August '03
From mannish womenswear to faddish menswear, Hint pays attention to retail
They've given you rips, stains and whiskers; now Diesel Denim goes altogether fruity with its newest Limited Edition jeans, the Greengrocer. Limited to 1000 pairs per month, the dungarees mimic the wear and tear of a grocer's jeans right down to the faux-strawberry smear marks on the rear end. Now that's fresh. From $200, Diesel Denim Gallery, 68 Greene St., 212-966-5593.


Ever the exhibitionist, John Galliano clearly knows a thing or two about bondage. We're gagging over the latest addition to his dominatrix-inspired Hardcore Dior handbag line, a red silk jersey number he's wrapped in black leather straps and added S&M chain detailing. Riding whip and stilettos sold separately. $1125 at www.dior.com or 21 E.57th St., 212-931-2954.
Prada girls won't have to slip into their boyfriends' polo shirts and hirsute sweaters this fall as the women's line gets a mannish makeover. Inspired by her own menswear collection, our gal Miuccia plays with the traditional fabrics and cuts of the classic English wardrobe to andro-anglo effect. Of course, you mustn't step out of your flat without a bevy of busy accessories like a tweed fedora hat, a waitlist-worthy handbag and elbow-length crocodile gloves. Prada, 575 Broadway, 212-338-8840.
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Shortly before the guccification of Bottega Veneta in 1999, designers Ed Buchanan and Manuela Morin jumped ship to start LeFlesh, a cultish women's line that quickly worked its way into many a fashion junkie's heart and closet. Now the Milan-based duo wants to see guys in LeFlesh. Their new men's line features fine cashmere suits over shawl-collared sweaters and bias-cut pants paired with lace-up boots, all with a deceptively easy-breezy bent. "These are simple items," explains Buchanan, "that you want to wear and feel good in without drawing too much attention." Sorry, but once fall hits, our attention will be guaranteed. Available at Maria Luisa in Paris; at Fred Segal in Los Angeles; and at Beams in Tokyo. - Felix Burrichter

The Internet may as well be the World Wide Wrap for Diane von Furstenberg, who blends high fashion and high-tech with the launch of the online DvF shop on her website, www.dvf.com. Her current Asian-inspired collection is available, along with tuxedo dresses and even a maternity range. The perennial jetsetter, who did for wrap dresses what Warhol did for polaroids, has also recently expanded her burgeoning empire to include a top-shelf make-up line, DvF Beauty, which makes its debut in November. Watch this space.
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