Fashion Olympics
On the eve of the games in Beijing, Lucy Liu demonstrates that it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you’re dressed that counts.
Winning Looks
Lucy Liu leads the pack in Chanel.
Gown, by special order, Chanel Haute Couture. 33-1-4286-2800. Necklace, $9,875, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. 212-206-0872.
Pole Position
Gown, by special order, Armani Privé. 212-209-3653. Earrings, $25,000, Neil Lane Jewelry. 310-275-5015. Cuff, $625, Yves Saint Laurent. 212-980-2970. Shoes, $745, Alejandro Ingelmo. Intermix, NYC; 212-249-7858.
The Ultimate Balancing Act
Gown, by special order, Atelier Versace. versace.com. Cuff, $2,275, Lanvin. Susan, San Francisco; 415-922-3685. Pumps, $695, Giuseppe Zanotti Design. 212-650-0455.
Swing Out, Sister
Gown, price upon request, Dolce & Gabbana. 877-70-DGUSA. Necklace, $3,630, Iradj Moini. Domont, L.A.; 310-289-9500. Bag, $2,850, Chanel. 800-550-0005.
Right on Target
Vest and fedora, prices upon request, and gown, $5,290, Carolina Herrera. 212-249-6552. Earrings, $5,000, Kara Ross. Bergdorf Goodman; 212-753-7300. Gloves, $250, Carolina Amato. carolinaamato.com.
Weighing In
Jumpsuit and belt, by special order, Gaultier Paris. 33-1-7275-8300. Necklace, $600, Fenton. Henri Bendel; 800-H-BENDEL. Bags, $3,195 each, Gucci. 800-456-7663.
En Garde
Dress and shoes, by special order, Givenchy Haute Couture. givenchy.com. Cuffs, $1,890 each, Marc Jacobs. 617-425-0707.
A Fighting Chance
Dress and shoes, by special order, Dior Haute Couture. 212-931-2950. Earrings, $28,700, Cartier. 800-CARTIER. Gloves, $29.99, Everlast. Paragon Sports; 800-961-3030. Tights (worn throughout), $18, Look from London Hosiery. 718-403-9060.
Photo Finish
Dress, $6,970, Alexander McQueen. 212-645-1797. Necklace, $450,000, Neil Lane for De Beers. 800-929-0889. Gloves, $325, Carolina Amato. carolinaamato.com. Cuff, $20,100, Van Cleef & Arpels. 877-VANCLEEF. Platforms, $840, Yves Saint Laurent. 212-980-2970.
Solid Gold
Gown, by special order, Christian Lacroix Haute Couture. 33-1-4268-7900. Necklace (in hand), $2,585, and ring, $402, Lanvin. Susan, San Francisco; 415-922-3685.
Winning Looks
Lucy Liu leads the pack in Chanel.
Gown, by special order, Chanel Haute Couture. 33-1-4286-2800. Necklace, $9,875, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. 212-206-0872.
Pole Position
Gown, by special order, Armani Privé. 212-209-3653. Earrings, $25,000, Neil Lane Jewelry. 310-275-5015. Cuff, $625, Yves Saint Laurent. 212-980-2970. Shoes, $745, Alejandro Ingelmo. Intermix, NYC; 212-249-7858.
The Ultimate Balancing Act
Gown, by special order, Atelier Versace. versace.com. Cuff, $2,275, Lanvin. Susan, San Francisco; 415-922-3685. Pumps, $695, Giuseppe Zanotti Design. 212-650-0455.
Swing Out, Sister
Gown, price upon request, Dolce & Gabbana. 877-70-DGUSA. Necklace, $3,630, Iradj Moini. Domont, L.A.; 310-289-9500. Bag, $2,850, Chanel. 800-550-0005.
Right on Target
Vest and fedora, prices upon request, and gown, $5,290, Carolina Herrera. 212-249-6552. Earrings, $5,000, Kara Ross. Bergdorf Goodman; 212-753-7300. Gloves, $250, Carolina Amato. carolinaamato.com.
Weighing In
Jumpsuit and belt, by special order, Gaultier Paris. 33-1-7275-8300. Necklace, $600, Fenton. Henri Bendel; 800-H-BENDEL. Bags, $3,195 each, Gucci. 800-456-7663.
En Garde
Dress and shoes, by special order, Givenchy Haute Couture. givenchy.com. Cuffs, $1,890 each, Marc Jacobs. 617-425-0707.
A Fighting Chance
Dress and shoes, by special order, Dior Haute Couture. 212-931-2950. Earrings, $28,700, Cartier. 800-CARTIER. Gloves, $29.99, Everlast. Paragon Sports; 800-961-3030. Tights (worn throughout), $18, Look from London Hosiery. 718-403-9060.
Photo Finish
Dress, $6,970, Alexander McQueen. 212-645-1797. Necklace, $450,000, Neil Lane for De Beers. 800-929-0889. Gloves, $325, Carolina Amato. carolinaamato.com. Cuff, $20,100, Van Cleef & Arpels. 877-VANCLEEF. Platforms, $840, Yves Saint Laurent. 212-980-2970.
Solid Gold
Gown, by special order, Christian Lacroix Haute Couture. 33-1-4268-7900. Necklace (in hand), $2,585, and ring, $402, Lanvin. Susan, San Francisco; 415-922-3685.
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