The familiar lights out-and-up introduced evening clothes that were black and lacy, like the python-patterned hose, and were revealing only though semi-sheer backs.
They approached Robert's first proper apartment: an unloftlike loft across the street from the old Barneys department store, where he had been introduced to clothes on a whole new level.
"Her real contribution was introducing ethnic clothes for that late 60's, rich hippie period," said the fashion designer Zandra Rhodes.
Although the chain reported deep sales declines for the fourth quarter, down 31.6percentt, Ann Taylor has been credited by some analysts for introducing attractive clothes at affordable prices and for recognizing the subtleties of the consumer mind-set in its marketing.
"I think it was a smart way for her to introduce her clothes to New York society," said Marie-Anne Oudejans, the former designer for Tocca, who looked convincing as Raquel Welch in Ms. Dennis's sexy keyhole halter top.
The model/actress has designed seven fall pieces for premium denim brand Genetic, and she and Genetic's founder/creative director Ali Fatourechi are slated to introduce the clothes to customers at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills on Thursday.
How else to explain why Stardoll, a Web site that allows users to dress celebrity avatars in designer clothes, introduced a character based on Anna Wintour?
On Sunday, Target introduced children's clothes designed by Gwen Stefani, called Harajuku Mini for Target, that will have an ongoing presence in the store.
Miss Dow invited Millay to stay at the Y, bought her some decent clothes, introduced her to the grandees at the Poetry Society of America and the MacDowell Club, and arranged for her to attend Vassar.
