2010 October 1

Live from Paris: Late to Lanvin

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6:45 p.m., Paris: "If I miss Alber because of f*cking Margiela..." lamented one soggy American editor hustling into the Halle Freyssinet at 6:32 p.m., exactly 62 minutes after the show was scheduled to start. Don't worry, cherie---the waiters were still serving orange juice and champagne. The late-starting Margiela show and persistent rain---not to mention talk of a manifestation in town---meant that traffic was worse than the LIE during Labor Day Weekend. The ever-thoughtful Alber respected your struggles. As of now---6:45---the lights are just dimming and Frida Gustavsson is opening the show in a grey silk skirt and nude tank. Signing off---for now...


2010 October 1

Anna Dello Russo’s Secrets to Chic Survival!

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Why does Miss Dello Russo look fresher than practically better than anyone at the shows? (After all, she was out feting French Vogue last night with the rest of us...) Well, she doesn’t smoke or drink, silly. And she eats sushi in the morning. Really! After that, it’s all Muscle Milk and couture, baby!


2010 October 1

Just Wondering…

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Which super refused to do Balenciaga because she found out that part of her hair would need to be shaved off to fit the runway look aesthetic? C'est vrai---but we'll never tell...



2010 October 1

Best Music Moment du Jour!

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Yes, Maison Martin Margiela started exactly 49 minutes late. And yes, half the audience was damp (to put it mildly). But upon exiting the tent below Pont Alexandre III,the crowd encountered a full brass band playing a live version of the music that signaled the end of the show---perfectly timed so those exiting didn't miss a second. Bien fait!


2010 October 1

First Look: Roger Vivier Spring 2011

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Those editors who braved the hundreds of gendarmerie protecting Monsieur le President on the rue du Faubourg-St.Honore this afternoon were handsomely rewarded with Bruno Frisoni's Spring collection for Roger Vivier, including raffia clutches trimmed in snakeskin, suede platforms, black and white stripey pumps, and insect-encrusted stilettos. Click through the gallery for more of the splendor!


2010 October 1

Naomi’s Grand Slam

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Naomi Campbell just officially became the first A-lister in recent memory to host Fashion Week events in New York, London, Milan, and now Paris. All, of course, are to celebrate the super’s 25-year relationship with Dolce & Gabbana. Her French cocktail party is on Monday. Will Chic see you there?

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