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The cover of the "American Fashion Cookbook: 100 Designer's Best Recipes," published by Assouline in conjunction with the CFDA, shows illustrations of two chicly dressed and very slender women. One is holding a glass of wine; the other, a platter of fish. Neither is eating or drinking. Nor do their reedy figures and model-esque poses suggest an air of hunger or appetite.
That message doesn't bode well for a book that is ostensibly about the ingestion of food. So I was ready to be disappointed when I cooked a meal using its recipes.
That message doesn't bode well for a book that is ostensibly about the ingestion of food. So I was ready to be disappointed when I cooked a meal using its recipes.
Behind the scenes at the shoot.
COURTESY PHOTO
COURTESY PHOTO
Enter the WWD art department.
With the recent spate of documentaries, designers young and old have been
getting plenty of face time these days. But as much as these
behind-the-scenes, no-holds-barred portraits can prove revealing — and
entertaining — they can often be more about the director's perspective than
their subjects' voices. So I was especially excited to hear from them at the
Friends of the Costume Institute's season opening event "Young Americans:
Designers in Conversation."
Photo by Steve Eichner
Last night's Versace-sponsored Whitney Studio Party was no exception. After the likes of Alexa Chung, Chanel Iman and Nicole Trunfio had done their step and repeat due diligence, a packed cluster of photographers and press waited and waited and waited some more for Lindsay Lohan. As the time ticked by, I watched the press pit on the red carpet slowly empty out as reporters either gave up hope or moved around to stretch their legs. When Lohan finally showed up, around 10:40 p.m. for a 9 p.m. start time, the currently blonde-tressed actress cum fashion creative director was unusually loquacious.
WWD: Who are some of your favorite artists?
The latest delivery.
Lindsay Lohan and Estrella Archs backstage at Ungaro.
photo by Stephane Feugere
photo by Stephane Feugere
Having a bird's-eye view last Sunday as Lindsay Lohan prepared for her debut as Emanuel Ungaro's artistic adviser made for surreal viewing.
Exactly how much input did Lohan have with the collection?
Jude Law as Hamlet.
Less expected, though, was my fascination with the production's set. When my eyes weren't focused on Law's mournful soliloquies (and to be honest, his undeniable comeliness), I was mesmerized by the gray tones and wintry air that permeates the walls surrounding him. A dismal, death-ridden castle has never looked so appealing.
The 25th London Fashion Week -- so
anticipated for so long -- is already winding down. There's giddiness in the air,
with all the late-night parties, cocktails, dinners and flowing Champagne.
After enduring a bleak year, Hollywood was in the mood to party at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. Even the heat couldn't spoil the festive mood on the red carpet and at the after parties. Another welcome change -- the carpet fashions looked brighter with the profusion of red, white and blue dresses -- and barely any black.
Mick Jagger and L'Wren Scott
Photo by Kristen Somody Whalen
Photo by Kristen Somody Whalen
Though he's been dating designer L'Wren Scott for just a few years, Mick Jagger
is certainly no newbie to the fashion world. As a Rolling Stone, he worked with
"loads of stylists, millions of them," he told me at the dinner he threw during
New York Fashion Week for his girlfriend. But lately he's become particularly
interested in the production side of things. Here's a snippet of our
conversation about style -- men's, women's and his great-grandfather's.
