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Dressing for Success on Valentine's Day Agent Provocateur is only a few of blocks away from Kiki de Montparnasse, but it is considerably closer to the old 42nd Street in spirit. nytimes.com |
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Resort to it If your idea of beach wear is boardies and a baggy T-shirt, don't expect an invitation to St Tropez, the Bahamas, or even Fiji's Denarau anytime soon. Superyachts and cocktails by the pool demand a certain style, and that style... nzherald.co.nz |
Reed Krakoff Opens Boutique on Madison Avenue Coach executive enters his own clothing line amid the heavyweights. nytimes.com |