Who: Model Coco Rocha.
What: A satin Chanel dress and super-high Louboutins.
When: Monday, July 14, 2008.
Where: Longchamp's 60th Anniversary bash at its Soho outpost in Manhattan.
Why: Everything about this look has a sheen and polish, from the navy satin of her party frock and her black patent oversized Longchamp clutch to her sleek, stick-straight locks and glowing, translucent skin.
Photo courtesy of ICelebShot.com.
Who: Claire Danes, actress and two-time Chic of the Weeker.
What: A silver v-neck Gucci dress with fringed sash and criss-crossed metallic sandals.
When: Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
Where: A celebration of Gucci's 70 year anniversary with a presentation of the Cruise 2009 collection and special dinner at the Villa Aurelia in Rome, Italy.
Why: As always, Miss Danes looks totally classic, cool and simple. Potsitively glowing and sparkling and radiant - making it clear what a no-brainer it was for Gucci to select the actress as the new face of their fine jewelry line.
Claire Danes, with Hugh Dancy, taking in the Cruise 2009 show front the front row.
A boho-chic runway look from the show.
Who: Lauren Santo Domingo (nee Davis), socialite/Vogue Contributor, with Andre Leon Talley.
What: A tee by The Row paired with a Proenza Schouler feathered skirt.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
Where: The unveiling of "Couture Mascot" Daphne Guiness's The Phemonology of Body at the Crillon, Paris.
Why: The rumpled (yet somehow voluminous) icy blond hair. The slouchy (yet somehow form fitting) charcoal t-shirt, that you can tell is the softest of the soft. The risky (yet somehow refined) feathered skirt. All (somehow) perfection.
Photo courtesy of Fashion Week Daily.
Who: Claudia Schiffer, supermodel.
What: A Louis Vuitton shift and feather brooch.
When: Tuesday, June 24, 2008.
Where: The Louis Vuitton dinner at the Serpentine in London, to herald the new Richard Prince exhibit at the gallery in Hyde Park.
Why: The folds of the dress are exquisitve and the overall look is so ladylike and soft, while still looks modern and cool.
Photo courtesy of Vogue UK.
Who: Actresses and It Girls Lou Doillon and Byrdie Bell.
Who: Zani Gugelmann, socialite.
What: Salvatore Ferragamo, Spring/Summer 2008.
When: Monday, June 9, 2008.
Where: The Dance with the Dancers Gala, sponsored by ELLE and Salvatore Ferragamo, at the New York State Theater.
Why: The color and drape of the dress are both so soft and casually elegant. She could just as easily be at a garden party, not an NYC gala, with her fresh face and with only a metallic oversized clutch for accessories.
Photos courtesy of Fashion Week Daily and Style.com.
Who: Georgina Chapman, designer of the label Marchesa (and brand new wife of Harvey Weinstein), pictured with Marchesa co-founder Keren Craig (at left).
Who: Kristin Davis, actress.
Who: Actress Sarah Jessica Parker.
What: A Giambattista Valli dress paired with a Fred Leighton necklace and red trimmed stilletos.
When: Monday, May 19, 2008.
Where: Promoting her new fragrance, Covet, at Sephora in Paris.
Why: The curve-hugging shape is made a little more subtle and takes the va-va-voom down a notch thanks to the unusual (yet lovely) detailing on top and her casual waves.
Photo courtesy of people.com.
Who: Actress Natalie Portman.
To make up for last week's missing Chic of the Week (my apologies!), I have included two ladies in this week's post. And what better occasion to double up than with looks from fashion's version of the Olympics than the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute gala, which took place at the beginning of this week!
Who: German actress Diane Kruger.
Who: Gwyneth Paltrow.
What: A form-fitting, knee-length Gaultier and Bulgari jewels.
Where: The premiere of her new movie Iron Man at the Warner Moderna Cinema in Rome.
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
Why: First of all, I am obsessed with her new haircut and think it that it has been one of the best decisions she has made in quite a while (a far better one than many of her recent choices of films). Her makeup here is perfection--totally soft but still smoldering. And though I don't often love a one-shoulder gown, I think this looks very strong without being severe and fits her to a T.
Photo courtesy of InStyle.com.
Who: Katie Lee Joel, cookbook author and wife of Billy Joel.
What: A long, shiny mane paired with a soft, sky blue vintage gown.
Where: The New Yorkers for Children benefit gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan.
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
Why: The troubled musician's wife looks radiant, simply elegant and unfussy. Her long locks and the feminine curves of the dress make the look so uncomplicated, easy and completely appealing.
Photo courtesy of Zimbio.
Who: Vogue's Sylvana Soto Ward, at right.
What: A mouse-gray shift dress from Roland Mouret's Pre-Fall 2008 Collection and Louboutin t-straps.
Where: Bergdorf Goodman's Welcome Back cocktail party for Roland Mouret in New York.
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2008.
Why: She's rocking this look much better than her runway counterpart--the fit of this knee-length dress on Miss Soto-Ward is immaculate. The Christian Louboutins are simultaneously sexy and demure. Perfectly polished but not stiff.
THE dress, as modeled by Han Jin on Mouret's Pre-Fall 2008 runway
Who: Socialite Byrdie Bell.
I could not decide this week between two different looks, both of which happen to be Calvin Klein. You tell me who you think rocks their CK the best!
Who: Kate Bosworth, actress.
Who: Actress Leighton Meester from, our beloved and very-missed, Gossip Girl
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Jersey Dress $134, Jessica Simpson shoes $78, Steve Madden clutch $115
Who: Handbag designer, Sang A Im-Propp.
Who: Actress Camilla Belle
