Harper's Bazaar articles from May 2001

Harper's Bazaar archives from May 2001

Anatomy of a Look.(fashion)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
May 1, 2001... As I write this, the Bazaar team is covering the fall 2001 fashion shows in Paris. And while there have been plenty of exciting new looks on the runways, I have been just as amused by the perennial spectacle of trend followers chasing the...

Elements of Style.(style preferences of rich and celebrities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The inside scoop on what makes a fashion icon. Her look may be quirky, but Chloe Sevigny sets her own personal style standards. Her approach? Mix one part classic elegance with an equal amount of individuality. Then add a dash of something...

LETTERS.
May 1, 2001... Hot Pocket I just purchased the mini March Bazaar and wanted to let you know how much I love it. It fits into a purse, takes up less space in my already crowded apartment, is easy to read on the subway, and is just plain adorable! Great...

CLICK.(more casual fashion style becoming preferred over glamour look)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The phone rings, and it's an old friend inviting me to her dinner party. "Steak and salad," she says, describing the menu and overall tone of the evening. "What does that mean? Jeans and a T-shirt?" I ask. "No, low-key elegance," she replies....

Summer Survival Kit.(summer fashions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... With hot weather in the forecast, it's time to get ready for weekends at the beach. Here's what to wear by the pool or by the sea (like Chloe's strawberry-stamped bikini or Sonia Rykiel's harlequin two-piece), and the scoop on where to go from...

HITS.(bikini)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2001... Serious Suits Under a pareo or on their own, the season's best bikinis are print-perfect and ready to be tied on. 1 Ralph Lauren Swimwear nylon and spandex chevron string bikini, about $130. 2 Calvin Klein Swimwear polyester and...

TRENDSPOTTING Need a Lift?(wedge shoes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The wedge is making a comeback this summer in all-natural wood, cork, and classic straw. 1 Prada leather and cork wedge, about $380. Prada boutiques nationwide. 2 Hogan leather and cork wedge, about $275. Hogan, Los Angeles. 3...

GETAWAY GUIDE Escape Artists.(celebrities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Fashion's best-dressed insiders divulge their secret summer retreats, rituals, and essentials. SOFIA COPPOLA, film director * Destination: Desert Hot Springs, CA. * Trusty tote: Hermes canvas bag with blue trim. * In the bag:...

SNAPSHOT Prime-Time Muse.(fashion style of Alexandra Elbin)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Alexandra Elbin (right), a stylist for Mademoiselle Agnes, France's version of Style with Elsa Klensch, loves timeless pieces like her Rolex watch and Earl jeans. "But sometimes," says Elbin, "I buy things just because they're over-the-top."...

DESIGNER PROFILE Golden Touch.(jewelry designs by Beth Orduna)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... A jeweler links arts and crafts with haute couture. Beth Orduna's work looks unfinished, and that's how she likes it. "I try to stay raw," says the L.A.-based jewelry designer of her distinctive pieces. Some of her best-selling baubles...

Buzz Box.
May 1, 2001... * SWING TIME Want one of those baby-doll dresses. Tom Ford showed for fall at Gucci? First consider one of his more practical creations. Gucci Fitness, a range of gym gear that includes a jump rope (bottom), weights, and a yoga mat....

TOP DRAWER Cultured Club.
May 1, 2001... No longer just a symbol of conservative chic, the freshest-looking pearls are now reaching far beyond party lines. 1 Mastaloni Pearls Tahitian-pearl necklace, about $40,000. 2 Van Cleef & Arpels white-gold, pearl, and diamond butterfly...

L.A. Story.(California fashion trends)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Indie style is storming Los Angeles: A new crew of local designers is giving the West Coast a fresh (occasionally twisted) take on the trends, showcased here by actress Kirsten Dunst. As Sherri Cooper discovers, there is fashion life between...

Fast Times.(fashionable sneakers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Sneakers get their groove back as Nike and Adidas team up with some of fashion's top players. Amely Greeven tracks the trend. Ask anyone with even the mildest shoe fetish, and she'll agree: If the humble sneaker has anything to thank for...

IN HER CLOSET Tall Order.(actress Leelee Sobieski)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... In full armor or Dior, Leelee Sobieski always delivers a standout performance. After her breakthrough role as a comet-tracking teen in Deep Impact and her more recent turn as a kimonoclad prostitute in Eyes Wide Shut, 18-yearold Leelee...

THE REEL WORLD Petticoat Junction.('Moulin Rouge' costume designer Catherine Martin)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Creating the opulent costumes and sets or the musical extravaganza Moulin Rouge vas an over-the-top drama. Marion Hume goes behind the seams with production/ costume designer Catherine Martin. Step right up! Meet the woman driven to the...

THE LOOK Glow Profile.(self-tanning products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The battle between summer bronze and porcelain pale has ended in a truce, thanks to new products that let you have it both ways. Although the sun-kissed look has monopolized the runway and the red carpet for the past few seasons, modeling's...

BEAUTY SECRETS Three Kings.(makeup favored by model James King)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Actor James King gets a new hair shade for each of her three summer films but keeps her signature red lipstick. Hollywood s struggling starlets have it even tougher now that model James King has tacked "actor" on to her job description. The...

RADAR May Day.(beauty supplies)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The '30s-inspired look from Paris couture, Farrah's favorite brush, and an aromatherapy secret from Europe make this month's beauty news. Island Outpost Mauritius, insiders say, is the new Bali. Particularly now that Oberoi has opened...

CITY SCAN Smooth Moves.(gyms in the US that offer Pilates method exercise)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The Pilates method, a workout popularized in the '30s as dancers began practicing the technique, maintains its status as the exercise cult of the moment. New York Drago's Gymnasium, Inc. 50 West 57th Street 212-757-0724 ...

HEALTH NEWS Light Attendant.(brief news about various health issues)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... An antioxidant pill may help heal sun-aged skin from the inside out. Green tea and leafy vegetables can boost the skin's resistance to the sun, scientists believe, thanks to the antioxidants they contain. So why not put those...

Berlin Blitz.(cultural offerings in Berlin, Germany)
May 1, 2001... Like New York in the '60s and London in the '90s, Berlin is shaping up to be the art world's creative capital. Daniel Pinchbeck infiltrates the new kultur club. One night last fall, I found myself on a boat slowly wending its way down the...

MUSIC Lone Star.(rock singer Shea Seger)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Texas-born, London-based Shea Seger is rock & roll's newest singular sensation. It's difficult to pin down Shea Seger. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter's rootsy debut album, The May Street Project, is as American as apple pie, yet it was...

Q&A Bringing up Bridget.(Sharon Maguire, director of 'Bridget Jones's Diary')(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... What's a BBC documentarian doing at the helm of the ultimate chick flick? British filmmaker Sharon Maguire first met writer Helen Fielding in 1990, when the two were coming out of relationships that, as Maguire puts it, "had gone all...

MUSIC Melody Maker.('Electric Pocket Radio' by Incredible Moses Leroy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The Incredible Moses Leroy writes songs that go pop. Unbridled optimism may have gone the way of the Osmonds in today's canned and canny music scene, but singer-songwriter Ron Fountenberry, a former substitute teacher from San Diego who...

FIRST PERSON Faith in the Balance.(woman rabbi's life)
May 1, 2001... For Zoe Klein--wife, mother, and rabbi--true spirituality lies in the untidy details of everyday life. In the small room, the family drifts around aimlessly, bumping into things, and into one another. The coffin makes them nervous and...

CATCHING UP WITH CHLOE.(actress/model Chole Sevigny)(Interview)
May 1, 2001... SHE IS LIVING PROOF THAT THE BEST-DRESSED WOMEN KNOW THEIR OWN STYLE. CHLOE SEVIGNY HAS MANAGED HER TRANSFORMATION FROM SKATEBOARD CHICK TO INDIE INGENUE WITHOUT COMPROMISING HER DEVOTION TO VINTAGE CHIC--AND WITHOUT EVER FALLING VICTIM TO...

BEST DRESSED 2001.(women describe personal styles)
May 1, 2001... THEY LOVE: MANOLO BLAHNIKS, EMERALDS, AND VINTAGE HERMES BAGS. THEY HATE: BARE MIDRIFFS, HEAVY MAKEUP, AND ACID-WASHED JEANS. WHAT SETS THEM APART: A FLAIR FOR EXPRESSING THEIR OWN AMAZING STYLE. BAZAAR PRESENTS THE MOST FASHIONABLE...

The Life of the Party.(hairstyles)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... WHAT'S THE DRESS CODE TONIGHT? SHORT, FLIRTY SILHOUETTES IN BRIGHT CHIFFON, GRAPHIC CHECKS, AND ATTENTION-GRABBING LACE. AND PLEASE, DON'T FORGET THE DIAMONDS. Cut! I'm as open as you are," replied Fanni Bostrum (pictured) when, one...

Who's That Girl?(Jessica Brinton, celebritie)
May 1, 2001... GOING FROM ANONYMOUS NEWCOMER TO PAPARAZZI DARLING IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK. WITH THE RIGHT (PSEUDO) NAME AND THE PERFECT DRESS, JESSICA BRINTON DAZZLES MEDIA MONGERS, ASCENDS TO THE A-LIST, AND LIVES TO TELL THE TALE. These days, you're...

The Breast Defense.(innovative treatments for breast cancer)
May 1, 2001... ONCE, THE ONLY CLEAR OPTION WAS A RADICAL MASTECTOMY. TODAY, SURGEONS ARE LEARNING TO ELIMINATE TUMORS WITH A QUICK SHOT OF HEAT. SUCH INNOVATIONS ARE MAKING BREAST-CANCER TREATMENT BOTH LESS INVASIVE AND MORE EFFECTIVE. STEVE FISHMAN...

Top Gun.(Josh Harnett, actor)(Interview)
May 1, 2001... JOSH HARTNETT IS BOMBARDING HOLLYWOOD WITH HIS ALL-AMERICAN GOOD LOOKS AND EASYGOING MIDWESTERN CHARM. IS THE STAR OF PEARL HARBOR ON HIS WAY TO BECOMING THE NEXT TOM CRUISE? I'm at a point in my life where everything is a struggle," says...

Beach Ball.(fashion)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Coco Chanel's Deauville look heralded a sea change in fashion that continues to swell. After a season full of graffiti bags and bejeweled rocker tees, the fashion world is doing some spring cleaning. Designers are embracing the clean...

Taurus.(horoscope)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... As a lover of safety and familiarity, you allow yourself to become a slave to routine. But it's time to embrace adventure, challenge, and change, says Leigh Oswald. TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Now that hard-driving Saturn has quit your sign,...