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Hôtel Claridge Bellman. Paris
37, rue François 1er 75008 Paris
France
Subway: Alma Marceau
Tel: +33 1 47 23 54 42 - Fax: +33 1 47 23 08 84
Plaza
Athénée, Paris
Situé sur la prestigieuse Avenue Montaigne, haut
lieu de la mode, des spectacles et des affaires, le Plaza
Athénée exalte depuis 1911 un charme, un raffinement et une
chaleur qui séduisent et inspirent fidélité à une clientèle aussi
bien parisienne qu'internationale. Entièrement rénové, le
Plaza Athénée épouse les courbes de son
temps et donne le souffle d'un nouvel Art de Vivre. La décoration
récente du hall reprend les codes couleurs chaleureux de l'hôtel
"les rouges Plaza", les terres cuites, les ors et les bronzes.
Huit bouquets majestueux accueillent la clientèle dans une
ambiance luxueuse et fleurie. Novateur, le
Plaza
Athénée a su intégrer une autre dimension, celle des
nouvelles technologies, s'assurant ainsi de donner à ses hôtes le
sentiment unique d'un lieu où le temps et l'espace n'ont pas de
prise.
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High Society...The Socialites of New York
 
Photo
from left to right: #1. Carroll Petrie,
Marco Maccioni, and Jamee Gregory. #2.
Bobby Liberman and
Barbara Liberman.
  
Photos from left to right.
#1. Patrick McCarthy, Chairman and Editorial Director
of Fairchild Publications. #2.
Joanie Schnitzer Levy
and Candy Hamm. #3. Aileen Mehle.
  
Photos from left to right:
#1. Steven Rockefeller and Kimberly Rockefeller. #2.
Olicia Chantecaille. #3. Patricia Duff.
  
Photos from left to right: #1.
Evelyn Lauder. #2. Bob Kerry. #3. Kitty Hawks.
  
Photos from left to right: #1.
Joanne de Cardiola. #2. Victoria Hagan. #3. Mary Snow.
 
Photos from left
to right: #1. Jamee Gregory. #2. Michele Herbet.
Photos from left to
right: #1. Monica Crowley. #2 Donald Trump.
  
Photos from left to
right: Queen Noor of Jordan. #2. Mayor Bloomberg. #3. Laura
Savini.
  
Photos from left to
right: Janet Wallach. #2. Madonna. #3. Cornelia Guest.
 
Photos from left to
right: #1. The late Nan Kempner. #2. Libby Pataki. #3. Bettina
Zilka.
  
Photos from left to
right: #1. Darren Walker. #2. Debbie Bancroft. #3 Leonard
Lauder.
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FASHION
Versace
Extravaganza
Top diva Christina Aguilera, who
appeared in Versace's latest print ad campaign, set flashguns
popping at the evening show in an ornate room at the swank Ritz
hotel owned by Mohamed Al Fayed, who also was in attendance. The
Italian designer, back on the Paris catwalk for the first time
in 18 months, sent out a bevy of beauties in her own image: long
locks - most of them blond like hers - combed pin straight,
bodies tanned and stomachs toned. Her mini-dresses showed why
Versace is synonymous with glamour: a canary yellow mini with
criss-crossing woven strips of satin, chiffon and suede, and a
pink and green number in draped crystal fringe oozed sex appeal.
Versace likes her models to show skin: circular cut-outs of
varying sizes abounded at the midriff, necklines plunged and
strands of crystals wrapped around the hip created a peekaboo
effect. For actresses and singers like Aguilera looking for
red-carpet attire, the designer didn't disappoint: low-cut
floor-length gowns in lilac, light blue, lime and black
glittered with jewels. Versace greeted her fans at show's end in
a white halter top and tight white trousers - mirroring her
first runway piece, a white satin pant suit with trousers flared
at the knee and a belted jacket with flashy silver detailing.
Unlike the 21st century spectacle
of the Christian Dior show or the paparazzi frenzy at Versace,
Italy's Maurizio Galante put on an 18th century show, unveiling
his collection at one-fifth the size on cloth marionnettes.
Shirtless male actors manipulated the puppet models, who were
clad in an eclectic mix of day and evening wear - standouts
included a black velvet smoking jacket or a creamy vanilla silk
evening gown of hexagons pieced together, both dotted with
pearls. Galante played with cut and proportion, offering both
mini crocheted dresses cut close to the body and billowing silk
pyjama pants. Trench coats are a sure bet for next spring. Paris
haute couture week continues tomorrow with Chanel,
Christian Lacroix and Givenchy taking center stage.
BIZARRE OR ULTRA-CHIC?
What do you think? Have a look!
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