W articles from June 2003

W archives from June 2003

The lame duck. (The Month in Fashion).
June 1, 2003... Did you hear the one about the fashion designer who got into politics? It's no joke. Anne Klein designer Charles Nolan stunned his colleagues in April when, citing a disillusionment with the superficial thread trade in the wake of current...

Juicy coup. (The Month in Fashion).
June 1, 2003... Few critics could have imagined that Juicy Couture's form-fitting velour tracksuits would become a chic fashion trend embraced by celebrities and soccer moms alike, but the label's founders--Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Taylor--proved the...

Down Mexico way. (The Month in Fashion).
June 1, 2003... Talk about a busman's holiday. After 40 years in the dress business, Betsey Johnson decided to take a monthlong vacation in the Pacific coast town of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, where she was so taken with the casual lifestyle that she decided to buy...

Homme at home. (The Month in Fashion).
June 1, 2003... As part of a seasonal men's wear trade show, Dior Homme designer Hedi Slimane created an installation in Florence last summer called "Intermission" that used contemporary stainless-steel mirrors, light tubes and black metal fans to re-imagine...

Nilsson's rating. (The Month in Fashion).
June 1, 2003... It didn't take long for Lars Nilsson to land on his feet after being deposed from the house of Bill Blass in February. Within a matter of weeks, the designer was snapped up by Nina Ricci to become its new creative director in Paris, where...

Ferre therapy. (News).
June 1, 2003... Some people may shop to relieve stress, but in Italy, unwinding fashionably is becoming an art form. Following the January opening of Dolce & Gabbana's in-store spa, Grooming, Gianfranco Ferre has dedicated a new space to beauty in his...

Laura Munder. (Jewelry Box).
June 1, 2003... Being a long time jewelry collector and jewelry lover herself, Laura Munder relies heavily on her craft and fashion-driven design philosophy to produce fresh, artistic pieces. The spring collection incorporates rare mint colored green...

Erno Laszlo. (Jewelry Box).
June 1, 2003... Your beauty regimen: the new Erno Laszlo TIMELESS SKIN Age Preventative Treatment. A groundbreaking serum that improves wrinkles, sagging, dark circles and overall radiance. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.

Charriol. (Jewelry Box).
June 1, 2003... CHARRIOL[R], world renowned for its cable designs, is now going forward with a modern twist by expanding the classic line with Celtic Noir[TM]. For more information call 1.800.872.0172 or visit www.celticnoir.com.

South Coast Plaza. (Jewelry Box).
June 1, 2003... South Coast Plaza is luxury shopping at its best, with top Zagat-rated dining, spas and 280 stores, such as Burberry, Chanel, Armani, David Yurman, Versace, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and more.

Lady Di. (Flashback).
June 1, 2003... The legend of Diana Ross' start in show business is more fabulous than fiction could ever hope to be. Like a knight in slick black leather, Motown mogul Berry Gordy plucked Ross and her fellow Supremes from Detroit's Brewster Housing Projects,...

Free spirits. (Letter from the Editors).
June 1, 2003... June There's been a lot of talk lately about repressive regimes, and about the thrill of watching a free society come to life after a tyrannical leader is toppled. While it's still unclear whether Iraq will actually be a better place after...

Readers react.
June 1, 2003... The Odd Couple Pamela Anderson and Bruce Weber? I rolled my eyes as I prepared myself for a fashion layout that I wouldn't understand ("Body of Work," May). How wrong I was! Pam looks absolutely beautiful. The photographer actually managed...

Let the game begin. (Uncensored).
June 1, 2003... Now Highgrove, Prince Charles' country seat, can be yours-for only 500 pounds. The makers of Monopoly are featuring Highgrove as well as Princess Anne's Gatcombe Park estate in a new English countryside version of the board game. 'We want to...

Bowled over. (Uncensored).
June 1, 2003... Whenever young high rollers like Leo, Tobey and the Limp Bizkit boys touch down in Las Vegas, the city's top hotels go to war trying to lure the partying princelings to their respective venues. But Hard Rock owner Peter Morton seems hell-bent...

Small wonder. (Uncensored).
June 1, 2003... Some things never go out of fashion--even after 500 years. European coral trees, bought for royal collections since the days of the Medicis, are having a renaissance. Blame Trump and jeweler Joel Rosenthal have proclaimed their interest, and...

A princely pad. (Uncensored).
June 1, 2003... Prince William, who turns 21 this month, is finally getting a room--or rather, Rooms--of his own, at Clarence House, the late Queen Mum's residence. The Prince has already made several trips to the $11.5 million property (down the road from his...

Old-fashioned. (Uncensored).
June 1, 2003... The world's oldest dress-a tunic from ancient Egypt--is coming out of the closet. The Tarkhan dress, a shirtlike garment worn by an Egyptian aristocrat born around 3000 B.C., was collecting dust in the small Petrie Museum, an obscure and...

Crimson tide: paint the town red--and while you're at it, your home, your car, even yourself. (Trend).
June 1, 2003... There's something sizzling this season. Red is back, and hotter than ever. On the runway, vibrant splashes brightened collections that were otherwise mostly dark. This fall, intrepid shoppers can go head-to-toe Little Red Riding Hood, but...

Good-time girls: Carolina Herrera and her latest hire, daughter Patricia, prove that girls just want to have fun. (Fashion Flash).
June 1, 2003... The door of one of the best town houses on the Upper East Side opens onto a genteel calm. With its antique carpets, pressed linens, abundance of arranged flowers and liveried help, it's just the kind of place where you'd imagine Carolina...

Valli boy: when Emanuel Ungaro designer Giambattista Valli encountered L.A., it was love at first sight. (Fashion Flash).
June 1, 2003... On a spring visit to Los Angeles, Giambattista Valli, the artistic director of Emanuel Ungaro, is almost sheepish in his admission: Despite his globe-trotting ways, this is his first trip to California. In four days, Valli will restage here...

Snow day: Nanook of the North never looked like this. Bundle up for fall in a pair of fur trimmed boots or haute mukluks. (Accessories Flash).
June 1, 2003... Designers are forecasting a cold winter, offering a range of furry items from coats to handbags and shoes. This season, fur-trimmed boots created a cool sensation on the runways as designers added new twists to the apres-ski look, including...

Petal pushers: if you're planning a charm offensive, think pink--or flowered--with the latest in girly accessories. (Waccessories Flash).
June 1, 2003... Summer is here, and there's no better way to usher in the warm weather than ~rh sultry sandals and a romantic floral clutch bag. Soft pastels and embroidery are a must. Fun, feminine and enticing, these pieces are the perfect complement to...

W jewelry box: the W personal shopper shares favorite picks for all that sparkles and shines. (Promotion).
June 1, 2003... ASCH/GROSSBARDT Presenting America's leading inlaid jewelry designer's new coral collection including branches of natural coral set with 14 karat gold and diamonds -- the hottest color in its natural form, only from Asch/Grossbardt. For...

Strap hangers: get the world on a string with small handbags that burst with color and cheer. (Waccessories Flash).
June 1, 2003... With all our communications devices, the world just keeps getting smaller. And so do bags. Accessories designers are showing off a selection of wristlet versions that make the clutch even more compact. Whimsical and clever, they range in size...

Gumuchian Fils. (Personal Shopper).
June 1, 2003... Award-winning designer, Gumuchian Fils' platinum bridal collections are designed by women, for women. Available exclusively through tine jewelers. For more information contact Gumuchian Fils at 800.223.0774 or visit www.gumuchianfils.com.

Emanuel Ungaro & W celebrate spring. (Personal Shopper).
June 1, 2003... In February, W and Emanuel Ungaro showcased a preview of the Emanual Ungaro 2003 Spring Collection at Barneys New York in Seattle, Washington. Host Erin Barry (wife of Seattle Supersonic's own Brent Barry), W guests and VIP customers were...

ALTAmoda "ciao bella" collection. (Personal Shopper).
June 1, 2003... Romantic swirls of diamonds and enamel unite three rings of desire! The ALTAmoda I B karat yellow or white gold ring is available in midnight blue, scarlet red and other exciting colors and designs. Call 866.5978210 for more information.

Leslie Greene. (Personal Shopper).
June 1, 2003... Leslie Greene's medallion collection allows you to experience the luxury of self-expression through exotic diamond designs offered in seven ancient-inspired pendants. The Love Medallion is shown above.

Good year -- Spirit of America. (Personal Shopper).
June 1, 2003... A unique luxury experience - Goodyear's newest airship Spirit of America takes off from her home in Carson, California. Since 1925 Goodyear blimps have served as aerial ambassadors for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. The Spirit of America and...

Shore things: sun, sand, surf and some fabulous beachgoing gear--they're all staples this summer. (Shopping).
June 1, 2003... Bottega Veneta Leather tote, $980, at Bottega Veneta nationwide; 877.362.1715; www.bottegaveneta.com Lauren Harper Peridot and citrine anklet, $425, at Intermix, New York Emporio Armani Leather wedge, $250, at select...

Mist opportunity: an innovative spray-on makeup line gives new meaning to retouching. (Beauty Flash).
June 1, 2003... Seven years ago Turkish-born, New York-based makeup artist Feride Uslu introduced her friends to a new way she'd begun applying foundation: pouring it into a graphic artist's airbrushing machine, which then sprayed it on in a fine mist. Uslu...

Finishing school: this fall's most wanted beauty looks mix fifties polish and 21st-century ease. (Beauty Flash).
June 1, 2003... Of all the retro beauty looks on the fall runways, only one--the power combination of classic red lipstick and upswept hair--managed to recall a bygone era while retaining modern relevance. Reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock's glamorous leading...

Think negative: a new hair therapy proves that negative energy can be good for you. (Beauty Flash).
June 1, 2003... A blow-dryer is about as good for your hair as chocolate cake is for your waistline, right? Wrong. Science has a way of catching up with wishful thinking, and these days, it's using the powers of negative ions to make dryers and other...

The best in Day Spas and skin care salons. (Advertisement).
June 1, 2003... East Coast: Elizabeth Grady Skin Care Salons 1.800.FACIALS 30 salons in 5 states: CT, MA, NH, NY & RI website: www.elizabethgrady.com "The perfect gift for all occassions." -- John P. Walsh, President Give one of the most...

Critical eye: as the latest beach books wash up onshore, here's how not to get burned. (Reviews).
June 1, 2003... Dior flash-mirror shades? Check. Chanel SPF 15? Check. New thighs? Check and check. All you need now is a good book This season's crop runs the gamut from intellectually stimulating to just plain stimulating. If you're out to impress the...

Sun struck. (Eye).
June 1, 2003... When wild-child actress Taryn Manninq and her brother, Kellin--otherwise known as the band Boomkat--took the stage at the House of Blues in Los Angeles to promote their debut album, Boomkatalog One, no one screamed louder than Taryn's stylish...

The heiress' new clothes: emerging from the shadows of a Niarchos marriage, Daphne Guinness finds herself in fashion. (Eye).
June 1, 2003... They may not make heiresses like they used to, even in England, but Daphne Guinness, forever clad in fat diamonds and feather ruffs, comes close. And if Guinness suddenly seems to be everywhere--at the Oscars, at Elton John's birthday party for...

Depth in Venice: Francesco Bonami is bringing a touch of risk to the Venice Biennale. Not bad for a frustrated painter. (Eye).
June 1, 2003... If you want to know the toughest part of orchestrating the jet-set jamboree of fine art and raw ego known as the Venice Biennale, you'll find a telling due inscribed on the computer monitor that this year's director, Francesco Bonami, keeps on...

In full bloom. (Eye).
June 1, 2003... In New York, the stilettoed uptowners clicked their way to the swell spots all spring long. Olivia Chantecaille--whose middle name just happens to be Delphinium--put on her dancing shoes and threw herself a 30th birthday party among the blooms...

Soane ranger. (Eye).
June 1, 2003... It comes as no surprise that Lulu Lytle, who has a degree in Eqyptology, spends her days dusting off old. treasures. At Soane, the furniture and design store on London's Pimlico Road, Lytle and the antiques dealer and interior decorator...

Silhouette. (Personal Shopper: Focus on Accessories).
June 1, 2003... Silhouette's Minimal X Sun Collection features a revolutionary lightweight and highly resilient micro-crystalline material that contours to the face for a perfect fit with superb comfort. For more information, call 800.223.0180 or visit...

Camper. (Personal Shopper: Focus on Accessories).
June 1, 2003... Talk about shoes with imagination....That's what Twins by Camper is all about. Asymmetrical, different, surprising, surrealistic and modern -- shoes that do the job of two pairs instead of one. Two shoes that are a perfect couple, opposites...

Stuart Weitzman. (Personal Shopper: Focus on Accessories).
June 1, 2003... Go tropical with a laniard embroidered thong on a stacked heel from Stuart Weitzman. Available in AA: 6-12, B: 4-12, C: 5-10. Matching handbag available. For more information visit www.stuartweitzman.com

FURLA. (Personal Shopper: Focus on Accessories).
June 1, 2003... FURLA, renown worldwide for fine leather goods and accessories, specializes in fine craftsmanship and distinctive style. The FURLA Greta bag has quickly become a must-have for the season evoking elegant and discreet luxury, with contrasting...

Donald J Pliner. (Personal Shopper: Focus on Accessories).
June 1, 2003... Donald J Pliner Footwear, Leatherwear, and Accessories -- providing great style and comfortable fashion to live in, for work or play For additional information, call 888.307.1630 or visit www.donaldjpliner.com

Dooney & Bourke. (Personal Shopper: Focus on Accessories).
June 1, 2003... Dooney & Bourke's unisex watch keeps time with a colorful Toiny leather band and fun, oversized face. With a water resistant stainless steel case and a choice of ocean blue, red, sunflower, tangerine, sky blue, tan and black bands, your...

The terror of tinseltown: in a new book, Connie Bruck explains why all of Hollywood lived in fear of Lew Wasserman. (Eye).
June 1, 2003... Hollywood's legendary chieftain Lew Wasserman may be dead and buried, but there are a lot of people around town who think he could still hurt them. "You wouldn't believe how nervous people were about saying anything they thought Lew wouldn't...

Fortune's teller: fact or fiction, the glamorous life of Henryk de Kwiatkowski was a gamble that paid off. (Eye).
June 1, 2003... The luckiest man who ever lived. That's how Henryk de Kwiatkowski's friends--and his enemies--invariably describe the Polish-born tycoon, swashbuckler, raconteur, horseman and bon vivant and one of the past century's grandest and most...

Art heavies. (Eye).
June 1, 2003... The artsy set has been hobnobbing its way all over Manhattan. A slew of cocktail parties heralded the opening of the Armory Show, including one thrown by Nicolas Berggruen in honor of Alannah Weston and her photography exhibition at the Gallery...

Pop: revisit sixties style with snap & crackle.
June 1, 2003... Roberto Cavalli's sequin dress, photographed at one of New York's ** extraordinary art-filled prices **. Dress available at Cavalli boutiques nationwide www.robertocavalli.com. Helmut Long boots; Emillo Cavallini ** Lipow glasses. Celine's...

Twilight zone: take a fashion magical mystery tour into a dressed-up moment, with elaborate evening looks.
June 1, 2003... Viktor & Rolf's multicolored silk dress, by Viktor Horsting and Roll Snoeren, to order at Barneys, New York; black sequined silk jacket. Palace Costume hosiery; Rene Caovilla shoes. Narciso Rodriguez's white silk satin and chiffon dress, at...

Nuevo Mexico: sure, Mexico City's elite travel in motorcades, with bodyguards. But in a city bursting with artistic energy, the party never stops. (Feature).
June 1, 2003... The lunch hosted by Mexico City's contemporary art king, Eugenlo Lopez, at the Jumex Collection gallery was supposed to begin--like most proper Mexican lunches do--at 3 p.m. Like most proper Mexican lunches, however, it did not really get going...

Sarah Jessica Parker. (Profile).
June 1, 2003... With "Sex and the City" winding down, America's giddiest fashion maven has a new life to look forward to--which means kicking off her Manolos, passing up those lovable-neurotic roles and concentrating on being a mom. Two weeks into the...

Chelsea boy. (Profile).
June 1, 2003... Harrison Ford has a sleek new downtown pad. He's starring in a buddy comedy, of all things. And yes, he's in love. So does that mean the famously taciturn box-office king is going soft? Not by a long shot. It's an indispensable part of the...

Bohemian rhapsody: hang loose this season in dramatically big, bold and hippie-style sweaters, shirts ans sweats.
June 1, 2003... Guy Laroche's purple wool sweater at Neiman Marcus, Los Angeles and San Francisco North Face boots; Orchard Corset leggings; Burlington socks. Anne Klein's black wool and camel coat at Anne Klein, New York, 888.868.2569; Everlast's blue...

GUESS? Watches. (Personal Shopper).
June 1, 2003... GUESS? Watches latest Swiss-made Guess Collection watches are uncompromising in excellence of design and attention to aesthetic detail.