Scene from McQueen: Report from Post Exhibit Party

Naomi Campbell rocked McQueen two nights in a row. Why not? The hottest designer worldwide celebrated the The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" last night by raising money for Japan at their 14th Street store. While admiring the limited edition prints for sale, women wondered if the designer's scarlet slash shoulder pencil dress or oriental red and gold bell sleeve coat could turn them into a future Kate Middleton. As if. The best dressed and tressed men in New York were well represented.
 
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Boom Boom Pow! - Francis by Christian Francis Roth

If Kate Middleton didn't have the resources of the British empire, she might peruse the wool teal coat with faux fur festooning the neckline and sleeves of the Francis by Christian Francis Roth impeccably tailored Fall 2011 line selling for $528. Or, she might select the regal Alexandra Seemed tomato red dress cleverly contouring the body in navy trim retailing for $320.

Start saving for Francis ladylike dresses, skirts, coats and jackets in "look at me" pop-art colors and graphics. Store delivery dates are August and July, check http://www.francisnewyork.com/ for details.

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