In fashion, what is essential is visible to the eye. However, fashion’s dentist—Bernard Touati—believes the opposite is true. (Root canals, we guess, are pretty essential to take care of). T profiled the French dentist who will “see Diane von Furstenberg on Yom Kippur if the film director Danièle Thompson asks him to, and Madonna can come in in a pinch.” [T]
Supermodel Adriana Lima’s 21-month-old daughter can already speak Serbian, Portuguese, and English. However, she only speaks English to their Maltese. [Page Six]
The Paris-based “multidisciplinary creative group” Surface to Air is coming up for a breather in New York next month. Founded in 2000 by Jérémie Rozan, the consulting laboratory is set to open a store on Mercer Street in September, featuring its “cool minimalist sportswear.” In addition to the clothing line, they produce creative campaigns, music videos, gallery shows, and have a restaurant and nightclub in Brazil. [NYT]
It seems fitting that Brooklyn Industries is outfitting Hotel Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s first full-service boutique. The 64-room hotel is set to open its doors at the end of the month. Staffers will be ready and waiting to help, wearing their Industries dresses, pants, shorts, and blazers. [WWD]
