Couture Shows Kick Off Today; Alexander McQueen to D.J.Get psyched for Galliano’s Dior show and Lagerfeld’s Chanel show. Plus, Alexander McQueen will guest D.J. on Nick Knight’s site, and a new fashion intern reality show is casting.
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Tom Ford Menswear Is UnstoppableSales of Tom Ford’s men’s line have exceeded projections, Pierre Bergé reveals he didn’t tell Yves Saint Laurent the designer had a brain tumor, and Michael Kors laments past menswear.
Life Ball 2008: Agent Provocateur Guarantees Less ClothingAt a preview party last night for the 2008 Life Ball — a charity dedicated to fighting AIDS — organizer Gery Keszler announced the newest designer for its May festivities in Vienna.
Bra-llelujah! Spanx Bras Hide Back FatHave Spanx done wonderful things for your bum? Well, they must do wonderful things for boobs, too, because their new bras are flying off the racks.
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Sales and Events: Nancy Gonzalez Trunk Show, Showroom Seven SaleEVENTS:
Nancy Gonzalez makes a personal appearance at her trunk show: Chat up the designer in hopes of scoring a discount. Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., fourth fl. (212-753-7300); call for hours.
Agent Provocateur’s Love Me Tender event: Lingerie models show off the sexiest outfits for the bedroom. And shoppers get a special gift after spending $200 or more. Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St. (212-705-2000); 6–8.
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Through 2/15: Tee Party striped cotton dresses, Issa London butterfly-print halter dresses, and Orla Kiely laminate shoulder bags are normally $108 to $700 at Barneys and Saks, but at the Showroom Seven sale, they’re $41 to $308. 498 Seventh Ave., nr. 36th St., 24th fl. (212-643-4810); A.E., M.C., V.; (9–7).
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New in Shop-A-Matic: Lingerie for Valentine’s DayWe all know you’re not going to get your pretty knickers dry-cleaned by Valentine’s Day on Thursday. And, really, what would Valentine’s Day be without pretty knickers? (If you eat as much office junk food on V-Day as we do, you may need a better-fitting pair, anyway.) So dispose of that income, why don’t you, and buy some classy new ones. Or send your boyfriend a link to the latest edition of Shop-A-Matic, which includes 120 different pieces. Below are four of our favorite looks for gals across all income brackets and tastes.