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MARCH 2012
VOL. 36 NO. 3
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New must-haves from Louis Vuitton, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent and more. by amy michelle smith Multi-millionaire real-estate tycoon Edward West Browning’s quest for the perfect Lolita. by kristina monllos Stylist Brad Goreski talks about the fashion faux pas that got him turned away from one of the city’s hottest club.
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The best parties of the month. Expanded listings of what’s on view at auction houses, galleries and museums.
on the cover Leandra Medine hits the cobblestone streets in white floral applique micro-gown by Marchesa Fall 2011 Collection, red python bow-detail sandal by Louis Vuitton, black moto-jacket by Rebecca Minkoff, denim and silk oxford shirt by The Kooples, bracelets vintage Rolex, Jennifer Fisher, Finn, rings by Mark Henry. Photographed by Aram Bedrossian. Fashion stylist Amy Michelle Smith. Hair by Laura Polko. Makeup by Scott McMahan.
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