“Jimmy was due this a long time ago,” stressed former First Lady-in-red Nancy Reagan over desert, regardind the award finally conferred her long-time friend and dress designer James Galanos. While I used to heatedly debate my dearly departed dad over his love for the Reagans, it was tough to resist the grand doyenne. Agree with her actions or not, she always lived, and dressed, according to her own rules.
The luncheon last Thursday, on the terrace at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, followed a ceremony inducting Galanos onto the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style. And why shouldn’t Mme. Regan (who actually turned up in the darkest blue suit custom made by her friend) appear slightly vexed? Some 10 honorees preceded the American fashion legend—including Tom Ford, Edith Head, Herb Ritts, Gianni and Donatella Versace this last spring, and the inaugural inductee Giorgio Armani. The award recognizes those who’ve made a significant impact intersecting the entertainment and fashion worlds. But if the shy Mr. G. shared her feelings, he’d didn’t let up. “At first, I didn’t know…
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