Doris Kearns Goodwin on Russert
I just talked to Doris Kearns Goodwin, who knew Tim Russert for about a decade and who was a frequent guest of his on Meet the Press. "I feel so bad," she told me. "He was such a good friend. "Somebody...
View ArticleFashion Roundup: Diane von Furstenberg’s New Blog; Dov Charney Sued Again;...
Diane von Furstenberg is launching a blog tomorrow called Inside DVF on her website DVF.com that will include news, images of new items, horoscopes, and "cultural advice," as well as posts by Ms....
View ArticleFashion Roundup: Miu Miu Signs Up Katie Holmes; Anna Wintour Strikes Back;...
Katie Holmes has been asked to be the new face of Miu Miu, following predecessors like Kirsten Dunst and Vanessa Paradis. [Vogue UK] With shoppers deserting Madison Avenue, the Madison Avenue Business...
View ArticleAndre Benjamin Will Move to New York ‘If Benjamin Bixby Stays Successful’
If GQ’s second annual Best New Menswear Designers in America competition Wednesday night, held in a sprawling loft in Rockefeller Plaza, had been a popularity contest, it’s safe to guess whom the...
View ArticleTrad Men
For everyday New York men who strive to be reasonably well dressed, it can be a daunting experience shopping for clothes that won’t make you look like an ass. Simply traverse the labyrinthine corridors...
View ArticleToday in Fashion: Steve Madden Now Owns Betsey; Thom Browne’s First Women’s...
Steve Madden has officially taken full control of Betsey Johnson's company in exchange for taking care of her outstanding bank loan. Ms. Johnson will remain the designer of her label. [Vogue UK] Thom...
View ArticleGilt Groupe’s Park & Bond Launch at the Dutch
A launch dinner was held at the Dutch for Gilt Groupe’s new men’s site Park & Bond. Guests, showing off their best threads, included Tyler Thoreson, Kyle MacLachlan, Neil Patrick Harris and David...
View ArticleMichael Bastian Says There’s Nothin’ Wrong with the Way Men Dress in New York
Michael Bastian (Patrick McMullan) “Hello! I love your paper!” Michael Bastian’s warm greeting was more than we’d expect to hear from the fashion star at his own presentation for GANT by Michael...
View ArticleThe Old Man and the Secret: In After Visiting Friends, Michael Hainey...
Michael Hainey When Graydon Carter pulled an intern named Michael Hainey aside at the Spy magazine Christmas party in 1989, the legendary editor had probably had a few. “I think you’re going to be a...
View ArticleUpdate: Moda Operandi, Punk Participants of the Met’s Costume Exhibit, to...
Exclusive Punk-inspired collection from Moda Operandi. Already have your invitation to the 2013 Costume Institute's Benefit, but can't figure out how to turn your epic ballgowns from years prior to fit...
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