FASHION AND STYLE

New York Fashion Week proves you can never have too many shoes

By Plain Dealer staff

September 11, 2010, 5:23AM

Two style truths have quickly become evident in the first few shows of the spring 2011 collections in New York: Nothing beats a great pair of legs. Still. You're only as comfortable as your shoes. Still. From the runways at Lincoln Center to the streetscape runways of New York itself, the story is the same: short skirts, short dresses and long, bare legs. But what to trim those stems with is a matter of ongoing, constant debate among woman, designer and podiatrist. Full story »

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At New York Fashion Week, finding a fellow diva shouldn't be so hard

By Andrea Simakis, The Plain Dealer

September 18, 2010, 12:01AM

A gelatinous blonde reminiscent of John Waters' late, great muse Divine, stripped off a wedding dress in the window of Reem Acra. When she removed a corset the size of an area rug, the small crowd that had gathered to gawk took a collective step back. Full story »

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Two plies give cashmere more stability: Clotheslines

By Plain Dealer guest writer

September 15, 2010, 10:24AM

The number of plies you need in a cashmere sweater depends largely on the kind of weather in which you will wear it. Full story »