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Balenciaga Baby! Jennifer Connelly Is Fashion House's New Gal

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In the years since Cristóbal Balenciaga launched his eponymous fashion label on Avenue George V in Paris during the summer of 1937, his maison de mode has outfitted more than a few recognizable dames. And, as an in-depth New Yorker profile from last year pointed out, Balenciaga, the company, has long depended on the celebrity of its more powerful, repeat patrons, which have included: the de Rothchilds, Paul Mellon, the Duke of Windsor, Prince Rainier, Countess Mona Bismark and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

So it was probably with no small effort that the label chose its newest public “face”—the Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Connelly.  read more »

Bungalowing Iraq

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It was after midnight last Saturday, and Bungalow 8 was filling up.  read more »

Micro Celebs Unite For Marc; Winona Ryder: 'Very Moving'

The 2007 Spring Fashion Week is proving to be one of the most decisive, the most black and white, in  read more »

Micro Celebs Unite For Marc; Winona Ryder: ‘Very Moving’

Stripes and hype:  <i>Marie Antoinette</i> director Sofia Coppola.
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Stripes and hype: Marie Antoinette director Sofia Coppola.

The 2007 Spring Fashion Week is proving to be one of the most decisive, the most black and white, in  read more »

My Summer Summary! Dating Down, Balmy Brits

Peter Cook and Christie Brinkley.
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Peter Cook and Christie Brinkley.

At the risk of sounding like a pathetic old-school fag, I must confess that the end of summer always  read more »

Me, Too! Me, Too! All Girls in N.Y.C. Once Had B.D.D.

Now that cutting little slits in one’s arm is the preferred form of self-mutilation, eating di  read more »

Me, Too! Me, Too! All Girls in N.Y.C. Once Had B.D.D.

Now that cutting little slits in one’s arm is the preferred form of self-mutilation, eating disord  read more »

Park Avenue Ladies Long for 'It' Bag- What Does It All Mean?

The ladies of Park Avenue have a big problem. Yes, they can't help it.  read more »

Hyper Martha Era Is Sooo Over: How 'Bout Some Gracious Living?

To the outside world, you present a trendy veneer of Theory, Marc Jacobs and Balenciaga.  read more »

Retailers Chase Hightailers: Fleece Is Very In This Fall

"Mopping," "boosting," "pulling a Winona"-call it what you will, shoplifting has become the new hot  read more »

How to Wear Balenciaga–Or Just Look Like You Do!

Fashion continues to be driven by retro and vintage, which is a polite way of saying fashion designe  read more »

Zee Future Fashion Eez Cool! Ungaro, Gernreich Still Cut It

If it's 2001, why aren't you wearing an aluminum bra and white go-go boots like Ursula Andress in th  read more »