The 2010 International Best-Dressed List
CINDI LEIVE
OCCUPATION: Editor in chief, Glamour. RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, New York. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My black Chloé shift dress; it's my uniform.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: “My Burberry fall shearling coat. I'm always freezing.” FAVORITE SHOES: “Right now, leopard-print Louboutin sky-high platforms. And Jack Purcells!” FAVORITE SCENT: Stella McCartney's Sheer. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: “My wedding ring.” STYLE IDOL: “Brenda Starr, girl reporter, in the old comic strips.” FAVORITE CAUSE: “The International Women's Media Foundation, which supports brave journalists who risk their lives to do their jobs.”
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OCCUPATION: Actress. RESIDENCES: Paris, Los Angeles. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Anything from Chanel. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: A midnight-blue silk jumpsuit by Lanvin. FAVORITE SHOES: “My brown-and-cream Ralph Lauren oxfords.” FAVORITE SCENT: Beauty, by Calvin Klein. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: “A vintage pair of Fred Leighton earrings given to me at a very special occasion.” STYLE IDOLS: “Romy Schneider, Catherine Deneuve … Cate Blanchett!” FAVORITE CAUSE: AmFAR.
From WWD.
OCCUPATION: Actress. THE LOOK: Existential pixie. LIKELY TO BE SEEN IN: Lanvin, Vionnet, Prada. CHANNELING: Twiggy, early Mia Farrow, Jean Seberg. NOTABLE ENSEMBLES: Modest lace Miu Miu dress for Costume Institute gala; red Lanvin for the Directors Guild of America Awards. DONATED OLD CLOTHES TO: Oxfam.
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H.R.H. CROWN PRINCESS MARY of DENMARK
RESIDENCE: Frederik VIII's Palace, Copenhagen. OCCUPATION: Wife of Crown Prince Frederik, future king of Denmark; mother of two. LABELS: Hermès, Prada, Burberry, Chanel. THE LOOK: Fit for a king. FAVORITE CAUSES: The Mary Foundation, fighting domestic violence, supporting maternal health, Danish Cancer Society.
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WENDI MURDOCH
OCCUPATION: Mother of two, first-time movie producer. RESIDENCE: New York City. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: A timeless cream-colored, three-quarter-length JMary coat. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASES OF 2010: “The new wave of New York-based designers: Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra, but particularly Thakoon.” FAVORITE SHOES: Azzedine Alaïa, Nicholas Kirkwood. FAVORITE SCENT: Boudicca's Wode. STYLE IDOL: Jane Birkin. FAVORITE CAUSE: “Improving public schools in New York City.”
By Billy Farrell/PatrickMcMullan.com.
TATIANA SANTO DOMINGO
RESIDENCE: “Nowhere!” SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Andrea Casiraghi. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “A vintage dress found at Ganesha in Ibiza.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Diamond studs bought at Gem Palace, Jaipur. FAVORITE SCENT: Eau d'Hadrien, by Annick Goutal. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: “A 500-year-old ring from the Majapahit Kingdom given to me by my godfather.” STYLE IDOL: Loulou de la Falaise. FAVORITE CAUSES: La Fondation Motrice (which helps those with cerebral palsy), OrphanAid Africa.
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MICHELLE OBAMA
OCCUPATION: First Lady, U.S.A. RESIDENCE: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. LIKELY TO BE SEEN IN: Brights and prints, ethnic indie designers, J. Crew. HAS REVIVED: Arms, belts, cardigans, shifts, high hair, kitten-heel pumps. CHANNELING: Jacqueline Kennedy. FAVORITE CAUSE: Childhood obesity—Let's Move!
By Stephen J. Boitano/Polaris.
OCCUPATION: Artist. RESIDENCE: New York. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Nineteen-twenties black silk cape from my family's attic.” FAVORITE SHOES: Blood-red metallic Alexander McQueen heels. FAVORITE SCENT: Amber oil. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: “Ring made for me with a giraffe tooth, set in rose gold.” STYLE IDOL: “My great-great-aunt Ruthie.” FAVORITE CAUSE: UNESCO.
By Nick Hunt/PatrickMcMullan.com.
OCCUPATION: Hotelier. RESIDENCE: New York City. FAVORITE ACCESSORY: Walking stick from James Smith & Sons. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Patagonia waterproof backpack. FAVORITE SHOES: Jean-Michel Cazabat. FAVORITE TAILOR: Hisham Oumlil. FAVORITE WATCH: Patek Philippe. STYLE ICON: “My dad.” FAVORITE CAUSE: “Keeping my guests somewhat fully clothed.”
By Steve Eichner/WWD.
BRIAN WILLIAMS
OCCUPATION: Anchor and managing editor, NBC Nightly News. RESIDENCES: New Canaan and New York City. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Old Village Fire Company windbreaker (my own), circa 1977.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Any non-pleated pants. FAVORITE SHOES: Cole Haan black loafers. FAVORITE TAILOR: Mitchells of Westport. FAVORITE WATCH: Rolex Daytona. STYLE IDOL: Steve McQueen. FAVORITE CAUSE: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation (member of the board).
By Zach Hyman/PatrickMcMullan.com.
NORA EPHRON
OCCUPATION: Writer, director. RESIDENCE: New York City. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My black turtleneck Chanel sweater.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: A pair of very skinny black pants at Issey Miyake. FAVORITE SHOES: Black boots from Stuart Weitzman. FAVORITE SCENT: Grapefruit, by Jo Malone. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: Cathy Waterman pearl earrings. STYLE IDOL: Diane Sawyer. FAVORITE THING TO WEAR: “An Armani black suit (although you didn't ask).” FAVORITE SNACK: Frozen custard at the Shake Shack, gingerbread cake at the 63rd Street and Broadway movie house. FAVORITE CAUSE: The Public Theater.
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LADY GAGA
OCCUPATION: Entertainer. RESIDENCE: New York. THE LOOK: Dada Catholic girl. CHANNELING: Gypsy Rose Lee, Salvador Dalí, Isabella Blow, Caryathis, Anita Berber, Rosie the Jetsons' Robot Maid (sometimes all in one outfit). ACCESSORIES: Everything from crucifixes to the kitchen sink—but so far no codpiece. LABELS: Armani, Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Calvin Klein. ALUMNA OF N.Y.C.'S: The Convent of the Sacred Heart, Creative Arts camp, Tisch School of the Arts. CAUSES: MAC AIDS fund, Lupus Foundation of America.
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OCCUPATION: Designer-owner of Alice & Olivia. RESIDENCES: “Tribeca mostly, L.A. sometimes.” FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “The custom dress I designed for Amy Fine Collins for the Met Ball.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: “A beautiful vintage headband.” FAVORITE SHOES: A pair of vintage Vivienne Westwood lace-up boots. FAVORITE SCENT: Child. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: “An engraved vintage locket given to me by my husband with a picture of Eloise inside.” STYLE IDOLS: “Jacqueline de Ribes, Amy Fine Collins, Blythe dolls!” FAVORITE CAUSE: Bent on Learning, which provides yoga instruction for New York City public schools.
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DUCHESS OF ALBA
TITLES: More than 44 noble and 150 hereditary titles. OCCUPATION: President of the House of Alba Foundation. RESIDENCES: Palaces in Seville and Madrid. FAVORITE ITEMS OF CLOTHING: “Dresses and accessories.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: “Jewelry collection designed by my daughter Eugenia, for the company Tous.” FAVORITE SHOES: From the brand Pilar Burgos. FAVORITE SCENT:“I don't use perfume.” FAVORITE PIECES OF JEWELRY: Earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. STYLE IDEAL: “Carefree, very hippie.” FAVORITE CAUSE: The House of Alba Foundation.
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SAMANTHA CAMERON
OCCUPATION: First Lady, U.K.; creative consultant for Smythson. RESIDENCE: 10 Downing Street, London. THE LOOK: Realpolitik. LIKELY TO BE SEEN IN: Phillip Lim, Erdem. DRESS-UP ACCESSORIES: Brooches, chain pendant, bib necklaces. DRESS-DOWN ACCESSORIES: Converse sneakers, a pram. FAVORITE CAUSE: Tickets for Troops (which provides military personnel and veterans with free admission to events).
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PHARRELL WILLIAMS
OCCUPATION: “Thinker and doer”; recording artist. RESIDENCES: Virginia Beach and Miami. FAVORITE ITEMS OF CLOTHING: Junya Watanabe camo long T, SpongeBob toe socks, Moncler Bionic Yarn vest, BBC nylon motorcycle jacket. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Forest-green Hermès Haut à Courroies bag. FAVORITE SHOES: Christian Louboutin jazz shoes. FAVORITE TAILOR: Alber Elbaz. FAVORITE WATCH: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Carbon Concept. STYLE IDOL: Steve McQueen. FAVORITE CAUSE: Education.
By Billy Farrell/PatrickMcMullan.com.
JAY PENSKE
OCCUPATION: Chairman and C.E.O., Mail.com Media Corp. RESIDENCE: Los Angeles. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My old worn-in blue jeans.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: A Cucinelli blazer. FAVORITE SHOES: Church's shoes and boots. FAVORITE TAILOR: Jimmy Chen, Hong Kong. FAVORITE WATCH: A 1960s Breguet chronograph originally designed for the French military forces. STYLE IDOL: Steve McQueen. FAVORITE CAUSE: Inner-city literacy.
JAVIER BARDEM
OCCUPATION: Actor. LABELS: Prada, Gucci, Ferragamo, Piaget. STYLE INFLUENCE: Whatever character he is inhabiting—“I'll investigate the style of the character intensely. I will wear the clothes and walk around the streets in them.” BLACK-TIE SIGNATURE: Four-button tuxedo jacket. THE LOOK: Diamond in the rough.FAVORITE CAUSE: The Enough Project (working against genocide in Congo).
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ALEC BALDWIN
OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCE: East Hampton, New York. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Necktie. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: “It's a tie between a ToyWatch Jelly and Tom Ford tuxedos.” FAVORITE SHOES: Bally Beatle-style half-boots. FAVORITE TAILOR: The staff at Ermenegildo Zegna. FAVORITE WATCH: Rolex Milgauss in all black from Bamford & Sons, London. STYLE IDOL: James Bond. FAVORITE CAUSE: The New York Philharmonic.
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OCCUPATION: Jeweler, actor. RESIDENCES: New York, Jaipur. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: A scarf. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: A stormy-blue trench coat from A.P.C. FAVORITE SHOES: Pink suede shoes handmade by George Esquivel. FAVORITE TAILOR: Norton & Sons, of Savile Row. FAVORITE WATCH: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine. STYLE IDOL: “A cross between David Niven in Around the World in 80 Days and Kris Kristofferson in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.” FAVORITE CAUSES: Endangered Species Coalition, Elephant Family.
By Steve Eichner/WWD.
MARTIN SCORSESE
OCCUPATION: Film director. RESIDENCE: New York City. THE LOOK: Mean Streets meets auteur. LIKELY TO BE SEEN IN: Armani, Joseph Abboud. SELF-ASSESSMENT: “Has learned to live with” imperfections. FAVORITE CAUSE: Restoration of old films—World Cinema Foundation.
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H.S.H. PRINCE HEINRICH VON und ZU FÜRSTENBERG
RESIDENCE: Donaueschingen Palace, near the Black Forest, in Germany. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My linen shirts.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: “A new collar for my pug matching my belt.” FAVORITE SHOES: Car shoes. FAVORITE TAILOR: “My secret Indian tailor.” FAVORITE WATCH: Rolex. STYLE IDOL: Gianni Agnelli. FAVORITE CAUSE: The Knights of Malta.
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ARKI BUSSON
OCCUPATION: Financier. RESIDENCES: London and New York. SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Uma Thurman. THE LOOK: Dark suits. CAUSE: Founder of ARK (Absolute Return for Kids), an international effort to improve the lives of children.
By Demis Maryannakis/Sipa.
ALBER ELBAZ
OCCUPATION: Designer, creative director at Lanvin. RESIDENCE: Paris. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Bow ties. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Lanvin made-to-measure silk shirts. FAVORITE SHOES: Clogs. FAVORITE TAILOR: Lanvin made-to-measure. FAVORITE WATCH: Vintage Patek Philippe. STYLE IDOL: Elizabeth Taylor. FAVORITE CAUSE: Helping orphans around the world.
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OCCUPATION: Designer. RESIDENCE: New York City. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Tory Burch embroidered caftan. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Dries Van Noten multi-beaded necklace. FAVORITE SHOES: Balenciaga color-blocked sandals. FAVORITE JEWELRY: “A gold sunflower pendant that my father designed for his mother and later gave to me.” STYLE IDOL: Cleopatra. FAVORITE CAUSES: The Tory Burch Foundation, which supports women entrepreneurs in the U.S. through micro-finance; Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering A-Team.
By Demis Maryannakis/Sipa.
CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY
OCCUPATION: First Lady, France; recording artist. RESIDENCE: Élysée Palace, Paris. THE LOOK: Postmodern polish. LIKELY TO BE SEEN IN: Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, jeans. SIGNATURE ACCESSORIES: Low-heeled pumps, acoustic guitar. FAVORITE CAUSE: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Foundation.
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OCCUPATION: Co-founder and designer, Marchesa. RESIDENCE: New York City. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Tabitha Simmons shoes. FAVORITE SCENT: Tuberose Gardenia, by Estée Lauder. FAVORITE CAUSES: White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood and the Rose Home for Girls, in New Delhi.
By Billy Farrell/PatrickMcMullan.com.
JULIA AND VLADIMIR RESTOIN-ROITFELD
RESIDENCE: New York City.
JuliaOCCUPATION: Art director. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Vintage beige-and-navy canvas Chanel bag that was a gift from Vladimir.” FAVORITE SCENT: Aqua Motu, by Comptoir Sud Pacifique. FAVORITE JEWELRY: “My Lara Bohinc bracelet and my Ere by Repossi ring.” STYLE IDOLS: Brigitte Bardot and Romy Schneider.
VladimirOCCUPATION: Art dealer. FAVORITE ITEMS OF CLOTHING: Dior jeans by Hedi Slimane, black suit jacket from Alexander McQueen. FAVORITE SHOES: “My dad’s crocodile John Lobbs.” FAVORITE TAILOR: Giorgio Armani. FAVORITE WATCH: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. STYLE IDOL: Serge Gainsbourg.
THEIR FAVORITE CAUSE: AmFAR.
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HELENA BONHAM CARTER
OCCUPATION: Actress. RESIDENCE: London. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My bloomers.” FAVORITE SHOES: “A pair of old and faithful white platform Vivienne Westwood ones that instantly convert me from dwarf to Amazon.” FAVORITE SCENT: Pear cassis, from Fresh. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: Antique gold heart locket with my babies inside, which Tim [Burton, her partner] gave me.” STYLE IDOLS: Vivienne Westwood, Marie Antoinette. FAVORITE CAUSE: Any organization that helps reduce despair in the world.
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DAVID BECKHAM
OCCUPATION: Midfielder, Los Angeles Galaxy. RESIDENCE: Los Angeles. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Dior jeans and white T-shirt. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: A pair of A Bathing Ape Adidas Superstars from the Rivington Club, New York City. FAVORITE SHOES: N.D.C. soft suede lace brogues. FAVORITE TAILOR: Tom Ford, for the cut of the suit. FAVORITE WATCH: Sea Dweller Rolex. STYLE IDOL: Steve McQueen. FAVORITE CAUSE: Malaria No More. “No child in today’s age should die from a preventable disease. I’m passionate about supporting this charity, whose aim it is to eradicate deaths by malaria in Africa by 2015.”
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BRUCE WEBER
OCCUPATION: Photographer, filmmaker. RESIDENCES: Golden Beach, Florida; Montauk, New York. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “An old Carhartt jacket that Shawn Stussy designed for me with our Montana ranch embroidered on the back.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: A new Carhartt jacket. FAVORITE SHOES: Custom Vans. FAVORITE TAILOR: Anderson & Sheppard. FAVORITE WATCH:“My dad's Timex.” STYLE IDOL: Tom Waits. FAVORITE CAUSE: Green Chimneys (an animal-rescue and child-welfare organization).
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JOHN GALLIANO
OCCUPATION: Fashion designer, chief designer at Dior. RESIDENCE: Paris. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “The next purchase!” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: “My robe from Charvet.” FAVORITE SHOES: “My lucky biker boots.” FAVORITE TAILOR: Savile Row. FAVORITE WATCH: “My vintage rose-gold Rolex, circa 1943.” STYLE IDOL: Oliver Twist. FAVORITE CAUSE: “To make people dream.”
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LIZZIE and JONATHAN TISCH
RESIDENCE: New York City.
LizzieOCCUPATION: Consultant. FAVORITE ITEMS OF CLOTHING: Tomas Maier cashmere cardigans. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: “Erdem dress I wore to the Citizen You book party.” FAVORITE SCENT: 24 Faubourg, by Hermès. FAVORITE CAUSE: Citymeals-on-Wheels.
JonathanOCCUPATION: Chairman, C.E.O., Loews Hotels. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Hermès raincoat. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Hot pink Isaia jacket for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation dinner. STYLE IDOL: “My wife.” FAVORITE CAUSE: The Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University.
By Chance Yeh/PatrickMcMullan.com.
ANDREW, DAVID, and DYLAN LAUREN
AndrewOCCUPATION: Movie producer, actor. RESIDENCE: “Uptown.” FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My underwear.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: RLX Translucer jacket. FAVORITE SHOES: Nike Lunaracers. FAVORITE TAILOR: Mr. Pino at the Ralph Lauren Mansion. FAVORITE WATCH: Ralph Lauren Slim Classique. STYLE IDOL: “Who do you think?” FAVORITE CAUSE: Fighting cancer.
DavidRESIDENCE: “Downtown.” OCCUPATION: Senior V.P., advertising, marketing, and corporate communications, at Ralph Lauren. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: 25-year-old Ralph Lauren herringbone blazer. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: RRL jeans from St. Germain Paris store. FAVORITE SHOES: Official Ralph Lauren Team USA Olympic hiking boots. FAVORITE TAILOR: Anyone at the Ralph Lauren Mansion. FAVORITE WATCH: Ralph Lauren Large Stirrup. FAVORITE CAUSE: Pink Pony (Ralph Lauren breast-cancer fund).
DylanRESIDENCE: New York City. OCCUPATION: C.E.O., founder, Dylan’s Candy Bar. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Turquoise silk gown by Ralph Lauren. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Dylan’s Candy Bar tote. FAVORITE SHOES: “Running sneakers—Saucony (comfortable!).” FAVORITE SCENT: Lemon verbena. FAVORITE JEWELRY: Santa Fe turquoise-and-silver concha belt and dangling earrings. STYLE IDOLS: “My parents: Ralph and Ricky Lauren.” FAVORITE CAUSES: A.S.P.C.A., animals.
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CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG and LOU DOILLON
CharlotteOCCUPATION: Actress, singer. RESIDENCE: Paris. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: A belt. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Leather pants for my shows. FAVORITE SHOES: “English cowboy boots!” FAVORITE SCENT: Balenciaga. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: Cartier watch. STYLE IDOL: Marlon Brando. FAVORITE CAUSE: “My children.”
LouOCCUPATION: Actress, model. RESIDENCE: Paris. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: 1880 vintage petticoat. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Snakeskin Hermès agenda/purse and leather Balenciaga trousers. STYLE ICON: Little Edie (Grey Gardens). FAVORITE CAUSE: F.I.D.H., which defends human rights.
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NACHO FIGUERAS and DELFINA BLAQUIER
RESIDENCE: Buenos Aires.
DelfinaOCCUPATION: Photographer, mother of three. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: A Panama hat in summer. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Prada blue silk print sundress. STYLE IDOL: Coco Chanel. FAVORITE CAUSE: HelpArgentina foundation.
NachoOCCUPATION: Polo player. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Ralph Lauren Black Label double-breasted blue suit. STYLE IDOL: Cary Grant. FAVORITE CAUSE: Sentebale (to benefit orphans in Lesotho).
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COUNTESS MARINA CICOGNA
OCCUPATION: “Was an Oscar-winning film producer, now a writer.” RESIDENCES: Rome, Modena, St. Tropez. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: The indispensable white cotton T-shirt. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Dolce & Gabbana white silk tuxedo. FAVORITE SHOES: For daywear: Tod’s. Evening: Louboutin, Caovilla. STYLE IDOL: Babe Paley, Katharine Hepburn. FAVORITE CAUSE: “Too many: no more hunger, pedophilia, mistreating animals and nature.”
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PIERRE CASIRAGHI and BEATRICE BORROMEO
BeatriceOCCUPATION: Writer.
PierreOCCUPATION: Student. THE LOOK: Dynastic. THE LABELS: Valentino, Chanel, Roberto Cavalli, Paul Smith. HER NOTABLE ENSEMBLE: Morocco-inspired Chanel for Monaco Rose Ball. HIS NOTABLE ACCESSORY: Biker helmet. CAUSE: Princess Grace Foundation.
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LORRY NEWHOUSE
OCCUPATION: Artist, accessories designer. RESIDENCE: New York City. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My own crocheted gloves.” FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASES OF 2010: Rodarte dresses (two or three) and knit top, Rochas skirt, vintage lace shirts. FAVORITE SCENTS: Diorissimo; any of the old Dior perfumes; Tuberose Gardenia, by Estée Lauder. FAVORITE SHOES: Rochas. STYLE IDOLS: The Mulleavy sisters, Balenciaga, Dior. FAVORITE CAUSE: New York City Opera.
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H.H. PRINCESS MAFALDA of HESSE
OCCUPATION: Freelance costume designer for film and theater. RESIDENCE: Rome. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Blue jeans. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: A lightweight Giorgio Armani blue-gray suede coat. FAVORITE SHOES: “Whatever they are, always a half-size bigger.” STYLE IDOL: “My Swedish grandmother, who had fantastic taste and an amazing style for her time.” FAVORITE CAUSE: “At present, as for the past four years, I am focusing on the well-being of my four children.… First things first.”
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ALEXANDRA KOTUR
OCCUPATION: Style director, Vogue. RESIDENCE: New York City. FAVORITE FASHION ACQUISITION OF 2010: Kotur’s fall Wallace bag in leopard. FAVORITE SHOES: “My Roger Vivier evening flats.” FAVORITE SCENT: Hermès’s Calèche Eau Délicate. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: “It will always and forever be my father’s Tiffany tank watch from the 60s.” FAVORITE CAUSE: Leukemia Fighters.
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MAGGIE and JAKE GYLLENHAAL
MaggieOCCUPATION: Actress. RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, New York. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Patterned silk Dries Van Noten blazer. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Cotton Isabel Marant jumpsuit. FAVORITE SHOES: Rachel Comey and YSL. FAVORITE TAILOR: Joel Diaz at Jolibe. FAVORITE WATCH: “I don’t really wear watches.” STYLE ICON: Julie Christie. FAVORITE CAUSE: Partners in Health.
JakeOCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCE: Los Angeles. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Hoyle Jackson jeans. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Salvatore Ferragamo made-to-measure three-piece suit. FAVORITE SHOES: Billy Reid Delta work boots. FAVORITE TAILOR: Mario’s of Beverly Hills. FAVORITE WATCH: 1954 Rolex Submariner. STYLE ICON: Clint Eastwood. FAVORITE CAUSE: New Eyes for the Needy.
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JULIA KOCH
OCCUPATION: Mother of three children. RESIDENCE: New York City. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Skinny camouflage jeans. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: “My Chanel gown from Paris.” FAVORITE SHOES: “The Christian Louboutin ruby slippers that my husband [David Koch] gave me at his Oz-themed birthday party.” FAVORITE SCENT: Heure Exquise, by Annick Goutal. FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY: “The charm necklace that my children gave me.” STYLE IDOL: Carolina Herrera. FAVORITE CAUSE: “The School of American Ballet, where my daughter is a student.”
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ED BURNS and CHRISTY TURLINGTON
RESIDENCE: New York City.
ChristyOCCUPATION: Model, documentary-film maker, maternal-health advocate. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Marni cashmere cardigan. FAVORITE SHOES: Azzedine Alaïa ballet flats. FAVORITE WATCH: My BlackBerry. STYLE IDOL: Audrey Hepburn. FAVORITE CAUSE: EveryMotherCounts.org.
EdOCCUPATION: Writer, director. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: A.P.C. jeans. FAVORITE FASHION PURCHASE OF 2010: Abercrombie & Fitch field jacket. STYLE IDOL: Paul Newman. FAVORITE CAUSE: Ghetto Film School.
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