5 Dresses to make Ryan Reynolds Light Your Lantern Green

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

All the People in all the land agree that Ryan Reynolds is the Sexiest Man Alive. Thus, we should do all that it takes to garner his precious attention. Given the acclaim and success of Green Lantern, that new movie where he saves the universe in glowing skin tight magical green spandex, let’s get our green on and get into his world. Because, in the words of Ryan Reynolds himself, “I’m obsessed with Ryan Reynolds.”

Designer Discovery: Vassilisa

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Vassilisa, a luxury fashion label named after classic Russian fairytale heroine, “Vassilisa the Beautiful,” is inspired by myth, history, art and nobility. Designed by Nadja Solovieva, a graduate of Central St. Martins in London, Vassilisa plays on heritage and folklore in an inspiring and stunning women’s ready-to-wear collection.

Vassilisa Spring/Summer 2009 is made from romantic silk and chiffon prints hinting seventeenth century silhouettes. The collection includes dresses, separates, caftans and scarves. Prints are custom made and include delicate chains, romantic floral and ancient lettering in hues of soft blues, oranges, black and white, green and rose.