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...quite natural continuation of what I do," says Betak, who has no plans to give up his work for the runway. Named for its construction in highly polished, heavy Lucite, Clear de Betak consists of a bookcase ($7,800) and a bench covered in supple black leather ($6,000). Both pieces demonstrate the same mischievous quality as Betak's notorious runway creations. A trichromatic lighting system makes it possible to change the color of each unit with the turn of a knob. And best of all, says Betak, "when the bookcase is full, you don't see the shelves anymore...
...been toned down for this summer, and though I’m hardly looking forward to any of the epics Hollywood is attempting to ram down our throats this summer, I think we can all agree on one thing: the all-powerful hotness of Keira Knightley in a leather bondage outfit, sporting Celtic tattoos and one big-ass sword. Bring it on, Keira...
...major designer line and a less expensive better line? "The Michael Kors Collection is no-holds-barred luxury," says Kors. "The Michael collection is more about everyday luxury, but the attitude and taste level are consistent with both." To the fashion layman the differences are nearly imperceptible. Grades of leather in designer collections may be suppler, the stitching a bit more complex, and fabrics more exotic (silks instead of synthetic weaves). Overall, however, better lines generally feature good craftsmanship and reflect a stylish aesthetic. "My fingerprint is all over this collection," says Kors. And at about a quarter...
...that Chang shows her years. Effortlessly elegant in black leather pants and a purple Dior sweater, Chang looks like she could play 20, 30 or 40, evergreen in an industry where some actresses are washed up while they're still in pigtails. Though she just hit the half-century mark last July, she demurs at the thought of a 30:40:50. "I don't like sequels," Chang says. "There's so much more I can do." Slowing down isn't on her list...
...us—and eventual suicide attempt, which Blair recounts in the book’s most powerful moment. “I looked up at the strong metal hinge in the bathroom and saw nothing but relief,” he writes. “I wrapped the leather around my neck. It felt cold and slightly sticky, but I did not jerk from it. I felt out of my body.” Given the strident title of Blair’s memoir, it’s hard not to view this scene as a potent self-lynching...