MAY 2009 VOLUME 20 NUMBER 4
FROM TOP: VICENTE WOLF; SIMON UPTON
Left: A view of the Pacific from
Annette and Stan Cook’s Mali-
bu house, which was designed
by Vicente Wolf. On the cover:
George Stephanopoulos and
Alexandra Wentworth’s living
room in Washington, D.C.
“Capital Idea,” page 106. Pho-
tography by Simon Upton;
styled by Anita Sarsidi.
Departments
30 Editor’s Page
By Margaret Russell
32 Our Crowd
This issue’s contributors. By Kamala Nair
34 Mailbox
Our readers write
37 What’s Hot!
Dispatches from the world of design
42 Giorgio Armani takes Fifth Avenue. By Tim McKeough
46 Sensational stores from Dallas to New York
48 News Flash
50 Design Dossier
Chic tents and much more. By Helen Yun and Lindsey Nelson
52 Trend Alert
Captivating coral. By Anita Sarsidi
54 Insider Trading
What’s new in the showrooms
56 Shortlist


MODERN IS NOT TRENDY. IT IS NOT FLEETING. IT
IS A NEW TAKE ON DESIGN THAT BRINGS THE BEST
OF CLASSICISM INTO A NEW DAY. IT EFFORTLESSLY
MESHES TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY
STYLING WITH NEW LOOKS TO CREATE
COLLECTIONS THAT ARE CURRENT AND INSPIRING.
HERE, FIND MODERNITY AT ITS BEST. SIMPLE,
COMPLEX, AND ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL.
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To truly make your room comprehensive in its
design, play with textures, from dierent leathers
and fabrics to woven and lacquer pieces. Such a
dynamic mix will instantly enhance your space’s
appeal. This black woven -paper-cord easy chair
by Carl Hansen (below) is an inspired example of
a textured piece that would look stunning opposite
leather furniture.
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The Parentesi Dining Collection by Calligaris (above) superbly integrates geometric shapes
in a room conveying a sense of modernity. Square and rectangular pieces add a bold
dimension that is strikingly fresh and clean.
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When designing a room, using the

Truth in Decorating: Designers Matthew Patrick Smyth and
Amanda Nisbet rate these plein-air beauties. By Helen Yun
82 Daniel’s Dish
Nothing stacks up like a club sandwich. By Daniel Boulud
86
ELLE DECOR Goes to Charleston
Where gracious living is at its finest. By Chris Dixon
162 Resources
Where to find it. By Alyssa Wolfe
166 Etcetera
Sturdy plates dish out summery style. By Anita Sarsidi
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