Spring's Must-Have Essentials, the New Year's First Fashion Party, and More

January 11, 2006 ADVERTISEMENT Enter to Win the Vogue New York City Fashion Week Getaway! A PERFECT TEN Super-tailored stovepipe pants? Check. Chunky wedges? Yep. Oversize bags? We got 'em. Log on for the seven other essentials that made our spring most-wanted list. TOAST OF THE TOWN Donna Karan hosted a downtown cocktail last week for new CFDA executive director Steven Kolb. Narciso Rodriguez, Carolina Herrera, and two parts of the Trovata foursome were just a few of the designers who put on their party clothes for the occasion. See all the pics. SPRING FORWARD In the latest Vogue, shutterbug Steven Meisel presents the season's ultimate must-haves, from Lanvin's sexy platforms to Fendi's new B bag, from Chloé's communion frocks to YSL's matador pants, and more. TYING THE KNOT Tweeds and cardigans are so last season. This spring's manly fashion manifestation is the tie, as witnessed on the runways of Louis Vuitton, Lacoste, and Givenchy. REESE'S PIECES Managing motherhood, her $15 million-per-movie paychecks, and a superstar marriage is just another day in the life of Reese Witherspoon. Read all about it in this month's W. THIS MONTH ON SHOP.STYLE.COM Hayden Harnett, Parameter, Mint, Alexa Garner Sidaris To unsubscribe from STYLE.com News, forward this e-mail to unsubnews-ctgedy0JPjwo0A0A0CB@email.style.com. To view our privacy policy, click here Powered by DARTmail Sent from CondeNet, 4 Times Square, New York, NY 10036, attn: Email Coordinator