Posts for August 2008

Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley Share a Little (Tennis) Love
Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley Share a Little (Tennis) Love August 31, 2008 10:52 pm >> Anna Wintour showed up at the US Open in Queens again Friday to watch Roger Federer ease past Thiago Alves — but she isn't the only tennis fan over at Vogue.  Andre Leon Talley was spotted on Saturday watching Venus Williams handle Alona Bondarenko.  The two editors are getting their tennis time in before Fashion Week starts Sept.
Lily Cole Is Into the Obamarama
Lily Cole Is Into the Obamarama August 30, 2008 11:00 pm >> Most models are running around New York right now, trying to pick a runway job — or twenty — but Lily Cole, she's off in Denver.  She showed up yesterday at the Democratic National Convention to show support and witness Barack Obama officially accepting his presidential nomination.
August 29, 2008 4:31 pm >> INSIDER WIRE —If you're not yet convinced that Valentino: The Last Emperor is a must-see, here's another reason to watch: Valentino's six pugs — Milton, Monty, Maude, Margot, Maggie and Molly — play co-starring roles, appearing on film as their dog butler brushes their teeth, sprays them with cologne, and dresses them in diamante chandelier earrings.
Stefano Pilati's Drug of Choice is Not Tom Ford
Stefano Pilati's Drug of Choice is Not Tom Ford August 29, 2008 3:14 pm >> Stefano Pilati is certain about one thing — he doesn't think his predecessor at Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, is gifted — and he wasn't alone.  When he went to work for Ford at YSL, "I was being tested by everybody at YSL .
Coutorture Community's Holiday Weekend Must Reads 8/29
Coutorture Community's Holiday Weekend Must Reads 8/29 August 29, 2008 2:47 pm The cooling temperatures give us an opportunity to appreciate the more luxurious items.
August 29, 2008 12:59 pm >> INSIDER WIRE —Big coup for Thakoon Panichgul last night: Instead of going with Oscar de la Renta or Carolina Herrera like so many political women do, Michelle Obama wore a Thakoon Resort 2009 dress for all the world to see while her husband delivered his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Model.Live Episodes Three and Four: Madeline "Cool/Nerd" Kragh and Austria "Indian/black/white" Alcantara to New York August 29, 2008 11:47 am >> Last week on Model.Live, we saw Cato van Ee take off for New York, and this week, it's all about her co-stars Madeline Kragh and Austria Alcantara making their own voyages to Manhattan.
August 29, 2008 10:11 am >> IN THE LOOKING GLASS —POP's Fall 2008 issue has six fantastic theological covers, but what I'm really looking forward to are the innards, especially the editorial Ryan McGinley shot of Agyness Deyn jumping from a fire escape nude.  Here's your first look, and surprisingly — Agyness is clothed.
Trend Report from Fall 08
Five Key Fall Trends: Luxe Layers August 29, 2008 9:00 am Contrived as it may seem luxe layers are an undeniable fall trend.
Reviews of Cult of Cherry and Cherries Noir in The Beauty Blogs
So Cherry Clichéd August 29, 2008 8:19 am Beauty copy can be a tangle of clichés as writers struggle to find fresh descriptions for minute changes.
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