The SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

Front Row

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THEDAILY_6PCVR1V1.pgs 09.09.2008 19:11 PDFX1a S CAMINOS THE DO Kim REPORT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 Gordon Winona Ryder and some Every year before the colorful characters show, you feed at Dos Caminos. This year, The Daily spied. And yes, we saw the tequila shots. YOUR DAILY DOSE How the Mags Eat Up! and Victoria ELLE Marc-ed Territory!Y Beckham Presided over by Robbie Myers, this table’s guest of honor was Zee BFF SEEN It was the usual mob scene, but this year the front row only had to Becki Newton. “I eat everything— wait twenty minutes before Marc Jacobs released a stampede of his best- all the tacos,” she confessed. “And a dressed models in seasons. A few editors were still standing in the aisles, margarita!” Zee exclaimed, before but no matter—they simply plopped down on the steps. ☛ Afterward, the returning to his Duffy/Jacobs Town Cars drove 2.4 miles to the Greenwich Hotel, where fi re marshals dish session. “Joe over-orders and were already circling in anticipation for the after party. This season, the MJ then eats nothing,” Slowey piped team attempted to host an intimate dinner inside the garden, but given in. “I had two fi sh tacos—and two that any old guest had access to the space, it quickly fl ooded with Jacobs tequilas.” GUAC DERBY! junkies, which waiters then pushed around in an attempt to serve the Nicole Richie EDITORS: 15 vodka. By 11, the party had reached capacity. Genevieve Jones and Moises Lisa Airan BOWLS: 2 de la Renta were rejected at the door. HEARD “It was fantastic. André Leon Talley told BAZAAR me that it was the best show in New York in the At 8:08, Glenda last twenty years.”—Michael Roberts ☛ “I’m Bailey staffers were et not talking about scandal tonight. I’m talking arguing with the hostess to get a ☛ table. Once appeased, about fashion!”—Rachel Zoe “Sorry, I’m just so they indulged. overwhelmed.”—Winona Ryder, looking ready to GUAC DERBY! faint … EDITORS: 8 BOWLS: 2 SPOTTED! Sc ott Sternberg. Did he know t he Dos is a see-and- be -seen joint, or was he sim ply … eating? Jessica Simpson Natasha Lyonne and pal; the Aww! Marc mirrored runway Jacobs embraces Robert Duffy

Kelly Osbourne NDERS … THE DAILY WO Marc Jacobs identifi es with frogs. Which creature do you relate to? Kelly Osbourne: That’s crazy because my favorite animal is a frog. My mom decorated my bathroom as a child with frogs. That kind of freaks me out. Natasha Lyonne: I want to say a lemur, but I don’t know what that is. A ferret. I’m just trying to be obscure. Joel Schumacher Rachel Feinstein: A llama. and Anne Russell Simmons: A yogi, like downward dog. Hathaway A scorpion. I don’t know! Lisa Airan: A cheetah. … Kim Raver: A black panther. EARD Kelly Klein: A horse. RH by OVE an holding her ba Lisa Love: A pit bull. ULLAN, to a wom PATRICK MCM t this show.” Martha Stewart: A turkey. areful with that a “Yo u’d better be c Joe Zee: Maybe a bison or a caribou since Sarah Palin kills ow revelry TTON, in post-sh them. She killed the power animals. LAUREN HU hion does what nderful when fas Becki Newton: The frog, because that’s what Marc Jacobs is. “Brilliant! It’s wo posed to do.” Amy Astley: Right now, I’m obsessed with my new dog. it’s sup paps M, while dodging It’s a daschund. My kids named him Little Bear. CTORIA BECKHA friend.” VI r and a very good So a dog and a bear. a brilliant designe Martha Stewart “He’s and Helena Robert Duffy: A turtle, because they always [Snooze.] Christensen end up whining. Helena Christensen: A platypus. Michael Roberts: A spider.

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Proenza Schouler is one of the world’s most misspelled SEEN Proenza Schouler’s front rows have become labels. What words do you so packed with heavyweights that designers Jack and Lazaro screw up? decided to eschew rows altogether in favor of a winding set of seats in Hamish Bowles: Even after 15 or 16 the Park Avenue Armory. Every editrix was there—sauf qui? The two years in this country, I still slip up token tabloidettes—Nicole Richie and Mary-Kate Olsen—sat silently SCHOULER on American spellings. I particularly and sulkily alongside Tory Burch, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer and Kelly PROENZA have a problem with ‘jewelry.’ And Klein. ☛ At , all hell broke loose when Renée Zellweger Aerin Lauder ‘color’ gets me every time. What arrived, triggering a paparazzi stampede. It didn’t stop André from Zinterhofer can I say? grinning—but the real cause of that signature sourire? That epic U.S. Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer: My own Open win by , Talley’s favorite leading lady. last name! Linda Wells: Wow. I’m a weird stickler for spelling. Actually, I would ♥ like to compete in a spelling bee. I SISTERLY LOVE ♥ ♥ think I can spell pretty well—at least with Vanessa, Victoria and Samantha Traina ♥ … better than I can dance. Looks like Proenza Schouler is a family affair! A MOMENT WITH Charla Lawhon: In grade school, Victoria: We’re enjoying ourselves, but Samantha is here I always misspelled ‘giant;’ I spelled it for work. with a ‘j.’ All these years later, it’s still Samantha: I work for C magazine, but it’s much easier to devastating. I will never get sit with my sisters and discuss the clothes instead of You performed at the VMAs over it. being in the offi ce. last night, yet managed to make How was your summer? it front row today. Vanessa: Lots of family time! It’s called the red eye, baby! Victoria: Vanessa and I went to Paris and then Which shows do you prefer— New York or Paris? Samantha joined us for a few weeks in the ack! ♥ He’s b They’re different, of course. In the Mediterranean. n’t be Your We could city, I can ride a bike from my crib What are you doing after the show? thrilled! Daily Vanessa: Congratulating Jack and Lazaro! more to a show. a Samantha: But the best praise is wearing their clothes. But we’ll also see you in Paris, Dian When you’re in New York, what do you do together? right? ♥ Victoria: We invite friends over, cook, drink wine. Of course. We’ll always have Paris! Who’s the best cook? Gotta say, you look pretty [In unison]: Victoria! ♥ awesome. Victoria: Samantha is my sous-chef! I’m wearing a suit by Michael The greatest ♥ Bastian and my favorite Louis bag, mannequins of the which basically stores everything century were I need. Gertrude Stein and Edith Sitwell— unquestionably. Linda Wells Stefano Tonchi Hamish Bowles and Tory Burch

André Leon Talley with Stephanie Winston Wolkoff

Billy Norwich Nina Garcia Ivana Trump

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THEDAILY_6P14V1.pgs 09.09.2008 14:52 PDFX1a CHICSTERS IN THE STANDS! A MOMENT WITH … KATE MARA at Peter Som We heard you shot a made it to story with Peter. How was it? Rodarte, but fi r s t … As soon as we met, we clicked. He is so young, and meeting successful young designers always inspires me. It’s a hard business, and Peter is so incredibly humble YOUR DAILY DOSE with no airs. I love him. We started talking about tap dancing, so SEEN Who needs Blass when Peter Som for most of the has … Peter Som? It wasn’t just the beauty-stocked shoot we were front row, but the perfect dresses that had them (and Anne dancing togeth- us!) salivating. Equally awestruck were the athletes, Hathaway er. They especially Olympian Nastia Liukin, who was squired chatted up didn’t use to the show by new friend Maria Sharapova ☛ And Star Jones a shot of speaking of sports stars, Open champ Serena Williams it, though. appeared at Luca Luca to check out new creative Welcome to the other We thought, director Raul Melgoza’s designs. front row! ‘Wait— were we that bad?’ A MOMENT WITH … But regardless, we had the best LLIAMS time. SERENA WI at Luca Luca oes it feel? the Open! How d ngrats, you won ree Co get to bed until th zing, but I didn’t ng It was ama s point, I’m runni e up at six. At thi and I had to wak on adrenaline. ion? instead of on vacat Why are you here ng. I work for Ralph and Ricky SOM esigns and escapi PETER t looking at the d trends. Lauren sat behind I love jus check out the Tony Bennett pany, so I have to Nike and my com ou celebrate? How do y e bit! g my bootie a littl Maybe by shakin S … AILY ASK John Demsey: THE D Wow! That’s a tough If you could escape to the men’s one. But the fi nal for tennis fi nal … would you? sure. I’m a Federer fan.

Mary Alice Avril Graham: Glenda Stephenson: Bailey: As you can see, some Yes! We’ve been wait- I’m not a ten- people are there! But ing for a British cham- nis fan, but I I would love to be pion for centuries! really, really do with them. Any And the fact that it’s a love the Wil- chance I get to Scot with no entourage liams sisters. see sweaty-hot is very motivational! But unfortu- men in white nately I didn’t shirts is fan- see Serena’s tastic! Jefferson matches be- Hack: cause I’m at I’d rather be here fashion shows, Kathryn Neale right now! But if doing my full- Shaffer: Andy would win, time job as an I’m a huge ten- it would be huge. editor of the nis fan, but I’d I don’t like the magazine. She’s talking about rather see Marc beginning of the Anna, who sat and Proenza. match anyway. courtside to watch As long as no Hopefully Federer win his 5th one tells me Andy will Eric Wilson: Open title! the score, last long I’d like to know what they’re I’ll enjoy the enough for wearing more than how match on my me to catch they’re playing. I’m more of TiVo. the gladiato- a Nadal person. I like those rial part of it. sleeveless shirts. [Sorry Jeff, he didn’t.] SOM, MARA AND WILSON: MATT CARASELLA/PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM (3); MODELS: GIORGIO NIRO (2); BAILEY AND STEPHENSON: ANDREW H. WALKER/GETTY (2); SHAFFER: ASTRID STAWIARZ/GETTY; PORTMAN, BENNETT, RALPH AND RICKY LAUREN, HATHAWAY AND JONES: NICK LAHAM/GETTY (3); WILLIAMS: JIM CELESTE/PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM; DEMSEY: BILLY FARRELL/PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM; HACK: SHAUN MADER/PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM; GRAHAM: JASON AUGUSTINE/PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM; FEDERER: CHRIS MCGRATH/GETTY; TROPHY: COURTESY TIFFANY & CO.; TENNIS BALLS: SHUTTERSTOCK (4)

THEDAILY_6P18V1.pgs 09.09.2008 17:49 PDFX1a PORTS 1961 VIVA ITALI A!

THE DAILY ASKS, PART I What do you love best about Italy? Jeff Halmos YOUR DAILY DOSE “The hair. Also, the machismo of the men— though I guess I like the machismo of the women, too.” Simon Doonan “I love that they get dressed up and leave the house with nowhere to go. You stick SEEN Linda Fargo embracing Isaac your key down your cleavage and just walk.” eatured Beth Ostrosky ts 1961 f Mizrahi at his fi rst show at the Hammerstein Por e by “They’re very sexy. Are you Italian?” e performanc Ballroom since 1997. ☛ Elettra Rossellini a liv unkies! wboy J Wiedemann Eva Amurri Malin Akerman the Co and with mom “I’m married to an Italian, so I love Susan Sarandon front row at Chris Benz. ☛ everything. The food … the wine … The best gifts this week came courtesy of Tia the spirit in the bedroom.” Cibani at Ports 1961—a ball of multicolored yarn, THE DAILY ASKS, PART II two knitting needles, and an instruction booklet. Who should play Franca Sozzani We wanted a Canadian music theme. ☛ Franca Sozzani hosted a L’Uomo Vogue party at Courteney Cox with in her biopic? My stylist said, ‘Hey, I know the Scott Sternberg Cowboy Junkies. Why don’t we get Barneys New York that drew plenty of Franca-philes. ☛ Boucheron “Kirsten Dunst.” them to play?’ I was like, ‘Stop it! Don’t Linda Wells kid me!’ I couldn’t sleep that night celebrated its 150 years with “Britney, if she could lose the weight.” because the possibility was there. The a performance of Désir at the South Street Seaport. Thakoon Panichgul next morning, they told me the good ☛ All that air-dancing stunned less acrobatically- “Her sister!” news and I was jumping for joy! —TIA CIBANI inclined guests like Nicole Richie, who came after Marc Jacobs. Later, she was spotted taking REASON photos of the breathtaking view. ☛ But the S TO SPEAK starriest view came courtesy of Propr, FRENCH, exhibit F: A MOMENT WITH… Quel jo David Arquette and Ben Harper’s new urnaliste un peu blasé Marc Baptiste and or line that launched at Sun West Studios. ganise des soirées très O David Arquette na RENZO ROSS ughty avec des jeunes th Anniversary show David took to the stage, while wife femmes at ’s 30 et ses copain How do you keep momentum Courteney Cox and daughter Coco watched s? up? on. Fellow Friend Jennifer Aniston was there, along with shutterbug Marc It’s easiest when you’re Baptiste, Meg Ryan and Laura Dern. The evening ended with Harper’s band,

excited about what you are the Innocent Criminals, performing a short set of tunes like “Lifeline,” doing and the future. There are so many groundbreaking “Fight Outta You,” and “Paris Sunrise #7.” projects in the works! So what’s next? This year, Diesel turns 30, and in the true ARD … On the runway … spirit of our global brand, we are inviting OVERHE und the world at Isaac all our friends and fans aro from a chicette Welcome to s fall in an epic event. Our The designer with to join us thi Mizrahi FASHION will move through 17 countries, Fabiola Beracasa celebration aring all Liz ies, and 8 time zones in one night! “I’m we n WEEK, 17 cit ] and I’ve bee How’s Diesel changed in the past 30 years? [Claiborne hed twice!” Billy Norwich! When we fi rst started, we were newcomers photograp BENZ doing something unexpected, and nobody CHRIS e us. Since then, Diesel’s knew how to tak is ational brand, not just for become an aspir my fi rst show! for other fashion companies. consumers, but I was writing. I know—in fashion, the writer’s the low man. But I had Emma Roberts at three deadlines, ’ it the Mercedes-Benz and I kept them. Gettin Star Lounge I’ve emerged. Hey, it’s always nice to Daily! be seen!

Taylor Momsen Susan Sarandon

Chris is my best friend. Leigh Lezark Phillip Bloch I had a banana for Model breakfast … and so did he. backstage —EVA AMURRI at Tibi Bijou Phillips

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THEDAILY_6P20V1.pgs 09.09.2008 22:08 PDFX1a BC’s BG: Cunningham’s Favorite Backdrop MAN IN THE STREET! Sartorialist qui? Street fashion snapper Bill Cunningham is the original’s original, as New York as , his employer since the early 1980s. A mid-morning jaunt to Bergdorf’s just isn’t as fabulous if the Bes- mocked One isn’t snapping away out front. Appropriately enough, from September 5th through 16th, the up- town emporium is paying tribute to the bike-riding shutterbug, showcasing his work in its windows. Which got us thinking: How much do we really know about him? Cunningham is notoriously press-shy, so The Daily asked those who love him best to shed some light. BY ASHLEY BAKER

FARGO FIXATES … TRIP DISHES … Why did Bergdorf Goodman want to What it’s like to edit Bill Cunningham? stage this exhibition of Cunningham’s I’m not his editor in any sense that’s work? familiar to most of us in journalism. Bill How could Bergdorf Goodman live with doesn’t have an editor. Bill’s a one-man itself if we didn’t devote even one of self-assigning, self-editing journalist. He thousands of windows to an utterly does his own layouts. The pictures just exceptional and discriminating man show up, and we’re delighted. like Bill, with whom we’ve shared the He’s a remarkable newsroom presence. dynamic fashion perch at Fifth Avenue He has no desk, no phone, no cell phone, and 57th Street? We wanted to give no computer. He’s the last photographer something back to someone who helps in the newsroom that’s still shooting on Trip Gabriel, us see ourselves through the refl ection fi lm despite all efforts to have him go editor of of his eye. Fashion Week is the perfect digital. I think he’s the hardest working ’ Sunday and storm for this moment because Bill journalist in my department. I think Thursday Linda Fargo, and New York and the ebb and fl ow of he’s the most brilliant journalist in my Styles SVP and fashion sections director of fashion and style are all inextricably department. Bergdorf bound. We can’t imagine one without Does he come to staff meetings? Goodman the other. He certainly does not. I’m sure he designed What are your favorite memories it that way. Bill’s favorite line is, ‘I can’t stay of Cunningham? here in the offi ce, I have to be out on the I think there’s probably a collective memory street where the story is.’ of favorite Bill Cunningham-isms, such as his Does he have an assistant? humble blue workman’s smock, his gleeful He really doesn’t. Bill does it all on his smile when something outlandish appears, own. He works with a fellow in the art his trusty mode of transportation, and of department to help lay out his pages, course his endearing way of calling us all ‘child!’ but Bill’s his own art director in the sense that he chooses What are your favorite images he’s ever taken? the pictures to include and pretty much how to lay them I think my favorite columns are the ones that showcase his out on the page. I guess there’s a telephone line that takes fi xation on celebrating the few true ‘originals’ out there. Bill messages for him, but I’m just not sure he ever listens to ultimately honors creativity. You can’t fool him! As much as it. You’ll see him for years even decades and know nothing he loves to connect the dots and identify the herd mentality about his private life. He’s declined to collaborate on book of trends, he much prefers those mavericks who are projects. He’s had many offers. their own creations, the rare Fashion Bird. If Bill deems to If Bill weren’t shooting for the Times, what would he do? shoot you with any regularity, you should know that, more Well, you may know Bill was a designer in his day. He was an important than the Social Register, you’ve made it to his extremely creative and sought-after hat maker in the 1950s. own personal style register. John Fairchild hired him at Women’s Wear Daily in the 1960s How often do you spot him shooting outside the store? and he was a very successful reporter. The staff were all We’ve had the unique pleasure of seeing Bill regularly at jealous of him, because he knew so many people. He might work, since Bergdorf Goodman shares his favorite street be a writer. I’d love to get Bill to write more. Or he might be corner in New York. I’m actually hoping we can convince a designer. He has an incredible eye and he’s creative and an Mayor Bloomberg to change the street sign at Fifth artist in every way. Avenue and 58th Street to read ‘Bill Cunningham Place.’ What do you think his legacy will be at the Times? Bill is like the postman. He’s completely intrepid and Well I think he will have a legacy, but I don’t think it’s restricted believe me, neither rain nor snow nor sleet keeps him from to The New York Times. I think Bill—more than anyone, his passion to cover fashion. probably—has helped people recognize the importance of ‘the Has he ever taken any memorable photos of you? street’ or, in other worlds, the way regular people dress. He I’m honored that Bill snags a picture of me occasionally and didn’t necessarily discover that this phenomena exists but he’s am relieved that he’s missed a shot or two of me as well. I’ve focused serious attention on streetwear. I think he’ll always be made of few iffy fashion choices in my day and have lost a known for doing that more deeply and more comprehensively wig on occasion while being dipped on a dance fl oor. and more brilliantly than anyone.

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THEDAILY_6P24V1.pgs 09.07.2008 13:23 PDFX1a Meet … Jesse Carrier The DECORATOR that’s in

Clockwise, from left: Demling’s bedroom, energized with John Robshaw bedding; Carrier with Demling on her couch from ABC Carpet & Home; a fl awlessly garnished accent table; bookshelves fi lled with issues of Vogue and a signed sneaker from LeBron James; Demling’s symmetrical living room; artwork by Thomas Libetti; framed Annie Leibovitz prints of Keira Knightley as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz from Vogue Demling’s Domain Walking up the stairs to Demling’s fourth-fl oor apartment in a Chelsea brownstone was a relatively dark affair, but tout changed upon entry. “I fi rst worked with Jesse years ago, when I was living in my old studio,” said Demling. “I needed a way to make a really small space feel large.” Her new place clocks in around 500 square feet, but the clean, inviting design makes it feel downright loft-like. “We had to hide the air conditioners and the ugly view of rooftops next door,” Carrier said. A neat collection of books and Vogues, along with artwork by Thomas Libetti, give it a designer touch. One of Demling’s paintings, made in college, hangs in the kitchen. In the living room? Prints from Vogue shoots, bien sûr, including works by Annie Leibovitz and .

PHOTOGRAPHS BY GIORGIO NIRO

THEDAILY_6P24V2.pgs 09.04.2008 20:53 PDFX1a He’d never dish, but decorator Jessie Carrier’s most loyal client is none other than . When the chicest of all enlists you to design her country home, offi ce, and scores of shoot locations, your taste must be fl awless. So The Daily investigated, traipsing into the Carrier and Com- pany-conceived homes of Annelise Peterson, director of PR for Alberta in Vogue Ferretti, and Jillian Demling, Vo g u e ’s entertainment editor. BY ASHLEY BAKER

Peterson’s Place Even though Peterson renovated her one-bedroom herself when she moved in circa 2004, the space never felt quite … her. “It was the perfect example of good taste and a credit card gone wrong!” Said Carrier, “Out of all her belongings, Annelise handed me a tiny Quadrille change purse, and said ‘This is what I want my apartment to look like.’’’ The bedroom, rendered in pink and brown, is de-sweetened with a 1930s Art Deco vanity to hold Peterson’s oodles of jewels. The custom closet? Another story entirely, but it’s safe to say that Mariah would be jealous of the shoe collection alone. Sketches by Francisco Costa and Valentino adorn the walls alongside a cover of Harper’s Bazaar designed by Olivier Theyskens. She counts Aldo Clockwise from top left: Peterson in Luongo sketches—gifts from her her reading spot; a 1930s Art Deco mother—among her most precious vanity found for possessions. “Now, when you walk $400 at Tepper Galleries; the through her door,” Carrier says, “there kitchen, which is no question who lives here!” Carrier opened up by removing a dividing wall; the living room, complete with an eco-friendly table; an artful arrangement of Peterston’s fragrances; required fashion reading

THEDAILY_6P25V2.pgs 09.04.2008 20:53 PDFX1a The proof’s in the Vogue ! Carrier’s designs within reach … So, Jay Not only has Jesse Carrier created private spaces for Fielden … Wintour, his aesthetic has informed several Vogue How were you features (and covers!) as well. What could be next introduced to Jesse? except…Men’s Vogue? Editor in Chief and Carrier get along A close friend. swimmingly, and soon enough, the two were dining at Sfoglia. Why do you respond to his work? He has great taste, he’s fast, he’s fun to be around, and he gives you So Jesse… great confi dence that all that money is being Why is it worth it to pony up for spent in the smartest a professional decorator? way possible. Mistakes cost money! Lots of Does your offi ce people have good taste, but aesthetic refl ect the it takes more than a sense look of your home? of style and a credit card to We—my wife, two kids, transform a space successfully. and I—live in a mid- The amount of detail and century modern house in coordination involved in a Connecticut. My offi ce is design project is staggering. my domain—a modern How did you create the look take on an old British for Vogue’s offi ces? Were you general’s headquarters given much direction? in a remote corner of the Similarly, the work we’ve done Empire, with a tiny bit for Vogue has been about of Texas woven in, and making a connection between papers all over the place. the publication’s identity and Home—which Jesse place. When we were asked to helped us renovate—is create a new lobby for Vogue, infl uenced more by it was dressed in the ‘standard my wife, though I did issue,’ corporate lobby furniture manage to hang a rather that could be found on every gruesome Walton Ford other fl oor in the building. If not print in the TV room! It’s for the sign that hangs beyond a bright, graphic place in the glass doors, you might not many shades of beige. have known where you were! In both, Jesse was a real We needed to create a lobby mix master, fi nding a way that was unmistakably Vogue, for old, classic things to that had a visible equation to hang out beside sleek the magazine, and made visitors and new things as if they and staff know exactly where were always meant to be they’d arrived. together. Now I shuttle How do you assess a client’s between the two every personality and taste? day, it’s a great privilege. Rorschach tests! Through What’s your favorite a process of interviews and piece he sourced? meetings, we get a general sense S WORLD Metal side tables of our client’s personality and JESSE’ with legs made out of what their goals are for the interlocking project. Favorite sources: swords—and a cool Who is your dream client? ✓ Jefferson West wooden bowl that holds I already have her! antiques, L.A. my paperclips. What’s the cardinal sin of a ✓ Sentimento Antiques, poorly-designed space? NYC A client once told me that too ✓ Tepper Galleries, NYC many cooks spoil the soup—I ✓ Elephant’s Trunk Wildest request? incorporate and decorate couldn’t agree with her more, Country To renovate a studio around almost any art work, nor coin the phrase any better! Flea Market, CT apartment for a bunny named and have no problem letting The worst thing you can do ✓ Dek Tillet textiles, MA Tickles. a client know if something (besides trying to do it yourself) How do you source simply doesn’t work. When is to involve too many people in Most loyal clients: artwork? we do source artwork, we like the design process. It’s a recipe Anna Wintour Artwork is to work with professional for disaster! Bob Pittman extremely art consultants who truly What’s your apartment like? Jane Rosenthal personal, and I understand the contemporary recommend our art market. We’ve also had A work in progress. Thomas & Liz Laffont Who are your favorite icons? clients build their very good luck at auction Frances Elkins, Billy Baldwin, General budget: own collections if they don’t houses, like Christie’s, Alberto Pinto, Jacques Grange … $250K and up already have one. We can Sotheby’s & Philips.

CARRIER: GIORGIO NIRO; WINTOUR: GETTY; FIELDEN: BILLY FARRELL/PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM

THEDAILY_6P26V2.pgs 09.04.2008 21:00 PDFX1a ACH? WHAT’S NEW AT CO From left: Reed shooting Iris; 1. THE MADISON COLLECTION Reed turning It’s a fabulous new line of leather goods his eye to Irina all about clean, urban lines and Lazareanu; the classic shapes. scene at our interview 2. THE COACH BRAND JOURNAL Ciao, catalogue—there’s a new book in town that’s more scrapbook than lookbook. Inside, there are no cheesy posed shots in sight—instead, you’ll fi nd behind-the-scenes photography PREVIEW from the campaign shoot, snapshots of The new Coach campaign! inspiration boards and plenty more. When Reed Met Iris Forget Baron, Meisel and those other ad-makers—the real buzz is all about Coach’s fall campaign, starring Reed Kra- koff’s new muse, Iris Apfel. You do remember Iris from her legendary upholstery biz Old World Weavers and Vanity Fair’s “Internation Best-Dressed List,” n’est-ce pas? Fun fact: Nowadays Reed, like Le Karl, shoots all of Coach’s cam- paigns. And, it turns out, the brand has never done better. BY ASHLEY BAKER

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Reed, how did you cast Iris? REED: There’s no magic, we’re just understand different parts of the REED: I just don’t fi nd it IRIS! REED: My mother and I were focused on doing better, always market to be successful. EYE ON interesting when everything’s talking about people who have a challenging ourselves. We’re our You’ve been quoted as saying perfect. Interior design is one Has this changed your life? unique take on fashion. She is the own worst critics. This campaign you’re not really into the “It bag,” A lot, since I’ve become a of my favorite things. In an one who said, ‘You really should is a good example of always but one could argue that Coach geriatric starlet. I just hope they amazing house, there’s always call Iris.’ I wanted it to be a mix of changing direction to keep people pioneered that concept. won’t put Mona Lisa mustaches something different. people. We used Lily and Ruby interested. REED: What I meant by that is on me in China and Japan—that’s IRIS: There are so many boring where the posters are going. But Aldridge, Irina Lazareanu … Your price point makes sense. that I don’t want to be too reliant everything has a price! houses. IRIS: They’re all so young IRIS: That’s what’s so good! And on one bag, because invariably it What’s the offi cial story REED: That’s what I mean! and beautiful—I could be the your stuff is really high on style. disappears, and pretty quickly. If behind your glasses? There’s too much good taste, grandma! Anybody—even a secretary, if she you have something you’re so well The bigger to see you! there’s too much Rothko … REED: I just showed images of the saves a few bucks a week—can known for, the hotter it gets, the When did you start wearing IRIS: It’s standard equipment. them? campaign to 1,200 people at a buy something with a designer quicker it stops. When I had to. REED: Exactly. Too much conference and by far—by far!— label. IRIS: You do shoes and stuff? And So about that “International controlled taste is boring. people were screaming when they REED: Our clients are a broad stockings? Oh, I have a pair of Best-Dressed List” … Funny. So what are some of saw your picture. And I’m not just group of people. You need to your shoes. What am I talking Can you imagine? I kissed my your other passions? saying that because you’re here. about! You photographed all ring. Well, I did books on Ron Arad Where were you when you IRIS: So I have a future now! these yourself? found out? and Lalanne; they’re pretty For those of us in fashion, it’s Krakoff in REED: I’ve been photographing In my bed, I think. I’m supposed obscure! And then there’s his element disappointing how celebrities our campaigns for about 3 years to be an original with Karl reality TV. I do watch Project have taken over campaigns and now. Lagerfeld and Julian Schnabel. Runway. And I love fi ghting. I That ain’t bad! covers. We miss the models, the IRIS: Reed, who does your just did a book on it! real people! What’s your take? jewelry? IRIS: You like Project Runway? REED: I think, like anything, if REED: We do, all in-house. I think it’s awful. It’s skewed it’s done a certain way, it works. Everyone feels free to say what and don’t act like a jerk.’ It’s pretty our vision of fashion, and it’s I’ve used celebrities, but never as they think; no one gets offended. simple! skewed enough as is. Which is a way to get attention. It’s been IRIS: Everybody seems very happy IRIS: Everybody should work, no the show is on? done so many times. here, I have to tell you. If you’re matter how old you are. Retiring REED: You know what’s funny? It’s touch-and-go for the luxury not having fun, you might as well is the kiss of death! I don’t get inspiration from industry, but your profi ts are up be dead. Wasn’t it you who said, “Too fashion. I feel like if it’s out 32.9 percent this year. Why? REED: My slogan is ‘do good work much good taste is boring?” there, it’s already out there.

PHOTOS COURTESY COACH; INTERVIEW PHOTO AND HEAD SHOT OF APFEL: GIORGIO NIRO (2); HEAD SHOT OF KRAKOFF: ANDREW H. WALKER/GETTY

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WHY: In between shows, take a break from your high heels and head over to the Make Your Own Havaianas booth in the lobby tent at Bryant Park. Open all week at select times, you can choose from a variety of colored NYC foot beds and straps to create a personalized pair. But if you don’t make it to the Tents, go to the Web site, where the Brazilian brand  collaborated with fellow Brazilian Amir Slama to create a limited- edition pair for his Rosa Chá line, available online and at the Rosa Chá boutique in NYC.

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Marc Jacobs Fashion’s leading nostalgist raided the Vuitton steamer trunks of some impossibly chic Connecticut WASP just back from her Grand Tour. Think classic Americana (Ger- shwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” played for the show’s entirety), with nods to Georges Seur- at’s “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” swinging Peking and the Via Venetto. Thankfully, the piper of gai Paris had 53 looks to play with. High-waisted apron skirts were a bustle away from suffrag- ette; wide-leg cropped trousers, motorcycle jackets, and sundresses, accessorized to the hilt. Flattened boater hats, espadrilles, plaid sashes, quilted bags, chunky necklaces: Our eyes were working overtime just to take it all in. As is custom, the celebrity wattage was blinding: Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie, Kanye West, and Helena Christensen, fellow travelers, all.

THE DAILY FRONT ROW • FASHIONWEEKDAILY.COM PHOTOS BY GIORGIO NIRO

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Peter Som Two of the driest places on earth—the Sahara Desert, the Arabia of Sir Lawrence—inspired a collection as cool and refresh- ing as an afternoon cocktail. “I wanted to do something optimis- tic and slightly escapist. I used neutrals and oasis colors, offset by bright saturated oranges and reds, for a sexy twist,” said Som. Meredith Melling Burke was visibly riveted, and Bonnie Morrison appeared to have tears in her eyes. The desert and azure colors, the beading, the fl owing dresses, the print minidresses— count on a Som-ulent spring.

Thakoon “I was feeling a lot of sexuality and seduction. You’ll see that in the softness of the fabrics and silhouettes—the idea of dressing and undressing.” Ahem. We’ll have whatever you’re having, Panichgul! Applied to sheer chiffon skirts and vinyl corset dresses, prints like “winking” (eyelashes) and “kisses” (subtle lipstick marks) went from aw-shucks endearing to unfor- givably up-front. Dresses had cutouts or were wrapped, bond- age-style, in black ribbons. Even so, the impeccable construction and craftsmanship somehow kept it classy. The show-stop- pers? His three closing dresses— in red, green, and nude—made of pleated and molded chiffon and georgette.

PHOTOS BY GIORGIO NIRO

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Malandrino “I was inspired by a new dawn— the sun rising and the woman awak- ening,” cooed the sultry Catherine Malandrino, who now has 10 years and 9 stores under her belt. She wasn’t kidding. Graceful, mermaid- like looks and symbols of Americana abounded throughout. In case you were wondering, that Statue of Liberty print signifi ed freedom, as did the famous fl ag dress Malan- drino took her bow in. “These are the signifi ers of a free woman in New York!” Malandrino explained. Though the overtness of her refer- ences made a statement all their own, the pale palette and impeccable beading and embroidery kept things sophisticated. Perfect for us modern patriots with jet-set sensibilities.

Proenza Schouler Jack and Lazaro took their collec- tion to new heights—outer space, to be exact. Jumpsuits in tech fi bers, belted or beaded, drew adoring stares. “They were the best jump- suits I’ve ever seen,” raved Allure’s Linda Wells. “These guys really are the next generation of style setters.” Also front row: Nicole Richie, Mary- Kate Olsen, Tory Burch, Kelly Klein and Kanye West. Bra tops and knit dresses were front and center. Optic white, ivory, bonded silver and black dominated the palette, with sequins and beads providing the sparkle. The boys also debuted an accessories collection: mostly high-concept heels and round-eyed sunglasses. Expect to see them … everywhere.

MALANDRINO BY FIRSTVIEW; PROENZA BY GIORGIO NIRO

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Cocktail Chic Who’s drinking what …with whom and where? -t’s all happening in the W Hotel’s Backstage Lounge. Designer darling Richie Rich launched Celebutante—his compilation cd—as Lydia Hearst and Joy Bryant sipped Imperia Vodka. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week’s “IT” couple Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson quenched their thirst with Evian water before enjoying sister Charlotte Ronson’s collection. Diesel New York City’s favorite private-school girl Leighton Meester cooled her heels with Chambord before the DvF show. Young starlets sitting “Libertine poets of the 19th century, punks of the ’70s, indie rock- front row at Matthew Williamson—Kelly, Joy and Leigh—all had ers of today.” These were the rebels on Renzo Rosso’s mind as he put Evian bottles in hand. Best fashion survival tip … Stay hydrated! Advertisements together Diesel’s look for spring. Zippers, chains, leather, and stone wash provided the requisite edge. Faded pinstripes and Civil War caps lent an air of debauched Bohemia. Little blue capelets, blazers, and sexy minis were highly wearable, as were the jeans—naturally—those great blue wonders that have fueled the Diesel brand since 1978.

Ports 1961 “Canadian culture through the eyes of Emily Carr,” said Vancouver native Tia Cibani. (So that explains the Cowboy Junkies on stage and the yarn balls in our gift bags!) We saw fi tted skirt suits, printed dresses, and light and airy trousers in metallics, cobalt, scarlet, and taupe. Statement accessories were also in the mix—ballet fl ats, sculpted wooden wedges, corset belts and an array of chunky necklaces.

PHOTOS BY FIRSTVIEW

THEDAILY_6P40V1.pgs 09.09.2008 14:20 PDFX1a Airing in DANIEL the 201 BENEDICT 8! Finally bored with the New York urreal party circuit, this KELLY GRAY s o c i e t y fi x t u r e The St. John’s CEO spends his nights S who starred in her attending L.A. ife own ad campaign movie premieres. Fashion currently serves ROOMMATE as a consultant QUIRK: Must light to Forever 21. a mustard-scented L Edition! ROOMMATE candle every hour QUIRK: Refuses on the hour. to wear anything but the gray gown The Daily casts its very own version of the VH1 wore to the 2007 reality show. Next season: Flavor of Ford! Golden Globes.

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