The Elevator Chronicles: The Anna returns
It has been suggested that we attempt to attach a homing device to [Vogue Editor] Anna Wintour. Any volunteers?
· "One day sometime back, I'm standing in the lobby elevator bank, worrying about who I'll run into, when in swoops Ms. Wintour following by a panting guy in a dark suit — her driver. The guard pushes a button and the gates to the castle just open for her. No ID card for Ms. Wintour! The panting driver hands two or three parcels to the guard at the gate. 'Have someone bring that up to me,' Ms. Wintour commands as she swoops onto her waiting carriage.
The guard bows in assent. The driver walks away, relieved."
· "a few years ago, when I was freelancing at 350 mad. i was on a roll and riding the elevator with AW many times over several weeks. ONe time she sneered at my 'ann taylor" shopping bag. My friend...invented a great scenario we would always riff on about how anna would slip in the crack between the elevator and the floor and slide down all those floors with only her sunglasses to catch and slow her down."