| Broken in U.S.A. A crackdown that forces 1,800 taxpaying would-be Americans into joblessness in a dismal economy is a law-enforcement victory only in the bitterest, narrowest sense. nytimes.com |
The Damsel Is in Distress Conventional sex appeal, like ruffly dresses, stilettos or lace, has given way to a tougher allure. nytimes.com |
Fashion: Alexander the Great's show must go on The smoky aroma of Diptyque Feu de Bois filled the air as guests filed into an elegant townhouse in the 8th Arrondissement yesterday to view the collection that Alexander McQueen started but never lived to complete.This was far... nzherald.co.nz |
Will Last Century’s Styles Open Today’s Wallets? Clothing brands are betting hard-pressed consumers will prefer the comfort of goods from the past, when times weren’t so tough. nytimes.com |
World at their feet When you've written the book, collected the Queen's Birthday honours, done the outrageously clever fashion shows and parties, accepted the museum retrospective, had the paddies or given some of the freshest quotes (you choose which)... nzherald.co.nz |