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It’s crazy. I can’t even afford my clothes.
”Michael Bastian, a NY Times favourite, confesses that his $540 khaki shorts are just too much
May 08, 2009
Quote Me: Model As Muse Brings Out Cliches?
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You're tempted to snap into one of those incredible bump-and-grind poses suggested by tiny amounts of Spandex and squeal, "Hey, girlfriend!"
”The New York Times' Cathy Horyn gives incite about whether the Met's Model As Muse is worth the hype
May 04, 2009
Quote Me: Mute Models Are In?
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A model is a muse to the precise extent that a model is mute.
”The New York Times' Guy Trebay explains his philosophy just in time for the Met's 'The Model as Muse' exhibition to open Wednesday
April 27, 2009
Cartier Celebrates 100th American Birthday
In an economy that's more lucite than diamond, it's comforting to look back at the lavish lifestyles that once were (and will be again). Enter "Cartier...100 Years of Passion and Free Spirit in America", the new installation that opens at the brand's New York flagship on May 1.
A collection of baubles from the company, which actually was founded 163 years ago in France, is designed to relive the memories from the iconic brand. A ruby and diamond suite from Elizabeth Taylor, the redesigned pear-shaped pearl piece that Mary Tudor owned and Richard Burton bought, and Grace Kelly's poodle pin are just a few of the pieces on display.
April 23, 2009
Even Teenagers Becoming More Frugal
Like many people, I became conscious of which labels were on my jeans pockets and what tag was in the back of my coat during my teenage years - when it became uncool to shop at certain stores because your family always did, or because a sale flyer came in the post. OK, I lie: It happened when I was 10, but thankfully the attitude dropped off a few years later. And if it wasn't dead by the time I was 18, seeing someone in trainers spattered with the Coach 'C' at university really did that concept in.
For many teenagers now, or so says the New York Times, finding a better deal at the mall trumps getting the latest fashion from name-y stores. While teenage spending is off 14 percent for the season, Abercrombie & Fitch seems to be having particular trouble. "Labels are becoming less and less of a priority for people throughout my school," says Chelsea Orcutt, a 17-year-old senior at a New York school. "Labels and designer purses — I'm not seeing them as frequently."
April 20, 2009
Cathy Horyn Scolded over Amateur Photography
Even if you're a fashion critic for the New York Times, salespeople sometimes get a bit snippy.
April 13, 2009
First Look: Leighton Meester Appears in NY Times
Editorial: The Girl with Kaleidoscope Pants
Photographer: Terry Richardson
April 06, 2009
Quote Me: Top Shopping
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I liked being in the store—and when has anyone said that lately?
”Cathy Horyn explains her fascination with New York's Topshop
March 25, 2009
M Magazine = T Magazine 2.0
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The New York Times' T Magazine, known for its street cred and inexplicably good Katie Holmes shoots, now has competition in France. Le Monde launched the lifestyle mag M this month (clever!), and the launch issue features Audrey Marnay shot by Matthias Vriens. Fashionologie points out that T will still have something on M: It comes out 15 times a year instead of 12.
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