LOVE
Of all that I love about New York, what I love most is the theater. I won’t list what I’m seeing this trip; if you love theater too, you’ll just be jealous.
I’ll only mention one; the play I saw tonight. It’s adapted from a book I love: Love, Loss and What I Wore by Ilene Beckerman. It’s a simple concept: Beckerman tells the story of her life through sketches of some of the clothes she wore.
I also love Nora Ephron; and recently I read that she and her sister Delia had created a stage play with a rotating cast of actresses. Nora described it as “like the Vagina Monologues but without the vaginas.” It’s playing off-Broadway for a limited run; I loved it.
LOSS
Tonight’s audience was 95% women—almost entirely of my generation—who could really appreciate stories about clothes in our past lives—from bras to bridal gowns……to Broadway. Although it wasn’t part of the show, I remember the days when you got dressed up for a Broadway show….down to the white gloves.
Though I appreciate the convenience and comfort of attending a show in jeans, there’s also something lost—-something missing. The fancy dress code added to the mood and the magic of Broadway. And I miss it.
AND WHAT I WORE
I’m not a fashionista—but after wearing this on my last trip to New York, I expected to start a trend in accessories. I know, fashion is fickle. Still, when you consider current headlines, I’m surprised—-so far I haven’t spotted a single New Yorker wearing one.. ..
Deborah Shane says
This is not a trend in NY City..good try..
Maureen@IslandRoar says
You are too funny; love that sweater tho.
Darryle Pollack says
Deborah–I thought by now someone would be selling swine flu masks down on Canal Street with Louis Vuitton or Gucci logos.
Maureen–about that sweater which is actually a scarf. It’s vintage and gorgeous and I LOVE it. I would have taken it along, but when I was packing I couldn’t find it — I think it could be a LOSS. Pretty much covers it—LOVE, LOSS and WHAT I WORE…
Karen says
Think you need to jazz it up a little either bedazzling or pasting on lips, nose etc.
Darryle Pollack says
Karen, very clever idea–will wait to see it in the NY TImes Style section.