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42 LIVING LEGEND Liz Smith recounts the story of Judy Garland, the Wizard of Oz star who asked, “If I am such a legend, then why am I so lonely?” Garland’s ups and downs with fame are the focus of Q’s Living Legend this issue. 52 in the details Daly Reardon sits down to speak with Tom Mora, vice president of women’s design at J.Crew, about the inspiration behind the label’s fall collection. “The emotion that J.Crew brings to women,” Mora explains, “crosses generation lines. She is chic, smart, understated but not dull; she has a sense of humor and a sense of herself and she loves color!”
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60 time to grow Stefan Doyno pays a visit to Phoebe Cates Kline, of Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Gremlins fame, at her Upper East Side boutique, Blue Tree. 66 Fall Currents From heavy metals to soft pinks, from military mode to loose-fitting trousers, Elizabeth Meigher and Daniel Cappello fill us in on what was happening on the season’s runways. Take a look at our trend report to find out why it’s time to add a little color to your fall wardrobe. 78 sandy SETS Photographers from the Billy Farrell Agency head east to snap up the summer’s scenesters at the 10th annual Shark Attack Sounds at Rick’s Crabby Cowboy Cafe in Montauk.
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84 All Eyes on Creel Daniel Cappello reports on why everyone from Upper East Siders to Hollywood actors alike are gaga for Jennifer Creel’s jewelry and sunglass brands. 88 “A” is for akris Megan Malloy explores Valerie Steele’s new book, Akris (Assouline), which celebrates the Swiss fashion brand’s 90-year history of sophisticated success.
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The model Jean Shrimpton wearing a red suede suit with a cardigan jacket by Viola Sylbert for Highlander Sportswear and a black straw hat by Emme Boutique. Photographed in March 1965 by Francesco Scavullo. © Condé Nast Archive/Corbis