The Look

B.W. Cook

Emporio Armani, South Coast Plaza is the fashionable Friday

destination of choice as The Look examines what’s in vogue on the Orange

Coast.

General Manager Shaheen Mufti shared the quality apparel that is

distinctly Armani Lido Isle wife and mother of two young children, Anne

Wortmann.

The former Rose Queen actually ran into another member of the Rose

Royal Family while doing the shoot: Robin Sanders, also of Newport Beach.

Celeb watchers should also take note that besides the double dose of

Rose Queens at Armani, there was another gentleman doing a little

shopping with his wife and children.

Andrea Boccelli, the Italian singer who has stolen millions of hearts

around the world, needed a few things.

“He’s very camera shy,” Mufti said.

Indeed. Well, fortunately Anne Wortmann is not.

Caption One

From the fall and winter 2000 collection of Emporio Armani, Anne

Wortmann wears a wool satin gabardine vest ($214) with coordinating panel

front skirt ($214). The tailored ensemble is fashioned in a soft gray

color.

Caption Two

This suit, inspired by manly tailoring concepts, is anything but

manly. The wool crepe one-button jacket in charcoal gray ($538), and the

wool crepe side-zip pant ($198) is worn with a blouse featuring a

deep-plunging neckline in a stretch fabric with an open collar ($198).

Caption Three

Anne Wortmann has fun with this two-piece outfit that is priced

reasonably yet gives the impression of expensive Armani black label

couture. The Merino wool tank ($168) is worn with a wool fringe bottomed

skirt ($248). Caption Four

A very simple silk crepe asymmetric halter dress sells for $398.

Caption Five

A black velvet single-strapped shoulder tank ($298) is paired with

velvet side-zip pants ($278) that is perfect for a cocktail gathering,

dinner party or even a formal affair.

Caption Six

Leather is very in for the fall look. This leather dress, cut below

the knee with a slit side, is a tailored tank dress to wear day or

evening. It sells for $748.

Caption Seven

The Armani hallmark is exemplified by this supple, simple gown of silk

crepe in a very dark shade of teal, almost a gray-black. The tank dress

sells for $548. B.W. COOK’s fashion column runs every Friday.