Fall 2006 Trend Reports, Hoopla from the Hamptons, and More...

August 2, 2006 ADVERTISEMENT THE SEXIEST SUMMER PARTIES Concierge.com names the 13 hottest parties from around the world Click for more > FALL FASHION PREVIEW Don't start shopping for fall without browsing our picture-packed Trend Reports first. From Cristobal Balenciaga-inspired bubbles to latter-day grunge layers, we've got the biggest trends and—new this season!—audio slideshows from Candy Pratts Price and other top editors. HORSING AROUND On Saturday in the Hamptons, Heather Graham stole the spotlight from Nacho Figueras and his band of polo brothers at Two Trees Farm. Then Andrew Saffir corralled Ione Skye, Carla Gugino, and Samantha Mathis for a Cinema Society screening followed by a bonfire under the stars. BLACK IS BACK Did you really think it had left? Sleek shoes from Manolo Blahnik, Giambattista Valli, and Rochas; weekend bags by Balenciaga and Givenchy; and one patent shearling coat from Versace are proof of this color's staying power. OSCAR DRAMA One part Ava Gardner, another part uptown girl, Oscar de la Renta's models glided down the runway with slightly mussed updos and softly rouged lips. Want to get that sexy yet sophisticated look? Beauty Editor Jessica B. Matlin shows you how in this month's Backstage Confidential. TOP TEN In case you haven't heard, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund announced its nominees last week. Some were repeats (Costello Tagliapietra, Doo.Ri), but others might surprise you. To unsubscribe from the Style.com Weekly Newsletter, click here. To view our privacy policy, click here Sent from CondeNet, 1166 Avenue of the Americas, 15th floor, New York, NY 10036, attn: Email Coordinator