave of beauty entrepreneurs is taking skincare back to basics.(product information and officials of Trilogy)
August 1, 2005... Growing up on a farm in rural New Zealand, sisters Catherine Wells and Sarah Gibbs learned a no-nonsense approach to raising avocados and ministering to cattle. So, two years ago, when they decided to launch a skincare line, it seemed only...

The best in day spas and skin care salons.(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... East Coast: Elizabeth Grady Skin Care Salons (800) FACIALS 40 salons in 5 states: CT, MA, NH, NY & NC website: www.elizabethgrady.com "Business is beautiful[R]"--John P. Walsh, President Word of mouth--that's how we got to be...

Rich roast: as summer sets into fall, beauty means sultry hues and smoky scents.(Beauty Chic)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Gem in Eye Blended with vitamin K, caffeine and actual amethyst powder (which is said to refine skin texture), AmorePacific Time Response Eye Renewal Creme lends a newfound radiance to the eye area, $250. At select Newman Marcus stores....

A light in August: reliving la dolce vita with the legendary Italian design firm Fontana Arte.(Home Flash)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... It's more of a sculpture," says Franco Deboni, a Venetian glass expert, of the 1956 Fontana Arte table lamp that his wife, Rita Fancsaly, has acquired for her decorative-arts gallery on the picturesque via Brera in Milan. With its slick...

Americana Manhasset hosts Cipollini opening fete with W magazine.(services of Americana Manhasset)(service introduction of Cipollini Trattoria and Bar)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Americana Manhasset and W magazine hosted an elegant evening to celebrate the opening of Cipollini Trattoria and Bar, the luxury retail center's hot, new Italian restaurant. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous buffet of northern Italian delicacies,...

Song of the siren: born into a legendary music-world clan, Anoushka Shankar plays it her way.(EYE)
August 1, 2005... Standing beneath the unflattering lights of a Manhattan police station, Anoushka Shankar can't control herself. "Did a cop really just hit on me?" she says, giggling. "That's so weird!" Weird, maybe, but considering Shankar's lush beauty and...

Best in show.(Fashion Designers of America awards )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Flashbulbs went wild at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards as Kate Moss, Eva Mendes, Catherine Deneuve, Donna Karan, Linda Evangelista, Betsey Johnson, Kirsty Hume, Karolina Kurkova and Nicole Richie climbed the steps of the New...

Sam I am: young tycoon Sam Nazarian has big dreams for himself, L.A. and the world.(EYE)
August 1, 2005... Forget, for a moment, the new cars (Ferrari, Rolls, Porsche), the new art collection (Warhol, Ruscha, Kelly) and the almost-new hilltop Los Angeles mansion (bought from Jennifer Lopez, fully furnished, for $12.5 million in cash). Sam Nazarian,...

Blond date.(services of Reed and Delphine Krakoff )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... A brigade of fair-haired beauties including Pamela Anderson, Nicollette Sheridan and Lindsay Lohan swept into New York's Four Seasons restaurant for the launch of Valentino's new perfume, V. "I'm thrilled to meet the three blond hellcats," said...

Goldfingers: the family of James Bond's creator is worth billions--but Agent 007 has little to do with it.(EYE)(Biography)
August 1, 2005... In early 1952 Ian Fleming's life was about to take a turn. Scion of a distinguished Scottish clan, the tall, dapper Fleming, then 44, had a scattered and not particularly impressive resume including a period as a failed stockbroker, a stint as...

Sand dollars: why pay up to $65 million for a cottage at the beach? Because it's in Malibu, that's why.(real estate in Malibu)
August 1, 2005... It's a bright Saturday morning on the beach at Point Dume, a rocky promontory in northern Malibu, California, and real-estate broker Chris Cortazzo is poking around at low tide. Clear tidal pools teem with starfish, sea anemones and foot-long...

Home style: a directory to the ultimate in home furnishings.(Directory)
August 1, 2005... Sunbrella is the most trusted brand in performance fabrics for over 40 years. Available in over 200 styles to fit any decor inside or out. Ask for Sunbrella at Calico Corners Stores. www.sunbrella.com www.calicocorners.com A NEW...

Past perfect.(fashion design)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... It's no secret that earlier eras are rich veins of fashion inspiration, and they're being mined in this issue in more ways than one. In "Saturday Night," girls and boys dressed a la the Fifties have a lab weekend blowout, wearing little black...

Saturday night: in the north of England, the young are rockin' around the clock in little black dresses, slick shirts and slacks, all with a touch of the fifties.(Buyers Guide)(Dolce and Gabbana and Calvin Klein dresses )(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... On her-Marc Jacobs's blue, black and white silk dress with tulle belt, at Marc Jacobs, marcjacobs.com. Gem Kingdom ring; Marc Jacobs bracelet and shoes. On him: D&G's black cotton shirt, at Nabici, Beachwood, Ohio; Bottega Giulia, New...

Holmes sweet Holmes: she's landed the role of a lifetime--beautiful bride of the world's biggest movie star. What's so weird about that?(Tom Cruise)(Katie Holmes)(Interview)(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... The statistics on arranged marriage are surprising. In every country where it is still common practice, including Afghanistan, India, Iraq, Iran and, to a lesser extent, Japan, an arranged marriage has a higher success rate than a so-called...

Water's edge: when is a swimming pool more than a swimming pool? When it's part of artist James Turrell's magnificent installation in the basement of a Connecticut barn.(swimming pool construction)
August 1, 2005... Richard and Lisa Baker and their three children live on a 10-acre estate in Conyers Farm, a private community in Greenwich, Connecticut, that's also home to Ron Howard, Paula Zahn and the Greenwich Polo Club. It's the kind of neighborhood where...

Cameo: beauties as ethereal as portraits in shell wear modern Victoriana: high-necked blouses, capes and, of course, discreet, ladylike pendants.
August 1, 2005... From left: RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION's cashmere top and scarf and wool flannel pants, at select Ralph Lauren stores, runway.polo.com. Lee Angel necklace; Prada gloves. BLUMARINE's wool and silk jacket, wool blouse and silk and polyester skirt, at...

Ewan McGregor: he may have grown up, but he still can't sit still--whether he's motorcycling through the wilds of Kazakhstan, high-stepping across a London stage or flying through space in The Island.
August 1, 2005... Back in 1993, when Ewan McGregor was still a little-known Scottish stage actor, he had a role in the Joe Orton farce What the Butler Saw at a small English theater. In one scene, he had to streak across the stage, naked except for a policeman's...

Dior and after: from day one--February 12, 1947--Dior has left fashion watchers breathless. Since Christian Dior first dazzled the fashion world with the new look. The founded has had a bold, dramatic history, marked by tragedy and triumph.(fashion designers history)
August 1, 2005... "A bright new star flashed into the couture firmament today when Christian Dior presented the first collection of his house to a three-row-deep audience," Women's Wear Daily, W's sister publication, reported from Paris. The war had ended. The...