May 2010 | The Age Issue

FASHIONFILE53 IN MEMORIAM The fashion world mourns the loss of Alexander McQueen.
58 NEWS Matthew Williamson for Bulgari, new blood at Thierry Mugler, Project Runway goes Wii, the Olsens’ new jewellery collection, and more.
62 Q&A New York designer Prabal Gurung on why sexy, smart women of all ages are clamouring to wear his fine frocks.
64 AGE From the 20s to the 50s, four fashionable women divulge the secrets to their personal style.
72 SHOPPING Are Canadian designers who jump on the collaboration train selling out—or simply selling more?
78 THE LIST Sugary pastel timepieces; trends for every age, from shorts suits at 20 to tribal at 60; and how to update your wardrobe for spring.


BEAUTY
94 MOST WANTED The anti-fragrance, hair products designed for your cut, Joe Fresh Beauty’s cheerfully cheap spring nail colours, and more.
80 HEADSHOT Beauty director Adriana Ermter’s backstage pass to the best runway look for spring.
98 TEST DRIVE In an attempt to fit into a beloved Chloé dress again, Roberta Bedford undergoes the latest fat-zapping treatment.
100 AGE  Eight fashion insiders craft a letter to their past or future selves, sharing how they live a beautiful life.
112 SPAS  We’ve searched the globe for the best destinations to visit when you need to relax and recharge.
120 SKIN CARE  Janine Falcon discovers serums are like underwear; they should be layered on before anything else.
124 DEFINED  In an excerpt from her new memoir, author Jen Lancaster’s internal monologue takes us beyond the comfort zone.
130 EXTRA  Laura Keogh marvels at nail lacquer’s shades of influence.

CULTURE
137 INTERVIEW Comedian Sarah Silverman’s scandalous new tome.
138 INDEX Broken Social Scene is on the scene again, chic new Canadian hotels, The National Ballet of Canada gets its groove back, and more.
142 ESSAY When the lights go down on a glamorous auntie, learning to drive at 40, and giving into the grey—ruminations from ladies of a certain age.


FASHION&FEATURES
162 THE WEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING Photographed by Gabor Jurina.
176 CINDY CRAWFORD Photographed by Alix Malka.
178 A TWISTED TALE Photographed by Gabor Jurina.

FASHIONSHOPS
185 SHOES From a new start-up to a historic landmark, six canadian stores and their stories.
190 NOTES The coolest shops and labels to watch from coast to coast.
199 FOCUS Our cross-Canada guide to getting prepped for summer with nails, waxing and faux-tans.
216 BUY IT Where to find everything in this issue.
218 MY STYLE Designer Rachel Roy on her fashion weakness and age-appropriate dressing.