San Francisco's gay—marrying mayor Gavin Newsom, and his oh—so—chic wife, television commentator Kimbery Guilfoyle—Newsom, are the subjects of a flattering photo spread and article in Harper's Bazaar, entitled, "The New Kennedys." San Franciscans of a certain sort are beside themselves. This is a city which will forgive a public official any sins, so long as the fashion figure is cut elegantly enough.

The only real criticism one hears is the presumptiousness of the Kennedy label. Of course, the couple blames the magazine editors, and they might well be correct. Still, my limit for politician chicness was surpassed a long time ago. friends who know him say that Gavin Newsom is a decent fellow. But really: posing lying horizontally on the rug belonging to Gordon Getty, with a Bay panorama in the background is a bit much.

Posted by Thomas  8 5 04