Monthly Archives: February 2009

Alessandro Dell’Acqua RTW Fall 2009

Dell’Acqua’s collection was much ado about seduction in a lineup that channeled a primitive-meets-medieval femme fatale.

Brioni RTW Fall 2009

Brioni delivered sharply cut Kimono-like coats over constricting skirts in a sophisticated but at times overwrought collection.

Luisa Beccaria RTW Fall 2009

Luisa Beccaria stuck to her lyrical esthetic. That meant lots of alluring girly frocks done up with the designer’s signature draping, ruching and pleating.

Albino RTW Fall 2009

Albino D’Amato punched up simple shapes by manipulating fabric into knots, folds and drapes on soft-shouldered coats and jewel-colored satin dresses.

Krizia RTW Fall 2009

Big and bold was the order at Krizia, where Mariuccia Mandelli went after graphic patterns and volume with abandon.

American Beauty With a Twist From D&G

Dolce & Gabbana, American Vogue and the mayor of Milan will fete the Extreme Beauty In Vogue exhibition at the Palazzo della Ragione on Monday.

Social Q’s: A Burning Secret

This week, answers to readers’ questions about squealing on a smoker and other issues.

Pulse: Yes, the Sun Is Coming Back

Even if you’re not going away for spring break, a new pair of sunglasses can remind you that there’s light at the end of the long, cold winter.

A Night Out With | Andrew Trees: Love, Decoded

The author Andrew Trees talks with, from left, Jennifer Eisenstadt, Jenna DeMare and Chrissy Panos at a party in Mrs. Panos’s apartment.Hanging out with Andrew Trees, the author of “Decoding Love,” a new book about the science of sexual attraction.

Modern Love: Swapping Fathers, Swiftly

A daughter remembers how trading fathers meant changing not only a parent, but also countries, accents, lives.