Fall Fashion 2008 - A Graphic Novel of the Season's New Looks -- New York Magazine

Like Kafka, But With Better Clothes

Fashion can alter the exterior, but our true selves can’t be concealed.

Published Aug 17, 2008

Story/Art: Jim Rugg; Story: Brian Maruca; Market Editor: Doria Santlofer

1:1 Cardigan, $265, polo, $90, tie, $98, and trousers, $175, at Lacoste, 608 Fifth Ave., at 49th St. (212-459-2300). Dress, $2,495, and leggings, $745, at Maison Martin Margiela, 803 Greenwich St., at 12th St. (212-989-7612). Maison Martin Margiela boots, $1,295 at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., at 61st St. (212-826-8900). Gilded Age jacket, $798 at Barneys New York. Henley, $218 at Scoop NYC, 473 Broadway, nr. Grand St. (212-925-3539). Felt hat, price upon request at Hermès, 691 Madison Ave., at 62nd St. (212-751-3181). 1:2 Tee, $230, blazer, $550, scarf, $295, and skirt, $275, at 3.1 Phillip Lim, 115 Mercer St., nr. Prince St. (212-334-1160).

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