Monthly Archives: January 2011

Jungle Book

“It’s not about Marilyn Monroe moving to India and having an acid trip,” Alber Elbaz wisecracked at the presentation of his pre-fall collection for Lanvin. Instead, his observation that more women are wearing evening for day – “Why save the … Continue reading

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Sex

Interview Magazine: And why are all the hot chicks over 30? Kate Moss: Oh, you’re sweet.  Well, really, I think it’s because we know.  We have experience. Interview Magazine: Older women can talk. Kate Moss: I could talk when I … Continue reading

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Enfant Terrible

Yesterday started unremarkably enough. And then it happened. News came. Emmanuelle Alt – a Balmain-clad rock star amongst fashion stylists – was named the shiny new and box fresh Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Paris. The decision to elevate her – in … Continue reading

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Beginning

So, that’s out the way for another year…  Christmas, I mean. Although the season brings cheer to many, Napoleon mutates – on first sniff of a mince pie – into the Grinch and is not restored to his affable self … Continue reading

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