W articles from October 2005

W archives from October 2005

Minding his middle.(News )(semi-couture)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Isaac Mizrahi successfully conquered fashion's lower end at Target, and its high, with made-to-order looks at Bergdorf Goodman. Now he's aiming for the middle, with something he calls "semi-couture." The 10 looks are exclusive to Bergdorf's...

Teaming up.(News)
October 1, 2005... Adidas has been making news recently by collaborating creatively with designers Stella McCartney and Yohji Yamamoto and hip-hop artist Missy Elliott. But its newest merger is the most important yet. In August Adidas parent Adidas-Salomon...

Anything goats.(News)
October 1, 2005... Saks Fifth Avenue is showing off its warm and fuzzy side this season, launching a Wild About Cashmere initiative that will transform all 58 of its stores into temples to the ultrasoft fiber. In an homage to the yarn's source, goat "mannequins"...

Shaken not stirred.(premium spirit)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Ever since Pierre Cardin in the Sixties, designer brand extensions have been de rigueur in fashion cir cles. Take Roberto Cavalli, who in July expanded his empire with Roberto Cavalli Vodka, a premium spirit that sells for $60 a bottle. Like...

Stemp of approval.(new collection for women)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... "The way I design is totally intuitive," says Sue Stemp, whose eponymous label launches this fall and is expected to hit specialty stores in the spring. "I'm inspired by cool girls in the street and by my friends." Her debut collection draws...

Tale of two cities.(News)(La Samaritaine closes while Liberty re-opens)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The long-standing cultural rivalry between London and Paris is no secret--each city sees itself as vastly superior to the other in every way The realm of retail is no exception. In June Paris suffered a major blow in the shopping arena when its...

Gray days.(management changes)(Kelly Gray)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... St. John's creative director, Kelly Gray, the daughter of the label's cofounders, Bob and Marie Gray, has long reigned as the face of the knitwear empire, appearing in its advertising campaigns with an attendant chorus of hungry-looking male...

Zac sings the blues.(News)
October 1, 2005... Although Zac Posen has been known to show up at fashion galas looking suave in a velvet blazer and jeans, the young designer had yet to put his own stamp on denim--until this season. Neiman Marcus, looking to boost its booming denim business...

The emperor's clothes.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Power dressing is nothing new. For centuries, rulers have used their shoes, silks, ribbons and lace to broadcast their power over the masses. "Dress is an instrument of control," says Philip Mansel, author of Dressed to Rule: Royal and Court...

Racing form.(Flashback)
October 1, 2005... After a grueling morning of filming John Huston's The MacKintosh Man in November 1972, Paul Newman had a raging headache. He hoped that knocking back two lagers--over a steak and ketchup lunch with W--would hasten the effects of the pain...

Made in New York.(Fast Forward)(Interview)
October 1, 2005... "Don't make us seem too young," pleads 32-year-old architect Oliver Freundlich, a partner in a Red Hook, Brooklyn, design-build firm called Made. "Not everyone wants a bunch of ragamuffin Red Hook kids designing their luxury apartment."...

House proud.(Letter From the Editors)(Editorial)
October 1, 2005... October I've never been one of those peek-in-the-medicine-cabinet types of houseguests. To me, all you need to know about a person is out in plain view, from the family photos (or lack thereof) lining the hallway to the art (or lack...

Dynamic Dunst.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... Thank you so much for your fabulous profile of Kirsten Dunst ("Kirsten Dunst," September). As a longtime fan, I've watched Kirsten as she's matured and developed as an actress. Your article did justice to both her talent and her beauty. ...

Beauty and brains.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... My usual encounter with W consists of a rapid page flip, my eyes not making it past the pictures of beautiful models. However, your August issue was recently my sole companion for lunch, so I read several of the articles and was pleased to find...

On the offensive.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I was very disappointed that your fashion story about the Chinese film 2046 used the headline "China Dolls" (August). That is a dated and derogatory term that objectifies Asian women. I hope in the future you will show more racial...

Texas beef.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I was shocked when I opened my most recent W and there before my exhausted eyes was yet another article about Houstonian socialites ("Houston Chronicles," August). Why in the world did W even consider printing such a story? In Houston, every...

Girl interrupted.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I was disturbed after reading the Katie Holmes profile ("Holmes Sweet Holmes," August). She seemed to be in a robotic state when answering the interviewer's questions. In fact, she wasn't even answering his questions, she was just spitting out...

A Dash here.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I wanted to respond to the recent letter that questioned the significance of Damon Dash's contributions to fashion and criticized W for profiling him ("Hip Hop Heaven," June). Although Mr. Dash may not look or speak like other fashion bigwigs,...

Style guide.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... One of your readers recently wrote in to complain about the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie photo shoot ("Domestic Bliss," July), saying that he "remembered when your publication used to feature models and fashion." How, exactly, was a spread of...

My fair lady.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I really enjoy reading Countess Esterhazy's Last Laugh column each month. In a society that no longer seems to have any time for graciousness, the Countess is one of the last well-mannered ladies around. I look forward to more of her exciting...

Hollywood and whine.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... With all the celebrities you've been putting on your cover recently, it's getting harder to distinguish your publication from the tabloids. There is only so much information you can write about these stars before things start getting...

Terms of endearment.(Readers React)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I was underwhelmed by the July W featuring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. It all seemed so air-brushed and publicity-centered. The issue's true bright spot was the article on Shirley MacLaine ("The Good Witch"). When the actress talks about how...

Stone age.(Dior's Capture Totale)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Age If adopting a baby this past spring, at age 47, wasn't enough of a brush-off to Father Time, now Sharon Stone has become the newest 40-plus celebrity to represent a beauty company. The eternal siren win be the new face of Dior's Capture...

Coffee kvetch.(UNCENSORED)
October 1, 2005... Paris magpies are chirping over the contested ownership of Fouquet's, the 100-year-old cafe on the Champs-Elysees whose devotees have included Marlene Dietrich, Winston Churchill and Jackie O. Lina Renault, a retired vegetable seller, is suing...

Hats off.(four miters none has made it onto his holy head)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Hats Off Nobody expects the pope to make a fashion statement, but Benedict XVI has managed to do just flint. The pontiff wore the same gold embroidered miter to his two biggest public appearances so far--and an both occasions he snubbed the...

Royal flush.(waxworks)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... It's official: Prince William has beat out Robbie Williams as the most popular heartthrob at Madame Tussaud's in London. The freshly minted statue of the heir to the British throne is clad in a Gieves & Hawkes bespoke suit and stands alongside...

Live free or die.(Distinctive Assets)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Rare is the movie star who'll turn down a free couture gown, but for years most A-listers were embarrassed to cash in the luxury travel vouchers that turn up in gift baskets during awards season. That's been changing, according to Lash Fary,...

Starr struck.(Stephen Starr's restaurants)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... What's the price of making a splash on the New York restaurant scene? How about $25 million? That's the figure that Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr spent on two restaurants that will open in the Meatpacking District this fall. Design...

Cold comfort: this winter, sub-zero temperatures could be the style-obsessed woman's new best friend.(Trend)
October 1, 2005... The timing of fashion is a funny thing. You'd be hard-pressed, for example, in the heat of August, to find a swimsuit amid the fall clothes that have already been on the racks for three weeks. On the other hand, with fashion shows there is a...

The state of Stella: talk about multitasking. McCartney is redefining it with her baby son and a new H&M line.(Fashion Flash)(Stella McCartney)(H&M Hennes & Mauritz A/S)
October 1, 2005... I can't believe I was up at 5 a.m.," groans Stella McCartney, holed up in her sunny Notting Hill design studio one summer afternoon with a tiny, telltale feeding stain on her shoulder. I used to come home at 5 a.m." While the pink-cheeked...

Musical muses: in fashion, switching jobs can mean overhauling your style, from lady to vamp and everything in-between.(Fashion Flash)
October 1, 2005... For those women who have reached the upper echelons of fashion PR, looking the part is essential. Since, for some, one of their functions is to play the muse, it's critical that they embody the look of the designer or house they represent. But...

Mr. Little's big break: in the curious world of Douglas Little, exquisite luxury goes macabre and retail turns into dark theater.(Fashion Flash)
October 1, 2005... Three-piece suits are hardly required attire these days. They certainly make for rare sights in the heat of a New York summer, with the air about as refreshing as a vat of lumpy split-pea soup. Nevertheless, Douglas Little sits in a comer booth...

Unlimited possibilities. New Prescriptives Custom Blend Lip Gloss.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Design your shine. Create the lip gloss of your dreams from start to finish. With the Prescriptives Analyst as your guide and mix-master. Want a killer red? The boldest gold? A twinkly pink? It starts with choosing a shade, from ultra...

Phair treatment: shedding her indie mantle once and for all, Liz Phair does grown-up glamour.(Fashion Flash)
October 1, 2005... It has taken 12 years, motherhood, five albums and a glossy image revamp, but Liz Phair has finally convinced the music flock that she--s an adult. A polished, expensive shoe--buying, PTA-attending adult, at that. In October Phair, 38,...

Talk of the gown: before her runway debut, Frida Giannini had another important assignment: her wedding dress.(Fashion Flash)(Interview)
October 1, 2005... The tears lasted nearly three hours. But Frida Giannini eventually pulled herself together enough to say yes to the question "Will you marry me?" posed by her boyfriend of three years, Giovannibattista Guidi, a Florentine who works as an art...

Fine prints: collector Gert Elfering takes his iconic photography trophies to Christie's.(Fashion Flash)
October 1, 2005... Gert Elfering likes to tell a story about the first time he encountered the work of legendary photographer Horst P. Horst. It was the early Eighties and the then 25-year-old German stepped into Hamilton's Gallery while vacationing in London....

3 alternatives to a facelift: face it. We all want to stay young-looking.(special advertising section)(Dior Innovation Center )(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Face lifts aren't the only answer. Thanks to the miraculous breakthroughs of modern science, there are now alternatives--and they're far less costly and less drastic than surgery. The Dior Innovation Center at St. Jean de Braye, France, is...

Taking the high line: award-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran trains a stylish eye on the time-honored Pride & Prejudice.(Fashion Flash)
October 1, 2005... The mud-scraped brown boots now sit idle on the mantelpiece of Keira Knightley's Hyde Park flat. But for 13 weeks, the actress wore them nearly every day in her role as Elizabeth Bennet in Joe Wright's upcoming big-screen version of Jane...

Fashion front: ever feel that fine boutiques and other luxury providers are giving you the shaft? You're not alone.(Fashion Flash)
October 1, 2005... If it can happen to Oprah, it can happen to anyone. If she, a glamorous, fashion-loving, big-spending billionaire living legend, can be on the receiving end of a stunning service snafu, should I be at all surprised when it happens to me?...

Emergency mode.(Emergency Fashion Kit)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Here's a scenario with which many women are familiar: You arrive at your destination; your luggage, unfortunately, doesn't. Or you aren't inspired by the clothes you've packed, none of which suit the occasion at hand. It's the age-old dilemma...

Past perfect.(Style Bytes: Pricey jeans, more vintage and DVF to the rescue.)
October 1, 2005... Debra Segal is mad for Yohji Yamamoto; Cheryl Gelberg favors Dolce & Gabbana. But despite dressing on opposite sides of the style spectrum, together these longtime friends have launched a fashion venture, Girasole, a collection of reworked...

Q + A: Martin Churba.(interview)(Interview)
October 1, 2005... We all know the list of celebs who've made the jump into fashion. Now, here's a designer going both ways. Martin Churba, 34, is well known in Argentina for the quirky, experimental details in his three-year-old Tramando collection (like the...

Double platinum.(Gekko, premium denim)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The Japanese fashion label Gekko is raising the stakes in the world of premium denim: Designer Yuji Hasegawa (right) has come out with jeans priced at $3,500. The hefty price tag isn't for naught, however; these jeans are woven with platinum...

Pale fire: blue moonstones and rock crystal anchor some of the season's freshest and most unexpected jewelry.(Accessories Flash)
October 1, 2005... That classic combination of black and white, so wonderful in a milkshake or a Chanel suit, is getting a welcome jolt this fall. Black is back with a vengeance, and there's no better way to complement all the darkly romantic new clothes than...

The shining: sleek and playful, the profusion of new patent-leather goodies packs a stylish punch.(Accessories Flash)
October 1, 2005... When Yves Saint Laurent's Stefano Pilati focused attention on the waist with his sharply tailored suits, cinched bubble skirts and structured, Flemish-style dresses for fall, his accessory of choice was an oversize belt with a Pilgrim buckle....

Full bloom: more than two years in the making, Cartier's new Caresse d'orchidees collection takes the beloved orchid from exotic flower to sought-after gem.(Accessories Flash)
October 1, 2005... Do you have a favorite florist?" retail magnate Stanley Marcus once asked Mitza Bricard, Christian Dior's supremely glamorous muse. "Certainly," she replied, delivering one of fashion's finest quips. "Cartier." Of course it's no surprise...

Ladies and gentlemen: spit-and-polish men's styles go girly in some of fall's best shoes.(Accessories Flash)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Not even the girliest of girls can wear bare, strappy stilettos 24-7. Luckily, fall's footwear has a practical side, one that calls to mind a librarian with a glamour fantasy. These shoes borrow liberally from men's wear--contoured leathers,...

Globe trotters: fall's intricate, spherical jewelry proves that what goes around comes around.(Accessories Flash)
October 1, 2005... One of the first shapes we learn to identify in nursery school is the circle. The simple form has long been essential to jewelry designers, for everything from classic hoop earrings to the gold coins that are a Bulgari signature. For fall,...

If the shoe fits: it's always been about the sexy shoe at Sergio Rossi, but Edmundo Castillo lends the venerable Italian house some edge.(Accessories Flash)
October 1, 2005... An old wives' tale maintains that putting new shoes on a table is bad luck--a superstition that harks back to days when a corpse's footwear was placed on top of the coffin before burial. Discuss this bit of lore with designer Edmundo Castillo,...

In living color: fall's darkly fashionable palette gets a lift from vibrant accessories in crisp geometric shapes..(Accessories Flash)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The air may be cooler and the days shorter, but fall has an inviting vibrancy of its own. So do some of the season's most essential accessories--even those that play to fashion's new, minimalist attitude. That's because designers have worked in...

Costume party: six new designers take costume jewelry to surprising places with unique, whimsical collections.(Accessories Flash)
October 1, 2005... ANIMAL INSTINCT For whatever reason, the pseudonym--long embraced by authors, actors, artists and anyone else keen on serf-invention--has never caught on with the design set. Ryan Kearney is doing his part to change that. He's adopted the...

The big time: size matters this fall, as these witty new rings are nothing less than gigantic.(Accessories Flash)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... In the realm of cocktail rings--and, come to think of it, cocktails--more is simply more. In contrast to the season's sober clothes, fall's rings are shamelessly indulgent. David Yurman's square-shaped lemon citrine rivals the fruit itself in...

Good on paper: the creative force behind Smythson of Bond Street has a second job-political wife.(Accessories Flash)
October 1, 2005... It's a weekday afternoon on London's Bond Street, and the Smythson shop is having a quiet moment. One customer is flipping leisurely through the pale-blue pages of a daily diary, while another runs his fingers along an elegant pigskin writing...

Just bead it: fancy collars offer a chic alternative to jewelry this fall.(Accessories Flash)
October 1, 2005... In the Edwardian era, a proper lady never dressed for day without a high lace collar. As the sun set, however, those demure frills gave way to flirtatiously low decolletages that showed off big jewels, among other things. This season...

Pearl talk: set aside that simple white strand and put on precious pearls in gorgeous hues of pink and orange.(Accessories Flash)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... They don't sparkle like diamonds or have the brilliant luster of a top-shelf South Sea round, but there's nothing quite like the beautifully subdued colors of conch and Melo melo pearls. Though similar to their more prosaic white counterparts,...

Grand slam: fall's smash hits? A Chanel camera bag, poetic bracelets, Armani croc and the chicest racquets around.(Accessories Flash)
October 1, 2005... Perfect Match Here's another reason to schedule an early morning tennis lesson--besides the chance to show off your cutest tennis skirt to that hunky pro, of course. Wilson's new W line of racquets is the venerable tennis brand's first...

Think mink: and fox, raccoon and chinchilla, while you're at it. Fabulous furs sizzle this season.(Shopping)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
October 1, 2005... Dennis Basso Chinchilla stole, $35,000, at Dennis Basso, New York and Aspen, Colorado, dennisbasso.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ekso bt Athanasios Cashmere, alpaca and fox coat, $2,000, at Alexandros, New York; Jennifer Lang,...

Special delivery: oh, baby! Moms-to-be get their own beauty lines.(Beauty Flash)
October 1, 2005... It was at an elegant dinner party a couple of years ago when Tanya Mackay realized she was onto something. Amid the social flutter, the Londoner found herself chatting with a sharply dressed pregnant guest. The woman spoke knowledgeably about a...

The new essentials: as the season turns, fall's latest beauty innovations are ripe for the picking.(Beauty Flash)(Buyers Guide)
October 1, 2005... 1. Ted Gibson Hair Sheet Treatment Just a few swipes of the disposable towelette and hair is left with a weight-less, lavender-scented curtain of shine, $35 for 5. tedgibsonsalon.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Davines for Wizards...

Losing focus: the next best thing to actually decreasing wrinkles? Blurring the lines with an optical diffuser.(Beauty Flash)
October 1, 2005... In the early days of Hollywood, before Botox, microdermabrasion and La Mer, cinematographers figured out an easy way to make actresses look flawless: a little Vaseline on the lens. If a woman's skin wasn't completely creaseless and clear, they...

True blue: for the iconic American designer, turquoise is the most precious stone of all.(Beauty Flash)
October 1, 2005... To Native Americans, turquoise has long been considered sacred--a sky stone" formed when people's tears of joy mixed with rain and seeped into the earth. Turquoise was carved into beads and fetishes, and hunters spears were often adorned with...

Defy age with luxurious Caviar.(Modern necessities)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Counteract the visible signs of aging with Caviar Age-Defense Creme, an exquisite, deep nourishing creme that helps firm, brighten, refine and energize the skin to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Key ingredients include protein rich Caviar,...

Join the fight!(Modern necessities)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Purchase this exquisite Elisa Ilana Breast Cancer Awareness bracelet and help fund breast cancer research and awareness. Many exclusive designs are available including a wide selection of mother's bracelets and custom jewelry. Call (402)...

Something new every day!(Modern necessities)(Chico's)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... At Chico's, you'll find everything from comfortable, everyday clothing to elegant eveningwear. Chico's exclusive designs range from classic black pants and cotton tees, to specialty jackets in one-of-a-kind prints and patterns. Because Chico's...

Are you ready to be seduced?(Modern necessities)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Once you've seen the diamond of your dreams, you'll never forget it. Exclusively designed by, Timothy Gordy for Gem International, the Devotion ring features the patented Jubilant Crown[R] Diamond. Seventy-four brilliant facets captivate the...

The unusual suspects: who knew that an egg white, an apple or a slice of whole wheat could go straight to the thighs?(Beauty Flash)
October 1, 2005... Want to get fat? Have a slice of whole-grain toast. Want to get even fatter? Peel yourself a banana. At least that's the philosophy of Oz Garcia, the fashion photographer-turned-nutrition guru. His advice would lead anyone to believe that many...

Gold mettle: just like fashion, beauty is all about opulence this fall. Wear it well.(Beauty Chic)
October 1, 2005... Face Plants For use morning and night, Sisleya Daily Line Reducer combines botanical and algae extracts, wheat proteins and essential oils to help speed up skin-cell turnover, pump up collagen production and give skin an overall smoother...

Aaron Basha.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Introducing the "Basha Link" charm bracelet, a convertible bracelet that allows women to interchange charms in a matter of seconds, with no tools or hassle., The Basha Link can display many of Aaron Basha's whimsical designs at a time, and is...

Michele watches.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... A second generation of the popular CSX Collection, the CSX Blue Diamond exemplifies sophistication and romance. The stainless steel oval-shaped case and white natural mother-of pearl dial are surrounded by 148 hand set white diamonds. The...

Mark Patterson.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Introducing the 9two5 Collection. Sterling silver has never been so colorful. These enhancers feature translucent blue chalcedony and rose quartz, with delicate sapphires adding just the right amount of sparkle. For more information visit...

Bergio.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Introducing the new semi-precious stone collection from Bergio. For more information visit www.bergio.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Stephen Dweck.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Presenting the Constellation Collection: Stephen Dweck's heirloom pieces in handcrafted bronze with diamonds and cognac quartz. Available at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. For more information call 877.DWECKNY or visit www.stephendweck.com...

Christopher designs.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)
October 1, 2005... Pure beauty... elegance... eternal. This winter, celebrate yourself with the new 77 facet Crisscut Diamond Collection featuring cushion and rectangular shaped diamonds. Crisscut... the brilliant choice! For more information call 800.955.0970...

Lauren K.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The essence of glamour... elegant charm earrings make it easy to accessorize this season. Nature's most beautiful colors come together in the modern heirloom jewelry of Lauren K Her feminine designs are the perfect mix of classic romance and...

Caressa.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Caressa features luxury fashion and bridal jewelry celebrating the contemporary woman "Today, Tomorrow, Forever". Their award winning designs are showcased in collections of right hand rings, contemporary fashion creations, engagement rings and...

Sasha Primak.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... It is their promise of excellence in every facet of the jewelry experience. This promise means a higher standard of craftsmanship and a commitment to personal service. It means classic beauty built to last for generations, every creation a...

Fope.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... "Narciso" is a new chain link that flattens out and squares up to capture the different facets of light. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings in 18k gold, with mobile diamond clasps, reveal the craftsmanship and the precision of a Fope piece. For...

Gumuchian.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Wear the "INFINITE LOVE" diamond brooch from Gumuchian that practically shouts "I AM LOVED". For more information call 800.223.0774 or email info@gurnuchianfils.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Penny Preville.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Penny Preville presents her Femme Fatale suite of dazzling diamonds and gold for occasions that call for simply gorgeous. Get their attention... and keep it, with Penny Preville jewelry. For more information visit www.pennypreville.com. ...

Fred Leighton.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Fred Leighton's name is synonymous with magnificent jewels. Featured is his exquisite 19th Century diamond thistle brooch. A work of art with timeless beauty and grandeur, it is the epitome of luxury. For more information call 212.288.1872 or...

Yossi Harari.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Timeless, modern and chic, the Yossi Harari collection is a stunning ensemble of handcrafted 24k gold and gemstone jewelry. Meet Yossi at: Bergdorf Goodman, NYC 9/20 thru 9/22, Noon-6pm Stanley Korshak, Dallas 9/23 thru 9/24,...

Janet Deleuse.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Shown left are Flower Power Earrings--featuring vibrant amethyst and emeralds and hot pink and yellow sapphires. Each jewel is one of a kind, hand fabricated with precision-cut gemstones set in 18k gold. For more information call 415.435.2484...

Graff.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Featured is Graff's 10.60 carat D Flawless heart-shaped diamond set in platinum, price upon request. For more information call 212.355.9292 or visit Graft at 721 Madison Avenue, New York City. Additional Graft boutiques are located in, Chicago,...

Leslie Greene.(OUTRAGEOUS LUXURIES: Luxury Style at its best ... indulge in the season's over-the-top diamonds, decadent gems and accessories)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Leslie Greene flaunts fall's seductive style with a collection of ultra feminine pieces set in the warmth of yellow gold. Sophisticated so raring diamond swirls and bold gemstones in lush autumn hues complete every woman's look this season....