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2010 March 1

All Eyes on the Monocle Men

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Tyler Brule of Monocle
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Here at Chic we applaud dapper and smartly dressed gentlemen, and so we are in full support of J Crew’s latest collaboration with Monocle. Last week marked Monocle’s third anniversary, and earlier the J Crew team flew across the pond to shoot the men of Monocle in their London habitat. Get to know editor-in-chief, Tyler Brûlé, and the rest of the well-groomed gents as they reveal everything from their favorite up and coming small business to their most beloved train station.

2010 February 26

Swiss Miss

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Swiss Army Chocolate
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The Swiss are known for many things, but chocolate and knives may be two of their more famed offerings--however disparate. But lovers of all things from the beloved country (we're partial to Roger Federer, ourselves) can bring these two loves together with the hilarious Swiss Chocolate Knives. They may not get you out of a pinch, MacGyver-style, but we'd certainly like to stash one or two in our bags as backup...

2010 February 26

Did the Storm Claim Robbie?

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Robbie Myers
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The Elle team, compris Alexis, Anne, Joe, and Lanphear, is all here at Alberta Ferretti. Heck, even Carol Smith (she of the original bob) has apparently just arrived, seated down the row and simply glowing in a nude leather motorcycle jacket. But what of Robbie Myers? Please, please do not tell us she got stuck in that dreadful storm. Darling, you are missed!

2010 February 26

Double Overheard at Alberta Ferretti...

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Fabien Baron
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"Stefano Tonchi, Suzy Menkes, la Wintour, Tonne Goodman..." - an Italian editor, instructing her magazine's video reporter whom to interview in the front row of Ferretti.

 "Which one's Fabien?"- Carol Smith referencing Baron.

2010 February 26

Happening Now: Entering the Principe!

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David Beckham
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Be still our beating hearts! Chic just exited the revolving door at the Principe...as a remarkably handsome scruffy guy in a grey hoodie entered the hotel. Yes, it WAS David Beckham! He must be in town for Emporio Armani, which is happening at 4:30 Milan time. We send him our baci...

2010 February 26

Macaroons in Wonderland

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Ladurée's Adventures in Wonderland gift box
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Our love for Ladurée macarons is well-documented at Chic, so we're pleased to present the iconic sweet shop's latest offering: an Alice In Wonderland-themed gift box of the treats. At this point, Alice-philes can be decked out in Stella McCartney and Tom Binns jewelry inspired by the upcoming Tim Burton film, wearing Nicholas Kirkwood's Alice chassures and Ms. Temperley's new Alice ready-to-wear collection--so it's only natural that you have something equally whimsical to snack on as well, non?