Diane von Furstenberg with Steven Kolb of CFDA; universally beloved DVF kinda sets the bar wherever she goes. She can’t be anything but perfect.
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Diane von Furstenberg with Steven Kolb of CFDA; universally beloved DVF kinda sets the bar wherever she goes. She can’t be anything but perfect.
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NYC nightlife queen Amy Sacco went with something relatively sedate. I like it.
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NYC nightlife queen Amy Sacco went with something relatively sedate. I like it.
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There’s always the Olsen twin approach … what, this old thing?
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There’s always the Olsen twin approach … what, this old thing?
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What it lacks in a strict interpretation of semi-formal wear, it makes up for in good times. Coco Rocha in Michael Kors.
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What it lacks in a strict interpretation of semi-formal wear, it makes up for in good times. Coco Rocha in Michael Kors.
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Jason Wu and Diane Kruger, in Jason Wu. I guess I’m old fashioned, but when I look at that dress, I just see short. Mr. Wu’s look, on the other hand, is perfect.
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Jason Wu and Diane Kruger, in Jason Wu. I guess I’m old fashioned, but when I look at that dress, I just see short. Mr. Wu’s look, on the other hand, is perfect.
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Only when you’re Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan can you be so cute. Should not be attempted by amateurs.
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Only when you’re Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan can you be so cute. Should not be attempted by amateurs.
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Marc and Lorenzo, proving that there is just nothing wrong with playing by the rules.
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Marc and Lorenzo, proving that there is just nothing wrong with playing by the rules.
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God I love Maria Cornejo. The shoes are a statement, for sure, but the dress is right-on. The vintage column number I’m considering for Thursday could be a kissing cousin of this one.
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God I love Maria Cornejo. The shoes are a statement, for sure, but the dress is right-on. The vintage column number I’m considering for Thursday could be a kissing cousin of this one.
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Nadja Auerman; I’m beginning to think that "black tie" actually means "one shoulder."
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Nadja Auerman; I’m beginning to think that "black tie" actually means "one shoulder."
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Another always-impeccable designer, Rachel Roy, in Rachel Roy.
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Another always-impeccable designer, Rachel Roy, in Rachel Roy.
Tomorrow evening at half-past seven, Seattleites and East Siders will be unfolding themselves from the seats of just-washed cars and entering the opening gala for Neiman Marcus. They will all, let’s hope, be outfitted in semi-formal black-tie attire. If you’ve been to benefit auctions and charity balls (proceeds from Thursday’s gala will go to Poncho, Overlake Medical Hospital, and Hopelink) in Sea…
