Column gowns are the end point in a fashion-forward womans quest for the most elegant look
That December, Steven Meisel photographed Naomi Campbell and Kristen McMenamy in a memorable spread Grunge & Glory. The text that accompanied the spread, by Jonathan Poneman, was as follows
From full on black tie to a smart affair, if its a smart outfit thats required you really need to be suited and booted
A summer of flirtation between the two neighbours leads to the films climactic scene when, after the pair catch a movie on 52nd Street, Monroes character pauses over a subway grate as a blast of air from a passing train ensures her dress takes flight
Bonnet of violet silk, with Perms violets, purple and gold, the same colors
Dressing well doesnt have to be reserved for special occasions