Word: chiffons
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...There is praise from British historians, a rave review from Bombay's most acerbic social commentator, write-ups in international leisure magazines and hundreds of photographs of a smiling, immaculate Rana presiding over concerts and book launches and hosting American millionaires at exorbitant black-tie fund raisers under white chiffon marquees. "The scene buzzes," wrote the London Evening Standard in March 2001, noting visits by Sting, Lachlan Murdoch and Steven Seagal. "By day, a sophisticated crowd of models and embassy wives shop for antiques and jewelry ... At night the mood changes?a private view at a gallery, jazz...
...COVER: Photograph for TIME by Raul Martinez. Liya Kebede wears a Dior by John Galliano silk chiffon and satin jacket. Styled by Ricky Vider Rivers. Hair by Ward for Bumble and Bumble. Makeup by Fulvia Farolfi. Hand models: Angie Caraballo and Ruth Rose for Parts Models. Manicure by Deborah Lippmann...
TEEN SPIRIT Left to right: Black tank top by Hugo Boss; black leather vest by Burberry; chiffon dress by Christian Dior
TAKE ME TO FUNKYTOWN Left to right: Chiffon trousers and top by Giorgio Armani; chiffon dress by Gianfranco Ferre; scarf by Giorgio Armani; vintage jewelry from Boucheron's Talitha Roman collection; caftan by Pucci; vintage gold, diamond and pearl necklace by Cartier; chiffon top by Christian Dior; pants by Chanel; vintage gold tiger's-eye diamond bracelet by Boucheron. On table: Venetian-glass-beaded bag by Bottega Veneta; beaded bag by Giorgio Armani...
...effect nearly made up for the show's two-hour delay. The audience gasped and clapped - and ducked when the kung fu troupe began swinging nunchakus. But to really see the clothes, the ladies who shop will also have to travel - to the Dior showroom where the delicate chiffon and silk dresses can be seen unencumbered by layers of brocade or acres of tulle. The clothes at Chanel are never mysterious. From the first look (a little navy jacket worn with trademark costume jewelry) to the last (a fluffy variation on the little black dress), Lagerfeld showed stylish, pretty clothes...