George Clooney and Julia Roberts to Co-Chair Costume Institute Gala

George Clooney and Julia Roberts will co-chair the annual Costume Institute Ball on Monday, May 5, 2008. This year’s theme is “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy,” and is being underwritten by fashion designer (and Clooney friend) Giorgio Armani.

“In recent years, superheroes have reemerged in the forefront of popular culture, both through the renaissance of iconic [...]

Common Mistakes of the Fashion Challenged

Wouldn’t it be nice if people walked around with pertinent information in full view, like a stamp on their forehead or something? Useful stuff that’s good to know, from “good cook” or “plays the piano” to “lied on his resume” or “has a psychotic ex-girlfriend.” Wouldn’t that save time and trouble?
Alas, we have no such [...]

Replace or Repair?

Have a few favorite wardrobe pieces you’ve worn so much, they’re nearly worn out? You’re not alone. When I see people walking around with worn heels, frayed straps, and threadbare cuffs, I know I’m seeing pieces that have performed faithful service.
But as comfortable as those old standbys are, they don’t last forever – even with [...]

Fashion Designer Basics

How much do you know about designer apparel?

There’s an old “I Love Lucy” episode where the Ricardos and the Mertzes are in Paris. Lucy, upon attending a Jacques Marcel runway show, decides she HAS to have a Marcel dress. Ricky tells her no, that it’s too expensive. She goes on a hunger strike [...]

Neiman Marcus Fantasy Christmas Gifts

Neiman Marcus just released their 2007 Christmas Book,  complete with His and Hers Double Portrait in Chocolate  ($110,000), a diamond-encrusted cell phone ($73,000), and a private holiday concert by the Kirov Orchestra hosted by Regis Philbin for 500 of your closest friends ($1,590,000). A bit out of your price range?  Try the Neiman Marcus Limited [...]

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