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These extravaganzas of DeMillean dimension have fallen into disfavor with cost-conscious designers and jaded audiences. The shows have been slightly scaled down, but are diminished only in dimension, not purpose. Their rhythm, far from stately, is a touch slower, just as the rate of stylistic change may generally have been tempered. "The slower-paced changes in men's wear are moderating the rhythm of women's wear," says Gianni Versace, "which seems right to me, given the hard economic times we are living through...
...this the misfortune, mismanagement and bad advice that led to legendary stardom? No matter. The Farbers have a stake in making The Industry smell like a rose. The Kanins don't mind either. DeMillean in scope and cast, Moviola reads like the greatest benefit performance ever told. - R.Z. Sheppard
...Amid a DeMillean display of press-agentry, the Bricklin car-product of cowboy-booted, Indian-beaded Millionaire Malcolm Bricklin, the first American to start an auto manufacturing business from scratch in 28 years (TIME, May 27)-made its official debut last week at Manhattan's elegant Four Seasons restaurant. Though its stress is on safety, it turned out to be a sporty-looking, high-priced ($6,500) vehicle with several unusual features. Its gull-wing doors need only a 10-in. clearance to open fully, minimizing the risk of side swipes. Polyurethane bumpers are designed to absorb the shock...
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