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Byline: Anna Wintour
One of fashion's strongest currents this spring is a folkloric, homespun individualism that operates as a kind of antidote to the larger, grimmer trends in world affairs. You'll get the picture in Steven Meisel's "Coat Check," which showcases the statement coats of the season-and these statements are all about quirkiness, intriguing details, and articulating private narratives of femininity. Likewise, Tim Walker's breathtaking portfolio of gloriously full-bodied, domestically inspired lace dresses ("The Handmade's Tale") argues for a humbler and more charming approach to cocktail dressing. Even rock-'n'-roll fashion-see Carmen Kass in Craig McDean's "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll"-is about incorporating whimsical, almost baroque touches into the classic skinny, boyish silhouette. There's lot of attitude, but no aggression.
Which would be a perfect way to describe cover girl Drew Barrymore. Her zestful and always tenderhearted approach to work and life has made her one of ...