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Tom Ford reprises role as James Bond's tailor in 'Skyfall'
All The RageTom Ford will be dressing Agent 007 in "SkyFall," the 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise which is set for release on October 26, 2012. It is the second silver-screen pairing, the first was for "Quantum of Solace" in 2008.... -
Mr. Porter meets Malibu: Men's luxury shopping site celebrates SoCal cool
All The RageMr. Porter, the men's luxury shopping site from the Net-a-Porter.com folks, is celebrating "the covetable coolness" of Southern California this week, serving up familiar backdrops -- from the surf of Zuma Beach to the halls of the Beverly Hills Hotel........ -
Milan Fashion Week: At Brioni, luxury whispers
All The RageNow in his second season, Alessandro Dell'Acqua is doing a fine job designing the Brioni women's collection. And although his mantra may be less-is-more, he certainly spares no expense. The clothes looked like money on the runway, as elegantly tailored...... -
Fred Hayman: The man behind Rodeo Drive
![He's been called the godfather of Rodeo Drive. And it's not all hyperbole. Before Beverly Hills was the land of designer logos, before it was teeming with tourists and rolling with Rolls-Royces, the city was home to Fred Hayman, the proprietor of the Giorgio Beverly Hills boutique. Hayman was an architect of luxury in Los Angeles, bringing high fashion, a social shopping atmosphere and white glove service to what was still a sleepy main street when he went into retail in 1967 at the age of 38.¶During the 31 years he ruled the retail roost from his perch under Giorgio's signature yellow and gold awnings, he cultured relationships with designers and celebrities and set a new standard for fashion parties, helping to promote Los Angeles as an international style center. Among his most noteworthy creations was the Giorgio Beverly Hills perfume, a bottling of "Dynasty" and "Scruples"-era excess and one of the most successful fragrances in history, with more than $100 million in sales in its first four years.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-06/62279476-10155638.jpg "He's been called the godfather of Rodeo Drive. And it's not all hyperbole. Before Beverly Hills was the land of designer logos, before it was teeming with tourists and rolling with Rolls-Royces, the city was home to Fred Hayman, the proprietor of the Giorgio Beverly Hills boutique. Hayman was an architect of luxury in Los Angeles, bringing high fashion, a social shopping atmosphere and white glove service to what was still a sleepy main street when he went into retail in 1967 at the age of 38.¶During the 31 years he ruled the retail roost from his perch under Giorgio's signature yellow and gold awnings, he cultured relationships with designers and celebrities and set a new standard for fashion parties, helping to promote Los Angeles as an international style center. Among his most noteworthy creations was the Giorgio Beverly Hills perfume, a bottling of "Dynasty\" and \"Scruples\"-era excess and one of the most successful fragrances in history, with more than $100 million in sales in its first four years.")
Los Angeles Times Fashion CriticHe's been called the godfather of Rodeo Drive. And it's not all hyperbole. Before Beverly Hills was the land of designer logos, before it was teeming with tourists and rolling with Rolls-Royces, the city was home to Fred Hayman, the proprietor of the...Tags: Bars and Clubs, Home Shopping Network (tv network), Culture, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York
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James Bond, all dressed up and everywhere to go
Los Angeles TimesOver the last half-century and 23 official James Bond films, Ian Fleming's super spy has been played by seven different actors under 11 different directors, with 17 different costume designers or wardrobe supervisors responsible for the look of agent...Tags: Fashion Trends, David Niven, Sam Mendes, Quantum of Solace (movie), Ian Fleming
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In scripted television, fashion rules
Los Angeles Times Fashion CriticTelevision takes the spotlight starting Monday at the upfronts in New York City, when most networks will announce which shows live and die. Many decisions will hinge on issues of substance — ratings and cost and critical acclaim. But no one should...Tags: FX (tv channel), Rodarte, Jason Schwartzman, High School Sports, Camelot (tv program)
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The tuxedo takes a bow
For holiday parties, today's sophisticated man can take a cue from runways and red carpets by choosing tuxedos for formal occasions or components thereof for more casual events. Fashion designers, obsessed as they are these days with all manner of...
Tags: Fashion Trends, Thom Browne, Prada, Drive (movie), Salvatore Ferragamo
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Grammys fashion: Tuxes with Timberlake; J-Lo shows some leg
A pre-emptive advisory that CBS sent to Grammy attendees last week threatened to spoil the show’s grand tradition of questionable taste. “Thong type costumes are problematic. Please avoid exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttocks ......
Tags: Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, CBS Corp., Prada, Priscilla Presley
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GARYS owner dies at age 74
Dick Braeger, owner of GARYS stores and co-founder of Cole Haan shoes, died Friday, according to a friend close to the family. He was 74. Braeger, a resident of Newport Beach, was known in the community for owning the upscale men's retailer, with its...Tags: Canali, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hugo Boss
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