Copyright 2008 The New York Sun Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:21:45 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Style :: Stories from The New York Sun http://www.nysun.com/style istoll@nysun.com (Ira Stoll) webmaster@nysun.com en-us PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/so-french-so-new-york/84575/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST The weak dollar may have put the kibosh on your summer trip to Paris, but that's no reason to skip a season's worth of Gallic style. Shopping in New York for French brands can give a sense of direction to an afternoon (or day) of browsing and, inevitably, buying. But cross-cultural exchange can take on many looks, from French-perfumed Uptown polish to Left Bank-SoHo chic. RELATED: French Shopping Guide. While some French brands have locations both north and south of 14th Street, the downtown... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/shop-box/84576/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Between a looming economic recession and the arrival of the oversize, fashion-packed September glossies, the compulsion to shop — and the indicators to refrain — could not be more at odds. For those inclined to proceed with caution, the Intermix Biannual Warehouse Sale offers the best of the boutique chain's high-end garments, accessories, and shoes, but for a fraction of the retail price. Shoppers will find discounts of up to 70% off pieces by designers and labels including Chloé, Stella... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/glamorous-maximus/84112/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Every summer brings its own trends, and the summer of 2008 will be remembered as a season of short shorts, tight jeans, shrunken vests, and, most certainly, the gladiator sandal. In the last few months, it's been hard to miss women shod in the super-flat sandals that combine the footwear of ancient Rome with modern chic. The strappy flats showed up everywhere, but were particularly evident wherever the young and stylish gathered — from a rain-soaked Vampire Weekend concert in Central Park to an... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/aviators-and-wayfarers-take-to-the-street/84114/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Trends can peak and valley in ways that surprise the entire fashion industry. This summer's most notable disparity was between editorial coverage of sunglasses and the actual trend on the street. While fashion magazines (and certain newspapers) featured spreads with all manner of large plastic frames, New Yorkers seemed to favor lighter, metal styles, such as aviators, this summer. That's not to say that plastic frames are out. With so many high-profile fans of Ray-Ban's Wayfarer — including... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/scan-to-shop/84113/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Polo Ralph Lauren is launching its 2008 U.S. Open Collection along with a new system that allows shoppers to purchase gear via cell phone. All that's necessary is a camera phone or hand-held device loaded with software that can read the black-and-white symbols known as Quick Response (QR) codes. Advertisements, store windows, and mailers will be printed with the codes; when scanned, they send the user to an Internet shopping portal, m.ralphlauren.com. The site also has software available for... LIZZIE SIMON http://www.nysun.com/style/clothing-by-the-artists-own-hand/83651/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Ask artist Mike Latham where he bought his shirt or jacket or even his sneakers, and the answer isn't simple. Every stitch of clothing he wears is of his own design and was custom-made for him in Vietnam. "You know how you have your favorite shirt?" he asked. "I got tired of that shirt being at the dry cleaner all of the time." Thanks to his team of stylists, designers, and tailors, Mr. Latham has created his own uniform, and he's sticking with it. "I don't have to wear other people's clothes,"... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/deconstructing-the-classic-chanel-jacket/83652/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST In today's luxury economy, Chanel is identified with a lively, ebullient approach to fashion. This has much to do with its founding: In the early 20th century, Coco Chanel offered women a new way of dressing — one that introduced ease and comfort to feminine elegance. That legacy has endured in various ways, especially in the form of the classic Chanel jacket. Originally inspired by a traditional Austrian men's style, the jacket borrowed some masculine flair but was distinctly chic. Its loose... http://www.nysun.com/style/french-shopping-guide/84578/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Uptown Finesse Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave. at 61st Street, 212-826-8900 Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., between 57th and 58th streets, 212-753-7300 Celine, 667 Madison Ave., between 60th and 61st streets, 212-486-7900 Chloé, 850 Madison Ave. at 70th Street, 212-717-8220 Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave., between 55th and 56th streets, 212-247-1100 Hermès, 691 Madison Ave. at 62nd Street, 212-751-3181 Roger Vivier, 750 Madison Ave. at 65th Street, 212-861-5371 Sonia Rykiel, 849 Madison Ave... LACEY TISCH http://www.nysun.com/style/haute-handhelds/83165/ Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Now that cell phone manufacturers have mastered essential functionality, a range of prestige brands are pushing the limits of what the devices can offer. "With everyone owning a cell phone these days, the novelty of the basic handset has run its course," an Austrian designer and jeweler who created an 18-karat-gold Apple iPhone, Peter Aloisson, said. Luxury brands such as Prada, Porsche, Bang & Olufsen, and Giorgio Armani are capitalizing on the craze, giving polish to the cellular phone market... JAY AKASIE http://www.nysun.com/style/keeping-the-pace/83166/ Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST During a gathering of the Wall Street Watch Club, which is a series of cocktail parties hosted by Dealmaker magazine, one of the timepieces on view was Blancpain's new Carrousel Volant Une Minute. Self-winding and water resistant up to 100 meters, it retails for $180,300. While the average Casio — or mobile telephone, for that matter — can tell time as accurately as its high-end counterpart, wristwatches such as the Blancpain model remain the only discernible fashion statement for men. Fashion... LAURA SINBERG http://www.nysun.com/style/adidas-goes-for-gold/82775/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST It didn't take long for Adidas to create buzz around its Made for Beijing footwear collection, which will be worn by several athletes competing in the upcoming Summer Olympic games. For the first time the company is offering shoes engineered specifically for Olympians to the public, and the news has been met with anticipation by devoted sneaker fans. The minimalist black-and-white sneakers feature layers of mesh — paying homage to the iconic architecture of China's National "Bird's Nest"... LAURA SINBERG http://www.nysun.com/style/fashion-goes-east-for-the-olympics/82776/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST In the run-up to the Olympics, which begin next Friday, press and broadcast outlets have saturated American television with all things Beijing. So it comes as no surprise that there has been a trickle-down effect, inspiring companies not directly associated with the games to design collections around Asian themes. Sportswear brands are cashing in on this summer's Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with Chinese-inspired clothing and accessories collections. The most highly politicized Olympics in recent... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/opening-ceremony/82777/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST While some New Yorkers will make the 13-hour flight to Beijing just in time for the opening ceremony of the Games next week, fashion devotees who opt to stay local can attend an Opening Ceremony of another kind. The downtown boutique, dedicated to showcasing designers from a different spot on the globe each year, will host a 24-hour in-store event to coincide with the Olympic Games kickoff; the shop will remain open 'round-the-clock for the duration of the first weekend. Visitors can stop in to... GABRIELLE BIRKNER http://www.nysun.com/style/stride-right/82377/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST With more than a million pairs sold, the FitFlop has hit its stride. Billed as "the flip-flop with the gym built in," the sandals promise a workout with every step. Devotees, celebrities among them, report dramatic results: trimmer legs, improved muscle definition, and decreased joint pain. Supermodel Heidi Klum recently touted the FitFlop's virtues on "Oprah," and newswoman Diane Sawyer and singer Carly Simon have been photographed wearing these thick-soled shoes. Launched a year ago, the... JULIA VITULLO-MARTIN http://www.nysun.com/style/getting-a-lift/82340/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST During a recent jazz dance class at Equinox, a gym acquaintance I hadn't seen for a while greeted me with this: "Uh, did you have some work done?" she asked, using the euphemism for plastic surgery. The response was no, but I had discovered something easier, cheaper, far less invasive, and immediately effective — a facial called "the French lift." A specialty of the Jeffrey Stein Salon on the Upper West Side, the French lift uses low-frequency, low-intensity micro-currents administered through... GABRIELLE BIRKNER http://www.nysun.com/style/a-week-in-her-fitflops/82341/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST For one week, a $50 pair of red-and-white FitFlops supplanted the sneakers, slides, espadrilles, and strappy sandals that I usually wear at this time of year. Almost everywhere I went, the sporty-looking flip-flops, which are said to tone the legs, tighten the rear, and reduce joint pain, attracted attention. "Do they work?" strangers stopped me on the street to ask. As it was too soon to gauge the shoe's body-shaping promises, I told curious passersby that my FitFlops were exceptionally... Staff Reporter of the Sun http://www.nysun.com/style/wax-on-at-duane-reade/82342/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Though having your legs or eyebrows waxed by a professional is always easier than doing it at home, sometimes a quick touch-up is essential. For those cases, it's good to know that the Canadian brand Parissa, which makes all-natural self-waxing products, is expanding its offerings in New York City. The brand has partnered with Duane Reade to offer four products exclusively in the drugstores starting in August. "Duane Reade is everywhere. It was important for us because they are such a force in... AMANDA GORDON http://www.nysun.com/style/a-lasting-impression-finding-the-best-hostess/81857/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST For many New Yorkers the summer season brings with it the promise of invitations to share houses and country homes. While trips to the Hamptons, Nantucket, and other destinations offer opportunities for leisurely activities or festive dining, these weekend engagements and parties can stir up deliberation on what gift to bring. A host worth her thread count in bed linens will probably not expect a gift from invited guests, but the right token can ensure a positive, lasting impression — and a... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/the-write-way-saying-thank-you-by-putting-pen/81858/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST A summer weekend spent idling as a guest of gracious hosts calls for a properly thoughtful note of thanks. But while e-mail and even text messages are increasingly becoming the preferred means of communicating gratitude, few occasions seem to call for the personal touch of a note written by hand more than days of dining and entertainment at another's expense. For those seeking seasonal stationery, classic paper goods companies such as Mrs. John L. Strong and Dempsey & Carroll offer elegant... ERIKA RASMUSSON JANES http://www.nysun.com/style/heat-avengers/81366/ Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Hot, humid days call for a pared-down beauty routine. When the mercury soars, the thick, creamy moisturizers favored in winter get stored away like so many wool sweaters. The substitutes? Lighter, oil-free formulas that, in many cases, also contain sunscreen. Beauty companies are increasingly creating summer-worthy skin-care products designed to provide a cooling or refreshing effect. While they offer a seemingly high-tech way to beat the heat, the most effective ingredients are often as common... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/glam-rock/81377/ Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST The Florentines did it better, at least to judge by the dukes and duchesses whose ornate collectibles and patronage gifts make up the Metropolitan Museum of Art's new exhibit "Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure From the Palaces of Europe." The technique of pietre dure, or hard stone, has its origins in ancient Greece and Rome; luxury and everyday items were intricately inlaid with semiprecious stones, such as jasper and agate, arranged to depict landscapes, birds, flora, and other... HENRY SAMUEL http://www.nysun.com/style/counterfeit-luxury-goods-cost-ebay-617-million/80993/ Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST PARIS — The Internet auctioneer eBay was ordered yesterday to pay almost $62.9 million to luxury goods companies, including Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, for allowing fake copies of their products to be sold via its Web site. A court in Paris found that eBay had committed "serious errors" and awarded damages of about $30.2 million and $25.6 million, respectively, to the two companies owned by the LVMH group. It also ordered eBay to pay more than $5.1 million to four perfume brands... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/a-cache-of-couture-at-christies/80995/ Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Fashion devotees seeking to own a part of the late Yves Saint Laurent's oeuvre will find a small but impressive collection within the sale of Interiors beginning today at Christie's. This auction marks the first time the New York house is selling vintage couture from multiple owners. The pieces span the decades of Saint Laurent's illustrious career. In 1958, he took over the reins at Christian Dior, before launching his own couture label in 1962. Bidders will find a beaded tulle dress... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/paris-couture-week-opens-with-dior/80996/ Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST It's elegant. It's sumptuous. It's couture week in Paris. While the ready-to-wear collections in New York, Paris, and Milan are driven by commercial concerns, the couture shows are flights of sartorial fancy. Yesterday's shows included John Galliano's designs for the storied Paris house of Christian Dior, and Giorgio Armani's highest end-creations for Armani Privé. Dior's long, sweeping gowns in layers of asymmetrical tulle are enough to induce a dreamlike state. And the Armani sense of drama... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/refreshed-for-free-at-clarins/80535/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Clarins is offering a must-try freebie. Within its SoHo location, Clarins has opened a cozy private space where it is offering complimentary 20-minute spa treatments. The goal is to introduce clients to the spa services available at its Upper East Side and Upper West Side locations. The four treatments to choose from are the Cleanse and Revive Facial (with no extractions), the Scalp, Neck & Shoulders Soother (a deep-tissue massage), the Purify Back Treatment (with a customized blend of... NELL GLUCKMAN http://www.nysun.com/style/skin-and-the-city/80536/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST The New York Sun asked twelve prominent New York women to share their secrets for healthy, beautiful skin in the summer. Their suggestions are presented in the slideshow below... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/get-smart-gets-fashion/80119/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST At a time when fashion is heading toward traditional silhouettes — hourglass figures, belted coats, and knee-length hemlines — along comes "Get Smart," the film adaptation and update of the 1960s television series of the same name, which opens on Friday. Our heroine is Agent 99. She's quick, competent, and attractive. No matter what manner of royal mess Maxwell Smart makes, she's there to back him up — looking flawlessly elegant, yet modern all the while. In the movie, Anne Hathaway wears a... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/shady-looks/80120/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Whether you're on a covert mission or a coffee run, sometimes you just don't want to see or be seen. And as every Hollywood starlet on her way to rehab knows, the way to hide in public is behind a pair of big, dark sunglasses — which are not hard to find this season. Banana Republic has expanded its collection of sunglasses, which includes styles that offer full coverage. For stylish secrecy, the fashion brands Proenza Schouler and Thakoon have both launched debut collections, available at... Staff Reporter of the Sun http://www.nysun.com/style/shop-box/80121/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST At the Frette sample sale, fine Italian linens and items from the company's Frette to Wear line, including lingerie for women and kimono robes for men, are discounted 70%. Credit cards are accepted and all sales are final. Through Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 4 W. 58th St., fourth floor, between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-920-1211. At Shoshanna, flirty spring dresses, tops, and bikinis from the Spring 2008 collection are sold at reduced prices, up to 75% off. Today and tomorrow, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/trunk-show-a-guide-to-the-seasons-best-swim-shorts/79630/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST With Father's Day around the corner, many last-minute shoppers are bound to make a beeline for the tie displays. But rather than present a father with yet another cravat that seems to shout its lack of imagination, The New York Sun suggests picking him up a new pair of trunks for swimming, or for just lying about on the beach. On offer this summer is an assortment of classic styles and playful prints to suit every preference. The trend, as seen at stores ranging from Brooks Brothers to Old... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/choose-from-cruise-fiery-reds-dappled-prints/79631/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST You may still be shopping for summer 2008, but for the past few weeks, fashion designers have been presenting their pre-spring 2009 collections. Traditionally referred to as "resort" or "cruise," these collections give a gal something to wear on her trip to St. Barts in January and February — and they extend a designer's opportunity for selling warm-weather clothing. Although the looks shown here won't be available for months, the pre-spring 2009 collections can offer fashion addicts some hints... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/elie-taharis-limited-edition-collection-joining/79633/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST From now until Labor Day, designer Elie Tahari is offering a fusion of art and fashion. While Mr. Tahari was making the rounds at Art Basel Miami Beach in December, he was introduced to the artist Kenny Scharf. Mr. Tahari and his wife, Rory, are longtime fans of the artist's bright, cartoon-inspired paintings, and they were eager to collaborate with the Los Angeles-born painter. The result is Mr. Sharf's whimsical print "Floatungle," a swirl of underwater vegetation and squid-like critters... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/anne-fontaines-natural-world/79138/ Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Fabric may seem like an obvious factor in fashion, but for designer Anne Fontaine it's the inspiration. "I am obsessed with natural textures," she said. "I love fabrics, and I want to work with natural fabrics." But make no mistake: She's not talking about hemp shoes with burlap trim. Since she opened her first shop in 1994, Anne Fontaine's stock-in-trade has been luxurious white shirts for women. They may range from frilly to simple, but they always convey elegance without pretension. Tonight... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/yves-saint-laurent-and-his-muses/79140/ Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Fashion designers have long drawn inspiration from women with inimitable style. They are the muses, and they provide the flicker of brilliance that leads to a sketch — and then a sensation. Yves Saint Laurent, who died on Sunday at 71, had deep ties to many women who provided inspiration and friendship. In the late 1960s, Saint Laurent was taken with the spirited French model Loulou de la Falaise. Betty Catroux and Claire Saint were also mainstays of his retinue, accompanying him to fashionable... JAYANTHI DANIEL http://www.nysun.com/style/queen-for-a-day-at-spa-castle/78916/ Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 EST A water park in the middle of the city might conjure thoughts of tourists and hordes of unruly children, but at Spa Castle in the College Point section of Queens (a stone's throw from Flushing), the patrons are largely grown-ups, and the sprawling square footage means never having to jostle for space with the out-of-towners. POOLS Once known as Inspa World, Spa Castle advertises itself as both a spa and a water park. But it is essentially a jimjilbang, or Korean bathhouse, featuring a gym... GABRIELLE BIRKNER http://www.nysun.com/style/the-renaissance-woman-behind-agnes-b/78616/ Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Heading up a retail empire would be enough to keep most people busy. Not Agnès Troublé, who is the creative director of the apparel and accessories brand Agnès B. While designing an ever-expanding line of wares sold in her stores, which span three continents, she has found time to produce films, write a screenplay, photograph cityscapes, and create a new line of uniforms for the staffers at the Château de Versailles. Ms. Troublé, 67, said the secret to her multifarious success is twofold: She... CELIA WALDEN http://www.nysun.com/style/robert-cavalli-in-cannes/78617/ Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 EST 'There is a real vulgarity in the way women dress at the moment," Roberto Cavalli said, stubbing out his cigarette in a turtle-shaped gold ashtray and reaching into his green, lizard-skin manbag for a cigar. "They show off too much and try too hard. They don't understand where the line is between sexy and vulgar. I know where that line is." I expected many things from the 64-year-old Italian designer — lover of leopard print and creator of red-carpet dresses that stay up against all the laws of... KATE TAYLOR http://www.nysun.com/style/beautiful-blend-of-fashion-and-art/76711/ Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST The obese benefits supervisor painted by Lucian Freud may have brought a higher price at last week's Christie's auction, but it was Andy Warhol's "Double Marlon" that got its own send-off party. Intended to create presale buzz, the party was held in the penthouse at the Soho Grand Hotel and was filled with people from the fashion world: the supermodels Agyness Deyn and Anouck Lepère; designers Derek Lam and Thom Browne; the fur heir Gilles Mendel, and scores of other assorted stylists, models... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/what-they-wore-to-the-auction/76710/ Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST The answer to the question of which fashions best complement a bidding paddle was on the minds of auction-goers who attended last week's sale of contemporary art at Phillips de Pury, which was preceded a benefit auction for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Artworks by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst, and Takashi Murakami decorated the walls of the spacious 15th Street auction house. In the main room, the mood was cheerful as women wearing Oscar de la Renta brushed shoulders with... ERICA ORDEN http://www.nysun.com/style/museum-made-accessories/76343/ Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Two museums are giving their artists new life with wearable art. The Guggenheim Museum's new jewelry line is literally a chip off the old block. Made from remnants of the Guggenheim's Frank Lloyd Wright building, which were collected during the museum's 2007 restoration, "Restoration Rocks" is a collection of earrings, pendants, bracelets, a ring, and cuff links. The fragments, composed mostly of the building material gunite, were cast in resin and set in sterling silver by California-based... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/functional-heel/76344/ Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Ballerina flats have become the go-to casual shoe for New York women, but the dirty little secret is that hitting the pavement in flats can be severely uncomfortable. That's why footwear designer Faryl Robin Morse added a shoe with a gently raised heel to the spring collection of her line, Farylrobin. "This is New York City. If you stomp around in flat-flats all day, your feet are going to hurt as much as if you wore pumps," Ms. Morse said. The "Bing" slingback has a wedge heel and an... ERIKA RASMUSSON JANES http://www.nysun.com/style/getting-that-summertime-glow-with-bronzers/76345/ Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST The weather is finally warming up enough to give sun-seekers a real tan, but if you're unwilling to shun the SPF 30, there are plenty of options for faking it. Bronzers are the fastest, easiest way to achieve that just-back-from-a-tropical-island glow. Even better, many of the newest offerings come in multiple shades that provide a more flattering, natural-looking "tan." Several new formulas even contain hints of pink. "A pink base shade blends in more naturally on fair skin and gives skin a... LAURA SINBERG http://www.nysun.com/style/spa-packages-for-mothers-day/75922/ Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Motherhood may be the world's toughest job, so moms deserve some respite on Mother's Day, which is on Sunday. Day spas throughout the city are offering holiday specials to pamper and primp mothers — and their daughters, too. Here are some of our favorites. Turtle Bay Spafumerie This European-inspired spa and perfumery hybrid offers up a variety of packages, such as the $130 Mom-A assemblage; it includes a 30-minute facial, a 30-minute massage, and a manicure and pedicure. In addition, there's a... DAISY GARNETT http://www.nysun.com/style/elettra-rossellini-out-of-her-mothers-shadow/75923/ Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 EST She may well be perfect. Elettra — even her name is superhero fabulous — Rossellini Wiedemann is a 24-year-old model and student, and living proof that the progeny of famous human thoroughbreds don't necessarily buckle under the weight of expectation and example. Let's start with the roll call: Her mother is Isabella Rossellini, which makes Ingrid Bergman her grandmother and Roberto Rossellini her grandfather. Her paternal grandparents, meanwhile, Americans of German descent, live in Texas... LAURA SINBERG http://www.nysun.com/style/pregnant-pampered/75932/ Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Expectant mothers, who also deserve some rest and relaxation on Mother's Day, can enjoy a prenatal massage, a manicure, and a pedicure as part of Ajune Day Spa's Mom To Be Package. It also includes a 45-minute Ajune Glow facial, which comes with a skin analysis for $315. The packages will be available for purchase through Sunday. The Edamame Spa at Destination Maternity offers Mother's Day gift cards for pregnant women. Among the spa's signature services are the 50-minute Mom-To-Be Massage... GABRIELLE BIRKNER http://www.nysun.com/style/painting-the-town-pink-green/75503/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST Lilly Pulitzer, the preppy brand known for its signature candy-hued floral sundresses and its madras-style capris, is putting down roots in Manhattan. A sprawling Lilly Pulitzer store — situated in a limestone row house at 1020 Madison Ave., between 78th and 79th streets — is slated to open May 8, amid a period of expansion for the 49-year-old label. But will colorful outfits that are bright enough to wreck a Lasik operation work in a city where black is always the new black? Is New York ready... REBECCA THOMAS http://www.nysun.com/style/j-brands-lovestory-for-the-ages/75504/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST In the 1970 movie "Love Story" a sassy Radcliffe music major and a wealthy Harvard jock, played, respectively, by Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal, traverse class barriers and sour first impressions to fall in love on the sprawling Cambridge grounds. To fashion addicts, the movie's climax lies not in the tragic twist that follows, but in the wardrobe. A succession of camera-ready looks — opaque black tights paired with black flats, belted hoop skirts in plaids and checks, tailored camel-tone... PIA CATTON http://www.nysun.com/style/skagen-in-sync-with-moma/75081/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST Skagen Designs, the Danish-American brand known for sleek Modernist watches, has made its first foray into arts sponsorship with the Museum of Modern Art's new exhibit "Take your time: Olafur Eliasson." While the title of the exhibit is appropriate for a company that makes timepieces, the sponsorship works on more than one level — and it is an example of a smart linkage between design and art. Founded in the late 1980s by a husband-and-wife team of Danish émigrés, Charlotte and Henrik Jorst... TOM TEODORCZUK http://www.nysun.com/style/channeling-savile-row/75096/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST From a suite at the Soho House, Apsley Tailors is planning a sartorial revolution; the British company is offering New Yorkers Savile Row-quality bespoke suits at off-the-rack prices. Until recently, if locals wanted an Apsley suit (from $1,400) or dress shirt (from $100), they would have to cross the pond. Now, they need only head to a private club in the meatpacking district. Together with tailor David Chu, the company's director, Arshad Mahmood, spends about three days at a time taking... GABRIELLE BIRKNER http://www.nysun.com/style/creating-more-than-clothing/75120/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST Agnès B. boutiques have long sold T-shirts bearing the words, "J'aime le cinéma," as well as skirts and dresses cut from fabrics inspired by film stills. But Agnès Troublé, the Paris-based fashion designer behind the brand, doesn't just love the movies. She underwrites them, too. In 1997, Ms. Troublé founded the filmmaking company Love Streams Agnès B. Productions — named for John Cassavetes's 1984 movie, "Love Streams." This season, it is co-producing "Mister Lonely," an official selection of...