HAUTE COPIES : GOWNS WORN BY STARS AT THE OSCARS ARE NOW ON THE RACK; LOOK SOON FOR EMMY FAVES, TOO.Byline: Barbara De Witt De Witt, uninc. town (1990 pop. 8,244), Onondaga co., central N.Y., a residential suburb of Syracuse. Daily News Fashion Editor Matinee idols and movie stars have always inspired fashion trends. Platinum-bleached hair was popularized by Jean Harlow, and her curve-conscious bias-cut gowns are still associated with vintage movie-star glamour. Lana Turner showed us how a basic twinset twin·set or twin set n. A sweater set comprised of a cardigan and a shell that match and are worn together. twinset Noun a matching jumper and cardigan could become provocative when worn a size too small, while Elizabeth Taylor Noun 1. Elizabeth Taylor - United States film actress (born in England) who was a childhood star; as an adult she often co-starred with Richard Burton (born in 1932) Taylor as Cleopatra changed eye makeup forever. The world's women still look to Hollywood for glamour to call their own, but this year it's a whole lot easier - and cheaper. Instead of searching endlessly for a dress that sort of looks like what your favorite star wore to the Oscars, you can get a hot copy for about $250 in real-women sizes like 12 and 14. Six Oscar faves, including Nicole Kidman's chartreuse chartreuse (shärtr  z`), liqueur made exclusively by Carthusians at their monastery, La Grande Chartreuse, France, until their expulsion in 1903. gown by Christian Dior Noun 1. Christian Dior - French couturier whose first collection in 1947 created a style that became known as the New Look (1905-1957)Dior , Courtney Love's white Versace dress, Susan Sarandon's velvet sheath, Holly Hunter's black column design, Lauren Holly's floral number and Sigourney Weaver's elegant burgundy gown by Narcisco Rodriguez, make up the Oscar Watch collection by Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. designer Allen B. Schwartz that hits stores this week. The designer for the ABS label says he's always had an evening collection, but this year's Oscars had a number of glamorous gowns worth copying. ``I'd love to take all the credit (for the idea), but it's a team effort,'' he said during an interview in his L.A. showroom. ``My employees got off work early to watch the arrivals on TV, and we talked on the phone about which dresses looked the best, and girls quickly made sketches from the TV screen. But not all gowns lend themselves to turn-on-a-dime fashion,'' said Schwartz. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. fashion's newest knock-off king, he and his staff look for dresses with good taste that will appeal to their targeted customer, who Schwartz describes as confident and elegant, between the ages of 25 and 55. ``We also look for dresses that are forgiving to figure flaws and will work on a woman who's a size 2 or 14. Styles that are straightforward, have a semi A-line silhouette and side slits are the easiest,'' he explained, ``while gowns cut on the bias are more difficult.'' He also omits expensive trims like the mink on Kidman's gown, but used the same color and his own interpretation of the embroidery across the front of the dress. And for those women who can't wear chartreuse, he also offers it in burgundy. Although he didn't hear from Kidman, many of the stars - including Lauren Holly Lauren Michael Holly (born October 28, 1963) is an American actress. Biography Early life Holly was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Her father is an English literature professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. - have told him they're flattered. The Oscar Watch collection has been so successful with retail buyers that Schwartz is already working on his new Emmy collection, inspired by the yellow Vera Wang gown worn by Kristen Johnston of ``3rd Rock From the Sun,'' ``Mad About You'' star Helen Hunt's silver sequins and ``NYPD NYPD New York City Police Department (since 1845; New York City, NY, USA) NYPD New York Play Development Blue'' star Kim Delaney's violet halter halter the simplest form of restraint for the head of farm animals. Comprises a poll strap, a nose band and a halter shank that brings the ends of the nose band together under the mandible. Made of leather or cotton or manila rope. gown. ``These women are ladies, and they show that fashion is no longer about drugs and sex ... or falling out of a dress,'' said Schwartz. Not shy about turning a profit on head-turning gowns, Schwartz has cashed in on Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's wedding gown, but that's where he draws the line on royalty. ``You'll probably start seeing clothing inspired by Princess Di, but not from me. ... Her death is a tragedy,'' he said. The Oscar Watch collection is available at Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue is a chain of upscale American department stores that is owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the elite luxury department store market with Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New , ABS stores in Pasadena and Santa Monica, and Bloomingdale's. The latter has planned several runway shows, including one tonight at its Sherman Oaks store. The Emmy collection will arrive in time for Christmas and New Year's parties, Schwartz said. CAPTION(S): 10 Photos Photo: (1--2--Color) Susan Sarandon's Donna Karan design goes black in burnt-out velvet by ABS, available at Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's stores. Gus Ruelas/Daily News David Crane/Daily News (3--4--Color) Courtney Love's original Versace goddess gown is copied in champagne charmeuse char·meuse n. A satin-finished silk fabric. [French, trade name, from charmeuse, charmer, seductress, from charmer, to charm, from charme, charm by ABS. Michael Owen Baker/Daily News David Crane/Daily News (5--6--Color) Christian Dior's couture gown for Nicole Kidman has been copied without the mink trim for the Oscar Watch collection. Michael Owen Baker/Daily News David Crane/Daily News (7--8--Color) Sigourney Weaver wore a pricey Narcisco Rodriguez gown to the Oscars, but fans can wear a close copy by ABS for about $250. Gus Ruelas/Daily News David Crane/Daily News (9--10--Color) Los Angeles designer Allen B. Schwartz has included Lauren Holly's floral Valentino gown in his new Oscar Watch collection. Michael Owen Baker/Daily News David Crane/Daily News |
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