Working Class Millionaires ?

Russ Alan Prince, author of The Middle-Class Millionaire, has been trying to understand a new sub-class of Americans called the “working rich”. Prince defines them as those with net worths between $1 million and $10 million, but who still work for a living. After conducting a survey of both middle-class millionaires and those just plain “middle class” (defined as having income of $50,000 to $80,000 and net worth under $1 million), he distilled these differences into 9 traits for Forbes. Apparently, middle-class millionaires:

1.)     Work Longer. The average middle-class millionaire puts 70 hours a week into the job. They take 12 vacation days a year, seven fewer than the average middle-class worker.

2.)     Value Networking. More than 60% say knowing “many, many people” is very important in achieving financial success.

3.)     Take Risks. Over 90% of middle-class millionaires admit to having made a major career or business decision that had a bad outcome.

4.)     Avoid Vanilla Corporate Jobs. Over 80% own their own business or a have a stake in a partnership.

5.)     Do It For The Money. 74% say that choosing a career “for its potential financial rewards” is very important to achieving success.

6.)     Don’t See Themselves As Rich. Fully one-third of those worth $1 million to $10 million think of themselves as middle class (the other two-thirds consider themselves upper middle class). Meanwhile, 21% of middle-class people (making $50,000 to $80,000 annually) call themselves members of the upper middle class.

7.)     Put Family First Over Community. The values the mass affluent place the most importance on are ethics, responsibilities to loved ones, parenthood and children’s education.

8.)     Pay For Help. Half of them have hired personal or career coaches.

9.)     Put Family First In Vacation. Over 60% of middle-class millionaires say that spending time with family is an important component of a vacation. By contrast, only 28% of middle-class workers think so.

Overall, there are some interesting differences. But I personally don’t see these as a “how-to” template - There’s no way I’m consistently working 70 hours a week - the whole point of being smart with money for me is to work less. Also, I feel like some information is missing. Are working millionaires older than average? Being a working millionaire at 30 is a lot different than at 60.

Series on SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!*&^%^&#$^% Women love shoes; who loves women? THAT GUY…M. Joseph Miller II.

This Series of twelve fashion designs in the ladies shoe department catches our eye as English Elite Couture introduces one design after another; a new each month, Enjoy!

Designed to look like a modern high-chair, this high-chair heels take your feet 6 inches off the ground so they sit almost vertical. It's a fashion accident waiting to happen

You can't judge a book by its cover!

Once upon a time I was applauded for being attracted to women who wore little or no makeup at all. The natural look, well if she has natural beauty then why not. I will admit that while a good percent of me felt this way about makeup and that being the reason, another large portion of me was practical if not but too honest in believing that makeup in todays use is more often used to cover up something other than enhance features as it was in the past in theater...so that having been said, this is a very good reason to be careful when meeting and then pursuing a woman that wears makeup.

I've often said that it makes no sense that women will get breast implants, wear makeup, fake nails and fake hair and insist on only dating a "real" man!

By slowly scrolling down from the first photo to the last one, you’ll realize the true power of make-up in the right hands.....[and this maybe why we bail in the morning without calling!]


Bottom line: Make-up is powerful stuff!

via CLUB.SOHU.COM

Series on SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!*&^%^&#$^% Women love shoes; who loves women? THAT GUY…M. Joseph Miller II.

This Series of twelve fashion designs in the ladies shoe department catches our eye as English Elite Couture introduces one design after another; a new each month, Enjoy!

Inverted Heel Shoes, by Marc Jacobs

Happy Birthday M. Joseph Miller II.

President, Chief Executive and Director of Legal Affairs,

HGMB Family of companies, including,

M & A Management, At Your Service,

Les Maison De La Beaute Gold,

EEC Couture and EEC model & Talent Agency

He’s most famous for his Politics and “Grey’ Law opinions and influence on his clients and associates, fashion and style. but M. Joseph Miller II, who will be 34 this month, was just as stylish from the time he left Las Vegas for Beverly Hills, California and even now as his network or companies has expanded throughout Europe, Africa and Asia.

Articles written about him in the Las Vegas Review Journal and Sun newspapers in his earliest years in business, law and politics notes that the teenager brought class and charm to the world of up in coming entrepreneurs from his days as the Nevada State President of Future Business Leaders of America and “Trial by Peers” Programs as he was always “Clad in a suit”. (6B, Las Vegas Review Journal/ Fri, Feb 25, 1994)

The stern and convincing quality of his voice …the part shaved into the left side of his hair since infancy and his classic Churchill like stature, cigar in hand, subtle smile for the camera and brisk walk down the Las Vegas Strip and Rodeo Drive. Known for his immaculate style, M. Joseph Miller II. has been admired by young men and many a lady around the world, not only since his first years in fashion, but also now. Miller’s classic, clean suits, vests, braces and powerful look has given him the status of a world-renowned Consultant and Agent.

As a young adult, he protected his clients reputation from critics and his family from the prying eyes of the press even at the sacrifice of his own name. He’s gone on to marry a beautiful Chinese model and raises his child abroad.

After studying at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, The University of California Los Angeles M. Joseph Miller II learned to ride english style at the Traditional Equitation School in Burbank and began studies abroad in China, while working in Europe and the Middle East, strengthening his love for business and fashion. After college, he worked as assistants to successful Los Angeles employment lawyer, “The Million dollar man”, Criminal Defense Lawyers such as the one and only man who exclaimes “Friends don’t let friends plead guilty.”

He has gone on to meet the likes of men like Mr. Blackwell, the creator the the “Best and Worst” dressed list. Mr. Miller was personally named best dressed at a Beverly Hills event by Mr. Blackwell that same year.

After a glamorous life in Sin City and the City of Angels he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country briefly in the Iraq war before being injured in an explosion planted by terrorists, but controlled by the forces he trained and fought with.

To this day, Miller has continued his upbeat character, and influence on entrepreneurial skills, fashion and style. For the young man that has dined, drank and lounged with politicians, celebrities notorious and infamous as well as dignitaries and models he continues his phoenix like essence; starting the year introducing his new creation and design “Windows on Time”, an altered classical French cuff that allows the wearer to wear his wristwatch over the first fold of the cuff. By placing the watches band through the EEC tailor added band holes and clasping. This allows the remainder of the French cuff to be folded back over the watch where EEC has surgically cut an opening of the top fold of the cuff, allowing the wearer and admirers of fine timepieces to see the beautiful face of the watch. This new design accomplishes a number of goals, of the many this prevents the watch face from prematurely fraying the end of the shirts cuff, it also protects the band from oils of the skin and other impurities that may stain the delicate yet sophisticated leather and natural metal bands that adorn most exotic watches. Last but not least, we no longer have to suffer the obvious "flossing" of the wearer as he indiscreetly but on purpose throws his arm in the air to get a glimpse of the time, allowing the world to envy his new Vacheron Constintin, Gucci or Rolex. ;) Look for more information and buzz in the upcoming seasons about Millers' "Windows on Time". At the present this design is only available through Mr. Miller by contacting the houses management team at M & A Management. Drafts of the designs will be available in the near future.

For more information of the "Windows On Time" shirt and designs, call:

M & A Management for English Elite Club, Couture at

(888) 449-5841 ext 1

(310) 499-4447 ext 1

Series on SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!*&^%^&#$^% Women love shoes; who loves women? THAT GUY…M. Joseph Miller II.

This Series of twelve fashion designs in the ladies shoe department catches our eye as English Elite Couture introduces one design after another; a new each month, Enjoy!

Julian Hakes designed these fascinating shoes with no sole.

The support is there, though, for the heel and ball of the foot, which forms a natural bridge between the two. In the course of designing, he had tracing paper and masking tape on his foot, drew the patterns, and then used a scalpel to cut it off.

Not a penthouse view but memorable and never forgotten nonetheless!

On this our Memorial Day, I recall many a penthouse view, from Beverly Hills, to Manhatten, from Paris to London, China and India...but alas there will be none more memorable than the view from my simple barracks room while serving in the U.S. Army. I bring to you a short story celebrating the fallen of whom if it were not for, I would not be able to write this blog. Toujours Pret!

By Ben La Bree


(Adapted)
 
Bravery Honored By a Foe
 

In a rifle-pit, on the brow of a hill near Fredericksburg, were a number of Confederate soldiers who had exhausted their ammunition in the vain attempt to check the advancing column of Hooker's finely equipped and disciplined army which was crossing the river. To the relief of these few came the brigade in double-quick time. But no sooner were the soldiers intrenched than the firing on the opposite side of the river became terrific.

A heavy mist obscured the scene. The Federal soldiers poured a merciless fire into the trenches. Soon many Confederates fell, and the agonized cries of the wounded who lay there calling for water, smote the hearts of their helpless comrades.

"Water! Water!" But there was none to give, the canteens were-empty.

"Boys," exclaimed Nathan Cunningham, a lad of eighteen, the color-bearer for his regiment, "I can't stand this any more. They want water, and water they must have. So let me have a few canteens and I'll go for some."

Carefully laying the colors, which he had borne on many a field, in a trench, he seized some canteens, and, leaping into the mist, was soon out of sight.

Shortly after this the firing ceased for a while, and an order came for the men to fall back to the main line.

As the Confederates were retreating they met Nathan Cunningham, his canteens full of water, hurrying to relieve the thirst of the wounded men in the trenches. He glanced over the passing column and saw that the faded flag, which he had carried so long, was not there. The men in their haste to obey orders HAD

FORGOTTEN OR OVERLOOKED THE COLORS.

Quickly the lad sped to the trenches, intent now not only on giving water to his comrades, but on rescuing the flag and so to save the honor of his regiment.

His mission of mercy was soon accomplished. The wounded men drank freely. The lad then found and seized his colors, and turned to rejoin his regiment. Scarcely had he gone three paces when a company of Federal soldiers appeared ascending the hill.

"Halt and surrender," came the stern command, and a hundred rifles were leveled at the boy's breast.

"NEVER! while I hold the colors," was his firm reply.

The morning sun, piercing with a lurid glare the dense mist, showed the lad proudly standing with his head thrown back and his flag grasped in his hand, while his unprotected breast was exposed to the fire of his foe.

A moment's pause. Then the Federal officer gave his command:

"Back with your pieces, men, don't shoot that brave boy."

And Nathan Cunningham, with colors flying over his head, passed on and joined his regiment.

His comrades in arms still tell with pride of his brave deed and of the generous act of a foe.

Introducing "WINDOWS ON TIME", By: M. Joseph Miller II. For the Man of the TIME!

Many ideas and inventions come and go, others have simply lasted the the test of time. Fashion is one thing that continues to strive for the best and does the same. Some designers we will never know or hear of, others like my favorite, Chanel and Gucci will be in our wardrobes forever. For the discerning gentleman or the iconic hip hop artist there will never be a more long lasting signature for style than the cuff of a mans shirt. There are eight standard designs for the mans cuff and also the woman, more remnescent of the times of the gentleman would be the classic French cuff.

The brainchild of Les Maison De La Beaute, "Houses of Beauty", M. Joseph Miller II has undergone transformations of many over the years, but as most creations in design and most certainly the functional ones, the ones that do stand the test are those that are useful in addition to fashionable and trendy. Mr. Miller has spent his life doing just that, providing the world with companies and creations that are useful and not just profitable, whether it be in helping his community at a teen age with decreasing juvenile crime rates, supporting the needs of special needs children, designing jewelry that works for the night and day, getting friends out of jams or minimizing punishment, designing lesson plans to teach citizens of Asian countries English, merging with a modeling Agency or serving his country and owning up to faults that every man has and doing whats right. Whenever Mr. Miller can he finds usefulness in his time. When asked how do you come up with business ideas and creations Mr. Miller responded that most of his ideas come to him while enjoying a cigar and scotch in one of his many cigar clubs, playing golf, riding his favorite horse appropriately named "Cognac" at the Traditional Equitation Stables in Southern California, he said he often gets ideas while either traveling on a long leg flight to one of the many countries he works in, China, Germany, France etc.

This brings us to the topic of fashion again, in that Mr. Miller was not always the most frugile when it came to replacing his wardrobe. When a shoe was old and worn, they were replaced, when a shirts collar or cuff was frayed, it too was replaced. His mother once showed him the value of a dollar and the worth of saving that dollar, which is when he began to simply replace the soles and heel of those old shoes and the cuffs and collars of those shirts, instead of spending another three to four hundred dollars on another pair or shirt when there simply was no need to. There was one thing that irritated him, the cuff of his left wrist which always seemed to fray faster than any other part of the shirt. With this; English Elite Club Couture (EEC) another creation of Mr. Millers has introduced a new design to the fashion world.

The new nineth classic shirt cuff HAS ARRIVED!

"Windows On Time", an altered classical French cuff that allows the wearer to wear his wristwatch over the first fold of the cuff. By placing the watches band through the EEC tailor added band holes and clasping. This allows the remainder of the French cuff to be folded back over the watch where EEC has surgically cut an opening of the top fold of the cuff, allowing the wearer and admirers of fine timepieces to see the beautiful face of the watch. This new design accomplishes a number of goals, of the many this prevents the watch face from prematurely fraying the end of the shirts cuff, it also protects the band from oils of the skin and other impurities that may stain the delicate yet sophisticated leather and natural metal bands that adorn most exotic watches. Last but not least, we no longer have to suffer the obvious "flossing" of the wearer as he indiscreetly but on purpose throws his arm in the air to get a glimpse of the time, allowing the world to envy his new Vacheron Constintin, Gucci or Rolex. ;) Look for more information and buzz in the upcoming seasons about Millers' "Windows on Time". At the present this design is only available through Mr. Miller by contacting the houses management team at M & A Management.

For more information of the "Windows On Time" shirt and designs, call:

M & A Management for English Elite Club, Couture at

(888) 449-5841 ext 1

(310) 499-4447 ext 1

Happy Mothers Day!

To my mother:

On this special day I stop and reflect, and give God the glory and you the respect. When challenges came, your faith did not waiver, You taught us to stand by the words of our Savior. Your examples of love, devotion, and care, along with your wisdom and continual prayer, has provided me with gifts of love to share. Thank you Mama for always being there. Happy Mother's Day

To My Wife:

You're the master of every task.
You're a dependable source of comfort;
You're my cushion when I fall.
You help in times of trouble;
You support me whenever I call.
I love you more than you know;
You have my total respect.
Since I had my choice of mothers for my child,
You were the one I selected!

National Day of Prayer

By the President of the United States of America.

A Proclamation.

Whereas, the Senate of the United States, devoutly recognizing the Supreme Authority and just Government of Almighty God, in all the affairs of men and of nations, has, by a resolution, requested the President to designate and set apart a day for National prayer and humiliation.

And whereas it is the duty of nations as well as of men, to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions, in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon; and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.

And, insomuch as we know that, by His divine law, nations like individuals are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world, may we not justly fear that the awful calamity of civil war, which now desolates the land, may be but a punishment, inflicted upon us, for our presumptuous sins, to the needful end of our national reformation as a whole People? We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace, and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us; and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us!

It behooves us then, to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.

Now, therefore, in compliance with the request, and fully concurring in the views of the Senate, I do, by this my proclamation, designate and set apart Thursday, the 30th. day of April, 1863, as a day of national humiliation, fasting and prayer. And I do hereby request all the People to abstain, on that day, from their ordinary secular pursuits, and to unite, at their several places of public worship and their respective homes, in keeping the day holy to the Lord, and devoted to the humble discharge of the religious duties proper to that solemn occasion.

All this being done, in sincerity and truth, let us then rest humbly in the hope authorized by the Divine teachings, that the united cry of the Nation will be heard on high, and answered with blessings, no less than the pardon of our national sins, and the restoration of our now divided and suffering Country, to its former happy condition of unity and peace.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington, this thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States the eighty seventh.

By the President: Abraham Lincoln

Ahhhh, Spring is here; Release the Hounds!

As the cold winds and chill of winter have past, its that time of year again, time for the fashion forward jet set to embark on the past times of the spring, be it English riding, playing or watching a polo match at the old Will Rogers polo field west of Bel Air  formerly the Will Rogers estate or driving with the top down; up the coast to Santa Barbara to catch the opening of the Polo Clubs 2010 season or through the desert to Palm Springs to get in a few rounds of golf at Indian Wells.

Maybe, your on the east coast and escaping the hustle and bustle of Manhattan by taking your new Gulfstream IISP to the Hamptons for a "White" party, pardon the expression coming from such a Buppie as myself. In any case one thing is for sure....men, you'll need to drop a line to your nearest haberdashery or at the very least encourage the Mrs. to update her riding wardrobe with the newest in fashion from Equestrian friendly houses such as Hermès.

Drawing inspiration from Hermès' equestrian heritage, Pierre Hardy has spent two years masterminding a collection of bespoke jewelry, which the brand has termed "Haute Bijouterie". With the whip and hoof as their central motif, the pieces make use of rose and white gold, black jade, diamonds, adventurine and pink opal to fuse sensuality with animality and erase the line between masculinity and femininity. "Hermès is not a very precious universe," Hardy told WWD. "I simply went back to its roots and to the horse's hoof, taking the roughest, strongest, almost radical element and giving it the most feminine, the most modern interpretation."

Prices start at 17,500 Euros for a pair of clip-on earrings. You can count on a waiting period of between five to seven months for the pieces, which come in super-luxe custom-made black alligator leather boxes.

Spring Summer / 2010

BUY luxury, buy quality, buy something that will become an iconic piece in your wardrobe - from Miuccia's Prada's chandelier dresses, to Jil Sander's raw and ripped chiffon, to Dolce's knickers or McQueen's metallic snakeskin marvels, to Lanvin's most beautiful dresses ever, to Peter Pilotto's prints, to Burberry's trench dresses, if you buy one thing for spring/summer, make it a big story. If the recession isn't letting up yet, buy one thing and the thrill will last.

If hemlines are to be believed as the rule of all things financial, though, things are certainly looking up - skirts are creeping up the thigh and bottom-revealing bloomers, henceforth known as hotpantaloons, first appeared in New York and bred across the fashion cities fast.

While there was a touch of sparkle in the front row of every single show, it's a trend that is built to last and whether you wear it on your tights, on lamé socks with high heels, around your neck, woven into your chiffon evening gowns or tied to your handbag, a little bit of glitter always does a girl good. Shoes are still big statements but heels are coming down too; kitten heels have even been mentioned and so have clogs (Chanel, Celine, Louis Vuitton).

The big story for summer though, is nudity - the vast majority of shows opened with nude, ice-cream colours, making cut and drapery the big style statements as opposed to eye-popping colours. Where last summer we obsessed about colour blocking, next will be about subtleties of tone: nude with peach with washed out nutmeg, or grey with icy blue. A general lack of clothing will be approved of too - your underwear must look its best next summer because if it's not on show it's not worth wearing - only to be covered by swathes of knotted and ruffled sheer chiffon - and a touch of lace will keep things interesting (Stella McCartney, Fendi).

White is always a trend for summer, but 2010 is expecting a full washout - bleached cotton came tailored and masculine or bulging and ruffled. And if you want colour, make it a check (Christopher Kane, Louis Vuitton).

So what to buy, if you will be shopping? Party dresses - lots of them, to be worn day and night: with interesting (and forgiving) folds around the hip for added shape. A jumpsuit - single shouldered or strapless if you dare. Loose trousers that taper to the ankle, preferably in silk. Bring shoes down a level or two, and if you venture from the washed out palette, make it a bold, tribal or ethnic print (Dries Van Noten). A trench coat, long or short (or turned into a party dress at Burberry). A belt - skinny ribbons or wide leather versions; the waist intends to allow you to show off your curves next summer. And if your curves are that good, swimwear is teeny weeny as can be.

And everybody's new favourite model? Australian model Abbey Lee Kershaw appeared in all the key shows, surely with plenty of ad campaigns to follow. Certainly no recession hangover for her.

- Dolly Jones, The Trend Report

OKAY....Lets give the blondes a break for now.

Lawyers Top Worst Drivers List

According to a recent study, 44 percent of attorneys and judges -- more than any other profession -- claimed to have been in a prior driving accident when comparison-shopping for auto insurance.

More from U.S. News & World Report

Insurance.com analyzed the accidents people claimed and the professions they listed when applying for car insurance online. They published their findings along with a list of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession.

Beating out groggy truck drivers and even NASCAR racers, financial professionals came in second. According to Insurance.com VP Sam Belden, it’s because these types of professionals have the attention span of a gnat. He said, “Professions that demand multi-tasking – being on the phone, moving fast on a tight schedule – are prone to more distractions and, from there, more accidents.” On the other hand, government workers came in third -- and they’re not exactly known for their high- pressure schedules. Dog groomers made the list, as did the barbers and stylists who groom their owners. Let us know if you can figure that one out.

Interestingly, the least dangerous drivers by profession were athletes (with 17 percent) and homemakers (24 percent). While it’s true that homemakers can be distracted by a van load of unruly brats, Beldon said most people who drive with kids “tend to take their time and use greater caution.” He also stated that “[h]omemakers and athletes also tend to be off the road during rush hour” -- when most accidents occur. And, though athletes were among the safest drivers, their coaches were found to be some of the most dangerous on the road.

Insurance.com’s complete list of Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession is below.

1. Attorney/Judge

2. Financial professionals

3. Government worker

4. Bartender or Waiter

5. Business Professionals

6. Dog Groomer

7. Marketing/Advertising professionals

8. Barber/Stylist

9. Coach

10. Nurse

HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY

I make this call to say: Happy Valentines Day!!!!

To all the girls I've loved before

Who travelled in and out my door
I'm glad they came along
I dedicate this song
To all the girls I've loved before
To all the girls I once caressed
And may I say I've held the best
For helping me to grow
I owe a lot I know
To all the girls I've loved before
The winds of change are always blowing
And every time I try to stay
The winds of change continue blowing
And they just carry me away
To all the girls who shared my life
Who now are someone else's wives
I'm glad they came along
I dedicate this song
To all the girls I've loved before
To all the girls who cared for m
Who filled my nights with ecstasy
They live within my heart
I'll always be a part
Of all the girls I've loved before

The winds of change are always blowing
And every time I try to stay
The winds of change continue blowing
And they just carry me away

To all the girls we've loved before
Who travelled in and out our doors
We're glad they came along
We dedicate this song
To all the girls we've loved before

To all the girls we've loved before
Who travelled in and out our doors
We're glad they came along
We dedicate this song
To all the girls we've loved before

Modea Paris Men's Fashion Fall/Winter

Thursday, January 2010, the 21st


ALEXIS MABILLE 10.30 am To be confirmed

ISSEY MIYAKE 11.30 am To be confirmed

FRANCISCO VAN BENTHUM 12.30 pm To be confirmed

JUUN J. 1.30 pm Garage Turenne - 66 rue de Turenne - Paris 3e

LOUIS VUITTON

2.30 pm See invitation

GASPARD YURKIEVICH 4.00 pm Maison des Métallos

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 5.00 pm 325 rue Saint-Martin - Paris 3e

SMALTO 6.00 pm To be confirmed

DRIES VAN NOTEN 7.00 pm Palais Brongniart - Place de la Bourse - Paris 2e

JULIUS 8.00 pm Garage Turenne - 66 rue de Turenne - Paris 3e

HENRIK VIBSKOV 9.00 pm To be confirmed

Friday, January 2010, the 22nd

JUNYA WATANABE MAN 10.00 am See invitation

BLAAK 11.00 am To be confirmed

YVES SAINT LAURENT noon See invitation

RICK OWENS 1.00 pm Les Beaux-Arts de Paris - salle Mélpomène - 13 quai Malaquais - Paris 6e

WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK 2.00 pm Garage Turenne - 66 rue de Turenne - Paris 3e

KRIS VAN ASSCHE 3.00 pm Couvent des Cordeliers - 15 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine - Paris 6e

COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 4.00 pm Voir invitation

CERRUTI 5.00 pm Palais de Tokyo - 13 avenue du Président Wilson - Paris 16e

GIVENCHY 6.00 pm Voir invitation

TIM HAMILTON 7.00 pm Garage Turenne - 66 rue de Turenne - Paris 3e

JOHN GALLIANO 8.30 pm To be confirmed

Saturday, January 2010, the 23rd

BORIS BIDJAN SABERI 10.00 am Galerie de l'Architecture - 11 rue des Blancs Manteaux - Paris 4e

KENZO 11.00 am See invitation

MIHARAYASUHIRO noon Les Beaux-Arts de Paris - salle Mélpomène - 13 quai Malaquais - Paris 6e

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER 1.00 pm Couvent des Cordeliers - 15 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine - Paris 6e

TILLMANN LAUTERBACH 2.00 pm To be confirmed

DIOR HOMME 3.00 pm See invitation

UTE PLOIER 4.30 pm To be confirmed

DUNHILL 5.30 pm Palais de Tokyo - 13 avenue du Président Wilson - Paris 16e

DAMIR DOMA 6.30 pm Garage Turenne - 66 rue de Turenne - Paris 3e

HERMÈS 8.00 pm To be confirmed

RAF SIMONS 9.00 pm To be confirmed



Sunday, January 2010, the 24th

BILL TORNADE 10.00 am To be confirmed

LANVIN 11.00 am See invitation

WOOYOUNGMI noon Hotel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand - 2 rue Scribe - Paris 9e

SONGZIO 1.00 pm Garage Turenne - 66 rue de Turenne - Paris 3e

RYNSHU 2.00 pm Maison des Métallos - 94 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud - Paris 11e

ROMAIN KREMER 3.00 pm Garage Turenne - 66 rue de Turenne - Paris 3e

QASIMI 4.00 pm To be confirmed

PAUL SMITH 5.00 pm To be confirmed

AGNÈS B. 6.00 pm To be confirmed

Ask a Silly Question, Get a Silly Answer!

"Why Can't a Woman Be More Like a Man?"

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:

Why can't a woman be more like a man?

Men are so honest, so thoroughly square;

Eternally noble, historically fair.

Who, when you win, will always give your back a pat.

Why can't a woman be like that?

Why does every one do what the others do?

Can't a woman learn to use her head?

Why do they do everything their mothers do?

Why don't they grow up, well, like their father instead?

Why can't a woman take after a man?

Men are so pleasant, so easy to please.

Whenever you're with them, you're always at ease.

Would you be slighted if I didn't speak for hours?

COLONEL PICKERING:

Of course not.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:

Would you be livid if I had a drink or two?

                                                                                              

COLONEL PICKERING:
Nonsense.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Would you be wounded if I never sent you flowers?

COLONEL PICKERING:
Never.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Well, why can't a woman be like you?

One man in a million may shout a bit.
Now and then, there's one with slight defects.
One perhaps whose truthfulness you doubt a bit,
But by and large we are a marvelous sex!

Why can't a woman take after a man?
'Cause men are so friendly, good-natured and kind.
A better companion you never will find.
If I were hours late for dinner would you bellow?

COLONEL PICKERING:
Of course not.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
If I forgot your silly birthday, would you fuss?

COLONEL PICKERING:
Nonsense.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Would you complain if I took out another fellow?

Pickering
Never.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Why can't a woman be like us?

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:

Why can't a woman be more like a man?

Men are so decent, such regular chaps;

Ready to help you through any mishaps;

Ready to buck you up whenever you're glum.

Why can't a woman be a chum?

Why is thinking something women never do?
And why is logic never even tried?
Straightening up their hair is all they ever do.
Why don't they straighten up the mess that's inside?

Why can't a woman behave like a man?
If I was a woman who'd been to a ball,
Been hailed as a princess by one and by all;
Would I start weeping like a bathtub overflowing,
Or carry on as if my home were in a tree?
Would I run off and never tell me where I'm going?
Why can't a woman be like me?


by Alan Jay Lerner