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Baltimore, MD


Temperature: 70F (21C)

Humidity: 88.4%

Conditions: mist

Wind: from the NW at 3 mph



SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2006


FEATURES

BALTIMORE STYLEMAKERS
Five of the city's best-dressed reveal their shopping secrets and passions.


MY CLOTHES, MY SELVES
Writer Charlotte Stoudt excavates her closet and discovers all the women she'd dreamed of being.

CLOSET PASSIONS
Whether a college sweat shirt or a couture gown, our favorite clothes have tales to tell.

THE CULTURE OF FASHION
Six writers probe everything from popped collars to panty bars, makeovers to (ulp!) maternity thongs.

FADE TO BLACK
Black is back, and it's more elegant and sophisticated than ever.


MADE IN BALTIMORE
From underwear to Under Armour, Baltimore helps dress the world.

EXPERT OPINIONS
Six local fashion gurus psychoanalyze Baltimore's fashion personality.

FASHION BATTLES
Who knew shorts— not to mention jeans— were so controversial? Check out these memorable moments from the city's fashion history.

TAILGATING TRADITIONS
Whether it's shrimp and crabs or chips and dip, Ravens' fans warm up for the game in style.


BUMPER CROP
Novices and experts alike tend community gardens in seven city parks.


DEPARTMENTS

EDITOR'S NOTE


SHOWCASE
Bra bling.

GET OUT
Style's picks for the can't-miss events to put on your calendar.

ART GALLERY
Artist Jean-Pierre Weill opens a new gallery in Pikesville.

SAVVY SHOPPER
Style's own gal-about-town dishes on what's new in stores.

THE DETAILS
Gems too good to eat. Mano Mano in the bag.

EPICURE
Food, wine, frivolity.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Writer Mary K. Zajac remembers the school lunch blues.

GOOD TASTES
Chef Andrew Evans presents four big ideas for serving shrimp.

TRAVEL
A tour of Virginia's James River plantations becomes a walk through history.

SPOTLIGHT
Christopher A'hern offers custom clothing the casual way.

Q & A
Designer Jay Jenkins.

SPOTLIGHT
Duane Adler writes teen movies for all of us.

ENTERTAINING
A casino-themed birthday bash. A country steeplechase party.

Q & A
Writer Arthur Magida opens the doors of wonder.

THE BACK PAGE
Why the empty nest is best.