dry, I know! 
I don't know what his parents were thinking when they named him, but the man is a living legend, he knows everything about the world of fashion, and is a serious art collector,he owns a massive couture collection,thousands of pieces! His writing is extraordinary too.
mara,yes, clutter is the word, its so unlike his paris apartment, which is more "neat" and a bit coordinated. but still it works somehow, although I don't like the idea of a European grandeur in NYC, I'm always against this concept, it works in moderation, but you always have to take into consideration your sourondings and atmosphere. ny has very interesting architecture, why disguise it and depict something its not,
Sorry for going on about ID, once I begin I can't stop 
Back to fashion, I've started reading this book, very interesting,light read, about "dress psychology" , the author states that every person at some point , gets a bit lost clothes wise and struggle, they lose their identity,and start not carrying about how they dress, or dress differently,and its all related to how we feel deep inside , I somehow agree with it.
Oh himominatrix! I remember you, sounds like a hectic time for you, I read that tickets are selling fast, but somehow I can't pinpoint a date I can arrange a visit to London to see it, Will be 
if I missed it,