April 15, 2004 | Vol. No.

How Retro Can You Go? (Cover: Retro Modernism)

Fifties style is stalking the runways, and mid-century design is making its way into every room of the house. A look at the allure of America's favorite era

Familiar Meets Modern (Cover: Retro Modernism)

Now You See it, Now You Don't (Notebook)

With his debut furniture collection, runway producer Alexandre de Betak is bringing his catwalk theatrics to the world of industrial design.

The A List: Travel items (Notebook)

From luxe luggage to high-tech handhelds, here's what stylish globe trotters can't live without

A 1950s State of Mind

Contents: Apr. 15, 2004 (Table Of Contents)

Rococo Revival (Right This Minute)

18th century opulence is taking hold of the design world

The Art of Seduction (Right This Minute)

Milan, Italy: Bottega Veneta designer Tomas Maier shops one of his favorite cities (Navigator)

Bottega Veneta designer Tomas Maier shops one of his favorite cities

They're All Absolutely Prefabulous

Say the words prefab housing, and most people think of snap-together bungalows and log-cabin kits. But a new generation of architects is making prefab more fun