| A Double Whammy O.K., so it’s a classic. Some would call it, like the tuxedo jacket or the little black dress, one of fashion’s most iconic pieces. It came to light in the 1940s when, because of the war and burgeoning modern life, items like the floor-length tea gown became less of an option. But it was in the ’50s that the twin set met its moment. Think of any movie or TV show set back then. Did every woman really, truly wear it every day? I find it hard to believe because here’s the truth: yeah, they work if... nytimes.com |
Worth Returns Edwardian corsets, redone for 2010, were the first step toward reintroducing the Worth couture line. nytimes.com |
The Doyenne of 'Le Tout Paris' The Roman legend Valentino has the words for Jacqueline de Ribes, his friend, client and former employer, as she was awarded the French Legion d'Honneur: "Jacqueline is the Last Queen of Paris." nytimes.com |
Fashion Sites Offer Public Feedback on Your Clothes Web sites create a public forum for your fashion choices. nytimes.com |
'Mountain Girls' Climb in Style Japan's single young women want fashionable hiking gear, prompting the country's sportswear manufacturers to go all girly. nytimes.com |