Can I tell you how in love I am with New York magazine’s coverage of the U.S. Open thus far?
While Nole made buddies with a polo player, Roger Federer attended a party in his honor hosted by Vogue and Men’s Vogue editors-in-chief Anna Wintour and Jay Fielden. They threw the party at Wakiya, the chinese restaurant at the ultra-sexy Ian Schrager-designed Gramercy Park Hotel.
Roger was there with girlfriend Mirka, but he spent most of the night in the arms of Wintour, who introduced him to guests such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, and boys of Proenza Schouler (Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez).
From left to right: Wang, Jacobs, Von Furstenberg, de la Renta.
Throughout the night, NY had a chance to ask some tennis-related questions:
R-Fed on his favorite designer: “I like Prada a lot. I haven’t gotten much into the American designers yet, but this gives me the perfect opportunity to meet them all and get inspired by them and hopefully grab some more of their clothes.”
Wintour on tennis: It’s the only game she plays, her play is “passable”, and she plays at “Midtown Tennis on Eighth Avenue and 27th Street at six o’clock in the morning”.
And Fielden on tennis’ popularity in the fashion world: “I’m so guilty of liking golf — it’s so unchic. Why do these tennis guys look so good and dress so well even when they’re playing? Golfers are so schlumpy and awful. I wish I knew.” Oh, snap! (We like what Fielden’s done with Men’s Vogue btw.)
(photos by Patrick McMullan)
jill sander says
Mirka looks and dresses like a frump. A fashion interview with her would be quite possibly interesting since she is so bad taste and anti-fashion. Wonder what she really thinks about roger’s fashion friends and what do they really think abour Mirka?
RoBBiEBoY says
OMG, Mirka really needs a stylist and/or a personla trainer and a dietician!!!
butter says
Very impressive—Roger’s connection w/ the fashion industry.
However, someone’s in need of some fashion advice, and it’s def. not Rodge!