Tastemakers 2009 (Ofer Wolberger): A day in the life of 13 arbiters of style.
The Fame Game (Noah Michelson): The classic movie musical's new class takes the stage.
Transamerican Dream (T. Cooper): Trinidad, Colo. (pop. 9,000), is a mecca for people seeking gender reassignment. Meet trans surgeon Marci Bowers, the miracle worker behind the operation.
Donatella Rising (Aaron Hicklin): Twelve years after taking over for Gianni, the distinguished designer has become an icon in her own right.
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The new fall/winter collection from Versace; Comic-Con: Pride for nerds; John Hughes' films defined outsider culture; Richard Lawson takes on NYC Prep's PC Peterson; undercover gays in literature; Vivien Goldman pays tribute to E. Lynn Harris; collars for every occasion; devoted to Benedictine; six fragrances to last you till dawn; the autumn bicycle ride; time to loosen up; a guide to the finger things in life; Boston's Liberty Hotel; the parties you didn't know you missed; Truman Capote: classic party boy; and more.