>>  Calling the designer of Dior "more Juicy Couture than jaunty buccaneer" -- isn't that, like, sacrilege or something?  Even if the author is talking about Galliano's travel wear.  Besides, everyone knows John totally is a pirate.

>> It's been a pin-up kind of day, first with the release of unseen Marilyn Monroe photographs, and second with the release of the December Vogue Italia cover by Meisel, featuring a smashing Karen Elson with finger waves.  The balance of the goth bondagewear (notice the ribbon around her neck) against the pink of her porcelain skin and the camellias is perfect.   If she's going to make images like this, no wonder Karen's been making such a comeback.