W articles from January 2003

W archives from January 2003

Going downtown. (The Month in Fashion).
January 1, 2003... Big changes are in store for the face of retailing in Manhattan's SoHo district. This month, Bloomingdale's is expected to take possession of the former Canal Jeans location at 504 Broadway and begin construction on a six-story downtown...

Yves of construction. (The Month in Fashion).
January 1, 2003... As Yves Saint Laurent made his final exit from his headquarters at 5 Avenue Marceau at the end of October--his faithful dog, Moujik, in tow--the retired couturier said he had no regrets. "I am not sad," he said. "Just nostalgic." So nostalgic,...

A case against mass appeal. (The Month in Fashion).
January 1, 2003... While designers have practically beaten a path to Target Stores hoping to replicate the success of Stephen Sprouse's collaboration with the discount chain, one such association has hit a serious pothole. Shortly after Todd Oldham launched a...

Beene there, done that. (The Month in Fashion).
January 1, 2003... "The whole point of design is to make people feel better about themselves," said the American designer Geoffrey Beene, who, upon receiving a National Design Award for his life-time of work, declared that the fashion industry is too focused on...

The art of shopping. (The Month in Fashion).
January 1, 2003... Is it the motor of our consumption-oriented society, a patriotic duty or, as some would argue, an art form? A new exhibit that originated in Frankfurt this fall and continued at the Tate Liverpool in England on December 20 puts the very act...

Indiscreet. (Letter From the Editors).
January 1, 2003... January There is an image of the English butler that has long been ingrained in the minds of most Americans: steadfast, discreet, exceptionally mannered, a touch arrogant. The ultimate example, perhaps, was Stevens in Remains of the Day, a...

Letters.
January 1, 2003... Readers React Handsome Stranger Absolutely awesome November cover with Gisele and Travis. Although I had never even heard of Travis, he's certainly handsome. Gisele was just stunningly sultry. Michael Thompson always takes beautiful...

A horse of a different color. (Uncensored).
January 1, 2003... Know what a "zain" is? You're not alone. Zain--the archaic English word for a dark-colored horse--is now the name of Paris' newest sniffy social dub, aimed at the under-35 set. "A zain is an animal without one white or gray hair," explains the...

The return of the king. (Uncensored).
January 1, 2003... Italians haven't had a royal family in their midst for more than half a century, so the return of the exiled Savoia clan has caused a major stir throughout the country. Taking a cue from their British counterparts, the local papers are already...

Looking out for No. 1. (Uncensored).
January 1, 2003... There's good news for those precious folks who feel that the world's most expensive perfume, Clive Christian's No. 1--which sells for $1,820 an ounce--isn't quite expensive enough. The London-based perfumer is going custom. For a cool $50,000...

Money can buy it. (Uncensored).
January 1, 2003... It looks as if Paris Hilton and her new partner in partying, Ivanka Trump, are ready to turn club crawling into their day job. Sources in London say the two have invested $1.5 million in the new, superhip South Kensington club and restaurant...

Star wars. (Uncensored).
January 1, 2003... It's not light sabers but carbon-steel knives that will clash in Paris when some of France's top chefs--all three-star Michelin veterans--stake a claim on the capital this year. Provincial genius Michel Troisgros will open a 35-seat restaurant...

Caveat for Cavalli. (Uncensored).
January 1, 2003... Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin--all of whom have been guests at Roberto Cavalli's luxurious Tuscan home--are just some of the celebrities who could be called as defense witnesses for the designer during a tax evasion case set for the...

Color therapy: lime green is the new black. So are canary yellow, hot pink and a host of other joyous colors. (Trend).
January 1, 2003... These days, dour just won't do. So for spring, designers pulled out their Crayolas and went to work, filling their collections with a rainbow of glorious hues. A charming clutch packs more punch in bright yellow lizard, a belt cinches ever so...

The fete set. (Eye).
January 1, 2003... Party purveyors offered their guests a moveable feast during the fall months, topping one another's best efforts in both New York and London. Those who attended the Louis Vuitton/AmFAR party to launch the Tambour watch line, held at Capitale,...

Catch her if you can: actress Ellen Pompeo looks comfortingly familiar, but she's feistier by far than the other girls next door. (Eye).
January 1, 2003... The one who looks like Renee Zellweger--that's actress Ellen Pompeo's unofficial moniker around Hollywood, and it's easy to see why. There are the oversize green urchin eyes, the sprinkling of freckles across the nose, the birdlike hands and...

Love among the literati: British novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard details her life with some of the 20th century's literary lights. (Eye).
January 1, 2003... She was the stunning, fair-haired stepmother who turned the young Martin Amis on to books--and who later left his father, Kingsley, when he refused to quit drinking. Among her many lovers she counted writers like Arthur Koestler, Cecil...

Verragio. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Verragio hand crafted platinum engagement ring. This 7.00 karat radiant cut diamond accented with pave set round and imported fancy canary princess cut diamonds is simply spectacular.

Sports heroes score big for charity. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Hitting a home run for a great cause, sports superstars took to the runway in the Get Tied to the Cause fashion show, celebrating the launch of Ford's breast cancer awareness scarf * designed by Kate Spade. Hosted by Ford, a crusader in the...

Bailey Banks & Biddle[R] fine jewelers. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Bailey Banks & Biddle, world renowned jewelers since 1832, introduces exquisite, romantic designs from their Signature Collection. Brilliant, blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds set in 18 karat gold will be treasured forever. Exclusively...

Lauren K. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... The Lauren K collection is designed to be worn everyday like your favorite perfume. Lauren's delicate and romantic designs are not made for a jewelry box, but created to complement a woman's lifestyle. For the nearest retailer call 212.719.2067...

Penny Preville. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Cherish the moment forever with Penny Preville's diamond garlands. Distinctively romantic and feminine, these exquisite treasures will help you celebrate today and all of your tomorrows.

Frette. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... One unique and precious element: cashmere. In order to exploit the full spectrum of cashmere's features and possibilities, whether pure or mixed with silk, thread-dyed in the most neutral of shades or processed to lend it a tricot effect, or...

All night long. (Eye).
January 1, 2003... L.A.'s party people couldn't catch their collective breath during a fast and furious round of fetes this fall. Stella McCartney invited fashionistas to celebrate her new Absolut Stella campaign at Chateau Marmont. Chloe Sevigny and Christina...

The Rockwell files: in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, indie king Sam Rockwell becomes a bonafide leading man.
January 1, 2003... Sitting in a Greenwich Village cafe one fall morning reading a script from behind nerdy glasses--"I used to read all my scripts here; this used to be my office," he says--Sam Rockwell looks like the cliched artiste ready to discuss his "craft."...

Patek Philippe. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Every one of Patek Philippe's watches for women is an exquisite piece of jewelry. The fully pave diamond Twenty~4, encrusted with over 10 carats of internally flawless, colorless stones, is one of the company's most precious pieces. An amazing...

Chateau Marmont. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Modeled after an elegant Loire Valley castle, Andre Balazs' Chateau Marmont is a designated cultural monument whose history is that of Hollywood itself. Its generously proportioned suites and bungalows, set amidst lush private gardens, offer...

Gumuchian Fils. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Award winning designer, Gumuchian Fils, collections are designed by women, for women, Available exclusively through fine jewelers. For more information, call 800.223.0774 or visit www.gumuchianfils.com.

Barry Kronen. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Barry Kronen's Locket Collection brings back fond memories of more carefree times with a refreshing new look. Keep yourself close to her heart with a gift that will be cherished now and for generations to come. For information, call 800.440....

Lori Leavitt Jewelry. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Lori Leavitt jewelry, a timeless collection of precious and semi-precious stones mixed with vintage treasures. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and other fine stores. For more information, please contact lorileavitt@aol.com or...

Power steering. (Global Warming).
January 1, 2003... Talika, the company that has created more products for the care of eyelashes than anyone thought possible, has gone ergonomic. Its new Heated Eyelash Curler makes the notoriously tricky task simpler, with a contoured design and a sturdy grip....

Tea off. (Global Warming).
January 1, 2003... Spas have long celebrated the healing powers of algae-rich water. But a marine-algae-based bath isn't exactly a quotidian indulgence. A cup of tea is, however--which is why Thalgo, a skin care company devoted to thalassotherapy (healing via sea...

Having it all. (Global Warming).
January 1, 2003... Every company boasts about the impressive performance of its products, but the la coats at Erno Laszlo don't know where to start-since their new Timeless Skin Age Preventive Treatment claims to correct just about every facial foible under the...

Secret Agent. (Global Warming).
January 1, 2003... Joe Corre and Serena Rees brought a playfully naughty sensibility to lingerie when they opened Agent Provocateur, the London-based boutique, almost 10 years ago. And when the seriously chic husband-and-wife team came up with a woody floral...

Purple rain. (Global Warming).
January 1, 2003... Calvin Klein has mastered the art of pumping new life into its cents by tweaking the formulas ever so slightly, then reintroducing them with a twist on the name. But Eternity Purple Orchid is so different from the original that it's hard to...

Natori: the inside story; Lingerie queen--and classical pianist--Josie Natori celebrates her firm's 25th anniversary. (Fashion Flash).
January 1, 2003... Josie Natori claims that she can sleep for 16 hours straight. But with her fast-talking, high-energy demeanor, she gives the impression of a woman who never rests. Her velocity seems only to increase as she swirls from one topic, endeavor or...

Swept away: why not be a hopeless romantic on your wedding day? slip into a ravishing bridal gown. (Bridal Flash).
January 1, 2003... Oscar de Ia Renta Bridals silk faille gown, $8,500, at Bergdorf Goodman, New York: select Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue stores; Cartier's diamond and 18k white gold ring, $9,975, at Cartier nationwide; Michael George's anigosantos greens...

Revival meeting.
January 1, 2003... January If you're ready for some high-octane fashion, you've come to the right place. Our "Body Language" feature has energy to burn, with bold colors, graphic prints and sculptural shapes in some of the most freewheeling clothes around....

Body language: lights, camera, motion! short and spicy clothes come alive for spring, crackling with color and pattern.
January 1, 2003... Hussein Chalayan's cotton and Lycra spandex dress, to order at Mameg, Los Angeles. On arms, Christian Lacroix leggings. Gucci's printed silk kimono, above and opposite, by Tom Ford, at select Cucci stores. Christian Dior's silk jacket,...

Survivors: can history repeat itself? Seven women with glittering pasts--in modeling or the arts-play the vamp once again.
January 1, 2003... Jo Wood owns London's exclusive Harrington Club with her husband of more than 25 years, Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood. She wears Calvin Klein's silk satin stretch dress, at Calvin Klein, New York. Prada shoes. Marie Helvin was one of...

Art and industry: fiat patriarch Gianni Agnelli and his wife Marella unveil a sublimely beautiful art gallery atop lingotto, the historic foctor**. (Feature).
January 1, 2003... IN THE NAPA-LEATHER-BOUND agendas of Italy's elite, September 20 was a date long reserved for the inauguration of the Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli, in Turin. Invitations from the Agnellis are always prized and this occasion was no...

Savoir Blair: Selma Blair has become fashion's latest muse--with sartorial inspiration from her mom and Miuccia Prada.
January 1, 2003... Behold the fashion world's latest It Girl--a specimen of beauty who's neither tall nor blonde nor buxom, who's never attended a fashion show and who borrows inspiration (and clothes) from her mom, a proper Detroit magistrate. Selma Blair,...

Top of the pops: the hosts of glittering fetes from New York to London to Venice, Elton John and David Furnish are society's newest it couple.
January 1, 2003... The vast banquet hail is as stuffy as a hothouse, even if the chilly waters of the Venice canal are lapping outside the door. Hundreds of candles have raised the temperature of the 19th-century granary to a tropical swelter, and masses of...

Bad housekeeping: they know where you're sleeping, what surgery you've had and how you treat your kids. And these days, they're prepared to talk. (Feature).
January 1, 2003... Ask Windsor watchers, and they'll say that the grandma of all unfaithful servants was Crawfie, the beloved Scottish governess of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. After 17 years in royal service, Marion Crawford retired and wrote The...

Sasha Lazard. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... Classically trained vocalist -- sasha lazard -- is becoming recognized as one of the most innovative talents on the international music scene. Her debut album -- the myth of red -- displays a unique fusion of tribal beats, operatic vocals, and...

W and Louis Vuitton toast the Tambour. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... W and Louis Vuitton celebrated the Louis Vuitton Women's Fall/Winter 2002/2003 Collection and the unveiling of the new Tambour watch collection at the Louis Vuitton Dallas boutique. Merle Ginsberg, W's Entertainment Editor, presented her...

Bacardi[R] Limon[TM]. (Personal Shopper).
January 1, 2003... W Magazine partnered with BACARDI(r) LIMON[TM] and Resurrection to co-host "Forever Limon[TM]" -- a celebrity and style-setter party to toast the best of Los Angeles vintage fashion. The star-studded event was held at none other than the...