Why Anna Wintour Isn’t Going AnywhereFor the last decade we’ve heard rumors of Anna Wintour’s imminent demise, and yet, she’s still running the show. Here’s a rundown of recent would-be usurpers to her throne.
ByAmina Akhtar
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The Kate Moss Likability IndexKate Moss has done a shocking two cover stories in a row. But which makes her more likable?
ByAmy Odell
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Spotted: Kate Moss Chatting With Robert DuffyKate Moss is in town, and she was seen chatting with Robert Duffy outside the Marc Jacobs store on Mercer Street. She was also sporting a face full of makeup.
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Plum Sykes, Bob Morris to Bring Style Back to HBOHBO wants a series to fill Sex and the City’s Manolos and they’re looking for the next Candace Bushnell to give it to ‘em. According to WWD, they’ve tapped Vogue contributor Plum Sykes and former New York Times Styles columnist Bob Morris for scripts.
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Vera Wang’s Show Is Just Too Early for the Celebrity SetDuring a week that’s all about forecasting and setting trends, we’re starting to think the biggest one is that 10 a.m. is the new crack of dawn. Thank God for Mariska Hargitay, without whom the front rows at Vera Wang this morning would’ve felt as lifeless as our hair after six days of heat-styling.
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Plum Sykes Exposes Fashion Week’s Cold TruthFashion writer Plum Sykes changed her mind about what to wear to Fashion Week at the last minute, but that doesn’t prevent her from rattling off designers’ names without pause. A veteran attendee, Sykes has come to terms with the event: “You never look pretty enough. That’s the con. The pro is you see all these amazing girls in these amazing outfits, and it’s so inspiring.” Watch the Video Look Book for more words of wisdom.
Vido Look Book: Plum Sykes [NYM Video]
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Idol Worship at DVFDiane Von Furstenberg’s role in life is “to make women feel confident,” and it’s this sort of philosophy that makes the popular designer Fabiola Beracasa’s idol. Backstage at the DVF show, Fab chats up the lady of the hour as well as Plum Sykes and Diane’s hubby, megamogul Barry Diller — who reveals that his wife steers clear of working on his wardrobe. Watch and see why.
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Kate Bosworth Looks Healthy, If Not Slightly AlienDashing into the crowded yet blessedly air-conditioned lobby at the Thakoon show, we accidentally almost bowled right over Olivia Chantecaille, who probably would not have appreciated being snapped in two by a couple of L.A. girls whimpering about the humidity. (We’re delicate flowers. Let’s hope she heard our apologies.)