The Luxe Chronicles

Of Fashion & Politics: Is Maureen Dowd Misogynist?

At least that's the question I asked myself after reading her Op-Ed piece on Anna Wintour entitled The Last Empress in which she asks "Behind those bangs and dark glasses, is Anna human? Or did she tie Hermès scarves together and make a daring escape from District 9 in a getaway car driven by Oscar de la Renta?". I certainly have my issues with Vogue and Wintour's stewardship of the publication but I've never been tempted to reduce her to sub-human status.

In Praise of Rest & Relaxation

Dear Readers:

Thank you for your messages and e-mails inquiring about my health and welfare (It's nice to know I was missed during my absence). I assure you that I'm well and after a lovely holiday in Italy and France, I'm back in London well rested, relaxed and ready to tackle Fall with gusto. While a month-long holiday may seem a tad decadent, in truth I needed a bit of distance from the fashion and luxury industries and from my blogging activities. By the time July rolled around, I was exhausted and in desperate need of some rest and relaxation. But, like a moth to a flame, I couldn't stay away for too long. I look forward to getting back to my usual publishing schedule as of tomorrow. I also look forward to your thoughtful and spirited comments to my posts.

Sincerely,

The Luxe Chronicles