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The Last Days of 10021
It may be the last days of a unified 10021, but the posh spirit of the Upper East Side should continue to run unchecked up Madison Avenue. During the nice weather, the well-heeled finally step out of their Town Cars and take a stroll.
Below, traveling up Madison Avenue, with stops at Roger Vivier and Tom Ford on the way.
orange Goyard bag
double breasted brass
ruffles
The bad news: the new Roger Vivier store is just as tempting as it’s cracked up to be. The good news: the prices are the same as or less than Bergdorf’s shoe department. Somewhere, Manolo Blahnik should be worried. Very worried.
by far the coolest silver sandals of the season
These shoes just made me want to kill myself.
double breasted brass
ruffles
The bad news: the new Roger Vivier store is just as tempting as it’s cracked up to be. The good news: the prices are the same as or less than Bergdorf’s shoe department. Somewhere, Manolo Blahnik should be worried. Very worried.
by far the coolest silver sandals of the season
These shoes just made me want to kill myself.
outside at Frederick’s
mini dress with capri leggings
white Diane von Furstenberg with white capri leggings, left, and Missioni, right
chic pregnancy
Tom Ford has only gotten better with age. Everything in his drop-dead sexy new boutique telegraphs the message, “You want to sleep with me.” He can even make the clichéd Japanese men’s silk dressing gown look desirable. Will Ferrell, eat your heart out.
Above, the fragrance Japan Noir. It’s no coincidence that the aesthetic here feels both modern yet familiar: Eastern influences plus traditional men’s clothing draws on the fad of Orientalism at the turn of the last century.
Below, haber-Dash!
tuxedo shoes laced with grosgrain ribbon
sexy aviators with a bit of a wrap-around
woman amid construction workers
Chloe shopping bag
navy top and orange coral necklace. A great color combination for the season, it references Hermes and the nautical trend.
all black with draping
Roger Vivier
750 Madison Avenue at 65th Street
212-861-5371
Tom Ford
845 Madison Avenue at 70th Street
212-359-0300
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Bryant Park at Lunchtime
Long after the tents have been put away, Bryant Park is still home to a fashion show.
three trenches
the white trench
newsboy cap
ruffled blouse
orange and blue
cherry red
pixie haircuts
shirt dress
an elegant take on black and white
straw hat
trapeze top and multiple necklaces
the modern side of an old tradition
bold checks
colors
the nautical look with wide-leg jeans
red dress
little white dress
an 80’s haircut
knee-length shorts
luncheon on the grass
the white trench
newsboy cap
ruffled blouse
orange and blue
cherry red
pixie haircuts
shirt dress
an elegant take on black and white
straw hat
trapeze top and multiple necklaces
the modern side of an old tradition
bold checks
colors
the nautical look with wide-leg jeans
red dress
little white dress
an 80’s haircut
knee-length shorts
luncheon on the grass
Car Culture
I spy… some sweet rides.
Ferrari outside Fred Segal
old-school sedan on Melrose
Ferrari on Robertson, later spotted at the Ivy
cars can’t be gay – can they?
how very Entourage
eagle wings on hood
white wall tires in Venice
retro futurism
vintage Bimmer
presumed car of the pod people
old-school sedan on Melrose
Ferrari on Robertson, later spotted at the Ivy
cars can’t be gay – can they?
how very Entourage
eagle wings on hood
white wall tires in Venice
retro futurism
vintage Bimmer
presumed car of the pod people
Santa Monica and Venice Beach
These two neighborhoods form the epicenter of laid back American cool.
sales girl and guy at the Closet in Santa Monica
hot pink
skater girls
cherry red
walking along Venice Beach
cafe society, West-Coast style
hot pink
skater girls
cherry red
walking along Venice Beach
cafe society, West-Coast style
Melrose and Robertson
LA during “inclement” weather: very windy one day, 75 and cloudy the next.
gray dress outside of Fred Segal
on Robertson on stretch of design stores
madras pants in LA
tailored shorts and heels
flip flops are de rigeur for guys and girls
behind the register at Kitson
another gray dress
long print dress by T-Bags
entering Kitson
handing out a party flyer
Light brown bags are the It bag now.
another light brown bag
the scene outside the Ivy
back on Melrose, in Hollywood
Chuck Taylors, West Coast interpretation
on Robertson on stretch of design stores
madras pants in LA
tailored shorts and heels
flip flops are de rigeur for guys and girls
behind the register at Kitson
another gray dress
long print dress by T-Bags
entering Kitson
handing out a party flyer
Light brown bags are the It bag now.
another light brown bag
the scene outside the Ivy
back on Melrose, in Hollywood
Chuck Taylors, West Coast interpretation
Astor Place, Rain and Shine
Astor Place over two days, one sunny, one with April showers.
The print trend chronicled by Bill Cunningham in this Sunday’s Styles isn’t just for dresses; there’s also an abundance of patterned jackets and umbrellas.
a nice use of color
big headphones as accessory
mohawks
school girl chic
cherry pop
the umbrella in the middle is patterned with comics
pink polka dots
Missioni zigzag stripes
patterned with an olde city map
Williamsburg
Years after it became a destination for trend spotters and stylists in search of ideas, Williamsburg remains one of the most fashion-conscious places in New York. The specialty here is a quirky sort of jolie-laide style whose appeal is its resistance to the mainstream.
Williamsburg itself retains an element that has been lost to many Manhattan neighborhoods: a certain amount of mystery.
military brass
Verb Cafe, a neighborhood institution
crocheting
bangs – more Bettie Page than Reese Witherspoon
hats
skater culture
marigold yellow
car culture
a desolate stretch of Kent Avenue
mural by the bridge
West Village, Spring
The weather brightened for just enough time this week to give us a spring preview.
fedoras
a riff on Chuck Taylors
dresses
black and white
bright Nikes
black with a color accent
spring
granny boots
berets
canvas tote: the new man bag
men and women in hats
Lower East Side
Snow flurries hit the Lower East Side.
Hooded jackets and parkas are the trend that won’t die in NYC, and no wonder: When the weather changes this quickly, they’re extremely practical.
color
fedoras and white sneakers
more leopard
skater kid with neon bright sneakers
yellow…
…as popularized by Oscar de la Renta’s Spring ’07 collection, below from Style.com
guitar as LES accessory
the “winter mohawk”
stonewashed jeans
electric blue
black and white with red gloves
military brass
teenagers approaching
neon bright sneakers
Barneys, Inside and Out
Madison Avenue on a wet winter afternoon.
Chanel bag, above and below
in the windows
black and white
skirt with a center pleat
full-length Barbour coat
ankle boots
electric blue
fur coat and combat boots
military coat with brass buttons
thinking pink
Prada bags in “Celine Dion green”
Celine Dion photo from Just Jared
spring’s little white dress by Sea New York
slate and navy blues on the co-op floor
metallics at Prada
Yale vs. ?
Street Chic
You’ve already seen the fashion face off between Columbia and NYU. Now it’s time for Yale versus… versus… What’s that place called? You know, the school that’s just chock full of wildly creative, stylish, and interesting people? Oh, darn. The name escapes me now.
Fortunately for Gastro Chic, Yale students managed to keep their clothes on this past weekend – in public, at least.
Stores
The windows at J. Press.
Wishlist sells labels like Michael Stars, Rock & Republic, 7 for All Mankind, Lacoste, Le Tigre, Vix, and the insidiously named new brand “Rich & Skinny.” On display were several varieties of…stonewashed jeans. That’s right, stonewashed jeans just might be the leggings nightmare of this season. If you don’t remember what they look like/weren’t alive/cognizant in 1990, please see the jeans Demi Moore is wearing in this cast photo from Ghost:
That doesn’t mean it’s OK to track down Demi’s jeans on eBay. The newly acceptable stonewashed jeans are 7-esque, not mom jeans. Hey, it could be worse. It could have been Whoopi’s pants that came back in style.
Wishlist
264 York Street at Elm Street
New Haven, CT
203-562-3500
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I didn’t get to sample the pasta at Villarina’s, but it sure looked amazing. A refrigerated case full of takeout treats like gorgonzola walnut ravioli, bolognese sauce, fresh gnocchi, and huge trays of lasagna kept company with all sorts of Italian knick knacks for adults and kids, like this pretty enamelware and these alphabet flashcards in Italian, below.
Villarina’s
48 Elm Street at High Street
New Haven, CT
203-972-7860
Though the space that housed Chapel Wines now houses Villarina’s, you can still find something to drink in this blue-law town. The Wine Thief just opened new digs on Crown Street behind the Omni hotel. They may not sell kegs, but the place does have a young, laid-back atmosphere: China Cat Sunflower was playing on the stereo when I walked in. The sleekly-designed space is filled with modern-day wino favorites like Cakebread and Ridge.
The Wine Thief
181 Crown Street at Temple Street
New Haven, CT
203-772-1944
Restaurants
And of course, no trip to New Haven is complete without breakfast (and lunch) at the Yankee Doodle. Below, an ode in pictures.
The Yankee Doodle
258 Elm Street between York and Park Streets
(203) 865-1074
Fashion Week FS07: Vera Wang
The Vera Wang show is almost a
Fashion Week prerequisite because a) it wasn’t so long ago that she won CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year, and b) she still has a hold on the whole couture bridal thing. If you live in NYC and have engaged friends with a yen for fabulous dresses, or you are one yourself, you are most likely already familar with Vera Wang. The last time I was at her shop, a bride was getting the final fittings on a $60K custom-made Vera Wang gown. Yes folks, that’s $60K for one dress the bride will wear once. Which translates to: Vera Wang will be around for the long haul.
Here’s who came to the show.
Sadly, darlings, this is it for me for Fashion Week FS07.
- As for the fashion future, I am shorting:
- leggings worn with high heels (never a good look to start with, even more horrible now)
- leggings with flats…?
- silver handbags, except for the most expensive and difficult to replicate (mainly because I fear a plague of street vendor imitations)
- all black
- leopard
- flats (though summer will have its way with us in that regard)Long on:
- pale gold bags (because they’re harder to imitate)
- silver shoes
- leggings with ankle boots
- hot pink
- weird colors
- bright white
- platform wedges
- drab
- shiny black textural things
But right now I am feeling especially long on bikinis and poolside lounge chairs, and I have a pressing appointment in Marathon Key. Until next time…
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Fashion Week FS07: Catherine Malandrino
An arty downtown crowd showed up at the Catherine Malandrino show; Birkin bags were scarce.
Catherine Malandrino is truly the fashion person’s designer. Never afraid of the outré, she designs clothes that are safe to wear at even the most vicious industry party. All you need is daring, and she’ll supply the effortless chic.
Lynn Yaeger, below
the show
Catherine Malandrino
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Fashion Week FS07: Bill Blass
Who is the Bill Blass customer? It’s a question that has burdened the label in the past, but this season’s collection attracted a nice crowd. For fall ’07, a mix of socialites of all ages showed up, plus some familiar faces in the fashion pack.
There was something for everyone at the show. The Bill Blass stalwarts got their suits, which were swingy and modern, and the younger set got party dresses that were – are you sitting down? – drop dead sexy. Yes, that’s right: “Bill Blass” and “sexy,” in the same sentence.
Glenda Bailey of Harper’s Bazaar, above
Joe Zee of Elle, above
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Fashion Week FS07: Oscar de la Renta
The ultimate fashion power crowd descended upon the Oscar de la Renta show yesterday. There was fur, fur everywhere on this particularly frigid New York day, though none of it seemed to be flying, even in the middle of Fashion Week.
Oh yes: and lest you ever feel lazy for wearing the same thing two days in a row, even the editor of French Vogue has been spied sporting the same very fabulous coat twice. Now that’s confidence. And chic.
Carson Kressley
Barbara Walters
Meredith Melling Burke
Piper Perabo
Grace Coddington
Jamee Gregory
Olivia Chantecaille
Audrey Gruss
Rachel Zoe
Elizabeth and Judy Peabody
Bob Morris
Carine Roitfeld
Alex Kuczynski, center
Anna Wintour and bodyguard
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