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Giao

James Bond-themed Giao—the publisher's own choice when he appeared on Today Live in 2001—stepped into womenswear for the first time and had one of the most acclaimed collections of the evening. She stayed with blokes in undies for part of it, pleasing our man Hodges

Ellen Mann

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The most memorable event of the first day was a 007-themed party hosted by Giao at Amba Lounge

 

   But for most people, the most memorable event of the first day was a 007-themed party hosted by Giao at Amba Lounge. And Giao has gotten to that hallowed realm where she is known by a single word, rather than Giao Ngoc Tran. The label's reputation and name has become that of the designer—think Valentino or Halston but prettier and curvier.
   We spotted some dinner suits but there were even more remarkable cheongsams and oriental dress as guests re-enacted Dr No and You Only Live Twice considerably Moore than any Brosnan outing. Some of the Nick Servian photography of a naked golden-lit figure, inspired by Goldfinger's opening title designed by Robert Brownjohn, adorned Amba walls. It began rather crowded despite VIPs arriving at 7·30 p.m., an hour earlier than the public was permitted, but the night went on most brilliantly as the music increased along with the dancing.
   The DJ made some concession to the theme with various arrangements of Norman’s ‘The James Bond Theme’ and Bart’s ‘From Russia with Love’ but there wasn't that much John Barry other than ‘Goldfinger’. Nor did it really venture past that; the music simply got harder and less Bondian as the night wore on.

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